Abstract: A flexible pour spout for controlling a flow of fluid. A pour spout includes a proximal portion configured to be inserted into an opening of a container and a distal portion configured to extend outside the container when the proximal portion is inserted into the opening of the container. The proximal portion includes a first sidewall defining a first internal cavity and a collar attached to an external side of the first sidewall. The distal portion includes a second sidewall defining a second internal cavity and a terminal opening located at a distal end of the second sidewall. The second sidewall comprises a bend such that at least a portion of the second sidewall collapses along the bend to reduce a size of the terminal opening in response to applying a pressure to the second sidewall.

Abstract: Fluid dispensers for use in connection with an edifice such as a vehicle, kiosk, or building. A system includes a mounting arm configured to be attached to an edifice. The system includes a fluid dispenser mounted to the mounting arm, wherein the fluid dispenser includes a mounting assembly, a plurality of faucets attached to the mounting assembly, and a plurality of tubes, wherein each of the plurality of tubes is in fluid communication with one or more of the plurality of faucets. Each of the plurality of tubes is disposed within a hollow interior space defined by the mounting arm, and each of the plurality of tubes is configured to provide fluid communication between the one or more of the plurality of faucets and a reservoir disposed within or mounted to the edifice.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for preparing shaved ice confections. A device for conditioning ice includes a base housing comprising at least one upstanding sidewall defining an interior space and an upper surface with respect to the at least one upstanding sidewall. The device includes a motor disposed within the interior space of the base housing. The devices includes a sidewall disposed within the upper surface of the base housing defining an opening for receiving a drive shaft therethrough, wherein the drive shaft is mechanically connected to the motor and a blade assembly. The device includes a venting channel disposed in the at least one upstanding sidewall of the base housing for releasing heat emitted by the motor. The device includes a control mechanism for activating and deactivating the motor.

Abstract: The disclosure extends to devices, systems and methods for producing a shaved ice product using shaved ice confection machines and processes. The disclosure also extends to a tension arm and a shaping device used in conjunction with shaved ice confection machines and processes to produce more consistent shaved ice output with a potential increase in machine life.

Abstract: Multiphase mixing systems and methods for creating homogenous mixtures of solid and liquid components. A system includes an inlet pump tube configured to be disposed within a mixing vessel. The system includes a pump in fluid communication with the inlet pump tube, wherein the pump extracts a solution from the mixing vessel when the inlet pump tube is disposed within the mixing vessel. The system includes a three-way valve in fluid communication with the pump. The system includes a differential pressure outlet configured to be disposed within the mixing vessel, wherein the differential pressure outlet is in fluid communication with the pump and the three-way valve. The system is such that the extracted solution is processed through the pump and ejected into the mixing vessel through the differential pressure outlet.

Abstract: Actuation of timed combustion events that may be emitted from an edifice. A system includes a mobile edifice, a controller, a fuel source comprising a fuel, and a combustion device mounted to the mobile edifice. The combustion device includes a heat source in electronic communication with the controller, and a gate in electronic communication with the controller. The system is such that the gate opens to permit fuel to flow from the fuel source to toward the heat source, and such that the controller actuates the heat source and the gate to trigger a combustion event.

Abstract: The present disclosure extends to apparatuses, methods, and systems for freezing a liquid suitable for use by a frozen confection machine. The apparatuses, methods, and systems include a two-piece form suitable for producing a dense ice structure.

Abstract: The disclosure extends to devices, systems and methods for producing a shaved ice product using shaved ice confection machines and processes. The disclosure also extends to a tension arm and a shaping device used in conjunction with shaved ice confection machines and processes to produce more consistent shaved ice output with a potential increase in machine life.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for preparing shaved ice confections. A device for conditioning ice includes a base housing comprising at least one upstanding sidewall defining an interior space and an upper surface with respect to the at least one upstanding sidewall. The device includes a motor disposed within the interior space of the base housing. The devices includes a sidewall disposed within the upper surface of the base housing defining an opening for receiving a drive shaft therethrough, wherein the drive shaft is mechanically connected to the motor and a blade assembly. The device includes a venting channel disposed in the at least one upstanding sidewall of the base housing for releasing heat emitted by the motor. The device includes a control mechanism for activating and deactivating the motor.

Abstract: The disclosure extends to apparatuses, methods, and systems, for producing frozen confections and conditioning ice for use in frozen confections. The disclosure further extends to apparatuses, methods, and systems for providing a frozen confection machine that is portable and sized for easy storage as well as a portable frozen convection experience.

Abstract: A system comprising an arm configured to be mounted to an edifice, wherein the arm is configured to move between an open position and a closed position, a dispenser assembly mounted to the arm, and one or more tubes configured to span a length of the arm and terminate at the dispenser assembly, wherein the one or more tubes are configured to transport fluid along the length of the arm to the dispenser assembly.

Abstract: The disclosure extends to systems and devices for a liquid dispensing device. The device may include a dispenser framework having a plurality of spouts mounted thereto, wherein the plurality of spouts are configured to dispense a liquid. The dispenser framework may be configured to be mounted such that the dispenser can swing between a closed position and an open position. The device may include a plurality of topping reservoirs corresponding to the plurality of spouts in fluid communication with the plurality of spouts. At least two of the plurality of spouts may be fluidically connected to each other to form a spout group. The topping reservoir may be in fluid communication with the spout group via a tube that connects to the spout group.

Abstract: A flexible pour spout for controlling a flow of fluid. A pour spout includes a proximal portion configured to be inserted into an opening of a container and a distal portion configured to extend outside the container when the proximal portion is inserted into the opening of the container. The proximal portion includes a first sidewall defining a first internal cavity and a collar attached to an external side of the first sidewall. The distal portion includes a second sidewall defining a second internal cavity and a terminal opening located at a distal end of the second sidewall. The second sidewall comprises a bend such that at least a portion of the second sidewall collapses along the bend to reduce a size of the terminal opening in response to applying a pressure to the second sidewall.

Abstract: The disclosure extends to apparatuses, methods, and systems, for producing frozen confections and conditioning ice for use in frozen confections. A frozen confection machine includes a hopper portion for receiving ice into an interior, and a motor configured to rotate a drive shaft, a blade to condition the ice in the hopper during rotation of the motor. The frozen confection machine also includes a lid for selectively covering the interior of the hopper, a bias member for biasing the lid away from a closed position, and a switch for causing the motor to actuate in response to the lid being pressed to a closed position.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for preparing shaved ice confections. A device for conditioning ice includes a base housing comprising at least one upstanding sidewall defining an interior space and an upper surface with respect to the at least one upstanding sidewall. The device includes a motor disposed within the interior space of the base housing. The devices includes a sidewall disposed within the upper surface of the base housing defining an opening for receiving a drive shaft therethrough, wherein the drive shaft is mechanically connected to the motor and a blade assembly. The device includes a venting channel disposed in the at least one upstanding sidewall of the base housing for releasing heat emitted by the motor. The device includes a control mechanism for activating and deactivating the motor.

Abstract: Food-grade shapers and serving containers for frozen confections are disclosed. A system of the disclosure includes a serving container and a shaping lid. The serving container includes a cup portion and a shaping portion, wherein the cup portion comprises a lower sidewall defining a cup cavity for receiving a shaved ice confection, and the shaping portion comprises an upper sidewall defining one or more shaping regions. The shaping portion includes a top rim defining a top-most portion of the serving container. The shaping lid is configured to removably connect to the serving container.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for preparing shaved ice confections. A device for conditioning ice includes a base housing comprising at least one upstanding sidewall defining an interior space and an upper surface with respect to the at least one upstanding sidewall. The device includes a motor disposed within the interior space of the base housing. The devices includes a sidewall disposed within the upper surface of the base housing defining an opening for receiving a drive shaft therethrough, wherein the drive shaft is mechanically connected to the motor and a blade assembly. The device includes a venting channel disposed in the at least one upstanding sidewall of the base housing for releasing heat emitted by the motor. The device includes a control mechanism for activating and deactivating the motor.

Abstract: Food-grade shapers and serving containers for frozen confections are disclosed. A system of the disclosure includes a serving container and a shaping lid. The serving container includes a cup portion and a shaping portion, wherein the cup portion comprises a lower sidewall defining a cup cavity for receiving a shaved ice confection, and the shaping portion comprises an upper sidewall defining one or more shaping regions. The shaping portion includes a top rim defining a top-most portion of the serving container. The shaping lid is configured to removably connect to the serving container.