Abstract: The present invention relates to a scoop for use on non-horizontal work surfaces, such as land slopes, roofs and the like. The scoop includes a first base panel and a second base panel, each of the first and second base panels having a front edge, a back edge and two side edges. The first base panel and the second base panel are connected to one another along a side edge of each to establish a seam wherein a first angle measured perpendicular to that seam and is formed by the first and second panels, at about 120 degrees to about 170 degrees. The scoop also includes a first wall panel and a second wall panel, the first wall panel being connected to the first base panel on a side opposite the seam and at an angle, referred to herein as the second angle, being about 120 degrees to about 170 degrees. The second wall panel is connected to the second base panel on a side opposite the seam and at an angle, referred to herein as a third angle, of about 120 degrees to about 170 degrees.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward an air and liquid product flow control element that can be adjusted to vary the flow of liquid dessert product and ambient air into the freezing chamber of a frozen confectionery dispensing machine. The invention is an air tube with a varied opening on its circumferential skin near one end, and a moveable sleeve that fits around the air tube. The air tube is positioned in the reservoir of liquid dessert product with its varied opening being submersed into the liquid. The air tube connects the freeze chamber with the ambient air above the liquid reservoir and allows liquid to flow through the varied opening into the freeze chamber.The moveable sleeve that fits around the air tube extends from the ambient air above the liquid reservoir, down to the varied opening. By moving the sleeve up and down along the air tube, the sleeve blocks part or all of the varied opening.