Patent ID: 6622511
Filing Date: 2003-09-23
Classification: A23G

Abstract:
A frozen confectionery maker including:a mixing container having a cavity in its walls and base for receiving freezable solution; a lid for closing the container; a mixer assembly in the container; a drive means to rotate the mixer; a fluid passage in juxtaposition the lid, the fluid passage having at least a first opening proximate the mixer and a second opening at a spout external the lid; and a valve located within the fluid passage and having an operable position to close the passage; the mixer assembly including a first elongate screw portion adapted to deliver confectionery mixture in the container to the fluid passage via the first opening, and a second paddle portion disposed proximate a second end of the screw portion, the paddle portion adapted to direct confectionery mixture towards the screw portion, the mixture returning to the container if the valve is in the operable position, or passing through the passage to the spout if the valve is not in the operable position.