Patent ID: 6510704
Filing Date: 2003-01-28
Classification: A23G

Abstract:
A transferable battery-operated ice cream maker to be used in the freezer compartment of any domestic or commercial refrigerator and/or ice chest comprising:a removable product container into which ice cream ingredients are placed, stirred and frozen; a container housing into which the product container is placed, the container housing including a fan motor assembly for supplying freezer air to the product container, the fan motor assembly having a fan motor and fan blades; a motorized lid that covers the container housing and seals in the product container; a creamer attached to the motorized lid to stir the ice cream ingredients; a storage lid to place over the product container; and circuit boards that house all the electronic components; said container housing is a vessel which comprises: a power strip to supply power to the fan motor; a fan housing that shelters and protects the fan motor assembly; fan grills to prevent damage to the fan blade; container housing handles for easy removal to and from the freezer compartment; an air diverter to evenly split the air across the product container; a vortex air channel that allows freezer air to pass across the product container; an exhaust port to discharge warm air after it has been heated by the product container; and product container handle that has a spring load to provide effortless removal of the product container.