Ernest C Gerber

US Patent:

6689410, Feb 10, 2004

Filed:

Jan 25, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/769587

Inventors:

Ernest C. Gerber - Danville IN

Assignee:

Flavor Burst Co. - Danville IN

International Classification:

A23G 900

US Classification:

426565, 426569, 426519, 222135, 2221466

Abstract:

A command module, draw switch, blending and dispensing assembly, and multiple ingredient storage and delivery modules are added to a conventional milk shake freezer and dispensing machine. A selector panel is provided to enable the operator to dispense a shake-like product according to a customer flavor or mix order, upon raising the standard draw handle on the original dispenser head of the conventional machine. The blending and dispensing assembly includes a high speed auger with backflow inducers for blending and moving the base and ingredient product.

US Patent:

7059761, Jun 13, 2006

Filed:

Sep 16, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/663556

Inventors:

Ernest C. Gerber - Danville IN, US

Assignee:

Flavor Burst Co., - Danville IN

International Classification:

B01F 7/08

US Classification:

3661818, 3661824, 366322, 222135, 2221456

Abstract:

A command module, draw switch, blending and dispensing assembly, and multiple ingredient storage and delivery modules are added to a conventional milk shake freezer and dispensing machine. A selector panel is provided to enable the operator to dispense a shake-like product according to a customer flavor or mix order, upon raising the standard draw handle on the original dispenser head of the conventional machine. The blending and dispensing assembly includes a high speed auger with backflow inducers for blending and moving the base and ingredient product.

US Patent:

7178976, Feb 20, 2007

Filed:

Mar 9, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/796742

Inventors:

Ernest C. Gerber - Danville IN, US

Assignee:

Flavor Burst Co. - Danville IN

International Classification:

B01F 15/02

US Classification:

3661771, 3661811, 3661813, 3661814, 366196

Abstract:

An assembly is mounted to a soft serve confection freezer. It includes a set of modules in a circular array and separately replaceable in a magazine. Each module supports a container storing a dry food ingredient in particulate form, and has a motor driven product impeller for controlled discharge of particulates from the container to a blender assembly. The blender assembly has a housing and screw-type auger of cooperating configurations and which cooperate with a central passageway for frozen confection flowing from the freezer, to blend solids into the confection and discharge into a customer's container for immediate consumption. Control panel selection of ingredients by the operator according to the customer's order, is provided. Components are arranged to facilitate cleaning.

US Patent:

7621669, Nov 24, 2009

Filed:

Jul 14, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/181604

Inventors:

Ernest C. Gerber - Danville IN, US

Assignee:

Flavor Burst Co., L.L.P. - Danville IN

International Classification:

B01F 15/02

US Classification:

3661771, 3661811, 3661813, 3661814, 366196

Abstract:

An assembly is mounted to a soft serve confection freezer. It includes a set of modules in a circular array and separately replaceable in a magazine. Each module supports a container storing a dry food ingredient in particulate form, and has a motor driven product impeller for controlled discharge of particulates from the container to a blender assembly. The blender assembly has a housing and screw-type auger of cooperating configurations and which cooperate with a central passageway for frozen confection flowing from the freezer, to blend solids into the confection and discharge into a customer's container for immediate consumption. Control panel selection of ingredients by the operator according to the customer's order, is provided. Components are arranged to facilitate cleaning. A system for control panel selection by the operator of liquid additives to the flowing confection, is provided to accommodate the customer's order.

US Patent:

7665398, Feb 23, 2010

Filed:

Feb 15, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/354752

Inventors:

Ernest C. Gerber - Danville IN, US

Assignee:

Flavor Burst Co., L.L.P. - Danville IN

International Classification:

A23G 9/00

US Classification:

99455, 99466, 62337, 62342, 3661561

Abstract:

A soft-serve confection freezer incorporates a set of modules in a circular array and separately replaceable in a magazine. Each module supports a container storing a dry food ingredient in solid particulate form, and has a motor driven product impeller for controlled discharge of particulates from the container to a blender assembly. The blender assembly has a housing and screw-type auger of cooperating configurations and which cooperate with a central passageway for frozen confection flowing from the freezer, to blend particulates from one or more containers into the confection and discharge into a customer's cup for immediate consumption. A further version incorporates a magazine for injection and blending of one or more flavored liquids into the frozen confection. Control panel selection of ingredients and flavors and dispensing by the operator according to the customer's order, or selection and dispensing by the customer himself/herself, is provided. Components are arranged to facilitate cleaning.

US Patent:

8403179, Mar 26, 2013

Filed:

Apr 14, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/102093

Inventors:

Ernest C. Gerber - Danville IN, US

Assignee:

Flavor Burst Co., L.L.P. - Danville IN

International Classification:

B67D 7/74
B67D 7/78
B67D 3/00
F25D 3/00
F16K 31/00

US Classification:

2221294, 2221456, 222504, 2221291, 62389, 251 63, 25112904

Abstract:

A conventional frozen carbonated beverage freezer is modified to eliminate the draw handle to facilitate better performance at the hands of an untrained customer in a serve yourself setting. A conventional FCB freezer, with or without a draw handle, is modified to enable dispensing different flavors of frozen carbonated beverages by a customer for a self-serve setting.

US Patent:

20070082098, Apr 12, 2007

Filed:

Dec 12, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/609533

Inventors:

Ernest Gerber - Danville IN, US

International Classification:

A01J 25/00

US Classification:

426519000

Abstract:

An assembly is mounted to a soft serve confection freezer. It includes a set of modules in a circular array and separately replaceable in a magazine. Each module supports a container storing a dry food ingredient in particulate form, and has a motor driven product impeller for controlled discharge of particulates from the container to a blender assembly. The blender assembly has a housing and screw-type auger of cooperating configurations and which cooperate with a central passageway for frozen confection flowing from the freezer, to blend solids into the confection and discharge into a customer's container for immediate consumption. Control panel selection of ingredients by the operator according to the customer's order, is provided. Components are arranged to facilitate cleaning.

US Patent:

47935200, Dec 27, 1988

Filed:

Jun 3, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/057966

Inventors:

Ernest C. Gerber - Danville IN

International Classification:

B67D 556

US Classification:

222145

Abstract:

A flavor dispensing device usable on machines for dispensing frozen foods, such as ice cream. The flavor dispensing device is suitable to be retrofitted on existing food dispensing machines below the dispensing spigot. One embodiment includes a syrup stem protruding inwardly into the food/flavor mixing chamber. This stem may have both an opening in the central portion and the perimeter portion of the mixing chamber, resulting in syrup being deposited in the center and the perimeter of the ice cream flow. A rotor in the chamber provides mixing, and in one embodiment the rotor is tangentially driven and has a central aperture therein. A water flush system is provided to clean syrup and food from the various lines and ducts. The flavor dispensing device is readily removable for cleaning and servicing.