Gregory T Walsh

US Patent:

56177348, Apr 8, 1997

Filed:

Mar 27, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/410967

Inventors:

Thomas W. Chase - Alton NH
Richard C. Pahl - Essex Junction VT
Gregory J. Walsh - Essex Junction VT

Assignee:

Island Delite, Ltd. - Essex Junction VT

International Classification:

A23G 912

US Classification:

62343

Abstract:

A device for mixing or otherwise processing compositions at preselected temperatures, comprising a container for receiving the composition ingredients; a jacket member disposed about the container at a spaced distance therefrom so as to form a substantially sealed area therebetween; a unit for introducing fluid flow through the area defined by the relationship between the jacket member and the container; a unit for selecting the temperature of the fluid introduced into the area; and wherein the jacket member includes a plurality of inlet ports disposed substantially evenly about an end portion of the jacket member for receiving the fluid which is introduced into the defined area, so as to maintain the container at a substantially uniform temperature.