Portable frozen drink processor and dispensing apparatus and method of use

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a portable apparatus for the making and dispensing of frozen alcoholic or nonalcoholic, ice or dairy drinks and to methods for making and using the same.

1 . A portable frozen drink processor and dispenser comprising: 
 an electrically powered mechanical system; and,    an insulated housing coupled to said electrically powered mechanical system, said insulated housing having an inner surface and an outer surface;    an insulated top removably coupled to said insulated housing;    said electrically powered mechanical system and said insulated housing forming a unitary construction.    
   
   
       2 . The portable frozen drink processor and dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein said insulated housing further comprises a cooling circuit.  
   
   
       3 . The portable frozen drink processor and dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein said electrically powered mechanical system is an AC electrically powered mechanical system.  
   
   
       4 . The portable frozen drink processor and dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein said electrically powered mechanical system is an DC electrically powered mechanical system.  
   
   
       5 . The portable frozen drink processor and dispenser of  claim 1 , further comprising safety means including circuitry which prevents operation of the frozen drink processor if said insulated top is removed from said insulated housing.  
   
   
       6 . The portable frozen drink processor and dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein said insulated housing comprises bullet-shaped interior configuration.  
   
   
       7 . The portable frozen drink processor and dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein said insulated housing has an outer surface comprising metal or plastic or a combination of metal or plastic.  
   
   
       8 . The portable frozen drink processor and dispenser of  claim 7 , wherein said outer surface of said insulated housing comprises a material selected from the group consisting of stainless steel, aluminum, and any combination thereof.  
   
   
       9 . The portable frozen drink processor and dispenser of  claim 7 , wherein said outer surface of said insulated housing comprises a material selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, PVC, and any combination thereof.  
   
   
       10 . The portable frozen drink processor and dispenser of  claim 7 , wherein said outer surface of said insulated housing comprises galvanized metal.  
   
   
       11 . The portable frozen drink processor and dispenser of  claim 1 , wherein said inner surface of said insulated housing comprises stainless steel, aluminum, plastic, or any combination thereof.  
   
   
       12 . The portable frozen drink processor of  claim 11 , wherein said plastic is selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polyurethane, PVC, and any combination thereof.  
   
   
       13 . The portable frozen drink processor and dispenser of  claim 1 , further comprising an insulating material between said outer surface of said insulated housing and said inner surface of said insulated housing.  
   
   
       14 . A method of preparing a frozen drink comprising the steps of: 
 introducing ingredients for said frozen drink into a portable frozen drink processor and dispenser, said portable frozen drink processor and dispenser comprising an electrically powered mechanical system;    and, an insulated housing coupled to said electrically powered mechanical system, said insulated housing having an inner surface and an outer surface; an insulated top removably coupled to said insulated housing; wherein said electrically powered mechanical system and said insulated housing forming a unitary construction.    
   
   
       15 . The method of  claim 14 , further comprising the step of supplying power to said portable frozen drink processor and dispenser.  
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein said power is AC power.  
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein said power is DC power.