20240011693. DEVICES FOR PLANING CLEAR ICE PRODUCTS AND RELATED METHODS simplified abstract (Abstract Ice, Inc.)
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DEVICES FOR PLANING CLEAR ICE PRODUCTS AND RELATED METHODS
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Inventor(s)
Ashok Kumar Notaney of San Francisco CA (US)
Todd Stevenson of Novato CA (US)
Andrew James Whalen of Windsor CA (US)
Bryce Edmund Peterson of Hayward CA (US)
Luke W. Clauson of Reno NV (US)
DEVICES FOR PLANING CLEAR ICE PRODUCTS AND RELATED METHODS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240011693 titled 'DEVICES FOR PLANING CLEAR ICE PRODUCTS AND RELATED METHODS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes methods and devices for planing ice. The process involves receiving an elongate ice ingot at a planing apparatus, feeding the ingot through an opening in a cutterhead assembly, and planing multiple surfaces of the ingot at a predefined depth as it is fed linearly through the opening. The result is a planed ice ingot.
- The invention is a planing apparatus for ice ingots.
- The apparatus includes a cutterhead assembly with an opening for feeding the ingot.
- The ingot is fed at a configurable rate through the opening.
- The cutterhead assembly planes multiple surfaces of the ingot at a predefined depth.
- The planing process is performed as the ingot is fed linearly through the opening.
- The outcome of the process is a planed ice ingot.
Potential Applications:
- Ice sculpting and carving: The technology can be used in the creation of intricate ice sculptures and carvings.
- Food and beverage industry: Planed ice ingots can be used in the production of ice cubes, shaved ice, and other ice-based products.
- Medical applications: The planed ice ingots can be used in cryotherapy or medical procedures that require precise ice shapes.
Problems Solved:
- Efficient ice planing: The technology provides a method for quickly and accurately planing ice ingots, reducing the time and effort required for manual ice shaping.
- Consistent ice thickness: The predefined depth of planing ensures uniform thickness across the surfaces of the ice ingot.
- Precision in ice shaping: The linear feeding of the ingot through the opening allows for precise control over the planing process, resulting in accurate and detailed ice shapes.
Benefits:
- Time-saving: The planing apparatus enables faster ice shaping compared to manual methods.
- Cost-effective: The automation of the planing process reduces labor costs associated with manual ice carving.
- Versatility: The technology can be used for various applications in different industries, providing flexibility in ice shaping.
- Precision and consistency: The predefined depth and linear feeding ensure precise and uniform ice shaping, meeting specific requirements.
Original Abstract Submitted
methods and devices for planing ice are described that include at least receiving, at a planing apparatus, an elongate ice ingot, feeding the elongate ice ingot at a configurable rate through an opening in a cutterhead assembly of the planing apparatus, and planing, by the cutterhead assembly, a plurality of surfaces of the elongate ice ingot at a predefined depth as the elongate ice ingot is fed linearly through the opening of the cutterhead assembly. the planing may result in a planed ice ingot.
