# US 2018/0020694 A1 · System and method for moving a dispenser from a closed mode into a dispensing mode for use with a mobile confectionary edifice or vehicle > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2018/0020694 A1 - Document ID: US20180020694A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/613,509 - Filed: 2017-06-05 - Published: 2018-01-25 - Earliest claimed: 2013-08-30 - Assignees: Snowie LLC - Applicants: Snowie LLC - Inventors: Carl A. Rupp - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20180020694A1 ## CPC - A23G 9/245: {for coating the products} - A23G 9/28: for portioning or dispensing - A23G: COCOA; COCOA PRODUCTS, e.g. CHOCOLATE; SUBSTITUTES FOR COCOA OR COCOA PRODUCTS; CONFECTIONERY; CHEWING GUM; ICE-CREAM; PREPARATION THEREOF ## Abstract The disclosure extends to methods, systems, and devices for producing a shaved ice or snow cone products and providing toppings thereto. The system may comprise an ice shaving or snow cone machine, a mobile edifice, and a topping dispenser attached to the mobile edifice. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A liquid confection topping dispenser for mounting to an edifice comprising: a dispenser framework having a plurality of spouts mounted thereto, wherein the plurality of spouts are configured to dispense a topping; wherein the dispenser framework is mounted to the edifice via a linkage allowing the dispenser to be deployed from a closed position to an open position and from an open position to a closed position; wherein the dispenser framework is substantially aligned with a substantially vertical surface of the edifice while in the closed position; wherein the dispenser framework extends out from the surface of the edifice while in the open position. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The dispenser of claim 1, wherein the dispenser comprises a cover for entirely covering the dispenser framework and spouts while in the closed position; and wherein the cover is deployed as a drip catch while the dispenser is in the open position. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The dispenser of claim 2, wherein the cover is detachably connected to the edifice while the dispenser is in the closed position. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The dispenser of claim 2, wherein the cover is detachably connected to the framework while the dispenser is in the closed position. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The dispenser of claim 1, further comprising a deployment mechanism for opening and closing the dispenser from within the edifice. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The dispenser of claim 5, wherein the deployment mechanism comprises a lever for opening and closing the dispenser from within the edifice. ### Claim 7 (depends on 5) The dispenser of claim 5, wherein the deployment mechanism comprises a cable for opening and closing the dispenser from within the edifice. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The dispenser of claim 1, wherein the linkage is a pivot having a single degree of freedom of movement. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The dispenser of claim 1, wherein the linkage is configured to have two degrees of freedom of movement, such that the open position can be adjusted during deployment. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The dispenser of claim 1, wherein the linkage is configured to have three degrees of freedom of movement, such that the open position can be adjusted during deployment. ### Claim 11 A mobile system for providing frozen confections comprising: a mobile edifice comprising: a frozen confection machine disposed on the mobile edifice for providing conditioned ice; a topping dispenser for dispensing liquid topping to the frozen confection comprising: a dispenser framework having a plurality of spouts mounted thereto for dispensing a topping; a linkage wherein the dispenser is mounted to the edifice though the linkage allowing the dispenser to be deployed from a closed position to an open position and from an open position to a closed position; wherein the dispenser is substantially aligned with a substantially vertical surface of the edifice while in the closed position; wherein the dispenser is substantially normal with a substantially vertical surface of the edifice while in the open position. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The system of claim 11, wherein the system further comprises a cover for entirely covering the dispenser framework and spouts while in the closed position; wherein the cover is also deployed as a drip catch while the dispenser is in the open position. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The system of claim 12, wherein the cover is detachably connected to the edifice while the dispenser is in the closed position. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The system of claim 12, wherein the cover is detachably connected to the framework while the dispenser is in the closed position. ### Claim 15 (depends on 11) The system of claim 11, further comprising a deployment mechanism for opening and closing the dispenser from within the edifice. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The system of claim 15, wherein the deployment mechanism comprises a lever for deploying the dispenser wherein the lever provides leverage to a user to assist in actuating the linkage. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The system of claim 15, wherein the deployment mechanism comprises a cable for deploying the dispenser wherein the cable attaches to the dispenser at a first end and the mobile edifice at a second end. ### Claim 18 (depends on 11) The system of claim 11, wherein the linkage is a pivot having a single degree of freedom of movement. ### Claim 19 (depends on 11) The system of claim 11, wherein the linkage is configured to have two degrees of freedom of movement such that the open position can be adjusted during deployment. ### Claim 20 (depends on 11) The system of claim 11, wherein the linkage is configured to have three degrees of freedom of movement such that the open position can be adjusted during deployment. ### Claim 21 (depends on 11) The system of claim 11, wherein the mobile edifice is a vehicle. ### Claim 22 (depends on 11) The system of claim 11, wherein the mobile edifice is a shack that can be relocated as desired. ### Claim 23 (depends on 11) The system of claim 11, wherein the mobile edifice is a kiosk that can be relocated as desired. ### Claim 24 (depends on 11) The system of claim 11, wherein the mobile edifice comprises a plurality of dispensers. ### Claim 25 (depends on 24) The system of claim 24, wherein at least two of the plurality of dispensers are configured differently to attach to different portions of the mobile edifice. ### Claim at position 26 26-38. (canceled) ### Claim 39 (depends on 1) The dispenser of claim 1, wherein the dispenser further comprises a plurality of topping reservoirs corresponding to the plurality of spouts and wherein the topping reservoirs are in fluid communication with the plurality of spouts. ### Claim 40 (depends on 39) The dispenser of claim 39, wherein the plurality of spouts are connected fluidicly to a single reservoir such that the same topping is dispensed from a plurality of spouts. ### Claim 41 (depends on 1) The dispenser of claim 1, further comprising a drip catch arm that is configured to attach the drip catch to the framework. ### Claim 42 (depends on 41) The dispenser of claim 41, wherein the drip catch arm comprises a hinge disposed between the drip catch arm and the framework. ### Claim 43 (depends on 41) The topping dispenser of claim 41, wherein the drip catch comprises an attachment structure that is configured to receive a hooked portion of the drip catch arm. ### Claim 44 (depends on 41) The dispenser of claim 41, the dispenser further comprising a plurality of drip catching arms configured to attach the drip catcher to the framework, wherein the drip catching arms removably attach to opposing ends of the drip catch.