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Automated Confectionary Syrup Dispensing Device

Abstract: An automated confectionary syrup dispensing device comprises of a housing 101 having a touch interactive display panel 102 for user input regarding user-desired syrup requirement, an imaging unit 104 to determine positioning of required ingredients within a multi-sectioned chamber 103 positioned in the housing 101, an extendable rod 105 integrated in each section of chamber 103 having a first motorized hinge joint 106 for dispensing the evaluated amount of the seeds and nuts into a tray, a hydraulic pusher 107 arranged within the housing 101 via slider 108 for providing translation to the pusher 107 for extracting oil from the seeds/nuts, second motorized hinge joint 110 tilts the tray to transfer oil in a container 111 for filtering then transferred to a vessel 113 via electronically controlled valve 115 to form mixture with ingredients by cutting from blade 118 integrated on extendable bar 117 arranged in the housing 101.

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Patent Information

Application #
Filing Date
02 December 2024
Publication Number
1/2025
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Status
Email
Parent Application

Applicants

Marwadi University
Rajkot – Morbi Road, Rajkot 360003 Gujarat, India.

Inventors

1. Shriraj Chauhan
Department of Microbiology, Marwadi University, Rajkot – Morbi Road, Rajkot 360003 Gujarat, India.
2. Dr. Purvi Gondalia
Department of Microbiology, Marwadi University, Rajkot – Morbi Road, Rajkot 360003 Gujarat, India.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to an automated confectionary syrup dispensing device that is capable of automatically preparing a confectionary syrup based on the user’s preferred taste, by blending a variety of seed and nut ingredients by extracting oil from these seeds and nuts and incorporate garnishing ingredients to enhance the syrup’s crunch and texture, according to the user's specifications.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The formation of confectionary syrup is a vital process in the food and beverage industry, as it serves as a base for a variety of sweet products, including candies, desserts, and flavored beverages. Syrups, often created by blending sugars with water and other ingredients such as fruits, seeds, or nuts, must have a consistent texture, flavor, and viscosity to meet specific culinary needs. The increasing demand for personalized and dietary-specific syrups has led to the development of systems that allow for automated production tailored to individual preferences. Consumers may desire syrups with different sweetness levels, textures, or consistencies based on their tastes or dietary restrictions, such as low-sugar or high-protein options. Additionally, syrups often need to incorporate functional ingredients, such as oils extracted from seeds and nuts, to enhance flavor, provide nutritional value, or improve texture. These ingredients also need to be processed and mixed correctly to ensure even distribution and prevent separation. The need for customization in syrup production extends to adjusting consistency for various uses, such as for beverages, toppings, or desserts. Therefore, advanced technology, capable of controlling ingredient ratios, consistency, and texture, is crucial for producing syrups that meet specific user requirements, offering both convenience and personalized culinary experiences.

[0003] The equipment used for forming confectionary syrup includes a range of machines designed to mix, cook, and process the ingredients to create the desired consistency and flavor. Key equipment includes sugar dissolvers, syrup cookers, evaporators, and mixers. Sugar dissolvers are used to dissolve sugar into water, creating a syrup base, while syrup cookers heat the mixture to a specific temperature to achieve the right viscosity. Evaporators are often employed to remove excess moisture, concentrating the syrup, and mixers ensure even distribution of ingredients like flavorings and colorings. Additionally, cooling systems are used to control the temperature as the syrup is formed, preventing crystallization or burning. The initial setup and maintenance costs for confectionary syrup equipment can be high, especially for large-scale production. Over time, equipment like syrup cookers and evaporators may suffer from wear and tear, leading to decreased efficiency or potential contamination risks. Precise temperature and time control are critical in syrup formation; any malfunction in these parameters can result in inconsistent syrup quality or spoilage. Additionally, the cleaning process for these machines can be labor-intensive and require specific solvents to ensure no residue of ingredients remains, which can be time-consuming and costly.

[0004] EP4424313A1 discloses an invention relates to a syrup containing alectinib or a salt thereof. The present invention provides a syrup containing alectinib or a salt thereof, which is a poorly water-soluble agent, and having improved fluidity and/or palatability. The syrup of the present invention has a plasma concentration profile equivalent to or greater than, or is biologically equivalent to, a capsule containing the same amount of alectinib or a salt thereof as the syrup, or has an enhanced oral bioavailability compared to a capsule containing the same amount of alectinib or a salt thereof as the syrup.

[0005] WO2019208898A1 discloses an invention pertains to: a liquid syrup preparation containing choline alfoscerate, potassium sorbate, and a corrigent; and a method for producing same. The liquid syrup preparation containing choline alfoscerate of the present invention is characterized by having excellent stability in that the formation of impurities caused by the decomposition of active ingredients is suppressed even during long-term storage, and being more convenient to administer due to improved flavor.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices have been developed in order to produce syrup, however the devices mentioned in the prior arts have limitations pertaining to adding crunch and texture, to manage syrup's consistency to deliver a user required taste experience.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that is capable of producing an automated confectionary syrup, customized to user's taste by extracting oil from seeds and nuts, to mix with garnishing components for texture and crunch, and controls the syrup’s consistency to create a unique, personalized flavor experience.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.

[0009] An object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of forming a confectionary syrup in an automated manner as per user desired preference of taste in accordance to mixture of different ingredients of seeds and nuts.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of extracting oil from the seeds and nuts to form the syrup with mixing of garnishing ingredients for adding crunch and texture into the syrup as per user requirement.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of regulating consistency of the syrup to provide customized tasting experience to the user.

[0012] The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0013] The present invention relates to an automated confectionary syrup dispensing device that is capable of forming a confectionary syrup in accordance to a user's taste preference by mixing different seeds and nuts. The device extracts oil from these ingredients and incorporates garnishes to provide crunch and texture as per the user's request, while also regulating the syrup’s consistency to deliver a custom tasting experience.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an automated confectionary syrup dispensing device comprises of a housing developed to be positioned on a fixed surface, a touch interactive display panel is mounted on the housing for enabling a user to provide input specifications regarding a user-desired syrup requirement, along with consumption details of the user, a microcontroller linked with the display panel for processing the specifications to identify dietary requirements of the user, to fetch information regarding syrup composition for the identified requirement, from a database linked to the microcontroller, based on the fetched information, the microcontroller evaluates amount of ingredients required for forming the user-desired syrup, a multi-sectioned chamber installed in the housing for storing multiple ingredients of varying types, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit to determine positioning of required ingredients within the chamber.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed invention comprises of an extendable rod integrated with a first motorized hinge joint positioned at bottom portion of each of the section, in case the evaluated ingredients includes seeds and nuts of varying types, the microcontroller synchronously actuates the rod and first hinge joint to position and tilt the chamber for dispensing the evaluated amount of the seeds and nuts into a tray arranged on base of the housing, a hydraulic pusher arranged within the housing via a motorized slider for providing translation to the pusher towards the tray storing the dispensed seeds and nuts present in the composition, in view of allowing the pusher to apply pressure onto the nuts/seeds for extracting oil from the seeds/nuts, an extendable link integrated with a second motorized hinge joint positioned at bottom portion of the tray for tilting the tray to dispense the extracted oil that is received in a container arranged in the housing, through a meshed net arranged at inlet of the container for filtering the dispensed oil, a cuboidal vessel arranged on base of the housing and integrated with a motorized stirrer.

[0016] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed invention further comprises of an electronically controlled valve arranged on the container to dispense the extracted oil from the tray via a flexible conduit, followed by actuation of the rod and first hinge joint to position sections with principal ingredients of the composition, based on the user’s dietary preferences, to allow dispensing of the ingredients in the vessel to allow the stirrer for grinding the ingredients to attain a fine mixture, a plate arranged on base of the housing, the microcontroller directs the rod and first hinge joint to dispense the garnishing ingredients from the sections into the plate, followed by synchronized actuation of an extendable bar arranged in the housing and equipped with a sharp edged blade and an electromagnetic spring, for breaking the garnishing ingredients into smaller pieces, for added crunch, a heating unit integrated within the plate for roasting the smaller pieces, the microcontroller actuates a motorized ball and socket joint integrated in between the spring and blade for transferring the roasted ingredients into the vessel, followed by actuation of a heating coil integrated within the vessel for heating the mixture, to form a viscous liquid, succeeded by actuation of an electronically controlled nozzle arranged on the housing connected with the vessel to dispense the mixture into an auxiliary holder, placed by the user on a platform connected with the housing.

[0017] While the invention has been described and shown with particular reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be apparent that variations might be possible that would fall within the scope of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:
Figure 1 illustrates an isometric view of an automated confectionary syrup dispensing device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

[0020] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising," "comprises,” and the like (which are synonymous with "including," "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of," consists essentially of," and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of," "consists of, the like.

[0021] As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.

[0022] The present invention relates to an automated confectionary syrup dispensing device that is capable of forming a confectionary syrup as per requirement of customized user's taste preference by blending a mix of seeds and nuts to extracts oil and combining with garnishing components for added crunch and texture, while also managing the syrup's consistency to deliver a tasteful syrup experience.

[0023] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of an automated confectionary syrup dispensing device is illustrated, comprises of a housing 101 having a touch interactive display panel 102, a multi-sectioned chamber 103 installed in the housing 101, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 104 integrated in the housing 101, an extendable rod 105 integrated with a first motorized hinge joint 106 positioned at bottom portion of each of the section of the chamber 103, a hydraulic pusher 107 arranged within the housing 101 via a motorized slider 108, an extendable link 109 integrated with a second motorized hinge joint 110 positioned at bottom portion of the tray, a container 111 arranged in the housing 101, through a meshed net 112 arranged at inlet of the container 111, a cuboidal vessel 113 arranged on base of the housing 101 and integrated with a motorized stirrer 114, an electronically controlled valve 115 arranged on the container 111 connected with the tray via a flexible conduit, a plate 116 arranged on base of the housing 101, an extendable bar 117 arranged in the housing 101 and equipped with a sharp edged blade 118 and an electromagnetic spring 119, of an electronically controlled nozzle 120 arranged on the housing 101 connected with the vessel 113, an auxiliary holder 121, placed by the user on a platform 122 connected with the housing 101, wherein a rectangular flap 123 integrated with a motorized pivot joint 124 attached to the plate 116.

[0024] The proposed invention includes a housing 101 preferably in cuboidal shape incorporating various components associated with the device, developed to be positioned on a ground surface. The housing 101 is made up of any material selected from but not limited to metal or alloy that ensures rigidity of the housing 101 for longevity of the device.

[0025] A user is required to access and presses a switch button arranged on the housing 101 to activate the device for associated processes of the device. The switch button when pressed by the user, opens up an electrical circuit and allows currents to flow for powering an associated microcontroller of the device for operating of all the linked components for performing their respective functions upon actuation.

[0026] The microcontroller, mentioned herein, is preferably an Arduino microcontroller. The Arduino microcontroller used herein controls the overall functionality of the components linked to it. The Arduino microcontroller is an open-source programming platform 122.

[0027] After the activation of the device, the user accesses a touch interactive display panel 102 installed over the housing 101 for providing input regarding a user-desired syrup requirement, along with consumption details of the user. When the user touches the surface of the touch interactive display panel 102 to enter the input details, then an internal circuitry of the touch interactive display panel 102 senses the touches of the displayed option and synchronically, the internal circuitry converts the physical touch into the form of electric signal. The microcontroller processes the received signal from the display panel 102 in order to process the signal and determine the user selection and store the user response to a linked database for further associated functions related to the user input.

[0028] The microcontroller processes the user’s input to identify dietary requirements of the user, to fetch information regarding syrup composition for the identified requirement from the database. The microcontroller then evaluates the fetched information about amount of ingredients required for forming the user-desired syrup. The housing 101 is arranged with a multi-sectioned chamber 103 storing multiple ingredients of varying types for preparing the user-desired syrup.

[0029] Upon evaluation of the required ingredients, the microcontroller generates a command to activate an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 104 integrated on the housing 101 for capturing multiple images of the housing 101 such that to determine positioning of required ingredients within the chamber 103. The imaging unit 104 incorporates a processor that is encrypted with an artificial intelligence protocol. The artificial intelligence protocol operates by following a set of predefined instructions to process data and perform tasks autonomously. Initially, data is collected and input into a database, which then employs protocol to analyze and interpret the captured images. The processor of the imaging unit 104 via the artificial intelligence protocol processes the captured images and sent the signal to the microcontroller.

[0030] The bottom portion of each of the section of the chamber 103 is integrated with an extendable rod 105 via a first motorized hinge joint 106. Each of the rod 105 of sections is powered by a pneumatic arrangement associated with the device such that providing extension/retraction of the rod 105. In case the evaluated ingredients include seeds and nuts of varying types, the microcontroller synchronously actuates the rod 105 and first hinge joint to position and tilt the chamber 103 over a tray arranged on base of the housing 101.

[0031] The microcontroller actuates an air compressor and air valve associated with the pneumatic arrangement consisting of an air cylinder, air valve and piston which works in collaboration to aid in extension and retraction of the rod 105. The air valve allows entry/exit of compressed air from the compressor. Then, the valve opens and the compressed air enters inside the cylinder thereby increasing the air pressure of the cylinder. The piston is connected to the rod 105 and due to the increase in the air pressure, the piston extends. For the retraction of the piston, air is released from the cylinder to the air compressor via the valve. Thus, providing the required extension/retraction of the rod 105 for pushing the chamber 103 over the tray. All the pneumatically operated components associated with the device comprises of the same type of pneumatic arrangement.

[0032] In relation to the extension/retraction of the rod 105, the microcontroller actuates a direct current (DC) motor associated with the First hinge joint such that tilt the tray by revolving along the longitudinal axis, such that dispenses the evaluated amount of the seeds and nuts into the tray.

[0033] The dispensed seeds and nuts are crushed by a hydraulic pusher 107 which is arranged within the housing 101 via a motorized slider 108. The slider 108 provides translation of the pusher 107 towards the sections storing the required ingredients of the nuts and seeds. The slider 108 is associated with of a pair of sliding rails fabricated with grooves in which the wheel of the slider 108 is positioned that is further connected with a bi-directional motor via a shaft. The microcontroller actuates the bi-directional motor to rotate in a clockwise and anti-clockwise direction that aids in the rotation of the shaft, wherein the shaft converts the electrical energy into rotational energy for allowing movement of the wheel to translate over the sliding rail by a firm grip on the grooves. The movement of the slider 108 results in the translation of the pusher 107 for positioning over the tray to crush the seeds and nuts.

[0034] The pusher 107 is powered by a hydraulic arrangement associated with the device such that provides extension/retraction of the pusher 107 to crush the dispensed nuts and seeds present in the composition, in the tray. The microcontroller actuates a hydraulic pump and hydraulic valve associated with the hydraulic arrangement consisting of a hydraulic cylinder, hydraulic valve and piston that work in collaboration for providing the required extension/retraction to the pusher 107 to allow passage of hydraulic fluid from the pump within the cylinder, the hydraulic fluid further develops pressure against the piston and results in pushing and extending the piston. The piston is connected with the pusher 107 and due to applied pressure the pusher 107 extends and similarly, the microcontroller retracts the pusher 107 by closing the valve resulting in retraction of the piston. The microcontroller regulates the extension/retraction of the pusher 107 thereby applying pressure onto the nuts/seeds for extracting oil from the seeds/nuts. All the hydraulically operated components associated with the device comprises of the same type of hydraulic arrangement.

[0035] The bottom portion of the tray is integrated with an extendable link 109 via a second motorized hinge joint 110. The microcontroller actuates the second motorized hinge joint 110 to tilt the tray such that dispense the extracted oil. The link 109 is extended/retracted in relation to the second motorized hinge joint 110 for dispensing the oil. The working of the second motorized hinge joint 110 is similar to the first motorized hinge joint 106 as mentioned above. While the working of the link 109 is similar to the working of the rod 105 as mentioned above via the pneumatic arrangement. The dispensed oil is received in a container 111 which is arranged in the housing 101, through a meshed net 112 arranged at inlet of the container 111 for filtering the dispensed oil.

[0036] The base of the housing 101 is integrated with a cuboidal vessel 113 having a motorized stirrer 114. The extracted oil collected in the container 111 is transferred into the vessel 113 via an electronically controlled valve 115 arranged on the container 111 by means of a flexible conduit.

[0037] The electronically controlled valve 115 operates by using sensors and actuators to manage the flow of extracted oil. When the microcontroller activates an associated solenoid valve, the valve open and allow the extracted oil to flow. The flow is regulated by varying the size of the flow passage as directed by a signal from the microcontroller. This enables the direct control of flow rate and the consequential control of process quantities such as pressure, and extracted oil level in view of dispensing the extracted oil as per the determined requirement.

[0038] Post transfer of the oil into the vessel 113, the microcontroller actuates the rod 105 via the pneumatic arrangement and the first hinge joint to position sections with principal ingredients of the composition, as per the user’s dietary preferences, in view of dispensing of the ingredients in the vessel 113. The microcontroller then actuates the motorized stirrer 114 for grinding the ingredients to attain a fine mixture. The motorized stirrer 114 comprises a rod 105 that is configured with multiple propellers. The rod 105 is rotated by the means of a DC (Direct Current) electric motor in order to provide motion to the propeller to mix up the ingredients to attain a fine mixture.

[0039] The base of the housing 101 is arranged with a plate 116. Post formation of the mixture, the microcontroller actuates the rod 105 via the pneumatic arrangement and the first hinge joint to dispense the garnishing ingredients from the sections into the plate 116.

[0040] The housing 101 is arranged with an extendable bar 117 and equipped with a sharp edged blade 118 and an electromagnetic spring 119. The bar 117 is powered by the pneumatic arrangement and works similar to the working of the rod 105 as mentioned above. In synchronous process, the microcontroller actuates the bar 117 for breaking the garnishing ingredients into smaller pieces, for added crunch via the blade 118.

[0041] Simultaneously, the microcontroller energizes the spring 119 to provide cutting support to the blade for cutting the nuts and the seeds efficiently. The electromagnetic spring 119 consists of electromagnetic coil where upon the passing of current the coil generates a magnetic field and the coil is magnetized that generates a magnetic force. The magnetic force creates electromagnetic attraction leading to expanding and compressing of spring 119 provide movement to the blade.

[0042] The plate 116 is integrated with a heating unit and that is actuated by the microcontroller to roast the smaller pieces. The heating unit consists of a coil such that as current is passed through the coil, the coil becomes hot and produces heat energy. This heat energy of the heating unit is transferred to the wire thereby heating the patterned wires. The heating unit is actuated by the microcontroller in order to regulate the temperature of the heating unit required for heating for roasting the smaller pieces.

[0043] The plate 116 incorporates a rectangular flap 123 integrated with a motorized pivot joint 124 and that is actuated by the microcontroller to spread seeds and nuts during roasting. The pivot joint 124 comprises of a ring and cylindrical portion that are linked with each other to provide rotational movement to the flap 123. The ring is powered by a motor that is activated by the microcontroller to the rotate the ring to move the cylindrical portion due to which the flap 123 tilts. The motor is typically controlled by an electronic control unit that regulates its speed and direction. The joint consists of a hinge mechanism that enables rotation of the shaft that results in the rotational motion of the flap 123, ensuring an optimally roasted ingredient.

[0044] The microcontroller then actuates a motorized ball and socket joint integrated in between the spring 119 and blade 118 for transferring the roasted ingredients into the vessel 113. The ball and socket joint provides a 360-degree rotation to the blade 118 for aiding the blade 118 to turn at a desired angle. The ball and socket joint is a coupling consisting of a ball joint securely locked within a socket joint, where the ball joint is able to move in a 360-dgree rotation within the socket thus, providing the required rotational motion to the blade 118. The ball and socket joint is powered by a DC (direct current) motor that is actuated by the microcontroller thus providing multidirectional movement to the blade 118 for transferring the roasted ingredients inti the vessel 113.

[0045] Post transferring of the roasted mixture, the microcontroller actuates a heating coil integrated within the vessel 113 for heating the mixture, to form a viscous liquid. The working of the heating coil is similar to the working of the heating element as mentioned above. Post heating of the liquid, the microcontroller actuates an electronically controlled nozzle 120 arranged on the housing 101 and connected to the vessel 113 to dispense the formed syrup from the mixture.

[0046] The electronically controlled nozzle 120, used herein, controls flow of the syrup by varying the size of the flow passage as directed by a signal from a microcontroller. This enables the direct control of flow rate and the consequential control of process quantities such as pressure, and syrup level in view of dispensing the syrup as per the determined requirement into an auxiliary holder 121 which is placed by the user on a platform 122 connected with the housing 101. The imaging detects quantity of contents in the holder 121, accordingly the microcontroller regulates operation of the nozzle 120, for ideal syrup quantity.

[0047] The temperature of the formed syrup is monitored by a temperature sensor embedded in the vessel 113. The temperature sensor used herein, is composed of two type of metal wire joint together when the sensor experiences a heat then a voltage is generated in the two terminal of the temperature sensor that is proportional to the temperature and the signal is sent to the microcontroller. The microcontroller calibrates the voltage in terms of temperature from the received signal of the temperature sensor in order to monitor the temperature of the formed syrup. In accordance to the required temperature, the microcontroller regulates actuation of the heating coil, to ensure the customizable consistency of the mixture.

[0048] The consistency and texture of the formed syrup is adjusted by the microcontroller based on the user's intended use by changing the amount of the ingredients accordingly, with customizable viscosity for hot beverages, ice cream toppings, and other uses.

[0049] In accordance to the dietary requirements, such as carb intake, digestion capacity, and health conditions, the microcontroller adjusts inclusion of sweeteners and other primary ingredients. Preferably, the microcontroller issues health-related advice on the display panel 102 such that includes suggestions for timings of the syrup consumption in relation to meals consumed by the user.

[0050] A battery (not shown in figure) is associated with the device to supply power to electrically powered components which are employed herein. The battery is comprised of a pair of electrodes named as a cathode and an anode. The battery uses a chemical reaction of oxidation/reduction to do work on charge and produce a voltage between their anode and cathode and thus produces electrical energy that is used to do work in the device.

[0051] The present invention works best in the following manner, where the proposed invention includes the housing 101, mounted with the touch interactive display panel 102, allows users to input syrup requirements and consumption details. The microcontroller processes these inputs to identify the user’s dietary needs and fetch the corresponding syrup composition from the linked database. The multi-sectioned chamber 103 stores various ingredients, with the imaging unit 104 ensuring the correct positioning of these ingredients. For specific ingredients like seeds and nuts, the microcontroller actuates the extendable rod 105 and motorized hinge joints to dispense the required amounts into the tray. The hydraulic pusher 107 applies pressure to extract oil from these ingredients, which is filtered and collected. The extracted oil, along with other ingredients, is dispensed into the cuboidal vessel 113, where the motorized stirrer 114 grinds them into the fine mixture. Garnishing ingredients are dispensed into the plate 116, broken into smaller pieces by the sharp-edged blade 118, and roasted for added crunch. The roasted ingredients are then transferred into the vessel 113, where the heating coil ensures the syrup reaches the desired consistency. The microcontroller also adjusts for user-specific dietary requirements, including sweetener inclusion and timing suggestions, while ensuring optimal texture and viscosity for various uses. Finally, the electronically controlled nozzle 120 dispenses the syrup into the auxiliary holder 121, with the system continuously monitoring and adjusting the quantity and temperature for the perfect custom syrup.

[0052] Although the field of the invention has been described herein with limited reference to specific embodiments, this description is not meant to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications of the disclosed embodiments, as well as alternate embodiments of the invention, will become apparent to persons skilled in the art upon reference to the description of the invention. , Claims:1) An automated confectionary syrup dispensing device, comprising:

i) a housing 101 developed to be positioned on a fixed surface, wherein a touch interactive display panel 102 is mounted on said housing 101 for enabling a user to provide input specifications regarding a user-desired syrup requirement, along with consumption details of said user;
ii) a microcontroller linked with said display panel 102 for processing said specifications to identify dietary requirements of said user, to fetch information regarding syrup composition for said identified requirement, from a database linked to said microcontroller, wherein based on said fetched information, said microcontroller evaluates amount of ingredients required for forming said user-desired syrup;
iii) a multi-sectioned chamber 103 installed in said housing 101 for storing multiple ingredients of varying types, wherein an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 104 is integrated in said housing 101 and paired with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images of said housing 101, respectively to determine positioning of required ingredients within said chamber 103;
iv) an extendable rod 105 integrated with a first motorized hinge joint 106 positioned at bottom portion of each of said section, wherein in case said evaluated ingredients includes seeds and nuts of varying types, said microcontroller synchronously actuates said rod 105 and first hinge joint to position and tilt said chamber 103 for dispensing said evaluated amount of said seeds and nuts into a tray arranged on base of said housing 101;
v) a hydraulic pusher 107 arranged within said housing 101 via a motorized slider 108 for providing translation to said pusher 107 towards said sections storing said seeds and nuts present in said composition, in view of allowing said pusher 107 to apply pressure onto said nuts/seeds for extracting oil from said seeds/nuts, wherein an extendable link 109 integrated with a second motorized hinge joint 110 positioned at bottom portion of said tray for tilting said tray to dispense said extracted oil that is received in a container 111 arranged in said housing 101, through a meshed net 112 arranged at inlet of said container 111 for filtering said dispensed oil;
vi) a cuboidal vessel 113 arranged on base of said housing 101 and integrated with a motorized stirrer 114, wherein said microcontroller actuates an electronically controlled valve 115 arranged on said container 111 to dispense said extracted oil from said tray via a flexible conduit, followed by actuation of said rod 105 and first hinge joint to position sections with principal ingredients of said composition, based on said user’s dietary preferences, to allow dispensing of said ingredients in said vessel 113 to allow a motorized stirrer 114 integrated within said vessel 113 for grinding said ingredients to attain a fine mixture;
vii) a plate 116 arranged on base of said housing 101, wherein said microcontroller directs said rod 105 and first hinge joint to dispense said garnishing ingredients from said sections into said plate 116, followed by synchronized actuation of an extendable link 109 arranged in said housing 101 and equipped with a sharp edged blade 118 and an electromagnetic spring 119, for breaking said garnishing ingredients into smaller pieces, for added crunch; and
viii) a heating unit integrated within said plate 116 for roasting said smaller pieces, wherein said microcontroller actuates a motorized ball and socket joint integrated in between said spring 119 and blade 118 for transferring said roasted ingredients into said vessel 113, followed by actuation of a heating coil integrated within said chamber 103 for heating said mixture, to form a viscous liquid, succeeded by actuation of an electronically controlled nozzle 120 arranged on said housing 101 to dispense said mixture into an auxiliary holder 121, placed by said user on a platform 122 connected with said housing 101.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein based on said dietary requirements, such as carb intake, digestion capacity, and health conditions, said microcontroller adjusts inclusion of sweeteners and other primary ingredients, and issues health-related advice on said display panel 102, including suggestions for timings of said syrup consumption in relation to meals consumed by said user.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said device is configured to adjust consistency and texture of said syrup based on the user's intended use, with customizable viscosity for hot beverages, ice cream toppings, and other uses.

4) The device as claimed in claim 1 and 3, wherein a temperature sensor is embedded in said vessel 113 for monitoring temperature of said formed syrup, based on which said microcontroller regulates actuation of said heating coil, to ensure said customizable consistency of said syrup.

5) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a rectangular flap 123 integrated with a motorized pivot joint 124 is attached to said flap 123 to spread seeds and nuts during roasting, ensuring an optimally roasted ingredient.

6) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said imaging detects quantity of contents in said holder 121, based on which said microcontroller regulates operation of said nozzle 120, for ideal syrup quantity.

7) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a battery is configured with said device for providing a continuous power supply to electronically powered components associated with said device.

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1 202421094821-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [02-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-02
2 202421094821-REQUEST FOR EXAMINATION (FORM-18) [02-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-02
3 202421094821-REQUEST FOR EARLY PUBLICATION(FORM-9) [02-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-02
4 202421094821-POWER OF AUTHORITY [02-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-02
5 202421094821-FORM-9 [02-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-02
6 202421094821-FORM FOR SMALL ENTITY(FORM-28) [02-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-02
7 202421094821-FORM 18 [02-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-02
8 202421094821-FORM 1 [02-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-02
9 202421094821-FIGURE OF ABSTRACT [02-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-02
10 202421094821-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI(FORM-28) [02-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-02
11 202421094821-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI [02-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-02
12 202421094821-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION(S) [02-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-02
13 202421094821-DRAWINGS [02-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-02
14 202421094821-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [02-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-02
15 202421094821-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [02-12-2024(online)].pdf 2024-12-02
16 Abstract.jpg 2024-12-30
17 202421094821-FORM-26 [03-06-2025(online)].pdf 2025-06-03