Wacky Patent: Motorized Ice Cream Cone

Eating an ice cream cone on a hot day may be one of our favorite things to do in the summer. There is something about the simple twirling of the cone that brings everyone back to their childhood. However, this inventor wanted to make ice cream-eating even easier, he thought: what if the cone twirled itself?

In March of 1998, Richard Hartman invented a motorized ice cream cone that would do all the hard work of the ice cream eating process. The ice cream scoops are placed on a cup connected to a motorized arm, enabling the cup to turn around on its axis and move the ice cream portion while the user keeps their tongue relatively stationary.  The inventor had different embodiments, taking into account that some people eat ice cream cones not just because of the mobility they provide, but because of the crunchy pastry cone itself. Because of this, he developed a sleeve in which the cone could be directly inserted and rotated similarly to the all-motorized cone.

Most people have never considered ice cream eating a tedious process before. However, with the motorized ice cream cone, we can see the possibilities of enhancing the experience in a creative way.

Click here to learn more about this wacky patent, document # US5971829A.

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Enjoy the last weeks of summer!