Cutter having varied cavity draft angle

US10701952B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• MARS, INCORPORATED · US

Inventor

• Paul Capar · Hackettstown, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 14, 2014
• Grant date: Jul 7, 2020
• Expiry date: Oct 31, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC —): General

Abstract

There is provided a cutter or mold having at least one sidewall defining a cavity, wherein the cavity draft angle varies. In some embodiments, the cutter may also include a base, i.e., the cutter can be a mold. The cutter or mold exhibits better release properties of food products molded or cut therewith than conventional cutters or molds having no cavity draft angle, or a uniform cavity draft angle. Rotary cutting wheels, that in some embodiments may be ultrasonically activated, as well as systems incorporating the cutters or molds are also provided, as are methods of forming food products using the cutters or molds.