Baking and packaging system
US4002773A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 1974 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 1994 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA21B5/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for cooking and packaging bakery goods with minimum handling. Flat-folded, double-layer paperboard trays having spaced openings in the upper layer are erected and placed on a conveyor. A paper baking cup is inserted into each opening with its bottom resting on the lower layer of the tray, and a predetermined amount of batter is injected into each cup. The trays of batter-filled cups are transported to an oven for baking, removed from the oven, and inserted into protective delivery and display cartons for purchase by a consumer. The tops of individual baked goods in the trays may be iced, if desired, and all steps are readily automated.
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