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Method and apparatus for imparting a predetermined shape to product of dough-like consistency

US4191517A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 1978
Grant dateMar 4, 1980
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Expiry dateMay 24, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47J43/20
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Method and apparatus for imparting a predetermined shape to discrete units of product of dough-like consistency. In a preferred embodiment, said method comprises filling an image containing cavity exhibiting said shape with said dough-like product and thereafter removing said product from said cavity without substantially altering its shape by causing said cavity to assume an image substantially symmetrical to its original image. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the image containing cavity is lined with a resiliently deformable diaphragm, and the cavity is turned inside out by applying fluid pressure to the surface of the diaphragm opposite the product.

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