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Apparatus for molding a strand of caramel candy

US4468185A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 1, 1982
Grant dateAug 28, 1984
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23G3/2061
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus for producing edible food products having a filling therein, the filling being introduced into the center of the food product by an injection nozzle that is contiguous with a nozzle from which the food product is discharged. A conveyor having a descending gradient is associated with the nozzles and advances the food product downwardly to a feeder apparatus which severs product to length. A sensor is positioned between the conveyor and the feeder apparatus to control the speed of the feeder apparatus.

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