Apparatus and method for making extruded chewing gum
US5324530A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 24, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C48/625
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Material such as chewing gum is treated to reduce its density by working it and feeding it through a twin-screw corotating extruder configured to provide flow at first and second longitudinal rates, pulling in a plane normal to the axis of flow, and further working and homogenization.
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