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Apparatus for forming miniature size confectionary products

US5733587A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 23, 1996
Grant dateMar 31, 1998
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C2043/468
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus is provided for forming miniature size confectionery products. A mass of a confectionery product, such as bubble gum, is formed into a thin, flat sheet. The flat sheet is then cooled and formed into a webbed mat having a plurality of desired configurations thereon. Next, the webbed mat is tumbled to break apart the webbed mat and form a plurality of miniature size confectionery products in the form of the desired configuration.

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