Encapsulation apparatus and process
US5735105A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 2, 1995 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/109
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A continuous solvent free gelatin encapsulation apparatus and process includes an oil roll back assembly (20) for applying a controlled amount of a food-approved lubricant to a first side of the gelatin ribbon and an applicator guide bar assembly (40) for applying a controlled amount of food-approved lubricant to a second side of the gelatin ribbon. Two opposing food-approved lubricant coated gelatin ribbons are then united in a die assembly (50) to form gelatin capsules which are then dried and recovered.
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