Ravioli seam sealer
US6083545A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 15, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA21C9/066
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved apparatus and method for sealing the seams of ravioli in commercial production. The improvement includes applying dry steam to the top surface of the bottom layer of pasta dough and to the bottom surface of the top layer of pasta dough before crimping the seams together. Steam is applied via a pair of steam manifolds adjacent the pasta layers and increases the adhesiveness of the pasta.
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