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Apparatus and methods for making multiple, complexly patterned extrudates

US6143342A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 1997
Grant dateNov 7, 2000
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA21C11/20
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are disclosed where plastic extrudable food product is provided such as by a food cooker extruder and is mixed with a food color to form a complexly patterned food product, such as by a pattern forming die.

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