Method for producing printed confectionery products
US6267997A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 1, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41F17/26
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and apparatus are provided for printing indicia on confectionery products such as chewing gum. A mass of confectionery product is formed into a thin, flat sheet. The sheet may be divided into individual sheets for cooling. Next, the sheet or sheets of confectionery are passed through the printing machine to print indicia thereon. Printed confectionery products and packages thereof are also provided.
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