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Three-layered centerfilled gum product with candy shell

US7452558B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 2003
Grant dateNov 18, 2008
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Expiry dateAug 26, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B25/006
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A three-phase center-filled gum or bubble gum candy lollipop product. An extruded gum or bubble gum material has a semi-liquid center-fill material added to it in a batch forming mechanism simultaneously with the formation of an exterior candy shell. The three-phase rope of material is formed into lollipop candy members in a forming machine and lollipop sticks are inserted into them. The formed lollipop products are then cooled, tumbled and prepared for further processing.

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