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Method and apparatus for manufacturing decorated ice cream confectionery items

US7658960B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 27, 2004
Grant dateFeb 9, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23G9/285
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method and device for manufacturing an ice cream dessert that includes a built-in ice cream confectionery decoration deposited in the form of a gathered frill folded over on itself, the folds of which run alternately in one direction then in the opposite direction by extrusion from a set of moving nozzles with flattened end-piece with slot-shaped nozzle outlet placed above a moving support. The apparatus includes a source of cold ice cream composition supplying at least one extruded ribbon of ice cream composition at a temperature of −6° C. or below, a support for the set of moving nozzles which is given an oscillating movement transversely with respect to the moving support, and a mechanical device for setting the oscillating support in motion. The method can be practiced by operation of the device.

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