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Tribology device for assessing mouthfeel attributes of foods

US8342032B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 4, 2008
Grant dateJan 1, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/04
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention relates to a tribology device for assessing mouthfeel-related tribological properties of a food sample, comprising a measuring surface composed of a thermoplastic polymer as an integral part.

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