Extrusion die and process for forming cereal flakes
US8366433B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 3, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2105/251
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An extrusion die for extruding cooked dough includes at least one slot having an inlet, an outlet and a land. The land has a length and a depth, with the depth extending between the inlet and the outlet and the length extending between a first side and a second side of the land. The depth of the land varies along at least a portion of the length. A process for forming cereal flakes using the extrusion die includes the steps of extruding and cutting.
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