Comestible coating delivery method and apparatus
US9060543B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 9, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23P20/12
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to an improved apparatus and method for delivering a coating substance and to an improved apparatus for delivering a powder coating to glutinous products such as confectionery/bakery, gum and dough-like products in a manufacturing and/or packaging procedure. Chewing gum is typically produced by combining chewing gum components, extruding and subsequently rolling a gum composition into a uniform flat sheet of a desired thickness and width. During processing, the extruded material must pass through a series of rollers to produce the ultimate product. In a conventional process, a rolling compound or powdered non-stick agent may be applied to the sheet during processing to avoid fouling of the rollers by a tacky material. Present systems for the application of dusting are inefficient and lead to the loss of much powder. The present invention seeks to provide an improved system.
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