System and method for solid freeform fabrication of edible food
US9723866B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 5, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23P2020/253
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to an article fabrication system having a plurality of material deposition tools containing one or more materials useful in fabricating the article, and a material deposition device having a tool interface for receiving one of the material deposition tools. A system controller is operably connected to the material deposition device to control operation of the material deposition device. Also disclosed is a method of fabricating an article using the system of the invention and a method of fabricating edible foodstuffs.
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