Device and method for making an irregular dough product
US9999231B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA21D8/06
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A press assembly for forming a food product where the press assembly includes a cutting die including a body that extends from a proximal end to a distal end. The proximal end has an irregular shape and a sharp edge configured to cut the food product into the irregular shape. The body has an interior surface surrounding an interior space. The press assembly further includes a pressure plate arranged within the interior space. The pressure plate includes a pressing surface including a first zone and a second zone surrounding and extending from the first zone at a taper angle such that an outer end of the second zone is recessed from an inner end adjacent the first zone. The cutting die and the pressure plate cooperate to press and cut the food product. The food product is also described.
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