Apparatus for forming a center-filled confectionery and method

Details Apparatus for forming a center-filled confectionery and method Apparatus for forming a center-filled confectionery and method

2006-11-03

2010-02-09

Mackey, James (Department: 1791)

Plastic article or earthenware shaping or treating: apparatus

Sets of press couples comprising registering female mold...

Coacting cutting; edges on female mold sections

C425S237000, C425S357000, C425S362000, C425S365000

Reexamination Certificate

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07658602

ABSTRACT:
The present disclosure provides an apparatus and method for the continuous production of center-filled confectionery products. The apparatus may include an extruder for forming a continuous extrudate having a plurality of center-filled confectionery ropes. The apparatus may also include a forming device for forming individual confectionery pieces, and sealed center-filled confectionery pieces in particular. The forming device provides improved coordination and control of extrudate formation and extrudate feed into the forming device. The apparatus and method of the present disclosure increases product output and reduces the amount of unacceptable product.

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