Continuous formation of center filled gum

Details Continuous formation of center filled gum Continuous formation of center filled gum

2008-05-27

2008-05-27

Corbin, Arthur L. (Department: 1794)

Food or edible material: processes, compositions, and products

Normally noningestible chewable material or process of...

C426S005000, C426S516000, C426S517000, C426S518000

Reexamination Certificate

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11007770

ABSTRACT:
Method and system for continuously producing pieces of liquid-filled gum material. An extruded rope of liquid-filed gum is sized and separated into individual pieces of gum. A rotating drum mechanism having a die ring and cutter ring with mating die members separate the rope of gum material into individual pieces. Pairs of cam-operated plunger members compress and form the pieces of gum material in the die cavities. Angled grooves in the die members prevent portions of the gum pieces from being chipped-off during formation. Guide pin members are positioned between rider members on the plunger members. A feed chute with air assist transfers the gum rope from a sizing table to the rotating drum mechanism. A stripper member insures that the formed pieces of gum material are removed from the drum mechanism. Portions of the drum mechanism can be selective heated and cooled, or not cooled at all. The invention provides a more efficient system for continuous, high production operation.

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