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Mars, Incorporated

Thomas DeMare

Keith A Chisholm

Thomas M Collins

James M Suttle

Alfred V Camporini

David Pontzer

Alex A Hanna

George L Graham

Stephen E Beavers

Richard P Van Benschoten, Jr

George Graham

A conveying and marking apparatus is disclosed that can convey discrete pieces at high speeds, and in preferred embodiments permits marking on opposite sides of the pieces while the pieces remain in the same position on the conveyor.

Conveying and marking apparatus and method

Improved methods and apparatus for continuously molding chocolate are disclosed, including a method and apparatus for removing flash from chocolate pieces and products (both molded and otherwise); and a manifold for continuously providing liquid chocolate to a continuous mold and directing excess liquid chocolate away.

Methods and apparatus for molding chocolate

A rake that can be adjusted between a right-handed position and a left-handed position is provided. The rake has a handle, and raking fingers forming a first raking fan and a second raking fan each having a raking edge. The raking fingers are pivotably attached to a crossbar that is pivotably attached to the handle. An actuator is provided allowing a user to pivot the crossbar relative to the handle, causing the raking fingers to move closer together on one side of the handle and to diverge on the other side of the handle, so as to provide a rake having one larger raking edge, and one smaller raking edge. Such a rake eliminates the inconvenience created by either the raking edge, or the leaves, passing over the user's feet during raking, while providing the ability to quickly adjust to right-handed or left-handed use.

Rake adjustable between a right-handed and a left-handed position

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Blairstown, NJ, United States of America

Thomas DeMare