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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 11, 2003
Filed:
Oct. 07, 2000
Roberto A. Capodieci, Glen Ellyn, IL (US);
Mars Incorporated, McLean, VA (US);
Abstract
The invention provides for the manufacture of food products. In one preferred form, methods and apparatus are provided for cutting individual confectionery products from a slab or strip of product material into a product with a particular silhouette. In another form, the invention provides methods and apparatus for both cutting and forming individual confectionery products from strips or ropes. The process can be used for simply forming products from pre-cut segments or other blanks of confectionery material, including imparting a relatively precise texture, finish or detail to such products. The products may, but need not, be subsequently enrobed in chocolate or another coating. The confectionery material may also include candied fruit bits, dry fruits, nuts, or the like.