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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 11, 2007
Filed:
Apr. 22, 2003
Thomas E. Heinzen, Burnsville, MN (US);
James W. Finkowski, Andover, MN (US);
Jimmy A. Demars, Hugo, MN (US);
Thomas E. Heinzen, Burnsville, MN (US);
James W. Finkowski, Andover, MN (US);
Jimmy A. Demars, Hugo, MN (US);
General Mills Cereals, LLC, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
The present invention is directed to methods and apparatuses for processing food products and utilizes a series of guides for moving platens through several operative zones to press a food product intermediate. In particular, the present invention relates to an apparatus and method for forming generally flat dough products such as tortillas, taco shells, snacks and the like by gradually pressing a dough intermediate between movable platens that are disposed on concentric, endless belts.