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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 11, 2011
Filed:
Sep. 24, 2007
Douglas Shouse, Shawnee, KS (US);
James M. Suttle, Franklin, TN (US);
Ryan Brown, Kansas City, MO (US);
Mark Harshman, St. Joseph, MO (US);
Douglas Shouse, Shawnee, KS (US);
James M. Suttle, Franklin, TN (US);
Ryan Brown, Kansas City, MO (US);
Mark Harshman, St. Joseph, MO (US);
Mars, Incorporated, McLean, VA (US);
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a tool and apparatus for forming a moldable material into a formed product having a desired shape, and optionally having a pouch for inserting pills, vitamins, and the like. The tool comprises a sleeve with a concentric insert, with a gap between the two for directing compressed air to eject the formed product from the tool. Exemplary apparatus using the tool and an associated method are also provided.