US3679338A
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Apparatus for forming filled food products
Assignee: Gerber Products Co
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Filing: 1970-06-11
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Granted: 1972-07-25
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Expires: 1990-06-11
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for handling two different materials forming a filled food product, such as ready-to-eat product having an outer tubular layer of a first cereal material which encloses a core of a second non-cereal material for use as a filler for the tubular layer. A first die directs the first material into a confining chamber and a second material into the region within the first material. A second die provides for extrusion of the first material with the second material therewithin. Means is provided to adjustably mount the second die so that dies of different configurations and sizes can be used.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger J Lutz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 17:25
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21C; A21C11/00; A21C11/16; A23; A23P; A23P30/00; A23P30/20; A23P30/25
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
Apparatus for extruding two dissimilar materials to form a food product comprising: a pair of support members, having a recess therebetween for defining a material-receiving chamber when the members are interconnected; means coupled with the members for releasably interconnecting the same; a first die having a plurality of holes therethrough and secured to a first of said members, the second of said members having an opening therethrough, said first die having a passage therethrough, said passage having a first section disposed transversely of said plurality of holes and a second section disposed longitudinally of said plurality of holes; nozzle means coupled with the first die in communication with said second section of the passage for directing the second material to a region adjacent to one boundary of the chamber; a second die having a central hole therethrough and provided with an outer surface; and a number of angularly disposed adjusting screws threadably coupled to the second member and movable into and out of the opening in said second member, said screws being engageable with said second die to align said second die within said opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
Apparatus for extruding two dissimilar materials to form a food product comprising: a pair of support members, having a recess therebetween for defining a material-receiving chamber when the members are interconnected; means coupled with the members for releasably interconnecting the same; a first die having a plurality of holes therethrough and secured to a first of said members, the second of said members having an opening therethrough, said first die having a passage therethrough, said passage having a first section disposed transversely of said plurality of holes and a second section disposed longitudinally of said plurality of holes; nozzle means coupled with the first die in communication with said second section of the passage for directing the second material to a region adjacent to one boundary of the chamber; a second die having a central hole therethrough and provided with an outer surface; and a number of angularly disposed adjusting screws threadably coupled to the second member and movable into and out of the opening in said second member, said screws being engageable with said second die to align said second die within said opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
64 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 and further characterized by a pair of additional groups of holes in said first die, the first of said additional groups of holes being disposed on the opposite side of said first section, the holes of said first group being relatively convergent with the holes of said second group as the exit ends of the holes are approached.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-07-25 | 1976-01-24 | 1976-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-25 | 1980-01-24 | 1980-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-25 | 1984-01-24 | 1984-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |