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US3955003A
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Packaging confectionery product
Assignee: Kraft Inc
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Filing: 1974-11-13
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Granted: 1976-05-04
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Expires: 1994-11-13
Abstract
Abstract A packaged confectionery product is described which is particularly adapted for use with another food product. More particularly, a caramel sheet is provided and packaged in a particular manner to permit edge standing of the caramel sheet and later utilization of the caramel sheet for enrobing an apple. A unique process is described for preparing and packaging a confectionery product, such as a caramel sheet, and for enrobing a food product, as for example an apple.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry W. Loos
- 👤 Robert J. Oswalt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 09:53
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G3/00; A23G3/34; A23G3/36; A23G3/48; A23G3/02; A23G3/20; A23G3/32; A23G3/343; A23G3/346; A23G3/50; A23G3/54; A23L; A23L19/00; A23L19/03; A23L19/05; B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/60; A23G2200/00; A23G2200/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A method for preparing an enrobed food product of irregular shape comprising forming a sheet of a caramel confectionery product, said caramel confection product comprising sugars including corn syrup solids having a DE between about 40 and about 80 and sucrose, the weight ratio of corn syrup solids to sucrose being greater than 1:1; milk protein at a level in excess of 4 percent; milk fat or edible fat having a softening point above 85°F and at a level between about 6 percent and about 13 percent; and total solids at a level of between about 87 percent and 93 percent, wrapping said sheet around said food product, placing said wrapped food product at a temperature at which said confectionery product will flow for a time sufficient to smooth the surface of said confectionery product, and cooling the enrobed food product, said sheet being formed by placing a piece of the confectionery product on a web and compressing the piece onto the web to thereby form a generally circular sheet.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
170 words
A method for preparing an enrobed food product of irregular shape comprising forming a sheet of a caramel confectionery product, said caramel confection product comprising sugars including corn syrup solids having a DE between about 40 and about 80 and sucrose, the weight ratio of corn syrup solids to sucrose being greater than 1:1; milk protein at a level in excess of 4 percent; milk fat or edible fat having a softening point above 85°F and at a level between about 6 percent and about 13 percent; and total solids at a level of between about 87 percent and 93 percent, wrapping said sheet around said food product, placing said wrapped food product at a temperature at which said confectionery product will flow for a time sufficient to smooth the surface of said confectionery product, and cooling the enrobed food product, said sheet being formed by placing a piece of the confectionery product on a web and compressing the piece onto the web to thereby form a generally circular sheet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method in accordance with claim 1 which further comprises compressing said product sufficiently to cause fat release to the surface of the confectionery product.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method in accordance with claim 1 wherein the web is coated with a release agent on the side contacting the confectionery product.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method in accordance with claim 1 wherein the piece is covered with a web on each side and compressing is effected from outwardly of the webs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method in accordance with claim 4 wherein the webs are coated with a release agent on the sides contacting the confectionery product.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
177 words
A caramel confectionery product comprising sugars including corn syrup solids having a DE between about 40 and about 80 and sucrose, the weight ratio of corn syrup solids to sucrose being greater than 1:1; milk protein at a level in excess of 4 percent; milk fat or edible fat having a softening point above 85°F and at a level of between about 6 percent and about 13 percent; and total solids at a level between about 87 percent and 93 percent; said caramel confectionery product being in the form of a plurality of sheets of said confectionery product, each of said sheets having a web compressed on at least one side thereof, each of said sheets having a thickness between about 1/32 inches and 1/8 inches, and said sheets having fat on the surface thereof; said plurality of sheets being arranged in a stack with an envelope surrounding said stack thereby providing a package of a plurality of said caramel sheets, whereby each of said caramel sheets is adapted to enrobe a food product of irregular shape.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
177 words
A caramel confectionery product comprising sugars including corn syrup solids having a DE between about 40 and about 80 and sucrose, the weight ratio of corn syrup solids to sucrose being greater than 1:1; milk protein at a level in excess of 4 percent; milk fat or edible fat having a softening point above 85°F and at a level of between about 6 percent and about 13 percent; and total solids at a level between about 87 percent and 93 percent; said caramel confectionery product being in the form of a plurality of sheets of said confectionery product, each of said sheets having a web compressed on at least one side thereof, each of said sheets having a thickness between about 1/32 inches and 1/8 inches, and said sheets having fat on the surface thereof; said plurality of sheets being arranged in a stack with an envelope surrounding said stack thereby providing a package of a plurality of said caramel sheets, whereby each of said caramel sheets is adapted to enrobe a food product of irregular shape.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
A confectionery product in accordance with claim 6, the webs having a release agent thereon.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
A confectionery product in accordance with claim 7, the release agent being selected from the group consisting of lecithin, silicon compounds and fatty acid metal complexes.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
A confectionery product in accordance with claim 6 having a web compressed onto each side of the sheet.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
A confectionery product in accordance with claim 9, the webs having a release agent thereon.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
A package in accordance with claim 6 wherein the envelope pinches an outer edge of the stack.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
13 words
A confectionery product in accordance with claim 6 wherein the webs are paper.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
A confectionery product in accordance with claim 6 wherein the webs are parchment paper.
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) | 1979-05-04 | 1979-11-03 | 1980-05-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-05-04 | 1983-11-03 | 1984-05-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-05-04 | 1987-11-03 | 1988-05-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |