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US 7,556,493 B2Granted
Methods and apparatus for molding chocolate
OwnerJames M. Suttle, George Graham +4inventors
InventorsJames M. Suttle, George Graham, Keith A. Chisholm, Thomas DeMare, Stephen E. Beavers, Thomas M. Collins
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Abstract
Improved methods and apparatus for continuously molding chocolate are disclosed, including a method and apparatus for removing flash from chocolate pieces and products (both molded and otherwise); and a manifold for continuously providing liquid chocolate to a continuous mold and directing excess liquid chocolate away.
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An apparatus for continuously molding chocolate, comprising:
- a mold having an outer surface with at least one mold cavity;
- the mold configured for relative motion with respect to a manifold;
- the manifold comprising a liquid chocolate supply conduit and a liquid chocolate return conduit and a manifold body comprising a port, wherein the manifold body comprises a wear block contacting and sealed against the outer surface of the mold and in frictional contact with the mold as the mold moves with respect to the manifold;
- wherein the liquid chocolate supply conduit is in fluid communication with the liquid chocolate return conduit and the at least one mold cavity.
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