Methods and apparatus for molding chocolate
CA 2844682 C · Owner: Mars, Incorporated · Inventors: Beavers, Stephen E.; Graham, George; Chisholm, Keith A.
Overview
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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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Why it's free to use
- Filed February 24, 2006 and granted August 2, 2016. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended February 24, 2026.
- Certificates of supplementary protection extend only drug patents, and it isn't classified as one.
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