Method for forming a molded confection
Patent 6156359 Issued on December 5, 2000. Estimated Expiration Date: 
June 3, 2018. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
June 3, 2018. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesInventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 090089 filed on 06/03/1998US Classes:426/241, Heating by electromagnetic wave116/216, Temperature responsive or compensating means219/720, With display or alarm264/402, DIRECT APPLICATION OF ELECTRICAL OR WAVE ENERGY TO HEAT THE MOLD (E.G., ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE, PARTICULATE, MAGNETIC, SONIC, ELECTROSTATIC ENERGY, ETC.)264/489, Microwave (e.g., 2.45 gigahertz, etc.)264/490, Composite work-piece374/141, Combined with diverse art device374/162, Color425/173, Means permitting visual inspection by operator425/174.4, Radiated energy425/256, FEMALE MOLD AND MEANS TO FEED MEASURED CHARGE OF FLUENT MATERIAL THERETO426/231, MEASURING, TESTING, OR CONTROLLING BY INANIMATE MEANS426/421, Wherein feature is rigid handle member426/515From liquid state, e.g., casting, freezing, etc.ExaminersPrimary: Weinstein, StevenAttorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesA23G 001/20A23G 003/12 AbstractA microwaveable confection mold for use in a conventional microwave oven. The mold permits solid confection capable of melting when exposed to microwave energy to be introduced into the mold. The mold comprises a clear microwave transparent plastic material to facilitate observation of the confection melting process with subsequent settling in the mold sections. A pigment in the mold changes the colour to indicate to the user when the liquified confection has hardened and the mold cooled.Other References
Field of SearchHeating by electromagnetic waveTo cook From liquid state, e.g., casting, freezing, etc. Wherein feature is rigid handle member MEASURING, TESTING, OR CONTROLLING BY INANIMATE MEANS Means is separable funnel or hopper Means includes single material inlet communicating with plural feed passages leading to single cavity Means include single material inlet communicating with plural cavities INCLUDING ELECTRIC HEATING MEANS Each with fastening means WITH STATIC GAGE, LEVEL, PLUMB, OR SCALE MARKINGS, ETC., ON MOLDING APPARATUS Radiated energy FEMALE MOLD AND MEANS TO FEED MEASURED CHARGE OF FLUENT MATERIAL THERETO For molding temperature or pressure WITH INDICATOR, SIGNAL, RECORDER, ILLUMINATOR, OR INSPECTION MEANS Means permitting visual inspection by operator Microwave (e.g., 2.45 gigahertz, etc.) Composite work-piece DIRECT APPLICATION OF ELECTRICAL OR WAVE ENERGY TO HEAT THE MOLD (E.G., ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE, PARTICULATE, MAGNETIC, SONIC, ELECTROSTATIC ENERGY, ETC.) With signal, indicator or tester Temperature responsive or compensating means With bottle (e.g., nursing) With confection or infant pacifier Combined with diverse art device With cooking compartment or door thereof (e.g., oven) Color Change of optical property With display or alarm | |
