Abstract: The specification and drawings disclose an apparatus for applying icing to the vertical sides of a cylindrical cake. The disclosed apparatus comprises a vertically-extending nozzle having a narrow vertical outlet slot adapted to be opened and closed by an oscillated valve member. The outlet slot is closely spaced from a horizontal turntable driven at a selectively variable speed and adapted to rotate a cylindrical cake about its axis. Icing is supplied to the nozzle by a positive displacement pump. Control means are provided for simultaneously starting the pump and opening the valve member. The control means include an adjustable timer so that the time period of icing dispensing can be closely controlled.

Abstract: The specification and drawings disclose a manifold-type dispensing head assembly. The head assembly disclosed comprises an elongated main body adapted to be mounted horizontally and defining a longitudinally-extending main manifold chamber. A plurality of spaced discharge passages extend vertically downwardly from the main manifold chamber. Flow through the discharge passages is controlled by a first longitudinally-extending slide valve mounted in the lower surface of the main body. A dispensing outlet subassembly is releasably connected to the main body beneath the discharge passages. The subassembly includes a recess which extends longitudinally and defines a small secondary manifold chamber which receives flow from the discharge passages. Outlet or dispensing orifices extend downwardly from the secondary chamber at locations corresponding to the desired pattern of discharge. A second valve is carried in the subassembly. The second valve controls the final discharge from the dispensing orifices.

Abstract: The specification and drawings disclose an apparatus for dispensing a fine dispersion of grease into the interior of baking pans. The disclosed apparatus comprises a continuous screen belt which moves above a conveyor on which the pans are traveling. Above one run of the belt is an air chamber from which high-velocity, short-duration air jets are directed downwardly through the screen. The air jets are laid out in a pattern generally corresponding to the shape of the interior of the baking pans. Additionally, a roller and hopper assembly is provided to apply a coating of grease to the mesh so that the air passing therethrough causes the grease to be dispersed into the pans.