Patents Assigned to KMB Produktions AG
  • Publication number: 20180368435
    Abstract: A device for manufacturing food products having an outer shell made of a flowable mixture, which is filled into a mould, wherein a temperature-controlled die (2) is immersed in the mould and extrudes the mixture wherein the mould into which the flowable mixture is filled is a blister (3), wherein the blister (3) is held by a carrier mould (4), wherein the carrier mould (4) has an intake duct (6) for air and has longitudinal vacuum channels (7) and/or transverse vacuum channels (8) between cavities (5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Applicant: KMB PRODUKTIONS AG
    Inventor: Guido Knobel
  • Publication number: 20180220672
    Abstract: A method for producing a consumable product (18), in particular a chocolate product, from at least two shell shapes (13, 13.1, 13.2), which are connected to one another, at least in part, along their shell peripheries (12, 12.1, 12.2), wherein a liquid consumable substance (3) is introduced into a mold (2) and then at least one die (4) is plunged into the consumable substance (3) and, by virtue of the consumable substance (3) at least partially solidifying in the mold, a shell shape (13, 13.1, 13.2) is imparted to said consumable substance, and wherein a second die (5) is introduced into the shell shape (13) and, by virtue of said die, a peripheral region of the shell shape is compressed in the upward direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Applicant: KMB PRODUKTIONS AG
    Inventor: Guido Knobel
  • Patent number: 9173418
    Abstract: A method for producing confectionary products having an outer shell made of a substance that is placed inside a mold into which a temperature-controlled male die is subsequently introduced. The substance is placed under pressure after the male die is introduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: KMB PRODUKTIONS AG
    Inventor: Guido Knobel
  • Publication number: 20130183128
    Abstract: A device for treating and/or handling articles (10), especially molds in the production of chocolate articles, comprises a gripper (6) that is arranged on arms (3.1-3.5) which can be displaced along a rail (1) on carriages (2.1-2.4). At least three arms (3.1 to 3.4) are connected to the gripper (6), every arm having its own joint (6, 7, 29) on the gripper (6) which joint is independent of the other arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2013
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: KMB PRODUKTIONS AG
    Inventor: KMB PRODUKTIONS AG
  • Patent number: 8388324
    Abstract: A device for metering out a flowable mass, especially a mass containing fat, for producing confectionery products, for example to a nozzle for extruding a mass into a mold. The mass traverses an inlet opening (13) and enters a chamber (8) from where it can be extruded through an outlet opening (14) by a plunger (7). A rotary piston (12) is associated with the plunger (7) and closes the outlet opening (14) in a position of use and the inlet opening (13) in a second position of use. The rotary piston (12) has a recessed portion (16 to 19) which extends from a front edge (15) of the rotary piston (12) towards its peripheral surface (25).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: KMB Produktions AG
    Inventor: Guido Knobel
  • Patent number: 8348590
    Abstract: A device for treating and/or handling articles (10), especially molds in the production of chocolate articles, comprises a gripper (6) that is arranged on arms (3.1-3.5) which can be displaced along a rail (1) on carriages (2.1-2.4). At least three arms (3.1 to 3.4) are connected to the gripper (6), every arm having its own joint (6, 7, 29) on the gripper (6) which joint is independent of the other arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: KMB Produktions AG
    Inventor: Guido Knobel
  • Patent number: 8124151
    Abstract: A method for producing edibles comprising an outer shell from a mass which is fed into a mold. A tempered male die is dipped into the mold, a process during which an excess amount of the mass overflows an edge of the mold. The excess mass is separated form the shell at the edge of the mold by the male die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: KMB Produktions AG
    Inventor: Guido Knobel
  • Patent number: 7922476
    Abstract: A device for the production of confectionery, in particular, pralines, in moulds, with at least one upper die which may be lowered relative thereto, mounted on a die plate whereby the die plate has a flexible mounting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: KMB Produktions AG
    Inventor: Giudo Knobel
  • Publication number: 20100140302
    Abstract: A device for metering out a flowable mass, especially a mass containing fat, for producing confectionery products, for example to a nozzle for extruding a mass into a mold. The mass traverses an inlet opening (13) and enters a chamber (8) from where it can be extruded through an outlet opening (14) by a plunger (7). A rotary piston (12) is associated with the plunger (7) and closes the outlet opening (14) in a position of use and the inlet opening (13) in a second position of use. The rotary piston (12) has a recessed portion (16 to 19) which extends from a front edge (15) of the rotary piston (12) towards its peripheral surface (25).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: KMB PRODUKTIONS AG
    Inventor: Guido Knobel
  • Publication number: 20100047051
    Abstract: A device for treating and/or handling articles (10), especially molds in the production of chocolate articles, comprises a gripper (6) that is arranged on arms (3.1-3.5) which can be displaced along a rail (1) on carriages (2.1-2.4). At least three arms (3.1 to 3.4) are connected to the gripper (6), every arm having its own joint (6, 7, 29) on the gripper (6) which joint is independent of the other arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2007
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: KMB PRODUKTIONS AG
    Inventor: Guido Knobel
  • Publication number: 20090304846
    Abstract: An apparatus for moving a working medium in connection with the production and/or modification of confectionary products. In an embodiment, the apparatus includes a housing, a working element, and a linear drive that is configured to move the working element in at least one direction (X, Y, Z).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: KMB PRODUKTIONS AG
    Inventor: Guido Knobel
  • Publication number: 20090162503
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for applying a shapable mass from an application head of a machine, corresponding to a desired design, onto a freely shapable object in the food and/or chemical industry according to the instructions of a controller. In an embodiment an image/photograph of the object is generated and transferred into a machine control system. The contours to be provided by the shapable mass are subsequently traced, and contour data is transmitted to the controller and used to control the application of the shapable mass from the application head onto an object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: KMB PRODUKTIONS AG
    Inventor: Guido Knobel
  • Publication number: 20080171099
    Abstract: A device for the production of confectionery, in particular, pralines, in moulds, with at least one upper die which may be lowered relative thereto, mounted on a die plate whereby the die plate has a flexible mounting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2006
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Applicant: KMB PRODUKTIONS AG
    Inventor: Guido Knobel
  • Patent number: 6733256
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for producing consumables, especially filled chocolates that consist of a coated filling. The aim of the invention is to provide a device for feeding substances of the consumables to nozzles in a controlled manner. To this end, the device is provided with pumps that comprise pump pistons in a pump chamber and at least two pump chambers are located in a pump housing one on top of the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: KMB Produktions AG
    Inventor: Josef Guido Knobel