Patents Examined by R. N. Jones
  • Method for depositing chocolate chips and the like onto edible food products
    Patent number: 4699795
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for depositing soft, frangible food materials on an edible food product wherein the pieces to be deposited are feed from as hopper and conveyed to a depositor roll having pockets and subsequently conveyed into the product to be coated thereby preventing the coating product from breaking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1987
    Assignee: Ralston Purina Company
    Inventor: John M. Thompson