Patents by Inventor Mitchell Lapman

Mitchell Lapman has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20070227368
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are described for demolding articles from molding trays, including confectionery articles such as molded chocolate pieces, utilizing the resonant frequency of the mold tray. The methods may also be used to improve the distribution of edible liquid starting material deposited in mold tray cavities utilizing the resonant frequency of the mold tray. The invention is also directed to a process for controlling molding and demolding processes, such as by determining an empty state of a demolded mold tray according to its characteristic resonant frequency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2005
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: Mitchell Lapman, Denny Ng, Steve Ford, Tom Johnson, Diane Humphries