Abstract: An inverse design machine for making a manufactured article that includes a designer Impact-mitigating architectured isotropic structure includes: an input unit that receives a primary structure; a primary structure analyzer that receives the primary structure from the input unit and determines primary properties of the primary structure; a structure adjuster that receives the primary properties from the primary structure analyzer, receives impact-mitigating properties from a structural property manager, and produces the designer Impact-mitigating architectured isotropic structure from the impact-mitigating properties; and the structural property manager that provides the impact-mitigating properties to the structure adjuster.

Abstract: An inverse design machine for making a manufactured article that includes a designer Impact-mitigating architectured isotropic structure includes: an input unit that receives a primary structure; a primary structure analyzer that receives the primary structure from the input unit and determines primary properties of the primary structure; a structure adjuster that receives the primary properties from the primary structure analyzer, receives impact-mitigating properties from a structural property manager, and produces the designer Impact-mitigating architectured isotropic structure from the impact-mitigating properties; and the structural property manager that provides the impact-mitigating properties to the structure adjuster.

Abstract: An inverse design machine for making a manufactured article that includes a designer Impact-mitigating architectured isotropic structure includes: an input unit that receives a primary structure; a primary structure analyzer that receives the primary structure from the input unit and determines primary properties of the primary structure; a structure adjuster that receives the primary properties from the primary structure analyzer, receives impact-mitigating properties from a structural property manager, and produces the designer Impact-mitigating architectured isotropic structure from the impact-mitigating properties; and the structural property manager that provides the impact-mitigating properties 222 to the structure adjuster.

Abstract: An automated process for manufacturing molded confections featuring a three-dimensional mold stack process that is compact, non-starch, and steam-less. The process steps include selecting mold sets for a desired production sequence; loading them onto the system; performing a mold release application; in parallel, preparing and pumping the ingredients; depositing ingredients into the mold sets and transferring them to a temperature and humidity controlled forming room; inverting the mold sets; de-molding candy pieces/product with a rotating brush mechanism from the mold sets and transferring the product to a belt conveyor; inverting and returning the mold sets to a mold release or a new mold insertion step; sending the product to a transfer and collection conveyor; sending the product to a temperature and humidity controlled curing room; surging and then sending the product to a package and label machine; and finally sending the packaged product for shipping/distribution.

Abstract: An automated process for manufacturing molded confections featuring a three-dimensional molded snack production process in a compact, non-starch and automated fashion. The process for molded confections are steps comprising transfer; selecting mold sets for a desired production sequence; loading the molds onto the assembly system; performing a mold release application; in parallel, preparing the ingredients; pumping the prepared ingredients; depositing ingredients into the mold; transferring the mold assemblies to a forming room; inverting the mold assembly; de-molding and dropping the molded confections candy to a transfer belt conveyor; inverting the mold assembly and returning it to a mold release or a new mold insertion step; sending molded confections product to a transfer and collection means; sending the collected molded confection product to a curing room; holding the product in a surge means; sending product to a package and label; and finally sending the product for shipping and distribution.

Abstract: A body of hard candy is formed on a tubular stem that extends from a reservoir/handle in which an edible fluid is contained. The outer end of the tubular passageway is open. A cover is provided. It has an open end which engages a base wall and holds the cover to the base wall. The cover includes an end wall which includes a plug which enters into the end of the tubular stem when the cover is installed. When the cover is removed, a consumer may lick the candy and may squeeze the reservoir/handle to express edible fluid out from the reservoir/handle, through the passageway and into the consumer's mouth.

Abstract: A body (60) of hard candy is formed on a tubular stem (32) that extends from a reservoir/handle (12) in which an edible fluid (72) is contained. The outer end (36) of the tubular passageway (32) is open. A cover (70) is provided. It has an open end (71) which engages a base wall (40) and holds the cover (70) to the base wall (40). The cover (70) includes an end wall (74) which includes a plug (78) which enters into the end (60) of the tubular stem (32) when the cover (70) is installed. When the cover (70) is removed, a consumer may lick the candy (70) and may squeeze the reservoir/handle (12) to express edible fluid (72) out from the reservoir/handle (12), through the passageway (32) and into the consumer's mouth.

Abstract: A first pattern (64) of candy beads (14) is picked up by use of a vacuum carrier (54) and is positioned on a region of the upper surface of a sheet candy member (12). The vacuum is turned off and the vacuum carrier (54) is moved away from the sheet candy member (12) leaving the pattern (64) of candy beads (14) on the sheet candy member (12). This procedure is repeated at least once, and preferably two more times, providing an additional pattern or pattern of different colored candy beads (16, 18) on the upper surface of the base candy member (12). The color of the base candy member (12) and the color of the different candy beads (14, 16, 18) together form a picture or a design on the sheet candy member (12).

Abstract: A body (60) of hard candy is formed on a tubular stem (32) that extends from a reservoir/handle (12) in which an edible fluid (72) is contained. The outer end (36) of the tubular passageway (32) is open. A cover (70) is provided. It has an open end (71) which engages a base wall (40) and holds the cover (70) to the base wall (40). The cover (70) includes an end wall (74) which includes a plug (78) which enters into the end (60) of the tubular stem (32) when the cover (70) is installed. When the cover (70) is removed, a consumer may lick the candy (70) and may squeeze the reservoir/handle (12) to express edible fluid (72) out from the reservoir/handle (12), through the passageway (32) and into the consumer's mouth.

Abstract: Liquid candy is molded into a body of hard candy HC with a tubular portion 24 of a holder 22, 24 anchored therein. The tubular portion 22 extends into close proximity to an outer surface of the hardened candy HC. A cup-shaped portion 22 of the holder is snapped onto a reservoir cap 70. The holder 22, 24 is snapped into a fully engaged position. When a consumer wishes to consume the candy product, the consumer pulls up on the holder 22, 24 to move it upwardly relative to the reservoir cap into a second engaged position. A break-away portion 74 of the cap 70 breaks away to open fluid communication between the reservoir 62 and a passageway 36 through the holder 22, 24.

Abstract: Liquid candy is molded into a body of hard candy HC with a tubular portion 24 of a holder 22, 24 anchored therein. The tubular portion 22 extends into close proximity to an outer surface of the hardened candy HC. A cup-shaped portion 22 of the holder is snapped onto a reservoir cap 70. The holder 22, 24 is snapped into a fully engaged position. When a consumer wishes to consume the candy product, the consumer pulls up on the holder 22, 24 to move it upwardly relative to the reservoir cap into a second engaged position. A break-away portion 74 of the cap 70 breaks away to open fluid communication between the reservoir 62 and a passageway 36 through the holder 22, 24.

Abstract: A container (12) that simulates the cone portion of an ice cream cone is filled with a particulate candy (60). The base (28) of a top member (14) is connected to the upper end of the container (12). A hard candy member (16) is formed on a tubular member (32) that extends upwardly from the base (28) of the top member (30). The hard candy member (16) is shaped to simulate the ice cream portion of an ice cream cone. The tubular member (32) is initially closed at its top by a top portion (54) of the hard candy member (16). The hard candy member (16) is licked, sucked and/or chewed upon. When the upper end portion (54) of the hard candy member (16) is consumed, the upper end (56) of the tubular member (32) becomes open. This allows the candy product (10) to be manipulated for the purpose of moving particulate candy (60) out from the container (12), through the tubular member (32) into a person's mouth.

Abstract: Liquid candy is molded into a body of hard candy HC with a tubular portion 24 of a holder 22, 24 anchored therein. The tubular portion 22 extends into close proximity to an outer surface of the hardened candy HC. A cup-shaped portion 22 of the holder is snapped onto a reservoir cap 70. The holder 22, 24 is snapped into a fully engaged position. When a consumer wishes to consume the candy product, the consumer pulls up on the holder 22, 24 to move it upwardly relative to the reservoir cap into a second engaged position. A break-away portion 74 of the cap 70 breaks away to open fluid communication between the reservoir 62 and a passageway 36 through the holder 22, 24.

Abstract: Liquid candy is molded into a body of hard candy HC with a tubular portion 24,124 of a holder 22, 24,122,124 anchored therein. The tubular portion 24,124 extends into close proximity to an outer surface of the hardened candy HC. A cup-shaped portion 22,122 of the holder is snapped onto a reservoir cap 70,170. The holder 22, 24,122,124 is snapped into a fully engaged position. When a consumer wishes to consume the candy product, the consumer pulls up on the holder 22, 24,122,124 to move it upwardly relative to the reservoir cap into a second engaged position. The holder moves relative to a blocking portion 74,174 of the cap 70,170 to open fluid communication between the reservoir 62,162 and a passageway 36,136 through the holder.

Abstract: A lollipop comprises a ball of hard candy and an edible stick having a first end extending into a cavity in the ball. The stick comprises pressed candy and a multiplicity of confectionary chips interspersed in the pressed candy. The stick is preferably received into a plastic sleeve to provide a lollipop assembly in which the stick is protected from direct contact while the candy ball is being eaten. In the manufacture of the lollipop, a plurality of book molds are positioned in a line and linked together for simultaneous opening and closing. A plurality of nozzles inject hot syrup into the molds. When the syrup has cooled and the sticks have been anchored therein, the molds are inverted and opened to allow the lollipops to drop out. The manufacture operation is automated and synchronized for maximum efficiency.

Abstract: A lollipop comprises a ball of hard candy and an edible stick having a first end extending into a cavity in the ball. The stick comprises pressed candy and a multiplicity of confectionary chips interspersed in the pressed candy. The stick is preferably received into a plastic sleeve to provide a lollipop assembly in which the stick is protected from direct contact while the candy ball is being eaten. In the manufacture of the lollipop, a plurality of book molds are positioned in a line and linked together for simultaneous opening and closing. A plurality of nozzles inject hot syrup into the molds. When the syrup has cooled and the sticks have been anchored therein, the molds are inverted and opened to allow the lollipops to drop out. The manufacture operation is automated and synchronized for maximum efficiency.

Abstract: A confection device includes a body of confection, such as hard candy, pivotally mounted on a housing. The candy pivots between a position in which it is in a carrying space defined by the housing and a position in which it extends from an end of the housing ready for consumption in the manner of a conventional sucker. When the candy is in the carrying space, the open side of the housing is preferably closed by a cover to protect the candy against contamination.

Abstract: A sounding toy has a sounding member body that defines a plurality of circumferentially spaced internal cavities (12), each of which is enclosed except for a side opening (10) communicating therewith. A pair of flexible cords (30) extend axially through a center portion of the body (2). The cavities (12) and side openings (10) are configured to produce a whistling sound when the sounding member (2) is caused to rotate by winding and then tightening the cords (30). The geometry of the body (2) is chosen to force air into the cavities (12) when the body (2) is rotating in either direction about its axis.