Patents by Inventor Robert D. Riedy

Robert D. Riedy 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).

  • Patent number: 4882175
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for forming a confectionary product into a rolled tape. A mass of a confectionary product, such as bubble gum, is formed into a thin, flat, generally rectangular sheet. The flat sheet is then rolled about the leading edge of the sheet. The rolled flat sheet is cut in planes generally perpendicular to the leading edge. Consequently, individual pieces of the confectionary product are produced in the predetermined width and in the form of a rolled tape. Preferably, the sheet of confectionary product is scored along lines perpendicular to the leading edge before the sheet is rolled up to thereby facilitate separation of the individual pieces of confectionary product after the sheet is rolled up.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1989
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Ronald L. Ream, Robert D. Riedy, Michael McHale