Abstract: A sandwiching device for creating pocket sandwich-type food, the sandwiching device having a punch, a die to work with the punch to cut foodstuff, and a sealer seated within the die to seal the foodstuff while being cut with the punch and die. The punch can be lowered to press against the die and the sealer. When the foodstuff is placed on the die, pressing the punch against the die and the sealer simultaneously cuts the crust off the foodstuff while sealing the edges to create a pocket sandwich. To facilitate the sealing, the perimeter edge of the sealer may have a scalloped edge.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus (100) and method for shaping a food product comprising: an open container (102) for receiving food mix, the container (102) being divided into a plurality of open container chambers (104) in which each container chamber (104) has a side wall forming an opening for receiving the food mix; a mould insert (114) comprising a plurality of mould chambers (116), each mould chamber (116) having a side wall which cooperates with the side wall of one of the container chambers (104) to define a plurality of interior mould cavities (120) when the container (102) and the mould insert (114) are joined.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for molding food-grade containers from a strip of paper material is provided. The apparatus includes a stationary die-holder plate, and a die-holder plate which is movable with respect to it between an opened position and a closed position. The stationary die-holder plate includes a respective stationary die half and the movable die-holder plate include a respective mobile die half. In the closed position, the die halves cooperate to define an impression corresponding to a container provided with a bottom, a side wall, and a substantially flat perimeter portion cantileverly extending from the side wall. A curling member, a permanent pleating member and a cutting blade are concentrically provided around the mobile die half and sequentially arranged from the inside to the outside thereof. Similarly, a counter curling member, a counter permanent pleating member and a counter cutting blade are concentrically arranged around the stationary die half.

Abstract: There is provided a nanoimprint apparatus. The nanoimprint apparatus transfers a pattern formed on a surface of a mold to a transfer layer which is formed partially or entirely on a side surface of a substantially cylindrical or columnar substrate. The nanoimprint apparatus includes: a first jig which is in contact with the substrate 102; a second jig which rotatably supports the first jig; a press unit which is connected to the second jig to press the substrate on the mold 104 through the first and second jigs; and a movable holding unit which holds the mold and moves the mold 104 in a direction substantially perpendicular to a pressing force.

Abstract: A system and/or method for making a pizza pie having an outer cheese portion comprises a cutting tool and/or a cutting guide to enable formation of at least one opening at an outer crust region of a pizza pie to cause an inner cheese portion embedded within the outer crust to flow through the at least one opening, thereby forming the outer cheese portion at the upper surface of the outer crust. A cutting tool of the system comprises a rotatable disc with notches in its cutting surface to enable formation of the at least one opening in the outer crust. A cutting guide of the system comprises a generally disc shaped member with a support surface at its outer edge for supporting and guiding application of a cutting device against an outer crust region of a pizza dough.

Abstract: A forming die for forming a head on a rope includes a first die block provided with a first die cavity which is provided with at least one first clamping rib, and a second die block provided with a second die cavity which is provided with at least one second clamping rib. Thus, the second clamping rib of the second die block is movable to abut the respective first clamping rib of the first die block to form an annular clamping rib which presses the head of the rope to form an annular clamping groove in a peripheral wall of the head so that the head is fixed on the rope closely by compression of the annular clamping groove to prevent the head from being detached from the rope due to a larger pulling force.

Abstract: A system and/or method for making a pizza pie having an outer cheese portion comprises a cutting tool and/or a cutting guide to enable formation of at least one opening at an outer crust region of a pizza pie to cause an inner cheese portion embedded within the outer crust to flow through the at least one opening, thereby forming the outer cheese portion at the upper surface of the outer crust. A cutting tool of the system comprises a rotatable disc with notches in its cutting surface to enable formation of the at least one opening in the outer crust. A cutting guide of the system comprises a generally disc shaped member with a support surface at its outer edge for supporting and guiding application of a cutting device against an outer crust region of a pizza dough.

Abstract: An apparatus for embossing a cylindrical object such as a paint roller cover. The apparatus includes a shuttle and a rotatable shaft on the shuttle. The rotatable shaft includes two ends, with one end accepting a paint roller cover and with the other end being toothed for engagement with a gear rack. As the rotatable shaft is drawn in one direction by the shuttle, the toothed end engages the gear rack and rotates the rotatable shaft, thereby also rotating the paint roller cover. As the paint roller cover rotates, it is drawn by the shuttle over a die transfer plate having a design formed therein, and such design is transferred to the paint roller cover. The die transfer plate is heated to the desired temperature, and the speed of the shuttle is controllable so that time and temperature is controlled. Another controlled parameter is pressure. A method for embossing cylindrical objects is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of preparing pizza includes rolling dough, placing the dough in a pizza pan, and placing a lid over the pizza pan to compress, shape, conform and trim dough about a rim area of the pizza pan and lid. The method may be used to produce single-crusted, fold-over or double-crusted pizzas with consistent reproduction of aesthetically pleasing pizza shapes.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for preparing a dough encased filling commonly known as a pierogi. In the making of a pierogi, a filling material consisting of various ingredients such as meats and vegetables or the like are first placed on a sheet of dough and the sheet of dough is folded over the filling material. Following this operation, the implement of the present invention is employed to cut dough and to subsequently crimp the edges of the cut dough so as to seal the dough around the filling material. Thereafter the product is ready for baking or other form of cooking.

Abstract: Pocket pita dough, to assure a tight closed pocket when the dough is baked, is formed with a compacted edge flange and is crimped concurrently when the dough is cut, made possible by a cutter sleeve having a compacting rim and crimping fins, the latter preferably being attached to a sloped, continuous shoulder for concurrently pressing the dough between the crimps.

Abstract: A technique of installing a tip on a tube for making a probe cover comprising: axially, movably supporting the tube on an axially movable support pin with the pin extending beyond the end of the tube; placing a tip on the end of the pin that extends beyond the tube; applying a force to the tip to engage the tip with the end of the tube; applying a force to the end of the tube engaged with the tip to curl that end of the tube inwardly about the tip; and applying heat to the tip to soften that end of the tube engaged with the tip and cause it to reform about the tip in the inwardly curled form induced by the force applied to the end of the tube.