Liquid distribution apparatus for a dough processing line

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5855670
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08720023

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A liquid distribution apparatus for distributing liquid to a dough product includes a source of liquid and an enclosure fluidly coupled to the source of liquid for receiving liquid. The enclosure includes a plurality of spaced-apart holes through which the liquid exits the enclosure. Preferably, a plurality of guide structures on the enclosure guide the liquid to a bottom surface of the enclosure whereat the liquid drops to the dough product. In a further embodiment, a plurality of guiding elements receives the liquid from the plurality of spaced-apart holes and guides the liquid to the dough product. Each guiding element includes a first end disposed proximate the enclosure to receive liquid from one of the plurality of spaced-apart holes and a second end remote from each corresponding first end.

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GENERAL MILLS MARKETING INCNUMBER 1 GENERAL MILLS BLVD POB 1113 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55440

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Anton, Joseph G Brooklyn Park, MN 4 25
Peterson, John A Shoreview, MN 23 316
Usgaard, Dennis B New Hope, MN 8 35

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