Title of Invention

METHOD OF MANUFACTURE OF MULTI-STRIPED SANDWITCH BISCUITS AND SYSTEM THEREOF

Abstract

Multistriped sandwich biscuits and, in particular, a process for the manufacture of biscuits involving multi-striped deposition of ingredients which are difficult to handle and also to a system for producing such multi-stripped biscuits involving selective combination of conveyors and depositors having multiple outlets. Advantageously, the invention would favour simple and effective manufacture of biscuits involving multi-stripped deposition of chocolates and caramel, which are both difficult ingredients to handle. Importantly, the system of producing such multi-stripped biscuits with deposition of chocolates and caramels is achieved by way of a selective combination of processes and devices mutually cooperative and interactive which would favour the depositing and conveying apropos biscuit industry.

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METHOD OF MANUFACTURE OF MULTI-STRIPED SANDWICH BISCUITS AND SYSTEM THEREOF. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to manufacture of biscuits and, in particular, to a process for the manufacture of biscuits involving multi-striped deposition of ingredients which are difficult to handle and also to a system for producing such multi-stripped biscuits involving selective combination of a conveyor and depositors having multiple outlets. Advantageously, the invention would favour simple and effective manufacture of biscuits involving multi-stripped deposition of chocolates and caramel which are both difficult ingredients to handle. Importantly, the system of producing such multi-stripped biscuits with deposition of chocolates and caramels is achieved by way of a selective combination of processes and devices mutually cooperative and interactive which would favour the depositing and conveying apropos biscuit industry. BACKGROUND ART It is well known to independently handle conventional creams which are non-sticky in nature to provide sandwich biscuits. It is also known that the provision of such sandwich biscuits under the presently available conventional system is complex and basically involve independent handling of conventional creams thorough multi-outlet composite nozzle depositor and multi-lane conveyers. Such known system thus involve strenuous control of such independent unit which in turn necessarily affected the efficiency and desired user friendly devices to carry out the process and systems for manufacture of separately stripped multi-stripped biscuits with ingredients such as chocolates and caramels which are difficult to handle. Importantly, it is also found that the provision of such independent handling units for manufacture of sandwich biscuits involving conventional creams is difficult to maintain desired standards of taste, colour, flavour and bite especially in the middle layer of a multi­ layer stripped deposition. Moreover, considering the varied consumer demand depending upon varying choices of taste, colour, flavour and bite, it is important to have better control over the manufacture of such sandwich biscuit so that effective standard of manufacture of multi-stripped biscuits of varying taste, colour, flavour and bite can be obtained following more effective and user friendly process and system of manufacture of such quality biscuits. - 2- OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION It is thus the basic object of the present invention to provide for advancements in methods and system for manufacture of stripped sandwich biscuits avoiding multiple independent unit which in turn necessarily affected the efficiency and desired user friendly attributes to carry out the controlled process and systems for manufacture of separately stripped multi­ stripped biscuits especially with difficult to handle ingredients such as chocolates and caramels. Another object of the present invention is directed to develop effective standard of manufacture of multi-stripped biscuits of varying taste, colour, flavour and bite which can be obtained following more effective and user friendly process and system of manufacture of such quality biscuits. Another objects of the present invention is directed to the manufacture of multi-stripped deposition of chocolates and caramels biscuits involving multi-lane conveyer such as four lane conveyer to move biscuits and including a depositing machine with multi outlets to selectively dispense strips of chocolates and caramels of consistent length and weight. Yet another objects of the present invention is directed to manufacture of multi-stripped chocolate and caramel based deposition which are difficult ingredients to handle involving selective means to deposit independent strips of chocolate and caramel such as to impart desired consistency in the weight and length of the deposition in the biscuits. A further object of the present invention is directed to improving the process of manufacture involving depositing and conveying in apropos biscuit industry by way of a system involving selective combination of multi-outlet depositor and multi-lane conveyers which favour simple and effective handling and deposition of chocolate and caramel which are difficult to handle ingredients in the manufacture of sandwich biscuits. A further objects of the present invention is directed to the manufacture of sandwich biscuits which would enable deposition of separate strips of chocolate and caramel by multi nozzle to give the biscuit the desired variation in the form of taste, bite, flavour and colour etc. Yet further objects of the present invention is directed to the manufacture of sandwich biscuits more efficiently where in different formulation can be processed simultaneously in different mixers and with possible varying of mixing parameters like mixing time, mixer - 3 - speed, temperature etc. which need to be varied depending upon the desired layer characteristic of the sandwich biscuits. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Thus according to the basic aspect of the present invention there is provided a process for the manufacture of multi striped sandwich biscuits comprising: i) providing bottom shells of the biscuit on atleast one traveling conveyor means; ii) depositing multi stripe formulations on top of said bottom shell from a depositing unit disposed on top of the conveyor and having multiple outlets for depositing plurality of striped formulations on top of said bottom shell during its traversal on said conveyor; iii) providing the top shells on top of said multi striped bottom shell to thereby provide simultaneously striped multistriped sandwiched biscuits. According to another preferred aspect of the invention there is provided a process for the manufacture of multi striped sandwich biscuits as claimed in claim 1 comprising: i) providing bottom shells of the biscuit on four lanes of traveling conveyor means; ii) depositing multi stripes of chocolate and caramel on top of said bottom shells from a depositing unit disposed on top of the conveyor and having multiple outlets for depositing said chocolate and caramel stripes simultaneously on top of said bottom shell during its traversal on said conveyor; iii) providing a corresponding top shell on top of each said multi striped bottom shell to thereby provide simultaneously striped multistriped sandwiched biscuits which are finally cooled preferably in a cooling tunnel. In the above process of the invention, the said multi stripes formulations are selectively provided in separate reservoirs operatively connecting respective multi outlet nozzle in said - 4 - depositing unit to thereby provide for desired variation in form , taste, bite, flavour, colour and related biscuit characteristics. Advantageously, in the above disclosed process of the invention, different multi stripe formulations are processed simultaneously in different mixers wherein mixing parameters including mixing time, mixer speed, temperature and the like are varied depending upon the desired multi stripes layer characteristics. Preferably in the above process for the manufacture of multi striped sandwich biscuits the bottom shell and the top shells are provided on said conveyor through operatively connected chutes. In accordance with another aspect of the invention there is provided a system for producing multi striped sandwich biscuits comprising: i) atleast one traveling conveyor means for carrying the biscuit shells; ii) a chute means for providing the bottom shell of biscuits to be striped; iv) a multi stripe formulation carrying and depositing unit disposed on top of the conveyor and having multiple outlets for depositing plurality of striped formulations simultaneously on the bottom shell during its traversal on said conveyor; v) a chute means for providing the top shells on top of the respective multi striped bottom shell to thereby produce simultaneously striped multistriped sandwiched biscuits. In accordance with a preferred aspect the system for producing multi striped sandwich biscuits of the invention comprises : i) a traveling conveyor means having multiple parallel lanes preferably four lanes for carrying the biscuit shells; - 5 - ii) plurality of chute means corresponding to the number of lanes of the conveyor for providing the bottom shell of biscuits to be striped and processed on each lane; iii) atleast one multi stripe formulation carrying and depositing unit selectively disposed on top of each said lane of the conveyor and each having multiple outlets for depositing plurality of striped formulations simultaneously on the bottom shell during its traversal through said lane on said conveyor; iv) plurality of chute means corresponding to the number of lanes of the conveyor for providing the top shells on top of the respective multi striped bottom shell to thereby produce simultaneously striped multistriped sandwiched biscuits. Preferably, in the above system for producing multi striped sandwich biscuits the plurality of conveyor lanes are supported on a machine frame. Advantageously, in the system for producing multi striped sandwich biscuits of the invention the said multi stripe formulation carrying and depositing unit comprise separate reservoirs for carrying different stripe formulations and multiple outlets to simultaneously dispense pre formulated multiple stripes on said bottom shell through respective nozzles means. In accordance with another aspect of the invention in the system for producing multi striped sandwich biscuits the said depositor unit comprises selectively operatively connected solenoid valves ,plunger pumps ,gear pumps, piston pumps and other types of dosing pumps and the like. In accordance with yet another preferred aspect of the invention in the system for producing multi striped sandwich biscuits the said separate reservoirs of the depositor unit are operatively connected to different mixers adapted to carry out mixing under different conditions preferably with varying mixing time, mixer speed, temperature and the like based on the desired multi strip biscuits to be produced. - 6 - Thus, according to the invention a process and a system for the manufacture of sandwich biscuits involving multi-stripped deposition of ingredients difficult to handle is achieved whereby it would be possible to provide uniform multiple stripes depositing the difficult to handle ingredients in stripes over said baked biscuits shells wherein the said deposition of multi-strips is carried out simultaneously over the baked biscuit shells. It is possible by way of the above disclosed process of manufacture to provide selectively multi-stripped biscuits of varying taste, colour, flavour and bite in the middle layer. Advantageously, the process enables a simple and effective manner of sandwiching the multiple-stripped middle layer between the baked biscuit shells. Advantageously, the above process according to the invention of producing sandwich biscuits can be carried out efficiently by way of a selective combination of depositor, conveyer to produce the chocolate and caramel biscuits. In accordance with yet another aspect of the present invention there is provided selective system with interactive constructional features adapted to facilitate the above deposition/handling of difficult to handle ingredients such as chocolate and caramel involving the depositor having multiple outlets. Advantageously, according to a preferred aspect of the invention, the deposition of chocolate is achieved selectively involving depositor unit comprising selectively and operatively connected solenoid valves ,plunger pumps ,gear pumps, piston pumps and other types of dosing pumps and the like for wide variety of controlled production of multi striped biscuits with uniform taste ancl attractive appearance. The nature of the invention, its objects and advantages are discussed in further details in relation to non-limiting exemplary illustration of the process/system as per the following accompanying figures: BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING FIGURES: Figure lA: is a top plan view of the system for producing the multi stripped sandwiched biscuits in accordance with the present invention; Figure lB: is an elevation view of the system shown in Figure lA; and Figure 2: is a top perspective view of the assembly of the system of the invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING FIGURES: Reference is first invited to accompanying figure 1A which illustrate in top plan view the system for providing multi-stripped sandwiched biscuits in accordance with present invention. As clearly illustrated in said figure, the system basically involved a multi-lane conveyer (150C) disposed on a machine frame (150). In accordance with the embodiment of the system shown in the figure, the multi-lane conveyer (150C) is shown to comprise four lanes (Ll, L2, L3 & L4). The bottom shells of the biscuit are fed on to the multi-lane conveyer through chute (100). The multi-layer stripe formulations are carried and deposited through deposited unit (130) with one said deposited unit ( 130) provided on top of each multi-lane conveyer (150C). For feeding in the top shell chutes (140) are provided as also illustrated in said figure. The sandwich biscuits produced by the system are finally take into the cooling tunnel. In figure 1B, the system according to figure 1A is illustrated by way of an elevation view which clearly shows the provision of the conveyer and the deposited unit ( 130) which can be a stainless steel bowl/container/pipe having separate reservoirs for containing the multi­ stripe formulations to be deposited on the bottom shell through nozzles in the lower end of the depositor (130). Reference is now invited to accompanying figure 2 which illustrate by way of a top perspective view the arrangement of the multi-lane conveyer (150C) on the machine frame (150). The figure also illustrates the feeding chutes (100) which feed the bottom shell on the respective multi-lane conveyers and also the feeding chutes (140) which feed the top shell of the biscuit. In accordance with an aspect of the invention, the depositor (130) can be provided with separate reservoir for containing separately caramel and chocolate which can be deposited simultaneously on the bottom shell through separate nozzles at the bottom of the depositor (130). Thus, to obtain such multi-stripped caramel chocolate sandwich biscuits, the bottom shell is first fed through chutes (100) on respective conveyer lanes on which the bottom shell is carried under the depositor (130). As and when, the bottom shell is under the depositor (130) the multi-stripes of caramel and chocolates are deposited on the bottom shell and thereafter bottom shell with multiple stripes thereon are allowed to travel on the respective conveyer lanes. Thereafter, through chutes (140) the top shell is fed on top of the multi-stripped bottom shell to obtain the sandwich biscuits which is finally taken to the cooling tunnel. The above deposition of chocolates can be effected involving solenoid valves while the caramel deposition can be effectively attained involving plunger pumps. However, it is also possible to use other types of depositor units such as depositor systems involving gear pumps, piston pumps and other types of dosing pumps and the like. It is thus possible by way of above illustrated system to achieve multi-stripe simultaneous deposition of variety of formulation such as the chocolate and caramel to produce sandwich biscuits. The multi-lane conveyer, the depositor and the selectively disposed feeding chutes for the bottom shell and the top shell provide for simple and user friendly production of multi-stripe simultaneously deposited sandwich biscuits. Importantly, by way of the above system and the method of deposition it is possible to produce separate strips of chocolates and caramels and/or any other combination of strips by multi-outlet nozzles in the depositor to obtain biscuits of varying form, taste, bite, flavour and colour etc. Thus, by way of the above disclosed system of the invention different formulation can be processed simultaneously in different mixers wherein mixing parameters like mixing time, mixer speed, temperature etc. can be varied depending upon the desired layer characteristics of the sandwich biscuit of the invention. The present invention thus provides for a simple and effective combination of the means for feeding the bottom and top shells, depositor, conveyer to produce the much desired multi stripes such as chocolate and caramel biscuits with selective taste, colour, flavour and bite. As clearly illustrated in the accompanying figures the system the invention would enable manufacture of multi striped biscuits such as chocolate and caramel biscuits involving controlled and selective deposition of multi stripes such as the chocolate and caramel strips over the baked biscuit shells wherein the depositing of the strips can be carried out over the baked biscuit shells through a selective multi-outlet. Thus the above illustrated system of the present invention is directed to a selective combination of processes viz. depositing and conveying apropos biscuit industry. Advantageously, the system of the invention provides a combination of equipment, effecting multi-striped deposition of varity of formulations as multi strips such as the chocolate and caramel which are both difficult ingredients to handle. As clearly apparent from the illustrations, the process according to an aspect of the invention can involve any number of multi-lane conveyors to move biscuit shells for such deposition of consistent and uniform strips of chocolate and caramel of consistent length and weight. The deposition of stripes such as the chocolate is advantageously achieved by solenoid valves with consistent weight & length and that of caramel is advantageously achieved by a reciprocating plunger type pump which also gives consistent weight and length. The system is adapted to produce about 200 sandwiches per minute. The above system of the invention provides a selective combination of multi-outlet depositor and multi-lane conveyors to efficiently produce the multi strip sandwiched biscuits. The invention would thus favour the manufacture of multi-stripped biscuit of varying taste, colour, flavour and bite especially in the middle layer. The system therefore, enables simple sandwiching the multi-stripped middle layer between the baked biscuit shells by way of the selective combination of the depositor and conveyer providing for the multi stripes biscuits of desired taste and flavour and is directed to widely and advantageously serve the biscuit industry to meet the present day challenges of the consumers and the industry. - 10- WE CLAIM: 1. A process for the manufacture of multi striped chocolate and caramel sandwich biscuits comprising: i) providing bottom shells of the biscuit on four lanes of traveling conveyor means (150C); ii) depositing multi stripes of chocolate and caramel on top of said bottom shells from a depositing unit (130) disposed on top ofthe conveyor and having multiple outlets for depositing said chocolate and caramel stripes simultaneously on top of said bottom shell during its traversal on said conveyor; iii) providing a corresponding top shell on top of each said multi striped bottom shell to thereby provide simultaneously striped multi-striped sandwiched biscuits which are finally cooled preferably in a cooling tunnel. 2. A process for the manufacture of multi striped sandwich biscuits as claimed in claim 1 wherein said multi stripes formulations are selectively provided in separate reservoirs operatively connecting respective multi outlet nozzle in said depositing unit to thereby provide for desired variation in form, taste, bite, flavor, color and related biscuit characteristics. 3. A process for the manufacture of multi striped sandwich biscuits as claimed in anyone of claims 1 or 2 wherein different multi stripe formulations are processed simultaneously in different mixers wherein mixing parameters including mixing time, mixer speed, temperature and the like are varied depending upon the desired multi stripes layer characteristics. 4. A process for the manufacture of multi striped sandwich biscuits as claimed in anyone of claims 1 to 3 wherein the bottom shell and the top shells are provided on said conveyor through operatively connected chutes. 5. A process for the manufacture of multi striped chocolate and caramel sandwich biscuits as claimed in claim 1, wherein said process is operated through a system comprising: i) a traveling conveyor (150C) means having multiple parallel lanes preferably four lanes for carrying the biscuit shells; ii) plurality of chute means (100) corresponding to the number of lanes of the conveyor for providing the bottom shell of biscuits to be striped and processed on each lane; iii) at least one multi stripe formulation carrying and depositing unit (130) selectively disposed on top of each said lane of the conveyor and each having multiple outlets for depositing plurality of striped formulations simultaneously on the bottom shell during its traversal through said lane on said conveyor; iv) plurality of chute means (140) corresponding to the number of lanes of the conveyor for providing the top shells on top of the respective multi striped bottom shell to thereby produce simultaneously striped multi-striped sandwiched biscuits. ABSTRACT Multistriped sandwich biscuits and, in particular, a process for the manufacture of biscuits involving multi-striped deposition of ingredients which are difficult to handle and also to a system for producing such multi-stripped biscuits involving selective combination of conveyors and depositors having multiple outlets. Advantageously, the invention would favour simple and effective manufacture of biscuits involving multi-stripped deposition of chocolates and caramel, which are both difficult ingredients to handle. Importantly, the system of producing such multi-stripped biscuits with deposition of chocolates and caramels is achieved by way of a selective combination of processes and devices mutually cooperative and interactive which would favour the depositing and conveying apropos biscuit industry.

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01090-kol-2007-correspondence others.pdf

01090-kol-2007-description provisional.pdf

01090-kol-2007-drawings.pdf

01090-kol-2007-form 1.pdf

01090-kol-2007-form 2.pdf

01090-kol-2007-form 3.pdf

1090-KOL-2007 Search Report.pdf

1090-KOL-2007-(02-04-2013)-CORRESPONDENCE.pdf

1090-KOL-2007-(06-03-2013)-ABSTRACT.pdf

1090-KOL-2007-(06-03-2013)-AMANDED PAGES OF SPECIFICATION.pdf

1090-KOL-2007-(06-03-2013)-CLAIMS.pdf

1090-KOL-2007-(06-03-2013)-DESCRIPTION (COMPLETE).pdf

1090-KOL-2007-(06-03-2013)-EXAMINATION REPORT REPLY RECEIVED.pdf

1090-KOL-2007-(06-03-2013)-FORM-1.pdf

1090-KOL-2007-(06-03-2013)-FORM-2.pdf

1090-KOL-2007-(06-03-2013)-OTHERS.pdf

1090-KOL-2007-(11-09-2012)-CORRESPONDENCE.pdf

1090-KOL-2007-(11-09-2012)-PA.pdf

1090-KOL-2007-(27-02-2014)-CLAIMS.pdf

1090-KOL-2007-(27-02-2014)-CORRESPONDENCE.pdf

1090-KOL-2007-(27-02-2014)-MARKEDUP CLAIMS.pdf

1090-KOL-2007-(27-02-2014)-PA.pdf

1090-KOL-2007-(30-01-2009)-FORM-13.pdf

1090-KOL-2007-(30-08-2012)-ABSTRACT.pdf

1090-KOL-2007-(30-08-2012)-AMANDED CLAIMS.pdf

1090-KOL-2007-(30-08-2012)-DESCRIPTION (COMPLETE).pdf

1090-KOL-2007-(30-08-2012)-EXAMINATION REPORT REPLY RECEIVED.pdf

1090-KOL-2007-(30-08-2012)-FORM-1.pdf

1090-KOL-2007-(30-08-2012)-FORM-2.pdf

1090-KOL-2007-ABSTRACT 1.1.pdf

1090-KOL-2007-CLAIMS.pdf

1090-KOL-2007-CORRESPONDENCE 1.3.pdf

1090-KOL-2007-CORRESPONDENCE 1.4.pdf

1090-KOL-2007-CORRESPONDENCE OTHERS 1.1.pdf

1090-KOL-2007-CORRESPONDENCE OTHERS 1.2.pdf

1090-KOL-2007-CORRESPONDENCE-1.2.pdf

1090-KOL-2007-DESCRIPTION COMPLETE.pdf

1090-KOL-2007-DRAWINGS 1.1.pdf

1090-KOL-2007-FORM 1-1.1.pdf

1090-KOL-2007-FORM 18.pdf

1090-KOL-2007-FORM 2-1.1.pdf

1090-KOL-2007-FORM 5.pdf

1090-KOL-2007-FORM 9.pdf