Ronald A Brix

US Patent:

58275495, Oct 27, 1998

Filed:

Feb 21, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/604167

Inventors:

Joseph D. Rancich - Park Ridge IL
Ronald A. Brix - Darien IL
Rodney F. Onusaitis - Darien IL
Karl B. Bucholz - LaGrange IL
Carl S. Peterson - Roselle IL
George W. Lorenz - Downers Grove IL
Dennis K. Moriarty - Munster IN
Anthony R. Banasiak - Brookfield IL

Assignee:

Wm. Wrigley, Jr. Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A23G 300
A23G 330

US Classification:

425145

Abstract:

A system is provided for automatically and continuously producing chewing gum and/or chewing gum base. A system controller receives inputs of parameters necessary for production. Ingredients are automatically and continuously fed and mixed to form a desired end product. During production of chewing gum, the gum is automatically and continuously discharged from the mixer and can be automatically dusted, rolled, scored and wrapped. The system is continuously monitored with appropriate sensing devices. Signals indicative of the sensed conditions are sent to the controller, and the system automatically adjusts to produce a consistent end product. An alarm is activated upon sensing of a predetermined condition.

US Patent:

60175656, Jan 25, 2000

Filed:

May 22, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/083293

Inventors:

Joseph D. Rancich - Park Ridge IL
Ronald A. Brix - Darien IL
Rodney F. Onusaitis - Darien IL
Karl B. Bucholz - LaGrange IL
Carl S. Peterson - Roselle IL
George W. Lorenz - Downers Grove IL
Dennis K. Moriarty - Munster IN
Anthony R. Banasiak - Brookfield IL

Assignee:

Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A23G 330

US Classification:

426 3

Abstract:

A system and method are provided for automatically and continuously producing chewing gum and/or chewing gum base. A system controller receives inputs of parameters necessary for production. Ingredients are automatically and continuously fed and mixed to form a desired end product. During production of chewing gum, the gum is automatically and continuously discharged from the mixer and can be automatically dusted, rolled, scored and wrapped. The system is continuously monitored with appropriate sensing devices. Signals indicative of the sensed conditions are sent to the controller, and the system automatically adjusts to produce a consistent end product. An alarm is activated upon sensing of a predetermined condition.