Patent ID: 7908729
Filing Date: 2011-03-22
Classification: A23G,A61J,A61K,A61P,B29C,B29K,B29L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for attaching a handle to a tablet to form a lollipop, the method comprising: providing a work holder comprising: placing a tablet in each of the first cavities of the plurality of bullets; placing a handle in contact with each tablet so that a longitudinal axis of each handle is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the spring associated with the bullet holding the tablet, wherein an area of contact between each handle and each tablet forms a joint interface; applying high frequency mechanical vibrations to the joint interfaces until each tablet at each joint interface reaches a molten state; and cooling the joint interfaces in a molten state to allow solidification, thereby attaching a handle to each tablet.