Patent ID: 6254373
Filing Date: 2001-07-03
Classification: A23G

Abstract:
An apparatus for sizing a continuous strip of chewing gum material, said continuous strip of chewing gum material having a height and width, such apparatus comprising:a housing having an upper plate member and a lower plate member forming an elongated passageway through the housing;means for biasing said upper and lower plate members relative to one another;a first plurality of roller members positioned in said upper plate member and a corresponding second plurality of roller members positioned in said lower plate member;said first and second plurality of roller members forming a passageway therebetween defining the height of said continuous strip of chewing gum material; and,a third plurality of roller members positioned at least in said upper plate member, said third plurality of roller members having individual roller members spaced apart and defining the width of said continuous strip of chewing gum material.