Patent ID: 7302909
Filing Date: 2007-12-04
Classification: A23G,A23P,B29C

Abstract:
1. A nozzle assembly for spraying a food product comprising: a first sprayer disposed along an axis defining, at least in part, a path of movement for a food product; a second sprayer disposed along said axis axially and radially spaced from said first sprayer; a cavity operable to receive edible ink and communicating directly with said first and second sprayers disposed along said axis such that said first and second sprayers concurrently spray the edible ink from said cavity to said axis; a first plate having a first channel open to said axis and a first front surface and a first rear surface wherein said cavity is further defined as being recessed from said first front surface; and a second plate having a second channel aligned with said first channel and a second front surface and second rear surface opposing said first front surface, said second plate also having a first blind aperture extending from said second rear surface toward said second front surface and communicating with said cavity, said second plate also having a first groove extending along said second rear surface between said first blind aperture and said first and second channels, wherein said cooperation between said first groove and said first front surface defines said first sprayer.