Methods and systems for inhibiting leakage between a surface and a shaping object

摘要

In some embodiments of the invention, systems and methods relate to a container formed by a compressible mat and flexible strip. The strip can be formed into a closed shape, positioned on top of the compressible mat and pressed into the mat. A crevice can thereby be formed along a bottom edge of the strip. The crevice can prevent material poured into the formed closed area from leaking underneath the strip.

主权项

1. A method for making a food item, the method comprising:
compressing a portion of a compressible mat,
wherein the mat includes a bottom layer, an interior layer and a top layer,wherein, in an uncompressed state, at least 50%, by volume, of the interior layer is air,wherein the interior layer includes a plurality of supporting elements,wherein the compressing causes at least one supporting element of the plurality of supporting elements to at least partly compress, collapse or move; andwherein at least part of each of the at least one supporting element of the plurality of supporting elements is one positioned, at least prior to the applying the downwards force, at the portion of the mat that is compressed; pouring a food-item liquid over a region, the region being defined by the compressed portion or including the compressed portion; subjecting the food-item liquid and the mat to a processing, the processing transforming the food-item liquid into a food-item solid; and separating the processed food-item liquid from the mat, wherein the processed food-item liquid comprises a shape similar to the compressed region.