Intermatic Manufacturing has received official US patent for its Cotton Candy Vending machine, having first applied for the patent in November 2005.

CEO and company founder David Hawthorne commented: "The acquisition of this patent has been a long process and we are all overjoyed to see its successful completion. Especially since the patent will contain a ‘Continuation Element’, to encompass other aspects of the machine. This indeed will ensure our continued leadership in this unique industry category."