Apparatus and method for distributing seasoning

Details Apparatus and method for distributing seasoning Apparatus and method for distributing seasoning

1990-04-18

1992-02-25

Huppert, Michael S.

Dispensing

Processes of dispensing

222412, 118 19, 118 24, 99494, B05C 1900

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050905937

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for distributing a wide variety of seasoning material utilizes a hopper for the seasoning material and a tube having one end in fluid communication with the hopper. The tube extends outwardly from the hopper and terminates at a distal end thereof, the tube having a feed section adjacent the hopper and a seasoning delivery section between the feed section and the distal end of the tube. The dispenser includes a motor-driven auger extending from the hopper through the feed section and the delivery section of the tube. Seasoning distribution aperture(s) start at the beginning of the seasoning delivery section on a side of the tube at least 10.degree. from the bottom of the tube so that seasoning exits the side of the tube at the beginning of the seasoning delivery section. The seasoning distribution aperture(s) extend from the beginning of the seasoning delivery section at the side of the tube generally longitudinally toward the end of the tube while the orientation of at least a portion of the seasoning distribution aperture(s) changes progressively downwardly toward the bottom of the tube so that seasoning exits at about the bottom of the tube at the end of the seasoning delivery section of the tube. Variable pitch augers, and a collar that supports and enables rotation of the delivery section to vary the length of the seasoning powder curtain are features of preferred embodiments.

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