Drying and gas or vapor contact with solids – Process – By centrifugal force
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-18
2006-04-18
Gravini, S. (Department: 3749)
Drying and gas or vapor contact with solids
Process
By centrifugal force
C034S058000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07028415
ABSTRACT:
A drying apparatus for use with many kinds of objects, but is particularly suited for use in drying most kinds of produce and vegetables including leaf vegetables. In one embodiment, the dryer includes a canted drum design which provides a number of benefits and advantages over prior art designs. The canted design allows the use of a spin drying method that breaks up clumps of material in the dryer and assists in the even distribution of material, thereby improving load balance. The canted design provides ergonomic advantages to the operator when loading and unloading the dryer, and, the canted design allows easy access to the drive system for maintenance and repairs.
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Davidson Erick A.
Heinzen Alan
Gravini S.
GSS Law Group
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