Method and apparatus for facilitating a tobacco curing process

Details Method and apparatus for facilitating a tobacco curing process Method and apparatus for facilitating a tobacco curing process

2005-01-25

2005-01-25

Wilson, Gregory (Department: 3749)

Heating

Tobacco barns

C131S290000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06846177

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and method for facilitating a tobacco curing process, with the apparatus being for use in a tobacco barn, with the tobacco barn having a plurality of internal cross members for supporting tobacco leaves during curing. The apparatus includes a plenum for attachment to a tobacco barn; a device for generating air movement in fluid communication with the plenum for delivering atmospheric air thereto; and a plurality of conduits in fluid communication with the plenum for receiving airflow therefrom, the conduits being formed with a plurality of openings therein to allow air to flow outwardly therefrom, the conduits being configured for disposition within the barn for fluid communication with tobacco in a curing disposition within the barn.

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