Method and System for Drying High-Moisture Content Plant Material

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20090126219A1
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12272083

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A system includes a container having a curved inner surface disposed about a generally horizontally extending longitudinal axis, the container having an input end and an axially-spaced output end opposite the input end, the container being mounted on a plurality of resilient members so as to be resiliently supported above a base. The curved inner surface is defined by at least one deck plate having a plurality of apertures to direct air tangential to the curved inner surface. The system also includes a vibration generator coupled to the container for producing a vibratory force to cause material within the container to be moved in a generally rising and falling path of rolling movement along the curved inner surface, and a fan coupled to a heater and to the plurality of apertures to pass heated air through the plurality of apertures. A method of drying material is also provided.

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GENERAL KINEMATICS CORPORATION5050 RICKERT ROAD CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60014

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Mathis, Oscar Lee Jr Cary, US 3 6
Wiechmann, Steve C Sleepy Hollow, US 9 26

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