Method and apparatus for facilitating a tobacco curing process

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6846177
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10726170

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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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HUTCHENS THOMAS WNot Provided

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hutchens, Thomas W 101 Rickard Ln., Winchester, KY 40391 1 6

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