Spiral gas-solids contact apparatus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8978576
APP PUB NO 20130055907A1
SERIAL NO

13667582

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The invention is directed to apparatus and methods for contacting gas and solids in the manufacture of edibles, and particularly in connection with coating edible particulate solids. A drum is positioned around an inner tube so that an annular space is defined between the drum and the tube. A rotatable spiral element defines a gas pathway in the annular space, such that rotation of the spiral pushes particulate solids through the drum while the solids are contacted with gas in the annular space.

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MARS INCORPORATED6885 ELM STREET MCLEAN VA 22101-3883

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Brandt,, Jr Robert Otto Wilmington, US 2 26
Britt, Thomas C Wilmington, US 2 26
Cavenaugh, K Ressie Rose Hill, US 2 26
Kashulines,, Jr Peter Thomas Mountain Lakes, US 2 26

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