Continuous coating method
US11540552B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 7, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05C19/06
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed are methods and systems for continuously coating food pieces. The methods include a steps of directing and uncoated food stream through an enrober to apply a first coating to at least a portion of a surface of each food piece to form a coated stream and continuously redirecting a portion of the coated stream back through the enrober along with the stream of uncoated food pieces to apply at least one additional coating to the portion of the coated stream.
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