Apparatus and method for distributing seasoning
US5090593A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 1990 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23P20/13
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for distributing a wide variety of seasoning material utilizes a hopper for the seasoning material and a tube having one end in fluid communication with the hopper. The tube extends outwardly from the hopper and terminates at a distal end thereof, the tube having a feed section adjacent the hopper and a seasoning delivery section between the feed section and the distal end of the tube. The dispenser includes a motor-driven auger extending from the hopper through the feed section and the delivery section of the tube. Seasoning distribution aperture(s) start at the beginning of the seasoning delivery section on a side of the tube at least 10.degree. from the bottom of the tube so that seasoning exits the side of the tube at the beginning of the seasoning delivery section. The seasoning distribution aperture(s) extend from the beginning of the seasoning delivery section at the side of the tube generally longitudinally toward the end of the tube while the orientation of at least a portion of the seasoning distribution aperture(s) changes progressively downwardly toward the bottom of the tube so that seasoning exits at about the bottom of the tube at the end of th…
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