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Spinner head having flow restricting inserts

US5851454A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 1997
Grant dateDec 22, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23G3/10
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A spinner head is used for spinning and processing feedstock material. The spinner head includes spaced tubular heating elements which are covered by annular housing that forms a material processing wall. The annular housing contains radially spaced slots which provide a passage way for the material to be expelled from the spinner head. Each slot contains a flow restricting insert removably insertable therein. The inserts include radially extending grooves which channel the feedstock material as it exits the spinner head. The insert further include latches extending therefrom which secure the inserts in the spinner head upon rotation.

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