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Seasoning recovery and recycle

US6962128B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 13, 2004
Grant dateNov 8, 2005
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Expiry dateJul 13, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G2201/0202
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Seasoning for use with snack chips can be recovered and recycled. A seasoning permeable conveyor transports snack chips through a seasoning application. The seasoning applicator deposits seasoning onto the snack chips. The conveyor allows the seasoning not adhered to the moving snack chips to substantially pass through and by toward a seasoning recoverer. The seasoning recoverer, which is positioned beneath the conveyor, collects the seasoning for purification and blending with fresh seasoning. After blending, the seasoning mixture is transported to the seasoning application for use.

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