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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7207342 | Portable pacifier cleansing device A portable cleansing device (20) for cleaning small items, such as a pacifier (80), with pressurized liquid. The invention consists of a container (22) with a lid (46) that is removably attached to the container for maintaining liquid-tig... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7179332 | Process and apparatus for adding glue to a flow of loose wooden material A process and apparatus for adding glue to a flow (L) of loose wooden material, in particular a flow of wood chips and fibers, in which the wooden material is introduced through an inlet (3) into a mixer device (4). The glue is sprayed onto the flow of... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7138014 | Electroless deposition apparatus An apparatus and a method of depositing a catalytic layer comprising at least one metal selected from the group consisting of noble metals, semi-noble metals, alloys thereof, and combinations thereof in sub-micron features formed on a substrate. Examples of noble me... | 11/21/2006 |
| 6770298 | Device for coating granules to be administered orally The invention concerns a device for producing granules, in particular pharmaceutical granules, comprising a drum (4) with peripheral apertures (25) and a member (30) feeding the drum with coating or fixing substance. The drum (4) comprise... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6644237 | Variable geometry seasoning tumbler The variable geometry seasoning tumbler is an adjustable tumbling device that allows for the uniform application of seasoning of snack food product such as potato chips, tortilla chips, corn chips, and the like. With the adjustable tumbling device, unifor... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6619226 | Sifter seasoning applicator The seasoning applicator applies seasoning onto snack food products such as potato chips, corn chips, tortilla chips, and the like in a two-dimensional seasoning pattern. A two compartment sifting assembly has a first top layer having a screen where seaso... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6588363 | Seasoning system and method An improved seasoning system 10,11,13 uniformly coats a food product with the desired amount of seasoning, with the seasoning rate preferably being controlled as a function of the product volume signals from the sensors 26, 34, 108 and 110. The seasoning ... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6228172 | Tumble coating In cooler used for coating a product such as food with a uniform layer of a liquid coating material, the mass of the product is measured either in the cooling chamber or just before it is introduced into the cooling chamber; the mass of a liquid cryogen w... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6193858 | Spouted bed apparatus for contacting objects with a fluid A vessel for contacting a plurality of objects with a fluid and including at least one bottom wall inclined downwardly from at least one sidewall to an inlet for providing an upwardly directed stream of fluid, and a distribution shield arranged in spaced ... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6183560 | Particulate material blender and polisher A continuous flow particulate material blender includes a tubular housing having an input on a first end of the housing and an output on a second end of the housing. A shaft is mounted for rotation within the housing and includes ribbon flighting to urge ... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6179916 | Apparatus for and method of coating particulates The invention provides an apparatus and method for creating dry coated particulates from particulates and a liquid. A mixer receives the particulates and liquid and creates a wet mixture which is then subjected to hot air from a hot air generator to dry t... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6176928 | Stain machine A stain machine including a rotatable drum enclosing a plurality of perforated splint-receiving chambers. The drum is selectively moveable from a soak, or stain-engaging position to a higher spin position, located above the level of the stain in a stain t... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6142095 | Machine for coating particulate material A machine for coating particulate material is provided with a housing and a cylindrical drum rotatably mounted within the housing. The drum includes a frame having opposite end rings and rails extending longitudinal between the end rings. A plurality of s... | 11/07/2000 |
| 5911827 | Apparatus for coating food products with sauce An apparatus for coating food products with sauce while simultaneously deep freezing them comprises a rotatable drum (10) in a horizontal position, on the inner wall surface of which a driving plate is disposed and which has an opening (16) at an end face... | 06/15/1999 |
| 5904951 | Centrifugal tumbling granulating-coating apparatus, method of granulating and coating powder or granular material by use of the apparatus A centrifugal tumbling granulating-coating apparatus for spherically granulating and coating pharmaceuticals, foods and the like. The apparatus is constructed such that an annular outer portion 5b of a rotary disc 5 is formed to provide an inclined portio... | 05/18/1999 |
| 5846324 | Seasoning spreader An apparatus and process for coating food products with seasoning, powder or other dry or granulated material while the food products are rotated in a drum uses a trough which extends into the drum from outside of the drum. The trough provides a plurality... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5830271 | Seeds feeding tank of a gel coating apparatus For feeding seeds contained in a tank main body of a seeds feeding section to a gel coating section by means of suction tips arranged in a seeds transfer section in order to coat them with a gellant, a total of eight through bores are formed along the upp... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5728216 | Continuous tumble coating and breading apparatus A machine for tumble-coating food or other product with a coating material comprises a product conveyor belt and a carrier conveyor system, which underlies and supports at least a portion of the upper run of the product conveyor belt in a tumble or proces... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5707448 | Apparatus for the application of particulates to baked goods and snacks Substantially uniform distribution of a particulate composition such as a seasoning or spice, on both the top and bottom surfaces of baked good or snack pieces is achieved by applying the composition as a curtain or sheet from within a housing as the subs... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5603815 | Electrochemical fluidized bed coating of powders A method for coating particulate substrate materials is provided which comprises (a) combining particles and an electrolyte in an imperforate container; (b) vibrating the container to generate a fluidized bed of particles in the electrolyte; and (c) elect... | 02/18/1997 |
| 5489335 | Method of sugar coating and apparatus therefor A method of and an apparatus for sugar coating, the apparatus comprising: a rotatable vessel for containing a material to be coated; a baffle 9 movable independently of the rotatable vessel; a baffle mounting shaft 10 having a bent construction, for mount... | 02/06/1996 |
| 5469875 | Fluid level control system for a continuous chemical treatment device A device for surface treating of parts which includes a base frame with an elongated channel thereon. The channel includes a first end wall at a first end of the channel and a second wall which defines a crosswise extending dam at a second end of the chan... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5417829 | Apparatus for the surface treatment of parts Conveyors are provided for tumbling and transferring parts to be subjected to treatments, including electroplating in a series of treatment tanks. The conveyors are supported on the treatment tanks for pivotal movement between a position in which the part... | 05/23/1995 |
| 5415890 | Modular apparatus and method for surface treatment of parts with liquid baths A modular parts surface treatment system includes a number of modular units each having integral conveying means for transporting the parts through the unit and delivering them to the next unit. The system includes a single modular cleaning unit, preferab... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5395450 | Apparatus for the preparation of carrier particles An apparatus for enabling the agitation of carrier particles utilizing a carrier transporting member with a series of magnets attached, which magnets attract and retain the carrier particles present in a container means. The transporting member is caused ... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5389399 | Apparatus for the treatment of seed Seed is treated with a treatment agent within a rotary drum having rows of circumferentially spaced stirring plates mounted therein. When the drum is rotated about a substantially horizontal axis the plates raise seed from the bottom of the drum. At their... | 02/14/1995 |
| 5338569 | Process for coating dowels with water soluble glue A method is disclosed for coating dowels with a substantially uniform coat of water soluble glue. A plurality of dowels and a preselected amount of liquid, water soluble glue are placed in a closed container. The container is rapidly shaken so that the co... | 08/16/1994 |
| 5308653 | Method for coloring wood chips using a screw conveyor Comminuted wood is converted to a colored wood product useful as a mulch by feeding the comminuted wood into the lower end of an angularly upward positioned screw conveyor having an internal auger. The comminuted wood is contacted in the lower end of the ... | 05/03/1994 |
| 5230735 | Apparatus for coating powder particles A method of coating powder particles includes the steps of circulating an air flow containing the powder particles in a dispersed state therein in a cylinder whose inner wall is wetted with a coating liquid to bring the powder particles into contact with ... | 07/27/1993 |
| 5192587 | Method for coloring wood chips Comminuted wood is converted to a colored wood product useful as a mulch by feeding the comminuted wood into the lower end of an angularly upward positioned screw conveyor having an internal auger. The comminuted wood is contacted in a basin in the lower ... | 03/09/1993 |
| 5119756 | Apparatus for the mixing of particulate materials A unit for mixing a powder onto a particulate material for example an inoculant onto seeds includes a device which can be clamped around an auger tube and includes a liquid dispenser and a power dispenser. The liquid dispenser communicates with an inlet i... | 06/09/1992 |
| 5114751 | Application of an organic coating to small metal articles A process forming an organic coating, such as an autodeposited coating, on a plurality of small metallic articles by contacting the articles with a liquid coating composition containing an organic film-forming material comprising: (A) providing a pluralit... | 05/19/1992 |
| 5078163 | Disc ash conditioner Apparatus for uniformly wetting and discharging ash. It is enclosed in a dust hood. It comprises an open top pan disposed at an angle of about 55° degrees with respect to a floor, rotated at slow speed. An ash charge chute discharges ash into the pan. Fi... | 01/07/1992 |
| 4981101 | Vibratory article coater A vibratory coating apparatus may be used to coat articles, such as chocolate pieces, with discrete coating materials. The coating apparatus features a feed bowl assembly with an attached ramp system. The feed bowl and ramp system are mounted upon a vibra... | 01/01/1991 |
| 4895106 | Seed treater and conveying apparatus A seed treating and conveying apparatus includes an elongated auger unit on which a liquid chemical applicator tank is mounted for treating the seeds as they are conveyed through the auger tube. The auger includes a central shaft having brush flighting th... | 01/23/1990 |
| 4841907 | Device for applying glue to a cut end of veneer sheet A device for applying glue to the cut leading end of a veneer sheet which is applicable to use in a veneer jointing apparatus is disclosed herein. The device has hold-down means for holding the veneer sheet adjacent its cut leading end against a support s... | 06/27/1989 |
| 4586459 | Liquid chemical applicator A device for attachment to a conveyor of the auger type for supplying a liquid additive to a particulate material, such as seed grain, being transferred through the conveyor. The device includes a bracket for rigid connection to an outer casing of the con... | 05/06/1986 |
| 4503803 | Seed treater and conveying apparatus A seed treating and conveying apparatus includes an elongated auger unit on which a chemical applicator tank is mounted for treating the seeds as they are conveyed through the auger tube. The auger includes a central shaft having brush flighting thereon f... | 03/12/1985 |
| 4465016 | Metering device for liquid treatments A liquid chemical treatment measuring device as for metering treated chemicals for agricultural seeds. A housing containing a disc-like rotor sandwiched between stationary discs or headers, there being flat faces between the rotary disc and the stationary... | 08/14/1984 |
| 4417543 | Apparatus for individually encapsulating magnetic particles An apparatus for encapsulating magnetic particles by enclosure within oil drops, mixing in an aqueous solution and dispersing the oil drops with the enclosed particles by application of an alternating magnetic field. The dispersed and oil covered particle... | 11/29/1983 |
