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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 14, 1977
Filed:
Oct. 03, 1975
Applicant:
Inventors:
Michael J Theodore, Weston, MA (US);
Malcolm M Paterson, Atkinson, NH (US);
William J Paxson, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Assignee:
Raytheon Company, Lexington, MA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B07B / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
209 11 ; 209152 ; 34132 ; 432112 ;
Abstract
A rotary drum air classifier apparatus for separating light and heavy materials introduced into the drum by conveyor means, means for producing a flow of air at relatively high velocity through the drum for entraining light materials, heating means encircling the drum for radiatively heating the drum and drying materials therein during the separation process, and means at one end of the drum for heating air as it enters the drum for further assisting in the drying process.