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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 08, 2003
Filed:
Jul. 08, 2002
Gordon R. Huber, Sabetha, KS (US);
Gerald E. Schmelzle, Sabetha, KS (US);
Timothy R. Hartter, Sabetha, KS (US);
Adrian L. Strahm, Sabetha, KS (US);
Michael J. Strahm, Sabetha, KS (US);
Wenger Manufacturing, Inc., Sabetha, KS (US);
Abstract
A continuous mixer ( ) is disclosed which can be used for mixing of incoming product streams ( ) of different characteristics respectively to yield a final product stream ( ) of predetermined, consistent characteristics. The mixer ( ) includes an elongated housing ( ) having a pair of product input ports ( ) and an output ( ), with a pair of elongated, axially rotatable, mixing screws ( ) located within the housing ( ). The screws ( ) include a series of outwardly projecting mixing elements ( ) preferably of pyramidal design and arrayed in a helical pattern along the length of the screws ( ). The mixer ( ) may be used in a processing system ( ) having individual product lines ( ) coupled to the mixer ( ), and is especially useful for processing of incoming meat streams ( ) of different fat/lean ratios, to give a final comminuted output stream ( ) of an intermediate and essentially constant fat/lean ratio. Preferably, the product lines ( ) are each equipped with a combined preblender and pumping device ( ).