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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 03, 2010
Filed:
Apr. 20, 2007
Lisa JO Ryan, Lakeville, MN (US);
Peter A. Huberg, Shoreview, MN (US);
Gary O. Bendickson, Maple Plain, MN (US);
Joana A. Montenegro, Prior Lake, MN (US);
Lisa Jo Ryan, Lakeville, MN (US);
Peter A. Huberg, Shoreview, MN (US);
Gary O. Bendickson, Maple Plain, MN (US);
Joana A. Montenegro, Prior Lake, MN (US);
General Mills Marketing, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for accurately and repeatably depositing edible particulates on edible products. A dual-drum rotary feed system accurately meters an amount of edible particle for each edible product with a first rotary drum while a second rotary drum deposits the edible particulates onto or within the edible product. The dual-drum rotary feeder can comprise replaceable drums wherein drums can be quickly removed and replaced for cleaning, sanitization and to adjust processing conditions such as, for example, changes in production rates and/or product size.