Abstract: Gas and/or air distribution systems and methods for distributing thermally and/or otherwise treated gas in a food processor by moving at least one food item over a predetermined travel path in a food processor having a food travel path comprising a moving floor and upwardly extending first and second sidewalls located on opposing sides thereof, the travel path having a corresponding first and second side portions.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 1, 2002
Date of Patent:
March 30, 2004
Assignees:
ConAgra Foods, Inc., Wilhelm Fessmann GmbH U. Co.