Tobacco/paper sorter method and apparatus
CA 1053530 A · Owner: Amf Incorporated · Inventors: Hansen, Charles D. (Jr.)
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The method and apparatus therefor for separating paper particles from reclaimed shredded tobacco comprising propelling shredded tobacco with paper particles randomly mixed therein into a path of flight above an endless belt conveyor and in the direction of movement of the conveyor so that the shredded tobacco showers down and forms a blanket on the conveyor and the longer flying paper showers down atop the tobacco blanket, the conveyor moving the tobacco past scanning means and propelling the tobacco along a path of flight to receiver means the scanning mean detecting paper particles atop the tobacco, and pneumatic reject means responsive to the scanning means for diverting detected paper …
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- Granted May 1, 1979. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 1, 1996.
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