James A. Marley - Fayetteville NC Eugene W. Blount - Fayetteville NC
International Classification:
A24B 310 A24B 318
US Classification:
131304
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for curing tobacco is provided wherein each leaf is conveyed through a dual chamber curer. The stem of the tobacco leaf is disposed within the upper chamber while the leaf is disposed within the lower chamber. A pre-determined temperature difference is maintained between upper and lower chambers so that the stem and leaf are cured in approximately the same time period thereby preventing overcuring of the leaf.