Patent ID: 9335093
Filing Date: 2016-05-10
CPC Classification: B28B,D21F,F26B,F27D

Claim Text:
1. A method of efficiently drying logs in a microwave dryer having at least a first-end applicator and a second-end applicator having respective first and second cavities, comprising: conveying first wet logs from the first to the second cavity while microwave drying the first wet logs in the first cavity to form first partially dry logs that enter the second cavity, and microwave drying the first partially dry logs in the second cavity to form first dry logs that exit the second cavity; and conveying second wet logs from the second cavity to the first cavity during microwave drying of the first partially dry logs in the second cavity, thereby forming second partially dry logs that enter the first cavity, and microwave drying the second partially dry logs in the first cavity during microwave drying of the first wet logs in the first cavity to form second dry logs that exit the first cavity.