Patent ID: 6551401
Filing Date: 2003-04-22
Classification: B01F,B05B

Abstract:
An apparatus for coloring granular or particulate landscaping material comprising:a mixing chamber including first and second elongated segments each defining an internal cavity having a transverse width, the internal cavity of said second segment communicating with the internal cavity of said first segment for passage of said landscaping material from said first segment to said second segment; a colorant distribution system for delivery of a liquid colorant, said distribution system having first and second portions, said first portion including at least one member located within the internal cavity of said first segment and delivering the liquid colorant in the form of a liquid spray into the first segment, said second portion having an atomizer system for delivering the liquid colorant in the form of an aerosol spray that is more finely dispersed than the liquid spray of the first segment; and a material handling system extending through the internal cavities of said first and second segments for mixing of said colorant and said landscaping material within said mixing chamber and for conveying of said landscaping material through said mixing chamber.