Patent ID: 8091272
Filing Date: 2012-01-10
Classification: A01C,A01M,C08B,C08L,D01D,Y10S

Abstract:
1. Apparatus comprising: a first flow path for a compatibly-selected feedstock material wherein the compatibly selected feedstock material includes seeds; at least one second flow path for a compatibly-selected kinetic energy fluid; a fixture; said first and second flow paths being positioned with respect to each other, wherein the compatibly-selected feedstock material and the compatibly-selected kinetic energy fluid are brought into contact with each other within the fixture; said fixture being constructed to control at least one of a pressure of the compatibly-selected kinetic energy fluid, a velocity of the compatibly-selected kinetic energy fluid, a velocity of the compatibly-selected feedstock material, a thickness of the compatibly-selected feedstock material, a width of the compatibly-selected kinetic energy fluid, a width of the compatibly-selected feedstock material, a temperature of the compatibly-selected feedstock material, and a viscosity of the compatibly-selected feedstock material to cause the apparatus to form drops of the feedstock material within a predetermined size range.