Patent ID: 6112644
Filing Date: 2000-09-05
Classification: A23N

Abstract:
A coffee bean roaster, comprising:(a) an annular coffee bean receptacle;(b) an air passageway extending from a source of outside air to said annular coffee bean receptacle;(c) a fan positioned in said air passageway operative to draw air from the outside source through said air passageway and into said annular coffee bean receptacle;(d) an air heater positioned in said air passageway so as to heat air propelled through said air passageway by said fan prior to entering said annular coffee bean receptacle;(e) a chaff receptacle positioned adjacent said annular coffee bean receptacle so as to receive chaff from beans roasted in said annular coffee bean receptacle; and(f) an air exhaust passageway extending from said annular coffee bean receptacle to a region proximate to said chaff receiving receptacle operative to establish an exhaust air flow that carries the chaff to said chaff receptacle.