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A drum breader and coating recirculation system that includes a spreader positioned at an end of the drum, the spreader having a plurality of angled surfaces to distribute coatings evenly; a screening platform positioned downstream of the spreader having a drive device for imparting straight-line an

A drum breader and coating recirculation system that includes a spreader positioned at an end of the drum, the spreader having a plurality of angled surfaces to distribute coatings evenly; a screening platform positioned downstream of the spreader having a drive device for imparting straight-line angular displacement to the screening platform; and a drum feed conveyor positioned downstream of the screening platform, the drum feed conveyor having a belt extending at least partially along an upward angle.

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We claim: 1. A system for coating food products in a drum and redistributing the coatings comprising: a drum; a spreader positioned at an end of the drum, the spreader having a plurality of angled surfaces to distribute coatings evenly; a screening platform positioned downstream of the spreader;

We claim: 1. A system for coating food products in a drum and redistributing the coatings comprising: a drum; a spreader positioned at an end of the drum, the spreader having a plurality of angled surfaces to distribute coatings evenly; a screening platform positioned downstream of the spreader; a drive device connected with the screening platform for imparting straight-line angular displacement to the screening platform; and a drum feed conveyor positioned downstream of the screening platform, the drum feed conveyor having a belt extending at least partially at an upward angle; wherein the drive device is mounted at an angle between about 40째 and 80째 from horizontal. 2. The system of claim 1 wherein the spreader includes a distribution ramp having a sloped surface extending at an angle other than 90째 to the axis of the screening platform. 3. The system of claim 1 wherein the spreader includes a pair of surfaces each extending at a downward angle toward a central trough. 4. The system of claim 1 wherein the screening platform includes a deflector for separating wet coatings and dry coatings to a discharge chute. 5. The system of claim 1 wherein the screening platform comprises a screen having a plurality of openings for separating wet coating from dry coating. 6. The system of claim 1 wherein the drum feed conveyor extends at an upward angle between approximately 15째 and 45째. 7. The system of claim 1 wherein the drum feed conveyor extends at an upward angle between approximately 25째 and 35째. 8. The system of claim 1 wherein a first portion of the drum feed conveyor extends in generally planar manner and a second portion of the drum feed conveyor extends at an upward angle between approximately 15째 and 45째. 9. The system of claim 1 wherein the drum includes a plurality of internal ribs extending longitudinally between each end. 10. The system of claim 9 wherein the plurality of internal ribs are formed from stainless steel having a plurality of integral nubs. 11. The system of claim 1 wherein the drum rotates at an offset angle. 12. The system of claim 11 wherein the drum rotates at an offset angle between approximately 3째 and 7째. 13. The system of claim 1 further comprising: a cage having a plurality of holes, the cage removably attached relative to an output end of the drum. 14. A system for coating food products in a drum and redistributing the coatings comprising: a drum; a spreader positioned at an end of the drum, the spreader having a plurality of angled surfaces to distribute coatings evenly; a screening platform positioned downstream of the spreader; and a drive device connected at an angle relative to the screening platform for imparting straight-line angular displacement to the screening platform; wherein the drive device is mounted at an angle between about 40째 and 80째 from horizontal. 15. The system of claim 14 further comprising: a drum feed conveyor positioned beneath the screening platform, the drum feed conveyor having a belt extending at least partially at an upward angle. 16. The system of claim 15 wherein the drum feed conveyor extends at an upward angle between approximately 25째 and 35째. 17. The system of claim 14 wherein the spreader includes a distribution ramp having a sloped surface extending at an angle other than 90째 to the axis of the screening platform. 18. The system of claim 14 wherein the spreader includes a pair of surfaces each extending at a downward angle toward a central trough. 19. The system of claim 14 wherein the screening platform comprises a screen having a plurality of openings for separating wet coating from dry coating. 20. The system of claim 14 wherein the screening platform includes a deflector for separating wet coatings and dry coatings to a discharge chute. 21. A system for coating food products in a drum and redistributing the coatings comprising: a drum; a spreader positioned at an end of the drum, the spreader having a plurality of angled surfaces to distribute coatings evenly; a screening platform positioned downstream of the spreader; and a drive device connected at an angle relative to the screening platform for imparting straight-line angular displacement to the screening platform; wherein the screening platform includes a deflector for separating wet coatings and dry coatings to a discharge chute. 22. The system of claim 21, further comprising: a drum feed conveyor positioned beneath the screening platform, the drum feed conveyor having a belt extending at least partially at an upward angle. 23. The system of claim 21, wherein the spreader includes a distribution ramp having a sloped surface extending at an angle of other than 90째 to the axis of the screening platform. 24. The system of claim 21, wherein the screening platform includes a first upward angled portion and a second downward angled portion and the first and second angled portions define a crown across a width of the screening platform in a direction of flow. 25. The system of claim 21, wherein the drive device is mounted at an angle between approximately 40째 and 80째 from horizontal.