US3570392A
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Continuous cooking means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-03-26
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Granted: 1971-03-16
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Expires: 1988-03-26
Abstract
Abstract In abstract, a preferred embodiment of this invention is a continuous cooker for canned goods which, through the use of jackets, allows high internal temperatures to be reached in a short time with associated high internal pressures without expanding, deforming or otherwise adversely affecting the shape of the can or its contents.
Inventors
- 👤 Maurice W Hoover
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 14:52
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B2/00; A23B2/20; A23B2/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A product sterilization system comprising: a first endless conveyor means having a series of spaced sleeve members mounted thereon; a second endless conveyor means having a series of spaced sleeve members mounted thereon and being so disposed that the members on said second conveyor means will mate with corresponding members of said first conveyor means along a portion of their travel to form an enclosed jacket; means for injecting into one of said members just prior to its mating to form said jacket at least one airtight container filled with product to be sterilized; a heating means to heat the product to sterilization temperatures and a cooling means to cool the product below its boiling point located consecutively adjacent the mated portion of travel of said conveyors; and means for supporting said container upon separation of said mated member whereby a product container can be rigidly held to prevent container distortion during the sterilization process.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A product sterilization system comprising: a first endless conveyor means having a series of spaced sleeve members mounted thereon; a second endless conveyor means having a series of spaced sleeve members mounted thereon and being so disposed that the members on said second conveyor means will mate with corresponding members of said first conveyor means along a portion of their travel to form an enclosed jacket; means for injecting into one of said members just prior to its mating to form said jacket at least one airtight container filled with product to be sterilized; a heating means to heat the product to sterilization temperatures and a cooling means to cool the product below its boiling point located consecutively adjacent the mated portion of travel of said conveyors; and means for supporting said container upon separation of said mated member whereby a product container can be rigidly held to prevent container distortion during the sterilization process.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The system of claim 1 wherein a vibrator means is operatively attached to at least one of said conveyors adjacent said heating means whereby currents and ebbs may be created within the product to aid in temperature transfer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The system of claim 1 wherein vibrator means are operatively connected to at least one of said conveyors adjacent said cooling means whereby currents and ebbs may be created within said product to aid in temperature transfer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The system of claim 1 wherein each jacket formed by the mating of two of the semicylindrical members is of such a length to receive a multiplicity of airtight product containers.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-03-15 | 1974-09-14 | 1975-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-15 | 1978-09-14 | 1979-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-15 | 1982-09-14 | 1983-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |