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Apparatus for continuously cooking a product
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-04-02
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Granted: 1971-09-28
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Expires: 1990-04-02
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for continuously cooking a product whereby the product is introduced into a pressurized chamber containing a heated liquid and its vapor, then moved sequentially first through the liquid, second through the vapor, and thence out of the chamber, with sealing means being provided for preventing the escape of the liquid or its vapor.
Inventors
- 👤 Douglas R Scott
- 👤 Kenneth G Kreuter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 03:11
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J37/00; A47J37/12; A47J37/1214
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
Apparatus for continuously cooking products comprising tank means defining a pressurized chamber including a first zone for containing a heated liquid and a second zone for containing the liquid''s vapor, transport means for carrying a product sequentially into said chamber, through said first zone, said second zone, and out of said chamber, and sealing means cooperable with said tank means and said transport means for maintaining a positive pressure in said chamber.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
Apparatus for continuously cooking products comprising tank means defining a pressurized chamber including a first zone for containing a heated liquid and a second zone for containing the liquid''s vapor, transport means for carrying a product sequentially into said chamber, through said first zone, said second zone, and out of said chamber, and sealing means cooperable with said tank means and said transport means for maintaining a positive pressure in said chamber.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said transport means includes a plurality of containers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 2 wherein said sealing means comprises annular sealing elements for effecting a seal between said tank means and said containers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 3 wherein said sealing means includes an annular sealing element carried by each of said containers.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 4 wherein said tank means includes a cylindrical inlet and a cylindrical outlet cooperable with said sealing means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 5 wherein said transport means and said tank means are constructed and arranged to maintain at least one of said sealing elements in said inlet and at least one of said sealing elements in said outlet at all times.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
62 words
Apparatus for continuously cooking products comprising tank means defining an enclosed chamber, means for heating a liquid in the lower portion of said chamber, means for introducing the product into the lower portion of said chamber while preventing escape of liquid therefrom, and means for removing the product from upper portion of said chamber while preventing the release of vapor pressure therefrom.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
62 words
Apparatus for continuously cooking products comprising tank means defining an enclosed chamber, means for heating a liquid in the lower portion of said chamber, means for introducing the product into the lower portion of said chamber while preventing escape of liquid therefrom, and means for removing the product from upper portion of said chamber while preventing the release of vapor pressure therefrom.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
46 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 7 comprising tubular means extending into said lower portion of said chamber, a plurality of containers for transporting the product through said tubular means, and annular sealing means cooperable with said tuBular means and said containers for preventing fluid flow therebetween.
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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) | 1974-09-27 | 1975-03-29 | 1975-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-27 | 1979-03-29 | 1979-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-27 | 1983-03-29 | 1983-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |