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US3766845A
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Centrifugal processing apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-20
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Granted: 1973-10-23
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Expires: 1991-12-20
Abstract
Abstract APPARATUS FOR HEAT SENSITIVE FOOD PROCESSING INCLUDES A HEATER IN THE SHAPE OF A HOLLOW INVERTED CONE OR BELL ADAPTED TO SPIN ON A VERTICAL LONGITUDINAL AXIS WITHIN A PRESSURE VESSEL HAVING TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED WALLS. PRODUCT TO BE PROCESSED IS FED INTO THE BOTTOM OF THE BELL AND CENTRIFUGAL FORCE URGES THE PRODUCT INTO A THIN FILM AS IT TRAVELS UP THE SIDES. PRODUCT REACHING THE BELL UPPER LIP IS THROWN ONTO THE CONTAINER WALL AND THE PROCESSED PRODUCT IS COLLECTED AND WITHDRAWN FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE VESSEL. D R A W I N G
Inventors
- 👤 J Amstad
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2026-11-09 00:21
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B2/00; A23B2/40; A23B2/42
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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) | 1976-10-22 | 1977-04-23 | 1977-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-22 | 1981-04-23 | 1981-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-22 | 1985-04-23 | 1985-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |