US3810604A
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Tank agitating and cleaning system
Assignee: Crysteel Manufacturing Inc
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Filing: 1971-04-16
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Granted: 1974-05-14
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Expires: 1991-04-16
Abstract
Abstract The specification describes a food product tank agitation and cleaning system comprising an elongated pipe which is extended along the length of a food product tank. A plurality of grooves are spaced along the pipe to form spray nozzles. A vertically extending conduit extends through an opening in the upper portion of the tank and connects to the pipe. A plurality of spaced apart clamps are connected to the bottom of the tank and include hooks for removably clamping the pipe a predetermined distance above the bottom of the tank. When it is desired to agitate the food product in the tank, pressurized air is applied through the conduit and is directed from the grooves in the pipe to bubble up through the food product. When it is desired to clean the interior of the tank, pressurized fluid is forced through the conduit and is sprayed from the pipe to clean the interior of the tank. The pipe is constructed and is supported in such a way that food products do not accumulate in the area of the pipe.
Inventors
- 👤 J Reiter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:25
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/22; B60P3/224; B01; B01F; B01F33/00; B01F33/40; B01F33/403; B08; B08B; B08B9/00; B08B9/08; B08B9/093; B61; B61D; B61D5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A tank cleaning system comprising: an elongated array of spray nozzles for being disposed along the length of said tank, a plurality of clamps mounted along the bottom of said tank for rigidly supporting said array a predetermined distance from the bottom of said tank, said clamps each including a generally U-shaped support member rigidly connected at the ends thereof to the bottom of said tank and hook means connected to the upper part of said Ushaped member for receiving said array, successive ones of said hook means being positioned to open in opposite directions, and conduit means for directing pressurized fluid through said spray nozzles for cleaning the interior of said tank.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A tank cleaning system comprising: an elongated array of spray nozzles for being disposed along the length of said tank, a plurality of clamps mounted along the bottom of said tank for rigidly supporting said array a predetermined distance from the bottom of said tank, said clamps each including a generally U-shaped support member rigidly connected at the ends thereof to the bottom of said tank and hook means connected to the upper part of said Ushaped member for receiving said array, successive ones of said hook means being positioned to open in opposite directions, and conduit means for directing pressurized fluid through said spray nozzles for cleaning the interior of said tank.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
115 words
A tank cleaning system comprising: an elongated array of spray nozzles for being disposed along the length of said tank, a plurality of clamps mounted along the bottom of said tank for rigidly supporting said array a predetermined distance from the bottom of said tank, said clamps each including a generally U-shaped support member rigidly connected at the ends thereof to the bottom of said tank and hook means connected to the upper part of said U-shaped member for receiving said array, said hook means including a plurality of apertures therein to enable cleaning of saId clamps, and conduit means for directing pressurized fluid through said spray nozzles for cleaning the interior of said tank.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
115 words
A tank cleaning system comprising: an elongated array of spray nozzles for being disposed along the length of said tank, a plurality of clamps mounted along the bottom of said tank for rigidly supporting said array a predetermined distance from the bottom of said tank, said clamps each including a generally U-shaped support member rigidly connected at the ends thereof to the bottom of said tank and hook means connected to the upper part of said U-shaped member for receiving said array, said hook means including a plurality of apertures therein to enable cleaning of saId clamps, and conduit means for directing pressurized fluid through said spray nozzles for cleaning the interior of said tank.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
117 words
A food product tank aeration and cleaning system comprising: an elongated pipe for being disposed along the length of said tank, a plurality of fluid spray means located on said pipe, vertically extending conduit means connected to said pipe and extending through an opening in the upper portion of said tank, and a plurality of supports rigidly connected along the bottom of said tank and including clamps for removably clamping said pipe a predetermined distance above the bottom of said tank, said clamps including generally U-shaped support members rigidly connected at the ends thereof to the bottom of said tank and hook means connected to the upper portion of said support members for securely receiving said pipe.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
117 words
A food product tank aeration and cleaning system comprising: an elongated pipe for being disposed along the length of said tank, a plurality of fluid spray means located on said pipe, vertically extending conduit means connected to said pipe and extending through an opening in the upper portion of said tank, and a plurality of supports rigidly connected along the bottom of said tank and including clamps for removably clamping said pipe a predetermined distance above the bottom of said tank, said clamps including generally U-shaped support members rigidly connected at the ends thereof to the bottom of said tank and hook means connected to the upper portion of said support members for securely receiving said pipe.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The system of claim 3 and further comprising: apertures formed through said hook means for enabling cleaning of said hook means when said pipe is disposed therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system of claim 3 wherein successive supports are positioned such that the respective hook means are directed in opposing directions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
120 words
A food product tank aeration and cleaning system comprising: an elongated pipe for being disposed along the length of said tank, a plurality of fluid spray means located on said pipe, said pipe comprising a plurality of sections joined to allow fluid drainage therefrom, caps being loosely fitted over the ends of said pipe to allow fluid to drainage therefrom, a plurality of fluid spray means located on said pipe, vertically extending conduit means connected to said pipe and extending through an opening in the upper portion of said tank, and a plurality of supports rigidly connected along the bottom of said tank and including clamps for removably clamping said pipe a predetermined distance above the bottom of said tank.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
120 words
A food product tank aeration and cleaning system comprising: an elongated pipe for being disposed along the length of said tank, a plurality of fluid spray means located on said pipe, said pipe comprising a plurality of sections joined to allow fluid drainage therefrom, caps being loosely fitted over the ends of said pipe to allow fluid to drainage therefrom, a plurality of fluid spray means located on said pipe, vertically extending conduit means connected to said pipe and extending through an opening in the upper portion of said tank, and a plurality of supports rigidly connected along the bottom of said tank and including clamps for removably clamping said pipe a predetermined distance above the bottom of said tank.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
116 words
A food product tank aeration and cleaning system comprising: an elongated pipe dimensioned for being disposed along the length of said tank, a plurality of support pedestals rigidly mounted to the bottom of said tank for supporting said pipe a distance above the bottom of said tank, fluid spray means located on said pipe, draining means in said pipe for allowing excess fluid to drain therefrom, a T-connection member connected in the central region of said pipe, a vertical pipe section connected to said T-connection member and extending upwardly through an opening in said tank, and connection means on the top of said vertical pipe section for selective connection to sources of pressurized gas and fluid.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
116 words
A food product tank aeration and cleaning system comprising: an elongated pipe dimensioned for being disposed along the length of said tank, a plurality of support pedestals rigidly mounted to the bottom of said tank for supporting said pipe a distance above the bottom of said tank, fluid spray means located on said pipe, draining means in said pipe for allowing excess fluid to drain therefrom, a T-connection member connected in the central region of said pipe, a vertical pipe section connected to said T-connection member and extending upwardly through an opening in said tank, and connection means on the top of said vertical pipe section for selective connection to sources of pressurized gas and fluid.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
123 words
A food product tank aeration and cleaning system comprising: an elongated pipe dimensioned for being disposed along the length of said tank, a plurality of support pedestals rigidly mounted to the interior bottom of said tank for supporting said pipe a distance above the interior bottom of said tank, said support pedestals including means for removably attaching the upper portion of said pedestals to said pipe, fluid spray means located on said pipe, a T-connection member connected in the central region of said pipe, a vertical pipe section connected to said T-connection member and extending upwardly through an opening in said tank, and connection means on the top of said vertical pipe section for selective connection to forces of pressurized gas and fluid.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
123 words
A food product tank aeration and cleaning system comprising: an elongated pipe dimensioned for being disposed along the length of said tank, a plurality of support pedestals rigidly mounted to the interior bottom of said tank for supporting said pipe a distance above the interior bottom of said tank, said support pedestals including means for removably attaching the upper portion of said pedestals to said pipe, fluid spray means located on said pipe, a T-connection member connected in the central region of said pipe, a vertical pipe section connected to said T-connection member and extending upwardly through an opening in said tank, and connection means on the top of said vertical pipe section for selective connection to forces of pressurized gas and fluid.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
38 words
The system of claim 8 and further comprising: a feed through sleeve rigidly connected to the top of said tank, said vertical pipe section extending through said sleeve, and apertures formed in said sleeve to enable cleaning thereof.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-05-13 | 1977-11-12 | 1978-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-13 | 1981-11-12 | 1982-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-13 | 1985-11-12 | 1986-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |