Method of aerating and cleaning a milk tank
Abstract
Abstract The specification describes a food product tank agitation and cleaning method wherein an elongated pipe 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
- 👤 Jerome A Reiter
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-01-13 | 1978-07-15 | 1979-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-13 | 1982-07-15 | 1983-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-13 | 1986-07-15 | 1987-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |