The disclosure provides systems and methods for high total TS spray drying. The systems and methods include (1) a high concentration evaporation step in addition to the convention evaporation; (2) additional cavitation after high concentration; and (3) heating of the product prior to the spray drying. The heating of the product prior to spray drying can be achieved using cavitation after high concentration or via use of a heater providing fast heating, low residence time with no heating surfaces, such as e.g., an ohmic heater.
The disclosure provides methods and apparatuses for removing a yellow color of riboflavin in a lactose solution. The methods include exposing a lactose solution (e.g. milk) containing riboflavin to light under conditions that breakdown riboflavin comprised within the solution to thereby remove the yellow color of riboflavin. The conditions that breakdown include a specific wavelength of light (e.g. light having a wavelength of 360-475 nm) and a specific temperature range (e.g. a temperature of 0-80° C.). In certain embodiments, the duration of the treatment is such that the lactose solution is exposed to a total of 5-20 kW of light.
A hygienic compression device having an impeller housing, an impeller, and a motor. The impeller housing having an axial inlet and radial outlet. The axial inlet receiving flash steam from a flash steam outlet of a flash vessel. The radial outlet suppling compressed flash steam to a heat treatment apparatus. The impeller is disposed in the impeller housing. The motor is configured to rotate the impeller. Flash steam enters the inlet and is radially accelerated and compressed in response to rotation of the impeller.
F04D 17/10 - Centrifugal pumps for compressing or evacuating
A23L 3/16 - Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs by heating loose unpacked materials
F04D 25/04 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being fluid-driven
F04D 25/06 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven
F04D 29/42 - CasingsConnections for working fluid for radial or helico-centrifugal pumps
A23C 3/037 - Preservation of milk or milk preparations by heating the materials being loose unpacked and progressively transported through the apparatus in direct contact with the heating medium, e.g. steam
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Milk filtering machines; milk homogenizing machines; machines for processing and whitening milk; machines for removing the yellow color of riboflavin from lactose Instruments for measuring milk quality parameters
A plate heat exchanger includes a head, a housing, a frame, a pack, a follower, and a first tie bar. The housing has a driving mechanism. The frame is disposed between the head and housing. The pack includes a plurality of heat exchange plates. The follower is configured to slide along the frame and compress the pack between the follower and the head. The follower has a nut with internal threads. The first tie bar is disposed between the head and the housing. The first tie bar has external threads configured to mate with the internal threads of the nut. The driving mechanism is configured to rotate the first tie bar and the follower is configured to translate along the first tie bar in response to rotation of the first tie bar. A first telescoping cover is disposed between the head and the follower. The first telescoping cover is configured to cover the first tie bar and control the ingress and egress of fluid coming into contact with the first tie bar disposed within the first telescoping cover.
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Milk filtering machines; milk homogenizing machines; system and apparatus for processing and whitening milk. Instruments for measuring milk quality parameters; apparatus for removing the yellow color of riboflavin from lactose.
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SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR REMOVING THE YELLOW COLOR OF RIBOFLAVIN FROM LACTOSE SOLUTIONS
The disclosure provides methods and apparatuses for removing a yellow color of riboflavin in a lactose solution. The methods include exposing a lactose solution (e.g. milk) containing riboflavin to light under conditions that breakdown riboflavin comprised within the solution to thereby remove the yellow color of riboflavin. The conditions that breakdown include a specific wavelength of light (e.g. light having a wavelength of 360-475 nm) and a specific temperature range (e.g. a temperature of 0-80 °C). In certain embodiments, the duration of the treatment is such that the lactose solution is exposed to a total of 5-20 kW of light.
A heat exchanger with improved leak prevention may include a first heat exchanger plate, a second heat exchanger plate, a gasket between the first and the second heat exchanger plates, and a lock strip configured to maintain alignment of the first and second heat exchanger plates over a plurality of thermal expansion and contraction cycles of the plates. The lock strip may include at least one projection to engage with a projection of the first and/or second heat exchanger plate to secure its position over the plurality of thermal expansion and contraction cycles of the plates. Lock strips can be applied to one or many plates comprising a plate heat exchanger plate pack.
F28F 3/08 - Elements constructed for building-up into stacks, e.g. capable of being taken apart for cleaning
F28D 9/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary plate-like or laminated conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall
F28F 3/00 - Plate-like or laminated elementsAssemblies of plate-like or laminated elements
F28F 3/14 - Elements constructed in the shape of a hollow panel, e.g. with channels by separating portions of a pair of joined sheets to form channels, e.g. by inflation
A heat exchanger with improved leak prevention may include a first heat exchanger plate, a second heat exchanger plate, a gasket between the first and the second heat exchanger plates, and a lock strip configured to maintain alignment of the first and second heat exchanger plates over a plurality of thermal expansion and contraction cycles of the plates. The lock strip may include at least one projection to engage with a projection of the first and/or second heat exchanger plate to secure its position over the plurality of thermal expansion and contraction cycles of the plates. Lock strips can be applied to one or many plates comprising a plate heat exchanger plate pack.
Systems and methods for preparing plant-based cheese comprise preparing a plant-based cheese mixture, transferring the plant-based to a heat exchanger, heat treating* and cooling the plant-based mixture, dynamically mixing additional ingredients, possible homogenizing the plant-based cheese mixture, and packaging the homogenized plant-based cheese product. In embodiments, heat treatment can occur between 85-95° C. and cooling occurs at 65-70° C. Homogenization can occur before or after heat treatment. A related cheese making apparatus is also disclosed.
Disclosed is process for producing milk and milk-related products with extended shelf life. The process comprises the steps of separating whole milk is a cream fraction and a skimmed milk fraction, wherein the skimmed milk fraction has a fat content of 0.5% by weight or less, subjecting the skimmed milk fraction to a heat treatment, said heat treatment comprising heating the skimmed milk fraction to 152° C. to 165° C. for 500 ms or less, and cooling of the skimmed milk fraction to a temperature at or below 70° C. The produced milk and milk-related products maintains a high degree of undenatured whey protein despite the high treatment temperature.
A23C 3/02 - Preservation of milk or milk preparations by heating
A23C 9/14 - Milk preparationsMilk powder or milk powder preparations in which the chemical composition of the milk is modified by non-chemical treatment
A23C 9/15 - Reconstituted or recombined milk products containing neither non-milk fat nor non-milk proteins
The present disclosure relates to a filter housing having a bowl and a head. The bowl is configured to house a portion of a filter cartridge. The bowl has an annular groove disposed about a rim of the bowl. The head is configured to mate with the bowl. The head includes an inlet, outlet, and a pair of levers. The inlet is to receive a flow of fluid into the filter housing. The outlet is to release the flow of fluid from the filter housing. The pair of levers are to draw the bowl partially into the head. Each lever has a first arm configured to mate with the annular groove, a second arm having a bearing surface, and a pivot disposed between the first arm and the second arm. A force upon the bearing surface urges the bowl into the head to form a seal.
A port connection includes a first element, a second element, and a seal. The first element has a first sleeve and a first flange. The first sleeve is configured to slide into a port disposed through a pressure plate of the plate heat exchanger and the first flange having a first bearing surface to bear upon a first face of the pressure plate. The second element has a second sleeve and a second flange. The second sleeve is configured to slide into the port and the second flange having a second bearing surface to bear upon a second face of the pressure plate. The seal is generated in response to the first sleeve telescoping into the second sleeve.
F28F 3/08 - Elements constructed for building-up into stacks, e.g. capable of being taken apart for cleaning
F28D 9/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary plate-like or laminated conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall
F16L 41/08 - Joining pipes to walls or pipes, the joined pipe axis being perpendicular to the plane of a wall or to the axis of another pipe
A hygienic food product to food product heat exchanger (1). The heat exchanger (1) has an elongated and hollow housing (4), a metal tube plate (6) arranged at each of the opposite ends of the elongated housing (4) for defining a closed interior space (10) inside the elongated and hollow housing (4), a plurality of tightly spaced metal tubes (2) axially extending between the tube plates (2) with the ends of the tubes being received in correspondingly tightly spaced holes the tube plates (6) or with the lumen of the tubes being aligned with said correspondingly tightly spaced holes in the tube plates. The metal tubes (2) are sealingly secured to the metal tube plates (6) by a welding joint (20) on the inwardly facing side of the tube plates (6).
F28F 1/36 - Tubular elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with projections, with recesses the means being only outside the tubular element and extending obliquely the means being helically-wound fins or wire spirals
F28D 7/16 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being arranged in parallel spaced relation
F28F 9/18 - Arrangements for sealing elements into header boxes or end plates by permanent joints, e.g. by rolling by welding
F28F 13/06 - Arrangements for modifying heat transfer, e.g. increasing, decreasing by affecting the pattern of flow of the heat-exchange media
F28F 13/12 - Arrangements for modifying heat transfer, e.g. increasing, decreasing by affecting the pattern of flow of the heat-exchange media by creating turbulence, e.g. by stirring, by increasing the force of circulation
B23K 9/028 - Seam weldingBacking meansInserts for curved planar seams
F28D 21/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus not covered by any of the groups
Disclosed is process for producing milk and milk-related products with extended shelf life. The process comprises the steps of separating whole milk is a cream fraction and a skimmed milk fraction, wherein the skimmed milk fraction has a fat content of 0.5% by weight or less, subjecting the skimmed milk fraction to a heat treatment, said heat treatment comprising heating the skimmed milk fraction to 152º C to 165º C for 500ms or less, and cooling of the skimmed milk fraction to a temperature at or below 70º C. The produced milk and milk-related products maintains a high degree of undenatured whey protein despite the high treatment temperature.
Disclosed is a centrifugal pump for pumping a heat-sensitive fluid foodstuff, comprising a volute casing having an inlet port and an outlet port for the heat sensitive fluid, the volute casing enclosing an impeller comprising a disc operably associated with an end of a shaft, said disc having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, said first surface facing the inlet of the casing and being provided with vanes, wherein the second surface of the disc of the impeller is exposed to a cooling medium. The centrifugal pump is suitable for reducing the built-up of fouling on the surface of the impeller disc facing the inlet of the casing and being provided with vanes.
A23C 3/033 - Preservation of milk or milk preparations by heating the materials being loose unpacked and progressively transported through the apparatus
A23L 2/46 - Preservation of non-alcoholic beverages by heating
A23L 3/16 - Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs by heating loose unpacked materials
F04D 7/02 - Pumps adapted for handling specific fluids, e.g. by selection of specific materials for pumps or pump parts of centrifugal type
F04D 29/22 - Rotors specially for centrifugal pumps
A gasket retention system includes a gasket and a plate. The gasket includes a loop. The loop includes a gasket tab extending from the gasket, a pair of loop arms flanking the gasket tab and extending from the gasket, a loop webbing connecting the pair of loop arms, and a loop tab extending from the loop webbing toward the gasket tab. The plate includes a loop receiving seat. The loop receiving seat includes a gasket seat, a gasket tab slot to receive the gasket tab, a loop tab channel to receive the loop tab, a pair of loop arm channels to receive the pair of loop arms, and an edge for the loop webbing to bear upon.
A gasket retention system includes a gasket and a plate. The gasket includes a loop. The loop includes a gasket tab extending from the gasket, a pair of loop arms flanking the gasket tab and extending from the gasket, a loop webbing connecting the pair of loop arms, and a loop tab extending from the loop webbing toward the gasket tab. The plate includes a loop receiving seat. The loop receiving seat includes a gasket seat, a gasket tab slot to receive the gasket tab, a loop tab channel to receive the loop tab, a pair of loop arm channels to receive the pair of loop arms, and an edge for the loop webbing to bear upon.
F28D 9/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary plate-like or laminated conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall
F28F 3/08 - Elements constructed for building-up into stacks, e.g. capable of being taken apart for cleaning
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pumps, namely, high pressure plunger pumps and gear wheel pumps; scraped surface and plate heat exchangers [parts of machines]; industrial pin rotor food kneading machine; resting tube for crystallization of edible fat products; industrial food emulsifying machine; bulk packing machine for butter, anhydrous milk fat, vegetable fat products, cream and cheese; industrial food processing water heaters [parts of machines]. food processing machine logic based control monitors and supporting software. scraped surface and plate heat exchangers [not parts of machines]; industrial food processing water heaters [not parts of machines].
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Method of cleaning a high temperature food processing line in place and food sterilization line
A high temperature food treatment method is disclosed wherein by alternatingly operating between a first final heater (13) and second final heater (23) arranged in parallel on a food processing line (30, 40, 50), it is possible to operate a continuous process, yet significantly reducing the overall downtime of the processing line (30, 40, 50), by performing a cleaning in place process on the final heater (13, 23), not currently being used in the high temperature food treatment process, thereby eliminating or significantly reducing the influence on the processing line (30, 40, 50) downtime by the process elements and/or processing equipment most easily contaminated.
A23C 7/02 - Chemical cleaning of dairy apparatusUse of sterilisation methods therefor
A23C 3/033 - Preservation of milk or milk preparations by heating the materials being loose unpacked and progressively transported through the apparatus
A23L 2/46 - Preservation of non-alcoholic beverages by heating
Disclosed is a centrifugal pump for pumping a heat-sensitive fluid foodstuff, comprising a volute casing having an inlet port and an outlet port for the heat sensitive fluid, the volute casing enclosing an impeller comprising a disc operably associated with an end of a shaft, said disc having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, said first surface facing the inlet of the casing and being provided with vanes, wherein the second surface of the disc of the impeller is exposed to a cooling medium. The centrifugal pump is suitable for reducing the built-up of fouling on the surface of the impeller disc facing the inlet of the casing and being provided with vanes.
A23C 3/037 - Preservation of milk or milk preparations by heating the materials being loose unpacked and progressively transported through the apparatus in direct contact with the heating medium, e.g. steam
A plant for heat treating fluid foodstuffs, such as milk, milk based products, baby food, baby food liquid concentrates, or nutritious drinks. The plant comprises a heat treatment apparatus (1) having a fluid foodstuff inlet arranged at a top of the heat treatment apparatus (1), a fluid foodstuff outlet arranged at a bottom of the heat treatment apparatus (1), and a first steam inlet arranged at a top of the heat treatment apparatus (1). The fluid foodstuff is subjected to heat treatment by feeding live steam and/or flash steam into the heat treatment apparatus (1). The live steam is fed into the heat treatment apparatus (1) by means of a live steam conduit (3) connected to the first steam inlet. The plant further comprises a flash vessel (10) having a fluid foodstuff inlet at a top of the flash vessel (10) and a fluid foodstuff outlet at a bottom of the flash vessel (10). The fluid foodstuff outlet of the heat treatment apparatus (1) is connected to the fluid foodstuff inlet of the flash vessel (10) by means of a conduit (9) and a pump (6). The fluid foodstuff outlet of the flash vessel (10) is connected to a conduit (12) and a pump (13) for draining off fluid foodstuff from the flash vessel (10). The flash vessel (10) further comprises a flash steam outlet arranged at the top of the flash vessel (10), the flash steam outlet being connected to a first flash steam conduit (8). The first flash steam conduit (8) is connected to an inlet of a compression arrangement (16). The first flash steam conduit (8) is adapted for feeding the flash steam to the compression arrangement (16), in which compression arrangement (16) the flash steam is compressed, and a second flash steam conduit (14) is connected to an outlet of the compression arrangement (16), the second flash steam conduit (14) is adapted for transferring the flash steam to the heat treatment apparatus (1).
A23L 3/18 - Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs by heating loose unpacked materials while they are progressively transported through the apparatus
F22B 37/00 - Component parts or details of steam boilers
A23C 3/037 - Preservation of milk or milk preparations by heating the materials being loose unpacked and progressively transported through the apparatus in direct contact with the heating medium, e.g. steam
Herein there is disclosed a method for controlling an amount of amorphous lactose in a dried lactose powder comprising: i) supplying a mass-flow of a slurry comprising a first amount of dissolved lactose and a first amount of crystals of α-lactose monohydrate, said slurry having a total-solids concentration TS and a slurry temperature, Tslurry, to a dryer for producing a lactose powder comprising amorphous lactose and crystals of α-lactose monohydrate at a first mass flowrate; ii) diverting a fraction, f, of said mass-flow of said slurry to a heater (2) where, in said heater, said fraction, f, of said mass-flow of said slurry is heated to a heating temperature, Theat, before being redirected to said mass-flow of said slurry; and v) drying said slurry in a dryer (5) for producing a lactose powder.
A hydraulic torque wrench is disclosed and includes a nut engaging portion with ratchet teeth on an external surface thereof. There is also a support member which can rotate relative to whilst retaining the nut engaging portion. A ratchet mechanism cooperates with the ratchet teeth to apply a rotational force to the nut engaging portion as a result of the pushing force from a hydraulic ram. Side plate cover a junction between the nut engaging portion and the support member with the side plates having a noncircular aperture through which a nut and bolt can extend when the wrench is in use.
The present disclosure relates to a mechanical frozen butter heater (40), a frozen butter reworking line (2) and a method of reworking frozen butter which are particular in being able to rework frozen butter without the butter having to be cut into chips prior to entry into the mechanical frozen butter heater (40), or the frozen butter reworking line (2) or used in the method of reworking frozen butter according to the invention.
The present disclosure relates to a mechanical frozen butter heater (40), a frozen butter reworking line (2) and a method of reworking frozen butter which are particular in being able to rework frozen butter without the butter having to be cut into chips prior to entry into the mechanical frozen butter heater (40), or the frozen butter reworking line (2) or used in the method of reworking frozen butter according to the invention.
A split ring includes a split ring body, the body having a first end and a second end; a first fastener hole defined by the first end of the split ring; a second fastener hole defined by the second end of the split ring; a gap defined by the first and second ends approaching each other wherein the first fastener hole and the second fastener hole are aligned to permit a fastener to extend through the first fastener hole, across the gap and through the second fastener hole; and a protrusion extending beyond the body of the split ring, the protrusion being located on the body opposite the gap. A method of forming a split ring includes: forming a split ring body; fixing onto the body a projection that projects above the body; and installing a closing mechanism into the split ring in order to allow the split ring to tighten over an object.
F28F 9/14 - Arrangements for sealing elements into header boxes or end plates by dismountable joints by force-joining
F16B 2/06 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action
F28F 9/10 - Arrangements for sealing elements into header boxes or end plates by dismountable joints by screw-type connections, e.g. gland
F28F 9/12 - Arrangements for sealing elements into header boxes or end plates by dismountable joints by flange-type connections
F16L 33/04 - Hose-clips tightened by tangentially-arranged threaded pin and nut
A drive sub-assembly includes a hub extending from a first end face to a second end face along a longitudinal axis. The hub may have an outer circumferential surface arranged to engage a first bearing assembly and an inner circumferential surface arranged to engage an output shaft. The drive sub-assembly further includes a gear attached to the second end face of the hub. The gear may have a second inner circumferential surface that is arranged to directly engage a second bearing assembly.
F16H 57/021 - Shaft support structures, e.g. partition walls, bearing eyes, casing walls or covers with bearings
F16C 19/38 - Bearings with rolling contact, for exclusively rotary movement with bearing rollers essentially of the same size in one or more circular rows, e.g. needle bearings for both radial and axial load with two or more rows of rollers
A drive sub-assembly includes a hub extending from a first end face to a second end face along a longitudinal axis. The hub may have an outer circumferential surface and inner circumferential surface. The drive sub-assembly further includes at least a first inner race and first rollers of a first bearing assembly, and a gear attached to the second end face of the hub. The gear may have a second inner circumferential surface that is arranged to engage a second bearing assembly. The outer circumferential surface may define a first recess proximate to the first end face, and a shoulder between the first recess and the second end face along the longitudinal axis. The first inner race and the first rollers may be mounted on the shoulder, and the first inner circumferential surface may define a second recess proximate to the second end face.
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Pumps for machines; electric pumps; industrial mixing machines for mixing all types of fluids and solids; gearboxes other than for land vehicles; emulsifying machines for emulsifying all types of fluids and solids; centrifuges; conveyors; mixing and grinding machines, namely, industrial homogenizers; valves as machine components; filters for industrial machines; filters for industrial use of machinery, namely, liquid filters, dry gas filters; filter separators; sifting machines; strainers; food processing machines; heat exchangers being parts of machines; drying machines, namely, machines incorporating heating and/or blowing; machines for use in food and beverage industry, namely, agglomerators; marine blowers, namely, blowers for motors and engines; hydraulic tools, namely, torque wrenches; motors other than for land vehicles; pump impellers; exhaust manifolds for engines; condensing machines for chemical processing; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Electronic control systems for food process machines and systems; electric or electronic sensors for temperature control for processing, storage and during the transportation and distribution of food; scientific instruments, namely, electronic analyzers for testing pharmaceutical preparations for potency; telemetry and remote control apparatus, namely, electronic signal receivers, transmitters, encoders and decoders; remote control apparatus; railroad and transit electric and hydraulic control switches; radio transmitters and receivers; computer software to control food processing machines and scientific instruments that may be downloaded from a global computer network; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Systems for clarifying liquids by means of flotation with dissolved gas, namely, water purification apparatus for clarification of water and waste water; commercial food processing equipment that uses a thermal process to sterilize food; water purification apparatus; steam generator; gas generation equipment, namely, nitrogen generators; desiccating units for food processing; air purifying apparatus and machines; distillation apparatus not for scientific purposes; humidifiers, heat exchangers not being parts of machines; heat pumps; plumbing fittings, namely, valves; sterilizer not for medical purposes; electric drying machines for household, commercial and industrial purposes; dehumidifiers; air filters for industrial installations; steam desuperheaters; pasteurizers for use in food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries; refrigerating machines; parts and fittings for boilers, namely, deaerators; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
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Pumps for machines; electric pumps; industrial mixing machines for mixing all types of fluids and solids; gearboxes other than for land vehicles; emulsifying machines for emulsifying all types of fluids and solids; centrifuges; conveyors; mixing and grinding machines, namely, industrial homogenizers; valves as machine components; filters for industrial machines; filters for industrial use of machinery, namely, liquid filters, dry gas filters; filter separators; sifting machines; strainers; food processing machines; heat exchangers being parts of machines; drying machines, namely, machines incorporating heating and/or blowing; machines for use in food and beverage industry, namely, agglomerators; marine blowers, namely, blowers for motors and engines; hydraulic tools, namely, torque wrenches; motors other than for land vehicles; pump impellers; exhaust manifolds for engines; condensing machines for chemical processing; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Electronic control systems for food process machines and systems; electric or electronic sensors for temperature control for processing, storage and during the transportation and distribution of food; scientific instruments, namely, electronic analyzers for testing pharmaceutical preparations for potency; telemetry and remote control apparatus, namely, electronic signal receivers, transmitters, encoders and decoders; remote control apparatus; railroad and transit electric and hydraulic control switches; radio transmitters and receivers; computer software to control food processing machines and scientific instruments that may be downloaded from a global computer network; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Systems for clarifying liquids by means of flotation with dissolved gas, namely, water purification apparatus for clarification of water and waste water; commercial food processing equipment that uses a thermal process to sterilize food; water purification apparatus; steam generator; gas generation equipment, namely, nitrogen generators; desiccating units for food processing; air purifying apparatus and machines; distillation apparatus not for scientific purposes; humidifiers, heat exchangers not being parts of machines; heat pumps; plumbing fittings, namely, valves; sterilizer not for medical purposes; electric drying machines for household, commercial and industrial purposes; dehumidifiers; air filters for industrial installations; steam desuperheaters; pasteurizers for use in food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries; refrigerating machines; parts and fittings for boilers, namely, deaerators; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
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(1) Pumps for machines, electric pumps as parts of machines, motors and engines, industrial mixing machines for mixing all types of fluids and solids, namely fodder mixing machines, food mixing machines for commercial use, gearboxes other than for land vehicles, emulsifying machines for emulsifying all types of fluids and solids, centrifuges, conveyors, mixing and grinding machines, namely, industrial homogenizers, valves as machine components, filters for industrial use of machinery, namely, liquid filters, dry gas filters, filter separators, sifting machines, food processing machines, namely food cutting machines for commercial use, heat exchangers being parts of machines, drying machines, namely, machines incorporating heating and blowing, namely blowing machines for the compression, sucking and carrying of grain, machines for use in food and beverage industry, namely, agglomerators, marine blowers, namely, blowers for motors and engines, hydraulic tools, namely, torque wrenches, motors other than for land vehicles, namely electric motors for machines, pump impellers, exhaust manifolds for engines, condensing machines for chemical processing, parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
(2) Electronic control systems for food process machines and systems, electric or electronic sensors for temperature control for processing, storage and during the transportation and distribution of food, scientific instruments, namely, electronic analyzers for testing pharmaceutical preparations for potency, telemetry and remote control apparatus, namely, radio electrical signal receivers, transmitters, encoders and decoders, railroad and transit electric and hydraulic control switches, radio transmitters and receivers, computer software to control electric food processing machines, parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
(3) Systems for clarifying liquids by means of flotation with dissolved gas, namely, water purification apparatus for clarification of water and waste water, namely water filtering units for industrial use, water purification apparatus, namely ultraviolet light (UV) water purification device, ultraviolet sterilizer for water treatment, steam generator, gas generation equipment, namely, nitrogen generators, desiccating units for food processing, air purifying apparatus, namely air purifying units and machines, distillation apparatus not for scientific purposes, namely water distillation units, humidifiers, heat exchangers not being parts of machines, heat pumps, plumbing fittings, namely, valves, sterilizer not for medical purposes, namely sterilizer for water treatment, sterilizer for waste treatment, electric drying machines, namely desiccating units for drying fruits for household, commercial and industrial purposes, dehumidifiers, air filters for industrial installations, namely, air filtering units for removing dust, smoke and allergens from the air, steam desuperheaters, pasteurizers for use in food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries, refrigerating machines, namely refrigerating cabinets, walk-in refrigerators, parts and fittings for boilers, namely, deaerators, parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
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(1) Pumps for machines, electric pumps as parts of machines, motors and engines, industrial mixing machines for mixing all types of fluids and solids, namely fodder mixing machines, food mixing machines for commercial use, gearboxes other than for land vehicles, emulsifying machines for emulsifying all types of fluids and solids, centrifuges, conveyors, mixing and grinding machines, namely, industrial homogenizers, valves as machine components, filters for industrial use of machinery, namely, liquid filters, dry gas filters, filter separators, sifting machines, food processing machines, namely food cutting machines for commercial use, heat exchangers being parts of machines, drying machines, namely, machines incorporating heating and blowing, namely blowing machines for the compression, sucking and carrying of grain, machines for use in food and beverage industry, namely, agglomerators, marine blowers, namely, blowers for motors and engines, hydraulic tools, namely, torque wrenches, motors other than for land vehicles, namely electric motors for machines, pump impellers, exhaust manifolds for engines, condensing machines for chemical processing, parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
(2) Electronic control systems for food process machines and systems, electric or electronic sensors for temperature control for processing, storage and during the transportation and distribution of food, scientific instruments, namely, electronic analyzers for testing pharmaceutical preparations for potency, telemetry and remote control apparatus, namely, radio electrical signal receivers, transmitters, encoders and decoders, railroad and transit electric and hydraulic control switches, radio transmitters and receivers, computer software to control electric food processing machines, parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
(3) Systems for clarifying liquids by means of flotation with dissolved gas, namely, water purification apparatus for clarification of water and waste water, namely water filtering units for industrial use, water purification apparatus, namely ultraviolet light (UV) water purification device, ultraviolet sterilizer for water treatment, steam generator, gas generation equipment, namely, nitrogen generators, desiccating units for food processing, air purifying apparatus, namely air purifying units and machines, distillation apparatus not for scientific purposes, namely water distillation units, humidifiers, heat exchangers not being parts of machines, heat pumps, plumbing fittings, namely, valves, sterilizer not for medical purposes, namely sterilizer for water treatment, sterilizer for waste treatment, electric drying machines, namely desiccating units for drying fruits for household, commercial and industrial purposes, dehumidifiers, air filters for industrial installations, namely, air filtering units for removing dust, smoke and allergens from the air, steam desuperheaters, pasteurizers for use in food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries, refrigerating machines, namely refrigerating cabinets, walk-in refrigerators, parts and fittings for boilers, namely, deaerators, parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
a) of the connecting rod (8) of the first cylinder and the large connecting rod top end of the connecting rod (14) of the third cylinder have a common central axis.
F04B 9/04 - Piston machines or pumps characterised by the driving or driven means to or from their working members the means being mechanical the means being cams, eccentrics or pin-and-slot mechanisms
F04B 53/00 - Component parts, details or accessories not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups or
F16C 7/02 - Constructions of connecting-rods with constant length
F04B 1/00 - Multi-cylinder machines or pumps characterised by number or arrangement of cylinders
A radial impeller includes a hub, a disk, and a plurality of blades. The disk is affixed to the hub. The disk has a disk plane defined by the disk. Each blade of the plurality of blades is affixed to the disk. Each blade includes a “C” shaped body portion and an upper and lower horizontal extension. The upper horizontal extension extends along an upper plane parallel to the disk plane. The lower horizontal extension extends along a lower plane parallel to the disk plane.
An impeller includes a hub and a plurality of blades. Each blade extends out from the hub. The impeller has an original diameter defined by respective tips of the plurality of blades. Each blade includes a central axis, a leading edge, a trailing edge, an original profile, and a plurality of trim profiles. The original profile has an outside portion and a trailing portion. The outside portion has an angle within a range of about 40° to about 90° from the central axis and the trailing portion having an angle within a range of about 10° to about 50° from the central axis. A first selected trim profile of the plurality of trim profiles extends along a first line parallel to the outside portion and a second line parallel to the trailing portion.
An impeller includes a hub and a plurality of blades. Each blade extends out from the hub. The impeller has an original diameter defined by respective tips of the plurality of blades. Each blade includes a central axis, a leading edge, a trailing edge, an original profile, and a plurality of trim profiles. The original profile has an outside portion and a trailing portion. The outside portion has an angle within a range of about 40.degree. to about 90.degree. from the central axis and the trailing portion having an angle within a range of about 10.degree. to about 50.degree. from the central axis. A first selected trim profile of the plurality of trim profiles extends along a first line parallel to the outside portion and a second line parallel to the trailing portion.
B01F 27/113 - Propeller-shaped stirrers for producing an axial flow, e.g. shaped like a ship or aircraft propeller
B01F 27/91 - Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptaclesKneaders with stirrers rotating about a substantially vertical axis with propellers
A radial impeller includes a hub, a disk, and a plurality of blades. The disk is affixed to the hub. The disk has a disk plane defined by the disk. Each blade of the plurality of blades is affixed to the disk. Each blade includes a "C" shaped body portion and an upper and lower horizontal extension. The upper horizontal extension extends along an upper plane parallel to the disk plane. The lower horizontal extension extends along a lower plane parallel to the disk plane.
B01F 27/1152 - Stirrers characterised by the configuration of the stirrers comprising discs or disc-like elements essentially perpendicular to the stirrer shaft axis with separate elements other than discs fixed on the discs, e.g. vanes fixed on the discs
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
pumps for machines; electric pumps; industrial mixing machines for mixing all types of fluids and solids; gearboxes other than for land vehicles; emulsifying machines for emulsifying all types of fluids and solids; centrifuges; conveyors; mixing and grinding machines, namely, industrial dairy, food, cosmetic, chemical, pharmaceutical and biotech homogenizers; valves as machine components; filters for industrial machines being mixing and pumping machines; filters for industrial use of manufacturing process machinery, namely, liquid filters, dry gas filters, and filter separators; sifting machines; electric food processing machines; heat exchangers being parts of machines; dairy and food drying machines, namely, machines incorporating heating and blowing; machines for use in food and beverage industry, namely, agglomerators; marine blowers, namely, blowers for motors and engines; hydraulically actuated tools, namely, torque wrenches; motors other than for land vehicles; pump impellers; exhaust manifolds for engines; condensing machines for chemical processing; component parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods electronic control systems for food process machines and systems; electric or electronic sensors for temperature control for use during the processing, storing, transportation and distribution of food; scientific instruments, namely, electronic analyzers for testing pharmaceutical preparations for potency; telemetry and remote control apparatus, namely, electronic signal receivers, transmitters, encoders and decoders; remote control apparatus for food process machines; railroad and transit electric and hydraulic control switches, namely, direct and rail lock hydraulic and electro-mechanical switches for monitoring, controlling and switching rails and crossing barriers; radio transmitters and receivers; computer software to control food processing machines and scientific instruments that may be downloaded from a global computer network; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods systems for clarifying liquids by means of flotation with dissolved gas, namely, water purification apparatus for clarification of water and waste water; commercial food processing equipment that uses a thermal process to sterilize food; water purification apparatus; steam generator; gas generation equipment, namely, nitrogen generators; desiccating units for food processing; air purifying apparatus and machines; distillation apparatus not for scientific purposes; humidifiers, heat exchangers not being parts of machines; heat pumps; plumbing fittings, namely, valves; sterilizer not for medical purposes; dehumidifiers; air filters for industrial installations; steam desuperheaters; pasteurizers for use in food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries; refrigerating machines; parts and fittings for boilers, namely, deaerators; strainers for water lines; component parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods
44.
HYDRAULIC CONNECTION HAVING A FLEXIBLE PORT MOUTH AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING SAME
A hydraulic port includes: a body defining a first passageway, the first passageway defining a first port at an outer surface of the body; a first thin member located on the body and surrounding the first port, the first thin member being configured to flex away from the first passageway when pressurized fluid flows through the first port.
F16L 17/06 - Joints with packing adapted to sealing by fluid pressure with sealing rings arranged between the end surfaces of the pipes or flanges or arranged in recesses in the pipe ends or flanges
45.
HYDRAULIC CONNECTION HAVING A FLEXIBLE PORT MOUTH AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING SAME
A hydraulically balanced assembly is provided. The assembly includes: a valve body defining a tapered axial passageway; and a rotor having a tapered outer diameter such that the rotor has a first portion having a wider diameter and a second portion having a smaller diameter, the rotor being dimensioned to fit within the axial passageway of the valve body, the rotor further defining a rotor axial passageway having a first passageway portion and second passageway portion, the rotor further defining a first and second port, where each of the first and second ports provide fluid communication between the tapered outer diameter and the rotor axial passageway, wherein the first and second portions define openings having different cross-sectional areas where the first passageway portion is located in a first portion of the rotor and a second passageway portion is located in the second portion of the rotor and the difference in cross-sectional areas results in a hydraulically balanced assembly.
F16K 5/02 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having conical surfacesPackings therefor
F16K 5/00 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary
F16K 5/16 - Special arrangements for separating the sealing faces or for pressing them together for plugs with conical surfaces
46.
METHOD OF CLEANING A HIGH TEMPERATURE FOOD PROCESSING LINE IN PLACE AND FOOD STERILIZATION LINE
A high temperature food treatment method is disclosed wherein by alternatingly operating between a first final heater (13) and second final heater (23) arranged in parallel on a food processing line (30, 40, 50), it is possible to operate a continuous process, yet significantly reducing the overall downtime of the processing line (30, 40, 50), by performing a cleaning in place process on the final heater (13, 23), not currently being used in the high temperature food treatment process, thereby eliminating or significantly reducing the influence on the processing line ( 30, 40, 50) downtime by the process elements and/or processing equipment most easily contaminated.
A23C 3/033 - Preservation of milk or milk preparations by heating the materials being loose unpacked and progressively transported through the apparatus
A port connection includes a first element, a second element, and a seal. The first element has a first sleeve and a first flange. The first sleeve is configured to slide into a port disposed through a pressure plate of the plate heat exchanger and the first flange having a first bearing surface to bear upon a first face of the pressure plate. The second element has a second sleeve and a second flange. The second sleeve is configured to slide into the port and the second flange having a second bearing surface to bear upon a second face of the pressure plate. The seal is generated in response to the first sleeve telescoping into the second sleeve.
F28F 5/00 - Elements specially adapted for movement
F28F 9/04 - Arrangements for sealing elements into header boxes or end plates
F28F 9/12 - Arrangements for sealing elements into header boxes or end plates by dismountable joints by flange-type connections
F16L 41/00 - Branching pipesJoining pipes to walls
F16L 41/12 - Joining pipes to walls or pipes, the joined pipe axis being perpendicular to the plane of a wall or to the axis of another pipe using attaching means embracing the pipe
F16L 41/14 - Joining pipes to walls or pipes, the joined pipe axis being perpendicular to the plane of a wall or to the axis of another pipe by screwing an intermediate part against the inside or outside of the wall
48.
Spin flash dryer for producing a powder by spin flash drying
Herein is disclosed a spin flash dryer further comprising a waste outlet arranged in a chamber bottom of the spin flash dryer for removal of a residual organic waste material from a spin flash dryer during spin flash operation and a method of operating a such spin flash dryer to remove residual organic waste material from said spin flash dryer during operation.
F26B 25/04 - Agitating, stirring, or scraping devices
F26B 3/092 - Drying solid materials or objects by processes involving the application of heat by convection, i.e. heat being conveyed from a heat source to the materials or objects to be dried by a gas or vapour, e.g. air the gas or vapour flowing through the materials or objects to be dried so as to loosen them, e.g. to form a fluidised bed agitating the fluidised bed, e.g. by vibrating or pulsating
F26B 17/10 - Machines or apparatus for drying materials in loose, plastic, or fluidised form, e.g. granules, staple fibres, with progressive movement with movement performed by fluid currents, e.g. issuing from a nozzle
SPX FLOW TECHNOLOGY KOREA CO., LTD. (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
Lee, Byeong-Seung
Abstract
The present invention provides a heat exchanger module unit in which, in order to exchange the heat of a fluid and a heat medium by means of indirect heat exchange through a phase-change material disposed between fluid and heat medium movement paths: a plurality of plates having partitions, which have through-holes through which the fluid and the heat medium move, are stacked while having spacing gaps, through which the fluid and the heat medium move, at one side of the partitions, and the spacing gaps are selectively connected through connectors, respectively connecting the through-holes, so as to form each fluid passage and heat medium passage through which the fluid and the heat medium respectively and independently move; and the spacing gap, in which the phase-change material is accommodated, is positioned and aligned between the spacing gaps forming each fluid passage and heat medium passage through which the fluid and the heat medium move, such that heat exchange between the fluid and the heat medium is performed through the phase-change material, wherein one of the fluid and the heat medium is disposed at one side of the phase-change material and the other phase-change material is disposed at the other side thereof.
A frame for a plate heat exchanger includes a head and a follower, a plurality of rib assemblies, and a plurality of tie bar assemblies. Each of the head and the follower includes a plurality of interlocking rib cutouts. Each rib assembly includes a pair of ribs. Each rib includes a first grip disposed at a first end of the rib, a second grip disposed at a second end of the rib, a first cradle disposed at the first end of the rib, and a second cradle disposed at the second end of the rib. Both the first cradle and the second cradle include a cradle bearing surface. Each tie bar assembly includes a tie bar, a nut, and a tie bar bearing surface to bear upon the cradle bearing surface.
The invention is concerned with a batch method for obtaining crystallized lactose and arrangement configured for executing the method. The method comprises obtaining initially, from a lactose crystallization process, mother liquor and wash water generated in that process. The obtained mother liquor and wash water are collected and not discarded. Thereafter, the collected mother liquor and wash water are subjected to purification and concentration in a batch process contrary to the known continuous processes, performed independently of the lactose crystallization process. Aqueous solutions comprising lactose obtained as a result of the independent purification and concentration process accordingly, comprise reduced amounts of the impurities usually comprised in the by-products of the lactose crystallization process. The aqueous solution comprising lactose can then be collected and re-used as a lactose source in a lactose crystallization process, either on the same process equipment which supplied the original batch or on separate equipment. The method of the invention minimizes loss of lactose in one or more waste streams.
A mixing apparatus and system includes a hub, a plurality of blades, and a respective hinge for each blade to pivotally secure each blade to the hub. Each hinge including a lock having a tab and a detent to secure the respective blade in an operating conformation.
There is provided a method for monitoring deposit build-up on spray nozzles in a spray drying or spray cooling chamber. The method comprises feeding drying air or cooling air into the chamber, and feeding a feed material to be spray dried or spray cooled into the chamber through one or more spray nozzles, thereby obtaining one or more sprays of feed material in contact with drying or cooling air. A digital reference image is obtained, which reference image has an image area comprising a first area of interest covering at least part of a spray nozzle and/or part of a feed material spray corresponding to a spray nozzle. A number of process images are obtained and recorded, where the process images cover the same image area as the reference image, and at least part of the recorded process images are compared with the reference image, and a difference, if any, is detected for the first interest area between the reference image and the process images being compared to the reference image. A notification or error notification may be issued based on the detected differences. The notification may be issued when a predetermined minimum difference is detected for each of a predetermined number of recorded process images. The present invention also provides a system for monitoring spray nozzles in a spray drying or spray cooling chamber.
B01J 2/02 - Processes or devices for granulating materials, in generalRendering particulate materials free flowing in general, e.g. making them hydrophobic by dividing the liquid material into drops, e.g. by spraying, and solidifying the drops
B01J 2/04 - Processes or devices for granulating materials, in generalRendering particulate materials free flowing in general, e.g. making them hydrophobic by dividing the liquid material into drops, e.g. by spraying, and solidifying the drops in a gaseous medium
B05B 1/00 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means
B05B 12/08 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target
B05B 15/02 - Arrangements or devices for cleaning discharge openings
F26B 3/12 - Drying solid materials or objects by processes involving the application of heat by convection, i.e. heat being conveyed from a heat source to the materials or objects to be dried by a gas or vapour, e.g. air the gas or vapour carrying the materials or objects to be dried with it in the form of a spray
54.
PROCESS FOR PRODUCING LOW ASH LACTOSE USING A CLARIFIER WITH ACID AND DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT THE PROCESS
A process for the production of low ash levels lactose crystals comprising clarifying a whey permeate after calcium precipitation followed by pH-adjustment to dissolve precipitates of calcium phosphates not removed by clarification.
The present invention relates to a process pump having a crank drive (1) and having at least three cylinders, which, as viewed clockwise or counterclockwise about the crank drive (1), constitute a first cylinder, a second cylinder and a third cylinder, wherein the crank drive (1) has a vertical crankshaft and, for each cylinder, in each case one crosshead (7, 10, 13) and one connecting rod (8, 11, 14) with in each case one large connecting-rod eye (8a, 11a) for receiving the crankshaft, wherein the crossheads (7, 10, 13) are functionally connected to the crankshaft via the connecting rods (8, 11, 14). The invention is distinguished by the fact that the crankshaft is in the form of an eccentric shaft (5) with a first eccentric and a second eccentric, wherein the connecting rod (8) of the first cylinder and the connecting rod (14) of the third cylinder are arranged on the first eccentric, and wherein the connecting rod (11) of the second cylinder is arranged on the second eccentric, such that the large connecting-rod eye (8a) of the connecting rod (8) of the first cylinder and the large connecting-rod eye of the connecting rod (14) of the third cylinder have a common central axis.
F04B 9/04 - Piston machines or pumps characterised by the driving or driven means to or from their working members the means being mechanical the means being cams, eccentrics or pin-and-slot mechanisms
F04B 53/00 - Component parts, details or accessories not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups or
F16C 7/02 - Constructions of connecting-rods with constant length
valves as machine components; valves, namely, mix proof, single seat, butterfly, ball-check, plug, air blow check, relief and spring disc check valves; pumps, namely, positive displacement and centrifugal pumps; heat exchangers being parts of machines; and dispersion equipment and process equipment for industrial and commercial applications, namely, colloid mills and high shear mixers
57.
METHOD OF CRYSTALLIZING α–LACTOSE FROM AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION
A method of crystallizing α-lactose monohydrate from an aqueous solution comprising dissolved α-lactose and β-lactose, said method comprising: circulating a first volume of said aqueous solution in a mutarotation loop in a mutarotation loop system (100); said mutarotation loop system comprising a crystallization tank (110) and a mutarotation tank (130).
A plate heat exchanger includes a frame, a set of plates disposed in the frame between a head and a follower, and a closure unit. The closure unit includes a drive mechanism and a power unit. The drive mechanism is configured to urge the follower to move towards the head to compress the set of plates and configured to urge the follower to move away from the head to release the set of plates. The power unit is configured to selectably connect to and disconnect from the drive mechanism and to provide power to the drive mechanism. The power unit is configured to compress the set of plates in response to a controller receiving a close command.
A valve plug includes a cylinder, a first plug seat, a second plug seat, and a convoluted portion. The cylinder has a first and second end. The first plug seat is disposed at the first end. The second plug seat is disposed proximal to the second end. The convoluted portion is disposed between the first seat and the second seat. The convoluted portion provides flexibility for the cylinder to flex between the first plug seat and the second plug seat.
F16K 1/44 - Details of seats or valve members of double-seat valves
F16K 3/26 - Gate valves or sliding valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closing members having a sliding movement along the seat for opening and closing with sealing faces shaped as surfaces of solids of revolution with cylindrical valve members with fluid passages in the valve member
F16K 51/00 - Other details not peculiar to particular types of valves or cut-off apparatus
An electric device includes: a first set of magnets arranged in an annular array about a central axis of the device; a second set of magnets arranged in an annular array about the central axis of the device; a first carrier supporting the first set of magnets, the first carrier rotatable about the central axis; a second carrier supporting the second set of magnets axially spaced along the central axis from the first set of magnets, the first and second carriers dimensioned to allow the first and second set of magnets to move past each other when the first carrier rotates. A method of moving magnets with respect to each other may also be provided.
A hygienic food product to food product heat exchanger (1). The heat exchanger (1) has an elongated and hollow housing (4), a metal tube plate (6) arranged at each of the opposite ends of the elongated housing (4) for defining a closed interior space (10) inside the elongated and hollow housing (4), a plurality of tightly spaced metal tubes (2) axially extending between the tube plates (2) with the ends of the tubes being received in correspondingly tightly spaced holes the tube plates (6) or with the lumen of the tubes being aligned with said correspondingly tightly spaced holes in the tube plates. The metal tubes (2) are sealingly secured to the metal tube plates (6) by a welding joint (20) on the inwardly facing side of the tube plates (6).
F28D 7/10 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being arranged one within the other, e.g. concentrically
F28F 1/36 - Tubular elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with projections, with recesses the means being only outside the tubular element and extending obliquely the means being helically-wound fins or wire spirals
F28D 7/16 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being arranged in parallel spaced relation
F28F 9/18 - Arrangements for sealing elements into header boxes or end plates by permanent joints, e.g. by rolling by welding
F28F 13/06 - Arrangements for modifying heat transfer, e.g. increasing, decreasing by affecting the pattern of flow of the heat-exchange media
F28F 13/12 - Arrangements for modifying heat transfer, e.g. increasing, decreasing by affecting the pattern of flow of the heat-exchange media by creating turbulence, e.g. by stirring, by increasing the force of circulation
F28D 21/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus not covered by any of the groups
A cylinder retainer is provided. The cylinder includes: a retainer body having an exterior end and an interior end; a bearing surface located on the retainer body; and an oiler located in a recess in the retainer body. A method of lubricating a rod may be provided. The method may include: contacting an oiler with the rod; and locating a bearing surface on a cylinder retainer between a seal configured to keep fluid located on a surface of the rod in a cylinder and the oiler.
An actuator includes: a housing having an interior elongated hole; a rod dimensioned to fit in the elongated hole; a piston dimensioned to fit in and move along the elongated hole while connected to the rod; mating structure located on at least one of the piston and rod, the mating structure configured to allow the rod to attach to the piston in a manner to create clearance between the rod and the piston to allow the rod and piston to move with respect to each other. A method of attaching a piston to a rod in an actuator may also be provided. The method may include: fitting the piston to the rod; providing a clearance between the piston and the rod; fastening the piston to the rod in a loose manner as to preserve the clearance and allow the piston to move with respect to the rod.
F15B 15/14 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the straight-cylinder type
An actuator has: a rod having a socket portion; and a swivel cap including: a base portion having an inner surface and an outer surface having; a raised domed portion; a raised region located on at least one of the raised domed portion or the socket portion; a housing having an interior elongated hole; a piston dimensioned to fit in and move along the elongated hole while connected to the rod; and mating structure located on at least one of the piston and rod, the mating structure configured to allow the rod to attach to the piston in a manner to create clearance between the rod and the piston to allow the rod and piston to move with respect to each other.
F15B 15/00 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith
F15B 15/14 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the straight-cylinder type
A plant for heat treating heat-sensitive fluid foodstuffs, such as whey protein concentrate, baby food, baby food liquid concentrates, nutritious drinks or cheese milk. The plant has an infusion chamber, in which the fluid foodstuff is subjected to a heat treatment by a feeding of steam, a fluid foodstuff inlet connected to a plurality of openings at the top of the infusion chamber for creating a plurality of essentially downwardly directed separate fluid foodstuff jets. The infusion chamber has a bottom section configured to collect the fluid foodstuff from the jets. The bottom section has an outlet opening at the bottom of the infusion chamber for allowing the collected fluid foodstuff to exit the infusion chamber. The outlet opening is connected to the inlet of a pump. A cooling jacket surrounds the bottom section for cooling the wall of the bottom section, and an optical camera is mounted on the infusion chamber with an angle of view covering at least a portion of the bottom section.
A23C 3/037 - Preservation of milk or milk preparations by heating the materials being loose unpacked and progressively transported through the apparatus in direct contact with the heating medium, e.g. steam
A23L 3/16 - Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs by heating loose unpacked materials
A plant for heat treating heat-sensitive fluid foodstuffs, such as whey protein concentrate, baby food, baby food liquid concentrates, nutritious drinks or cheese milk. The plant comprises an infusion chamber in which the fluid foodstuff is subjected to a heat treatment by a feeding of steam, and a fluid foodstuff inlet connected to a plurality of openings at the top of the infusion chamber for creating a plurality of essentially downwardly directed separate fluid foodstuff jets. The infusion chamber has a bottom section configured to collect the fluid foodstuff from the jets. The bottom section has an outlet opening at the bottom of the infusion chamber for allowing the collected fluid foodstuff to exit the infusion chamber. The outlet opening is seamlessly connected to the inlet of a pump. A cooling jacket surrounds the bottom section for cooling the bottom section. The cooling jacket extends all the way down to the pump.
A23C 3/037 - Preservation of milk or milk preparations by heating the materials being loose unpacked and progressively transported through the apparatus in direct contact with the heating medium, e.g. steam
A23L 3/16 - Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs by heating loose unpacked materials
A23L 3/24 - Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs by heating loose unpacked materials with the materials in spray form
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
08 - Hand tools and implements
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
metal valves; metal closures. pumps; mixing machines; emulsifying machines; centrifuges; conveyors; homogenizers; valves, filters, separators; sifting, pulling and sieving machines; strainers; condensing machines; food processing equipment; drying machines; process equipment; agglomerators; marine blowers; hydraulic tools; motors; impellers; manifolds; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. torque wrenches. temperature control apparatus; apparatus for measurement of potency and frequency; telemetry apparatus; remote control apparatus; railroad and transit electric and hydraulic control switches; radio transmitters and receivers; computer software; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. clarifying apparatus; installations for distribution of purifying water; steam generators; nitrogen generators; desiccating apparatus; air purifying apparatus and machines; distillation equipment; humidifiers; heat exchangers; heat pumps; thermostatic valves; sterilizing machines; drying machines; dehumidifiers; filters; desuperheaters; pasteurizers; refrigerating machines; heat exchangers; deaerators; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. gearboxes.
A method of making cheese comprising the steps of (i) preparing a paste-like emulsified homogenous pre-cheese mixture, (d) heat treating the pre-cheese mixture of step (i), (e) cooling the pre-cheese mixture of step (d), (f) renneting and filling the pre-cheese mixture of step (e), characterised in that in step (e) and/or step (f) the pre-cheese mixture is cooled down to a temperature of 41 to 60°C. A related cheese making apparatus, a method of filling and portioning, and pre-cheese mixtures are also disclosed.
The invention relates to a gas distributer for, and a method of, controlling the velocity profile of a drying gas in a convective dryer, particularly the radial velocity profile, by creating an advantageous velocity profile prior to introducing the drying gas into the convective dryer chamber. The velocity profile may have different requirements depending on the convective process, chamber dimensions and atomizing means, but common gas distributer targets may be defined, such as a radial gas rotationally symmetrical velocity distribution and axial alignment. The invention further concerns a convective dryer comprising the gas distributer of the present invention, the use of said method to produce a powdery substance in a convective dryer according to the present invention.
F26B 3/12 - Drying solid materials or objects by processes involving the application of heat by convection, i.e. heat being conveyed from a heat source to the materials or objects to be dried by a gas or vapour, e.g. air the gas or vapour carrying the materials or objects to be dried with it in the form of a spray
F26B 21/00 - Arrangements for supplying or controlling air or gases for drying solid materials or objects
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
08 - Hand tools and implements
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
(1) Metal valves, namely water-pipe valves of metal; metal closures, namely closures of metal for containers.
(2) Pumps, namely pumps as parts of machines, motors and engines, centrifugal pumps, hydraulic pumps, rotary pumps, screw pumps, mixing machines for industrial and laboratory use, gearboxes for industrial machines, emulsifying machines for chemical processing, centrifuges, conveyors, homogenizers for industrial and laboratory use, pasteurizers for industrial and laboratory use, valves, namely valves for industrial machinery, check valves, safety valves, servo-valves, industrial filters, namely air and gas filters for industrial process equipment, separators, namely oil separators, strainers for use in process equipment requiring sanitary filtration, refrigerating machines, namely refrigerator compressors, agglomerators, namely barrels of metal for industrial and laboratory use, deaerators, marine blowers used to remove petrol fumes from boats, hydraulic tools, namely hydraulic excavators, hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic hammers, hydraulic jacks, motors, namely electric motors for machines, direct current motors, pump impellers, parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
(3) Torque wrenches.
(4) Condensing machines, namely capacitors, process equipment, namely compressed air dryers, laboratory disk centrifuges, nitrogen generators, temperature control apparatus, namely thermostats, temperature sensors, machines for measurement of potency and frequency, namely frequency meters, ammeters, gyrometers, telemetry apparatus, namely telemeters, railroad and transit electric and hydraulic control switches, radio transmitters and receivers, computer software for activation of valves and control of process equipment, namely compressed air dryers, laboratory centrifuges, nitrogen generators, parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
(5) Clarifying apparatus, namely separators for the cleaning and purification of air, separators for the cleaning and purification of gases, food processing equipment, namely industrial cooking ovens, food dehydrators, electric food steamers, installations for distribution of purifying water, namely water filtering units for industrial use, steam generator, nitrogen generator, desiccating apparatus, namely desiccating units for removing water from the air in dehumidification systems, air purifying units, distillation equipment, namely refining towers for distillation, water distillation units, humidifiers, heat exchangers, pumps, namely heat pumps, valves, namely level controlling valves in tanks, air valves for steam heating installations, sterilizing machines, namely water sterilisers, sterilizers for waste treatment, drying machines, namely desiccant air dryers, dehumidifiers, filters, namely filters for air conditioners, filters for air extractor hoods, desuperheaters, parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Automatic vending machines, such as ticket and token vending machines. Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments, and parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods, such as Geophysical surveying instruments in the nature of transmitters for determining the location of underground objects, Geophysical surveying instruments in the nature of receivers for determining the location of underground objects, remote-controlled electric carrier for moving cameras through conduits, remote-controlled electric carrier for moving camera cables through conduits, remote-controlled electric carrier for moving camera lights through conduits, cameras, closed circuit television systems, electronic reconnaissance systems, radio frequency distribution apparatus, radio frequency switching apparatus, signal acquisition apparatus, signal classification apparatus, radio jamming apparatus, antennas, structural components of antennas, electrical components of antennas, electronic remote monitors of onsite-buildings, electronic controls of onsite-buildings, diagnostic apparatus of onsite-buildings, electronic remote monitors of onsite-facilities, electronic controls of onsite-facilities, diagnostic apparatus of onsite-facilities, controllers for use with furnaces, controllers for use with heating, controllers for use with ventilation, controllers for use with cooling equipment, computer hardware for geophysical survey instruments, software for geophysical survey instruments; Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity, and parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods, such as cables, energy transmission equipment, energy distribution equipment, electric transformers, electrical transmission lines, thermal relays, voltage regulators; Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images, and parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods; Magnetic data carriers, recording discs, and parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods; Compact discs, DVDs and other digital recording media, and parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods; Mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus, and parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods; Cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment, computers, and parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods, such as electronic fare collection, storage, and counting and security equipment; Computer software, and parts and fittings thereof, such as computer software in the field of remote monitoring apparatuses of onsite-buildings, computer software in the field of controlling apparatuses of onsite-buildings, computer software in the field of diagnosing apparatuses of onsite-buildings, computer software in the field of remote monitoring apparatuses of onsite-facilities, computer software in the field of controlling apparatuses of onsite-facilities, computer software in the field of diagnosing apparatuses of onsite-facilities, computer software for recording, editing and controlling furnaces, heating, ventilation, cooling equipment, and software for fare collection, and software for finding receivers, radio frequency distribution and switching apparatuses, and software for use in connection with control, transfer, and installation of software on a network; Fire-extinguishing apparatus and parts and fittings thereof. Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes, and parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods, such as lighting apparatus and installations, cooling towers, heat exchangers, condensers, feedwater heaters, heat generators, cooling apparatuses, instruments, equipment and facilities, evaporative apparatuses, instruments, equipment and facilities, heaters, cooling fans, air handling equipment, ventilation equipment, parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods, dampers, ejectors, deaerators, boilers, water heaters, heating equipment, furnaces, filters, cable pressurization units.
72.
A SPIN FLASH DRYER FOR PRODUCING A POWDER BY SPIN FLASH DRYING
Herein is disclosed a spin flash dryer further comprising a waste outlet (200) arranged in a chamber bottom (3) of the spin flash dryer (100) for removal of a residual organic waste material from a spin flash dryer during spin flash operation and a method of operating a such spin flash dryer to remove residual organic waste material from said spin flash dryer during operation.
F26B 3/092 - Drying solid materials or objects by processes involving the application of heat by convection, i.e. heat being conveyed from a heat source to the materials or objects to be dried by a gas or vapour, e.g. air the gas or vapour flowing through the materials or objects to be dried so as to loosen them, e.g. to form a fluidised bed agitating the fluidised bed, e.g. by vibrating or pulsating
F26B 17/10 - Machines or apparatus for drying materials in loose, plastic, or fluidised form, e.g. granules, staple fibres, with progressive movement with movement performed by fluid currents, e.g. issuing from a nozzle
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
08 - Hand tools and implements
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
metal valves not being parts of machines; metal closures for pressure valves, parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods pumps for machines; electric pumps; industrial mixing machines for mixing all types of fluids and solids; [ gearboxes other than for land vehicles; ] emulsifying machines for emulsifying all types of fluids and solids; centrifuges; conveyors; mixing and grinding machines, namely, industrial homogenizers; valves as machine components, filters for industrial machines, filters for industrial use of machinery, namely, liquid filters, dry gas filters, filter separators; sifting machines; strainers; food processing machines; heat exchangers being parts of machines; drying machines, namely, machines incorporating heating and/or blowing; machines for use in food and beverage industry, namely, agglomerators; marine blowers, namely, blowers for motors and engines; hydraulic tools, namely, torque wrenches; motors other than for land vehicles; pump impellers; [ exhaust manifolds for engines; ] condensing machines for chemical processing; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods torque wrenches electronic control systems for food process machines and systems; electric or electronic sensors for temperature control for processing, storage and during the transportation and distribution of food; scientific instruments, namely, electronic analyzers for testing pharmaceutical preparations for potency; telemetry and remote control apparatus, namely, electronic signal receivers, transmitters, encoders and decoders; remote control apparatus; railroad and transit electric and hydraulic control switches; radio transmitters and receivers; computer software to control food processing machines and scientific instruments that may be downloaded from a global computer network; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods systems for clarifying liquids by means of flotation with dissolved gas, namely, water purification apparatus for clarification of water and waste water; commercial food processing equipment that uses a thermal process to sterilize food; water purification apparatus; steam generator; gas generation equipment, namely, nitrogen generators; desiccating units for food processing; air purifying apparatus and machines; distillation apparatus not for scientific purposes; humidifiers, heat exchangers not being parts of machines; heat pumps; plumbing fittings, namely, valves; sterilizer not for medical purposes; electric drying machines for household, commercial and industrial purposes; dehumidifiers; air filters for industrial installations; steam desuperheaters; pasteurizers for use in food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries; refrigerating machines; parts and fittings for boilers, namely, deaerators; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods
74.
HEAT REACTIVATED ADSORBENT GAS FRACTIONATOR AND PROCESS
A system for regenerating an adsorbent in an off-line adsorption chamber including: a heat exchanger configured to exchange heat from a first fluid coming from a compressor and a second fluid, wherein only a portion of the first fluid flows through the heat exchanger when the first fluid is gas; a conduit providing fluid communication between the second fluid exiting the exchanger and an off-line adsorption chamber; an adsorbent in the off-line adsorption chamber; and an outlet to the off-line adsorption chamber configured to outlet the second fluid from the off-line adsorption chamber.
(1) Accessories for valves, namely, valve seat and valve seal for industrial machinery, none of the aforesaid goods for use in high-pressure waterjet machines
Industrial mixers for mixing liquids in the pharmaceutical, chemical, biological, cosmetic and food-processing industries; machines, namely, mixers for industrial applications
79.
METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR STERILIZING EDIBLE NUTS
The present invention discloses a method of sterilizing whole nuts comprising the steps of: pre-cooking said nuts in a pre-cooking unit (1) to a core temperature T1 at a pressure P1 for a time tl; transferring said nuts to a sterilizing line (2), said sterilizing line (2) adapted to permit the transport of said nuts through a sequence of process elements, said sequence of process elements comprising a reservoir (3), at least one feed pump (4), a consecutive arrangement of heat exchangers (5,6,7), and a filling machine (8) and/or an aseptic tank, and sterilizing said nuts in said sterilizing line (2). It is suggested that figure 1 is printed with the abstract.
A23L 3/18 - Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs by heating loose unpacked materials while they are progressively transported through the apparatus
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Machines and machine tools for industrial mixing, namely, industrial mixers and parts therof for pharmaceutical, biotech, personal care, animal science, medical, or food and beverage processing application; machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); agricultural implements other than hand-operated; incubators for eggs; automatic vending machines; industrial mixers for pharmaceutical, biotech, personal care, animal science, medical, or food and beverage processing application. Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
81.
GAS DISTRIBUTER FOR A CONVECTIVE DRYER HAVING IMPROVED RADIAL GAS VELOCITY CONTROL
The invention relates to a gas distributer for, and a method of, controlling the velocity profile of a drying gas in a convective dryer, particularly the radial velocity profile, by creating an advantageous velocity profile prior to introducing the drying gas into the convective dryer chamber. The velocity profile may have different requirements depending on the convective process, chamber dimensions and atomizing means, but common gas distributer targets may be defined, such as a uniform velocity distribution and axial alignment. The invention further concerns a convective dryer comprising the gas distributer of the present invention, the use of said method to produce a powdery substance in a convective dryer according to the present invention.
F26B 3/12 - Drying solid materials or objects by processes involving the application of heat by convection, i.e. heat being conveyed from a heat source to the materials or objects to be dried by a gas or vapour, e.g. air the gas or vapour carrying the materials or objects to be dried with it in the form of a spray
B01D 1/18 - Evaporating by spraying to obtain dry solids
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Centrifuges (machines); separators (machines); clarifiers (machines); strainers (machines); rotary brushes (machines); filtering machines; hydrocyclones; filters for machines; shafts for machines; valves for machines; pneumatic controls for machines; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. Pressure transducers and transmitters; pressure switches and sensors; pressure transducers and transmitters as parts of machines; pressure switches and sensors as parts of machines.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
Goods & Services
Rotary brush strainers made of common metal, namely, filtering baskets made of common metal, metal shafts, manually operated metal valves Processing devices, namely, centrifuges, separators in the nature of centrifugal separators and clarifier machines for separating liquids and solids
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles and except for agricultural use); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles and except for agricultural use); automatic vending machines; machines for use in the production, preparation, processing and preservation of dairy products, beverages, bakery products, biscuit products, confectionery products, snack products, food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, textiles, paper, iron and steel, refuse, sewage and hygiene, mechanical and fluid handling (except for agricultural use), air conditioning, filtration and purification, industrial engineering, marine engineering, and mining; pumps and bearings (except for agricultural use); machines for the mechanical handling and mixing of goods and materials; cranes; conveyors and elevators, all being machines; machines and machine tools, all for laboratory use; escalators; air condensers; refrigeration condensers; steam condensers (parts of machines); high-pressure homogenizer machines; liquid end homogenizer machines; machines for use in the processing of water; water extracting machines; water supply machines (pumps); compressors; angle valves being parts of machines; ball valves being parts of machines; butterfly valves being parts of machines; control valves (parts of machines); hydraulic valves (parts of machines); motorised valves; power operated valves; pressure control valves being parts of machines; pressure valves; pump control valves; filters; separators (except for agricultural use); sifting machines (except for agricultural use); strainers (machines, except for agricultural use); washing machines; crushing machines; grinding machines; milling machines; condensing machines; pulping and sieving machines; fruit cutting and scooping machines; heat exchangers (parts of machines); filling machines; wrapping machines; sealing machines; ignition magnetos for engines; ignition parts for internal combustion engines, namely, condensers; ignition wires; edible paste making machines; paste working machines; pumps and valves for controlling the flow of liquid and other products; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, processing, monitoring, calculating, metering, measuring, dispensing, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; compact discs, DVDs and other digital recording media; mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment, computers; computer software; computer programs; fire-extinguishing apparatus; condensers (capacitors); optical condensers; fermentation apparatus; gauges; manometers; capacitors; fuses; capacitors; level indicators; temperature sensitive valves; thermometers and other apparatus for temperature control; machines for the measurement of potency and frequency; telemetry apparatus and remote control; fluid level gauges; boiler control instruments; remote control apparatus; laboratory apparatus and instruments, namely, homogenizers; electric control valves; valves (electronic controls for automatically operating-); valves operated automatically by hydraulic control; electronic valves for controlling gas od fluids; expansion valves for fluid control; chemical reactors; electric reactors; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, freezing, drying, ventilating, cooling, air-conditioning, evaporating, dehydrating, condensing, purification, concentration, water supply and sanitary purposes; clarifying apparatus and installations; dough proving and retarding apparatus; installations for distributing and purifying water; tempering installations and apparatus; steam generators; machines and plants for starting, hardening and tempering; ice cream making machine; ice machines and apparatus; desiccating apparatus; air purifying apparatus and machines; microwave ovens; distillation apparatus; humidifiers; heat exchangers; gas condensers, other than parts of machines; refrigerant condensers; pasteurizers; ventilating machines; refrigerating machines; industrial chemical reactors; water desalination plants; industrial waste water purification plants; water filtration apparatus; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles and except for agricultural use); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles and except for agricultural use); automatic vending machines; machines for use in the production, preparation, processing and preservation of dairy products, beverages, bakery products, biscuit products, confectionery products, snack products, food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, textiles, paper, iron and steel, refuse, sewage and hygiene, mechanical and fluid handling (except for agricultural use), air conditioning, filtration and purification, industrial engineering, marine engineering, and mining; pumps and bearings (except for agricultural use); machines for the mechanical handling and mixing of goods and materials; cranes; conveyors and elevators, all being machines; machines and machine tools, all for laboratory use; escalators; air condensers; refrigeration condensers; steam condensers (parts of machines); highpressure homogenizer machines; liquid end homogenizer machines; machines for use in the processing of water; water extracting machines; water supply machines (pumps); compressors; angle valves being parts of machines; ball valves being parts of machines; butterfly valves being parts of machines; control valves (parts of machines); hydraulic valves (parts of machines); motorised valves; power operated valves; pressure control valves being parts of machines; pressure valves; pump control valves; filters; separators (except for agricultural use); sifting machines (except for agricultural use); strainers (machines, except for agricultural use); washing machines; crushing machines; grinding machines; milling machines; condensing machines; pulping and sieving machines; fruit cutting and scooping machines; heat exchangers (parts of machines); filling machines; wrapping machines; sealing machines; ignition magnetos for engines; ignition parts for internal combustion engines, namely, condensers; ignition wires; edible paste making machines; paste working machines; pumps and valves for controlling the flow of liquid and other products; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, processing, monitoring, calculating, metering, measuring, dispensing, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; compact discs, DVDs and other digital recording media; mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment, computers; computer software; computer programs; fire-extinguishing apparatus; condensers (capacitors); optical condensers; fermentation apparatus; gauges; manometers; capacitors; fuses; capacitors; level indicators; temperature sensitive valves; thermometers and other apparatus for temperature control; machines for the measurement of potency and frequency; telemetry apparatus and remote control; fluid level gauges; boiler control instruments; remote control apparatus; laboratory apparatus and instruments, namely, homogenizers; electric control valves; valves (electronic controls for automatically operating-); valves operated automatically by hydraulic control; electronic valves for controlling gas od fluids; expansion valves for fluid control; chemical reactors; electric reactors; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, freezing, drying, ventilating, cooling, air-conditioning, evaporating, dehydrating, condensing, purification, concentration, water supply and sanitary purposes; clarifying apparatus and installations; dough proving and retarding apparatus; installations for distributing and purifying water; tempering installations and apparatus; steam generators; machines and plants for starting, hardening and tempering; ice cream making machine; ice machines and apparatus; desiccating apparatus; air purifying apparatus and machines; microwave ovens; distillation apparatus; humidifiers; heat exchangers; gas condensers, other than parts of machines; refrigerant condensers; pasteurizers; ventilating machines; refrigerating machines; industrial chemical reactors; water desalination plants; industrial waste water purification plants; water filtration apparatus; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
A hydraulic device includes a hydraulic pump, valve stack, interface tube, and upper and lower seals. The valve stack has a pressure balanced connecting with an interface tube receiving bore. The interface tube conveys a hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic pump to the valve stack and has an axial bore open at a first end and closed at a second end with an outlet proximal to the second end. The upper seal seals the interface tube in the interface tube receiving bore and is disposed annularly about the interface tube between the outlet and the second end. The lower seal seals the interface tube in the interface tube receiving bore and is disposed annularly about the interface tube proximal to the outlet and between the outlet and the first end. The upper seal and the lower seal balance a pressure of the hydraulic fluid from the outlet.
F16L 37/35 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in each of two pipe-end fittings at least one of two lift valves being opened automatically when the coupling is applied at least one of the valves having an axial bore communicating with lateral apertures
The present invention relates to a linked crank mounting device for use with a switch rail, comprising: an input terminal or series of input terminals; an actuator; an output connector; and attachment means for rigidly attaching the linked crank mounting device relative to the railway; wherein the input terminal or terminals are for receiving input power, the output connector is directly or indirectly mechanically linked to at least one of a switch rail or an output connector of a further linked crank mounting device, and the actuator applies the input power to the output connector.
An actuator is provided. The actuator includes a rod having a socket portion at one distal end of the rod and a swivel cap. The swivel cap includes a base portion having an inner surface and an outer surface and a raised domed portion disposed on the inner surface of the base portion. The outer surface has an origin of the radius at the center of the plane that defines the outer surface of the base portion. The raised domed portion is mounted on the socket portion of the rod and has an origin of the radius on the plane that defines the outer surface of the base portion. A raised region is located on at least one of the raised domed portion or the socket portion. The swivel cap tilts relative to the rod in response to angular misalignment with a load to a tilt angle.
F15B 15/14 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the straight-cylinder type
A hygienic food product to food product heat exchanger (1). The heat exchanger (1) has an elongated and hollow housing (4), a metal tube plate (6) arranged at each of the opposite ends of the elongated housing (4) for defining a closed interior space (10) inside the elongated and hollow housing (4), a plurality of tightly spaced metal tubes (2) axially extending between the tube plates (2) with the ends of the tubes being received in correspondingly tightly spaced holes the tube plates (6) or with the lumen of the tubes being aligned with said correspondingly tightly spaced holes in the tube plates. The metal tubes (2) are sealingly secured to the metal tube plates (6) by a welding joint (20) on the inwardly facing side of the tube plates (6).
F28F 9/18 - Arrangements for sealing elements into header boxes or end plates by permanent joints, e.g. by rolling by welding
F28F 13/06 - Arrangements for modifying heat transfer, e.g. increasing, decreasing by affecting the pattern of flow of the heat-exchange media
F28D 7/16 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being arranged in parallel spaced relation
F28F 1/36 - Tubular elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with projections, with recesses the means being only outside the tubular element and extending obliquely the means being helically-wound fins or wire spirals
A hygienic food product to food product heat exchanger (1). The heat exchanger (1) has an elongated and hollow housing (4), a metal tube plate (6) arranged at each of the opposite ends of the elongated housing (4) for defining a closed interior space (10) inside the elongated and hollow housing (4), a plurality of tightly spaced metal tubes (2) axially extending between the tube plates (2) with the ends of the tubes being received in correspondingly tightly spaced holes the tube plates (6) or with the lumen of the tubes being aligned with said correspondingly tightly spaced holes in the tube plates. The metal tubes (2) are sealingly secured to the metal tube plates (6) by a welding joint (20) on the inwardly facing side of the tube plates (6).
F28D 7/16 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being arranged in parallel spaced relation
F28F 1/36 - Tubular elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with projections, with recesses the means being only outside the tubular element and extending obliquely the means being helically-wound fins or wire spirals
F28F 9/18 - Arrangements for sealing elements into header boxes or end plates by permanent joints, e.g. by rolling by welding
F28F 13/06 - Arrangements for modifying heat transfer, e.g. increasing, decreasing by affecting the pattern of flow of the heat-exchange media
A mixing system for mixing fluids or the like in a mixing vessel. The mixing system includes a fixed conduit connected to the top portion of the vessel extends into the vessel. The system also has a rotating shaft having disposed within the fixed conduit that rotates within the fixed conduit while the mixing system is in operation. An impeller is attached to the rotating shaft. The impeller blade has a flat central disk portion, at least a pair of extensions extending from a central disk portion, and at least two leading edges defined by the outer periphery of the disk portion. Each leading edge spans from one extension to an adjacent extension, and each leading edge has at least a portion at which the radius of the leading edge from the center increases to form a continuous increasing radius curve. Each leading edge forms an increasing radius spiral edge surface in between the extensions.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Power-operated portable refrigerant charging station consisting of controls, gauges and valves and associated refrigerant and hoses all sold as a unit; pneumatically operated machines to vary the passage of medium through a conduit in response to a controlled pressure applied thereto; piston rings; blending mixers; homogeneity mixers; side driven mixers; swivel angle mixers; fixed angle mixers; gear driven mixers; swivel gear mixers; blet driven mixers; heavy duty mixers; top entering mixers; side entering mixers; static mixers; sanitary mixers; in-line mixers; powder mixers; liquid mixers; benchtop mixers; particulate mixers and static mixers; mechanical and mechanically driven tools for repairing hydraulic hoisting and lifting equipment; cylinders and linear actuators (other than for land vehicles); generators for generating direct current; heat exchangers (parts of machines), homogenizers, pumps, mixers, deaerators, valves, valve manifolds; compressors (machines), controls (pneumatic) for machines and motors, filters (parts of machines or engines), separators, sifting installations; drivers (machines); ancillary equipment for boilers, namely feedwater systems, deaerators and separators; extraction machines and extraction installations as well as their parts, included in this class; condensing installations, mixing machines; steam condensers (parts of machines); separators; cable cutters; bar cutters; hydraulic cutters; bolt cutters; filling machines; emulsifying machines, pin rotor machines, resting tubes; pneumatic torque wrenches; governors; electronic valve actuators; electronic validating and registering bus fare boxes; ticket and token vending machines; DC electrical power generators; pumps; cable pressurization units, comprised primarily of air dryers, compressors, central office manifolds, distribution manifolds, meters and pipe feed access panels, and air pipe connectors sold as a unit for use in forcing dry air into cables in order to protect the cables from water damage; boilers, namely steam boilers (parts of machines); agitation equipment; blenders (machines); aeration mixers; crystallization machines; replacement parts for hydraulic elevator and lifting equipment; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Laboratory mixers; rheostats, controllers for regulating or controlling the temperature or operating conditions of electric furnaces, flow meters, voltage and current regulators and compensators, ballast and reactors; railroad and transit electric and hydraulic control switches; electrical transformers; environmental and altitude chambers; electro-pneumatic positioners, actuators, solenoids, regulators, pneumatic motion transmitters, electric transformers; electronic blade consistency transmitters for measuring liquid mixtures in industry; computer software for assisting in valve systems and in specifying valve products; electronic digital controller for positioning valves in industrial equipment; computer monitor and signal conditioners for diagnosing control valve performance; revenue collection and security equipment, namely, card readers; portable dynamic signal analyzers for the measurement and analysis of audio and video signals; load tap changers for use with electrical transformers; thermostats; hydraulic pressure gauges; pinion angle level gauges; hydraulic in-line pressure testers and connector accessories therefore; hydraulic system testing units; hydraulic/fluid flow, pressure and temperature testers and structural parts therefore; lateral checking instruments for tapered bearings; solenoid valves; vacuum gauges for refrigeration systems; refrigerant identification instruments; electric flow meters and pressure or rate of flow controllers, and telemeters; mechanical flow meters for recording and totalizing with or without indicating means; ballasts and reactors; rotary type integrating flow meters for steam, air and gas, and accessories therefore, namely, liquid gauge glass, transmitters, remote totalizer, flow rate indicator, flow rate recorder, flow demand indicator and flow demand recorder; thermal relays, namely, time delay relays, voltage sensing relays, and current sensing relays; laboratory mixers; data processing and control switches and relays; moisture detecting devices for oil quench tanks; electric line voltage regulators; ballasts for supplying energy to gaseous discharge lamps; static magnetic voltage regulators; software for use by a network administrator in connection with the control, transfer, and installation of software, files and data to various clients connected to the network; inventory software, namely, software for tracking inventory in a laboratory; laboratory equipment, namely, recorder thermometers and electronic loggers for electronically storing temperature data for subsequent reading, graphing, and analysis by software and computer; alarm systems, comprised of electronic thermometers connected to an annunciator which provides a warning signal regarding unacceptable temperature readout displays; computer software for controlling, managing and monitoring power operations and functions; energy transmission and distribution equipment, namely, electrical transformers, voltage surge arresters, tap changers, and package substations; fluid rate of flow meters and controllers; fluid power products, namely, manual, electric, pneumatic and motor-driven liquid-operated pumps, engines, cylinders and linear actuators, pistons and parts of the foregoing goods; charging stations; ovens for scientific and laboratory use; thermal relays, namely time-limit relays, relays for measuring voltages, and relays for measuring electricity; connectors, couplers, dowel pins and elbows for conduits, dowel pins, pipes and bars with screw thread and extension pieces, all for laboratory use; velocimeters; flash mixers (laboratory mixers); software for a network manager for checking, transmitting and installing software, files and data for various customers in the network; equipment for measuring hydraulic/fluid flows, electromagnetic valves; voltage and current controllers and compensators, series connection units and reactive coils; humidity measuring apparatus; timers; conduit connectors (electric), conduits couplings (electric), conduit nipples (electric), conduit off-sets (electric); electric condensers; screens with associated control elements (process view devices), electrical control devices and storage devices; control panels; reagent-treating retorts; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Cooling towers; industrial air cleaners; electric dehydrators for continuous drying and removal of moisture from compressed air; air dryer monitoring and control systems; heat exchangers not being parts of machines; sterilizers for use in animal lab industry; refrigerated air dryers for removing contaminants from compressed air and gases; switching valves for desiccant air dryers; electric heat-treating furnaces and ovens; dehydrators for continuous drying and removal of moisture from compressed air; crystal growing furnaces; fluid handling equipment for plumbing use, namely, fluid control valves; electric furnaces; electric ovens; electric heating units for electric furnaces, electric ovens and electric heat-treating furnaces; electrical stoves; chest freezers and upright freezers for industrial cooling systems; industrial dust collection equipment, namely air filters and air dryers, and parts and fittings thereof; apparatuses for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply, and sanitary purposes; microwave ovens for industrial purposes; distillation apparatus; evaporators; coils [parts of distilling, heating or cooling installations]; heating apparatus; humidifiers for central heating radiators; electric pressure cookers (autoclaves); drying installations and drying machines, in particular vacuum dryers and freeze dryers; distillation installations and distillation columns; sterilising installations and sterilising machines; coffee roasters; dryers, namely, spray dryers, flash dryers, spray dry absorbers, fluid bed dryers; fluid bed agglomerators, namely, devices for agglomeration of fine particles to large particles for purposes of drying solutions, suspensions and slurries; agglomerators for drying, cooling and agglomeration of powder, spray coolers; chillers; sterilizers for scientific and laboratory use; boilers, namely steam boilers, oil boilers, gas boilers, hydronic boilers; cooling units for scientific and laboratory use, cupboards with controllable humidity levels for scientific and laboratory use and time recorders; evaporative air cooling units; chiller units being part of water cooling installations; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
A valve comprising sealing members configured to allow the valve to achieve an open position, a closed position, lower seat clean position and an upper seat clean position is described. A method including opening a valve, closing a valve, moving the valve to a lower seat clean position, and moving the valve to an upper seat clean position is described.
A method where a continuous flow of an oil-in-water emulsion is fed to a cavitator (10), the oil-in-water emulsion is tempered and then reversed or broken in the cavitator (10) and a continuous flow of water-in-oil emulsion or broken oil-in-water emulsion is -discharged out of the cavitator (10). The oil-in-water emulsion can contain water, milk, cream, and/or recombined liquids. The reversed emulsion can be a low-fat butter or a low- fat margarine. The broken oil-in-water emulation can leave the cavitator as butter fat and butter milk. Use of cavitation or of a cavitator (10) to reverse or break an oil-in-water emulsion. An apparatus (1) with a feed pump (5) and a cavitator (10), a first heat exchanger (7) for tempering a flow of an oil-in-water emulsion pumped by the feed pump (5) to the cavitator (10) and a second heat exchanger (15) for cooling a water-in-oil emulsion or for cooling a broken oil-in-water emulsion that is pumped from the cavitator (10) through the second heat exchanger (15).
Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes; and heat exchangers; none of the aforesaid goods being for water supply and sanitary purposes.
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Pumps; machines; engines; motors; drivers; steam boilers; all of the aforementioned goods for use in the oil and gas industry, conventional and nuclear power generation industry, mining and minerals industry and manufacturing and processing industry; parts, components and fittings for all the aforementioned goods. installation, repair and maintenance of steam turbines and water lubricated pumps, information and advisory services relating to the aforesaid services . design, testing, engineering and inspection of steam turbines and water lubricated pumps, information and advisory services relating to the aforesaid services .
A mixing apparatus and system includes a hub, a plurality of blades, and a respective hinge for each blade to pivotally secure each blade to the hub. Each hinge including a lock having a tab and a detent to secure the respective blade in an operating conformation.
A mixing apparatus and system includes a hub, a plurality of blades, and a respective hinge for each blade to pivotally secure each blade to the hub. Each hinge including a lock having a tab and a detent to secure the respective blade in an operating conformation.
A mixing apparatus and system includes a hub, a plurality of blades, and a respective hinge for each blade to pivotally secure each blade to the hub. Each hinge including a lock having a tab and a detent to secure the respective blade in an operating conformation.
A method for delivering a particulate material into a wellbore (12) comprises pumping a carrier fluid into a delivery conduit (16) which is in communication with a wellbore, loading particulate material into a vessel (32a, 32b), and driving the particulate material from the vessel and into the delivery conduit at a location which is downstream of the pumping system (14).
