A sieve, comprising outer bars and inner bars and sieving areas with sieving fabric being formed between the outer bars and the inner bars, wherein at least a portion of the outer bars is provided as elastomeric part and at least a portion of the inner bars is provided as elastomeric part, wherein said elastomeric parts can be transferred from a first untensioned state into a second tensioned state. The present invention is furthermore related to a sieve frame to which the sieve can be fixed in a tensioned state, as well as to a sieving device such as a plansifter comprising said sieve and/or sieve frame.
B07B 1/46 - Constructional details of screens in generalCleaning or heating of screens
B07B 1/38 - Moving screens not otherwise provided for, e.g. swinging, reciprocating, rocking, tilting, or wobbling screens oscillating in a circular arc in their own planePlansifters
The present invention is related to a method for the manufacture of a product that imitates properties of meat, poultry, fish, seafood, or products derived therefrom, comprising the step of dosing and depositing a first and optionally a second material onto a surface, preferably in a cavity (19), of a product carrier (16), preferably a mold, wherein at least one of said first material and second material comprises cellular medium, and at least one said first material and second material comprises a protein, preferably a vegetable protein, insect protein, cell protein including single cell protein, such as of yeast, bacteria, microalgae, fungi, fermented products, mold and the like, or a mixture of different proteins, wherein the protein content in the dry raw materials is 35 to 90%, preferably greater than 50% and is particularly preferably in the range from 60% to 90%.
The present invention is related to a process for preparing a vegan cheese product, comprising the steps of metering raw materials into an extruder, comprising 5-50 wt.-% zein protein or starch, 0-50 wt.-% of at least one component that provides a fat phase mimicking the thermal behavior of milk fat, preferably a vegetable oil, and 30-70 wt.-% water, wherein all amounts are based on the entire amount of the raw materials, mixing and processing said raw materials in said extruder, extruding and cooling the resulting extrudate so as to obtain the vegan cheese product, wherein in said extruder strain conditions of 300-3000 WATS, preferably 1000 to 3000 WATS are applied. The present invention is also related to vegan cheese product obtainable by said process.
An inline control and measuring systems connected to a continuous mixing process of a system for mixing solid or viscous materials with liquids and/or solvents to form the paste or viscous materials, and method thereof. Further there is a system and a method for producing viscous material, such as paste, in particular battery paste, with defined rheological properties for industrial applications. The system includes an extruder to discharge the paste through a supply line and one outlet of a plurality of outlets. The system further includes a bypass line for receiving a volume of the paste from the supply line and includes a plurality of pipes and a plurality of sensors. A controller is in communication with the extruder and the plurality of sensors. The controller receives signals indicative of pressure of the paste flowing through the pipes, determines viscosity of the paste based on the pressure of the paste.
An apparatus comprises a vacuum chamber configured to produce a substantially atmospheric vacuum environment for plasma processing; a radio frequency (RF) power supply located outside of the vacuum chamber; an RF matching network operatively coupled to the RF power supply; and a plurality of electrodes mounted within the vacuum chamber, the plurality of electrodes configured to receive RF power signals from the RF power supply through the RF matching network. The RF power signals are simultaneously delivered to the plurality of electrodes during a sputtering operation. The plurality of electrodes and a set of electrical components are operative to manage the inductive and capacitive reactance for coupling the RF power signals to provide more desirable plasma coupling during the sputtering operation.
The present invention is related to a method for the manufacture of a product that imitates properties of meat, poultry, fish, seafood, dairy products such as cheese or yoghurt, or products derived therefrom, comprising the step of dosing and depositing a first and optionally a second material onto a surface, preferably in a cavity (19), of a product carrier (16), preferably a mold, wherein at least one said first material and second material comprises a protein, preferably a vegetable protein, insect protein, cell protein including single cell protein, such as of yeast, bacteria, microalgae, fungi, fermented products, mold and the like, or a mixture of different proteins, wherein the protein content in the dry raw materials is 35 to 90%, preferably greater than 50% and is particularly preferably in the range from 60% to 90%.
A hammer cage for a hammer mill comprising a main part with a bottom area and slots for positioning hammers in said hammer cage, and said bottom area comprises a surface that prevents any movement of the hammers out of said hammer cage through said bottom area, and wherein said main part further comprises a front and a rear portion with respective openings for releasably arranging said hammer cage in said hammer mill. The present invention is furthermore related to a hammer mill comprising at least one hammer cage.
The present invention relates to an impact ring for a device(S) for dehulling of granular good, comprising a ring-shaped body of metal and a polymer layer on its entire inner surface, wherein the polymer layer is releasably arranged on the inner surface of the ring-shaped body. The present invention further relates to a device (S) for dehulling of granular material with such an impact ring and/or sensors for monitoring the condition of the impact ring, which are selected from the group consisting of load sensors and vibration sensors.
The invention relates to an agitator bead mill with external milling media separation. The agitator bead mill comprises a milling container having a milling chamber, a product inlet for introducing a milling product into the milling chamber, an agitator which is rotatably arranged in the milling chamber (100) and has milling elements, and a plurality of milling media arranged in the milling chamber. The present invention provides a milling media return channel having an inlet through which the milling media/milling product mixture arranged in the milling chamber during operation can enter the milling media return channel from the milling chamber, and an outlet through which the milling media/milling product mixture can be guided back into the milling chamber. In the milling media return channel, a tangential flow separator is arranged which has a separation apparatus for separating the milling media from the milling product, and a product outlet for discharging the milled product from the agitator mill downstream of the separation apparatus. Furthermore, an apparatus is arranged for exerting a pump action for supporting circulation of the milling media/milling product mixture through the milling media return channel.
The present invention provides a method for loosening a compaction or packing of grinding bodies - in particular, grinding beads - in a grinding chamber of an agitator bead mill. For this purpose, a fluid is introduced into the grinding chamber of the agitator bead mill in a temporally limited manner by means of a feed device provided for this purpose. After the grinding body compaction is dissolved, the supply of fluid is stopped again. The invention further provides a corresponding agitator mill, and a feed device for a fluid.
B02C 17/16 - Mills in which a fixed container houses stirring means tumbling the charge
B02C 17/18 - Disintegrating by tumbling mills, i.e. mills having a container charged with the material to be disintegrated with or without special disintegrating members such as pebbles or balls Details
The present invention is related to an inlet arrangement for a grinding machine, preferably a roller mill, comprising a main sensor, preferably a force sensor, and an additional sensor, preferably a level sensor, that extends into the storage container to a level that corresponds to the level where the main sensor is provided, and a control unit which is configured to generate, from the values determined by the main sensor and the additional sensor and from a setpoint value, an output signal to control the flow of the milling material out of the storage container. The present invention is further more related to said control unit, a grinding machine, preferably a roller mill, comprising said inlet arrangement, and to a method for determining and controlling the level of milling material in a storage container for milling material of a grinding machine, preferably a roller mill, involving the above inlet arrangement.
The present invention relates to a cutting device (5) for a food or feed extruder (1), comprising a housing (6) having a cylindrical interior (6a), a cutting tool (10), a product inlet (9) at one end of the housing (6), wherein the cutting tool (10) and the product inlet (9) are arranged coaxially in the housing (6), an inlet tube (7b) and an outlet tube (7a), wherein the inlet tube (7b) and the outlet tube (7a) open into the housing (6) from above and extend upwards away from the housing (6), and at least in one portion which is connected to the housing (6), are inclined towards one another and open obliquely into opposite lateral regions of the interior (6a).
The invention relates to a paddle mixing device (1), in particular a preconditioner, comprising a cylindrical mixing unit (2) with a shaft arranged in the mixing unit, wherein the shaft has paddles and the mixing unit has a base surface (2b), characterised in that closable openings (2c) for introducing a cleaning apparatus into the mixing unit (2) are provided in the base surface (2b). The present invention also relates to an extruder (7), comprising such a paddle mixing device (1), and to a method for cleaning such a paddle mixing device (1).
B01F 27/70 - Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptaclesKneaders with stirrers rotating about a horizontal or inclined axis with paddles, blades or arms
MEASURING AND/OR CONTROL SYSTEM FOR OPTIMIZING ENVIRONMENTAL-RELEVANT ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN PRODUCTION PROCESSES OF PLANTS OR INDUSTRIAL SITES AND/OR MEASURING SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED MEASURING OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUANTIFICATION MEASURANDS
Proposed is a control device (10) for optimizing energy management and energy monitoring of an industrial site (1) and measurement of an environmental footprint of an industrial site or plant (1) and/or of a product (2) manufactured or processed by said industrial site (1), the industrial site (1) comprising one or more processing units (12) for processing or manufacturing one or more products (2) and said control device (10) comprising measuring devices and sensors (13) capturing measuring parameters at the processing units (12) and/or environmental measuring parameters associated with the industrial site (1), input/output interfaces (1011) and data transmission lines/networks (1012) to transfer the measured parameters to the control device (10). This can also include raw material scenarios of different sources, specific production practices (e.g. fertilizer use), and different environmental impact metrics, such as water and land use.
G05B 19/05 - Programmable logic controllers, e.g. simulating logic interconnections of signals according to ladder diagrams or function charts
G06Q 10/0637 - Strategic management or analysis, e.g. setting a goal or target of an organisationPlanning actions based on goalsAnalysis or evaluation of effectiveness of goals
The present invention relates to an extruder, comprising an intermediate housing (13), which is arranged between the extruder housing (8) and the gearing (12), and a supporting shaft (5) of an extruder screw, which supporting shaft is arranged in the extruder (7), wherein at least one restriction element (1) is arranged on a portion of the supporting shaft (5) that is located in the process area (9) of the extruder (7), the restriction element sealing off the intermediate housing (13) from the process area (9), the restriction element (1) having a pitch from 5 to 30 mm, in particular 10 to 20 mm. The present invention furthermore relates to a method for producing a food product or animal feed with an extruder (7) of this type, wherein the material introduced into the process area (9) is conveyed exclusively in the direction of the outlet (11) of the extruder (7).
B29C 48/25 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
B29C 48/40 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it through the nozzle or die using screws surrounded by a cooperating barrel, e.g. single screw extruders using two or more parallel screws, e.g. twin screw extruders
B29C 48/55 - Screws having reverse-feeding elements
B29C 48/535 - Screws with thread pitch varying along the longitudinal axis
B29C 48/625 - Screws characterised by the ratio of the threaded length of the screw to its outside diameter [L/D ratio]
B29B 7/38 - MixingKneading continuous, with mechanical mixing or kneading devices with movable mixing or kneading devices rotary
The present invention is related to a method for the identification of optimized conditions for treating cells with electric pulses for targeted inactivation, the extraction of bioactive compounds, and the stimulation of cell growth and/or cellular compounds, comprising the steps of treating samples comprising cellular material under at least one condition, preferably two or more different conditions, analysing the results of the treatment in step a) for each of the applied different conditions, and identifying suitable conditions from the analysis of step b). The present invention is furthermore related to a system (1) for performing said method, as well as to a method for treating cells for targeted inactivation, the extraction of bioactive compounds, and the stimulation of cell growth and/or cellular compounds, employing the above identified suitable conditions.
The present invention relates to a liner (1 ) for an extruder (13), comprising an inner part (2) having a process zone (3) which extents axially through the inner part (2), and a sealing sleeve (4) which completely surrounds the inner part (2), characterized in that the inner part (2) has at least one cooling channel (8). The present invention further relates to a barrel (9) for an extruder (13), comprising an outer housing (9a) and a through-hole (12), characterized in that a liner (1 ) according to the invention is arranged in the through-hole (12), and an extruder (13) comprising at least one such barrel (9).
B29C 48/80 - Thermal treatment of the extrusion moulding material or of preformed parts or layers, e.g. by heating or cooling at the plasticising zone, e.g. by heating cylinders
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OPTIMIZED FLOUR MILL SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED MILLING YIELD AND METHOD THEREOF
A system, method and device for improving milling yield of a flour milling machine (102) is disclosed. The system includes a first processing unit (104) for receiving, from an operation data storage (106), a historical flour milling machine operations data. The system includes a modelling engine (1043) of the first processing unit (104) for generating at least one machine learning model structure to determine a target moisture based on historical flour milling machine operations data using machine learning. The system includes a water dosing controller (1024) of a flour milling machine (102) that receives the target moisture and adds moisture to the grains based on the target moisture.
The invention relates to an industrial bioreactor with a dual cycle-controlled optimization process providing an optimized cultivation process for cell cultures, cell components or metabolic products of the cells in a nutrient medium. The bioreactor comprises a reactor vessel providing controlled bioreactor conditions for the cultivation process, a control unit connected to sensory devices measuring sensory parameter values comprising at least measures related to the composition of the nutrient medium and/or concentration of the nutrient medium and/or oxygen and/or temperature and/or pH-value and/or sterility, and transmitting them to the control unit. The control unit controls and automatically optimizes the operational parameter of the cultivation process and operational parameters of a treatment process applied to the cells during the cultivation process by adjusting operational parameters of the bioreactor affecting the measured sensory parameter values.
The present invention is related to a process for preparing a plant protein-containing composition, said method comprising the steps of wet-milling a protein-containing material so as to obtain a composition with a particle size distribution (PSD) d90 of less than 30 μm; microfiltration of the composition; and ultra-filtration of the composition. The present invention is furthermore related to a plant protein-containing composition obtainable by said process, and to a food product comprising said plant protein-containing composition.
A23J 1/14 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from leguminous or other vegetable seedsObtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from press-cake or oil-bearing seeds
The present invention is related to an insert for a device for treating cells, wherein said insert comprises electrodes for emitting electric pulses and has an electrical connection, wherein a treatment space is provided in said insert, wherein said treatment space can be penetrated by the electric pulses emitted by said electrodes and an electric field resulting therefrom. The present invention is also related to such a device and to a method performed with said device.
A colloid mill for reducing a particle size of particles having a rotor and a stator, which are arranged coaxially one inside the other. The colloid mill has a material inlet for introducing a suspension or emulsion on a first axial side and a product outlet for conducting away the suspension or emulsion on a second axial side. The rotor has a rotor grinding surface, and/or the stator has a stator grinding surface. The rotor grinding surface has a grinding tooth with a shearing surface and/or shearing edge, the cross-sectional surface of which grinding tooth tapers, in a plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation, wherein the cross-sectional surface has a first leg, which adjoins a base side and encloses an angle with the base side.
B02C 4/14 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills with a roller co-operating with a stationary member in the form of a plate specially adapted for milling paste-like material, e.g. paint, chocolate, colloids
B01F 23/40 - Mixing liquids with liquidsEmulsifying
B02C 4/28 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills Details
B02C 4/36 - Adjusting, applying pressure to, or controlling the distance between, milling members in mills specially adapted for paste-like materials
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INSECT BREEDING SYSTEM, OPTIMIZED FEED MIXER AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AND SELF-OPTIMIZED COMPOSING OF A FEED MEDIUM FOR INSECT BREEDING
Proposed is a system (100) and method for optimized composing of a feed medium (104) to breed insects. The system (100) comprises a feed mixer (106) for mixing ingredients to form the feed medium (104) that is associated with a feed quality to achieve an optimal growth of larvae (112) of the insect; sensors (130) disposed in the feed mixer (106) for determining measuring parameters (140) of the feed medium (104) during the mixing, where the measuring parameters (140) correspond to measurable characteristics of the feed medium (104); and a data processing device (150) that continuously monitors whether a value of each measuring parameter (1401-1405) is in a predefined range based on inputs from the sensors (130), and automatically regulates an amount of each ingredient supplied into the feed mixer (106) based on the value of each measuring parameter (1401-1405) falling in the predefined range.
The present invention relates to a distribution device for an extruder, comprising at least two conduits leading away from a distribution unit, each conduit having a temperature-control device. The present invention further relates to an extrusion system comprising a distribution device of the above kind and to a method for producing a proteinaceous food item by means of the extrusion system.
A process and system for monitoring of wear on components of a grinding mill to determine an optimized future time for maintenance of the grinding mill. The system uses control circuitry for controlling the grinding mill, a sensory system for detecting measurement data on technical parameters relating to a wear condition of a component and an operating state of the grinding mill, analysis circuitry to analyze a wear behavior of the grinding mill, and a data transmitter and data receiver to exchange data. The sensory system detects measurement data on the wear condition of at least one component and the operating state of the grinding mill. The analysis circuitry derives from several pieces of measurement data detected at different times a future wear state at a time in the future and assigns the future wear state to a future degree of wear and a future maintenance loss.
The present invention relates to methods of increasing metabolic activity and stimulating cell proliferation of biological cells through the use of pulsed electric field (PEF) treatment, especially through the use of nanosecond pulsed electric field (nsPEF) treatment.
The invention provides a system for rearing insects, including at least one room for storing a plurality of crates for storing insects to be reared, a dosing station for filling insects and/or feed to the crates, an automated central harvesting unit including a harvesting station for unloading the insects from the crates for subsequent processing of the insects and/or a plurality of further processing stations, a crate collection system for transferring the crates between the at least one room and the central harvesting unit comprising a plurality of crate collection devices for collecting crates in or from the at least one room, and a connection for connecting the at least one room and the central harvesting unit. The connection may be any means for transferring the crates between the at least one room and the central harvesting unit, including a path for allowing an automated guided vehicle to move from the at least one room to the central harvesting unit, a conveyer line connecting the at least one room to the central harvesting unit, a robot arm etc. The crates are used in a continuous loop in the system. The invention further provides a system for rearing insects, including at least one room, a compartment or compartments of a room and/or a lane for storing a plurality of crates for storing the insects to be reared, at least one swap area, leaving space for crates to be temporarily stored, and a collection system for transporting the crates between rooms, compartments, and/or lanes and the swap area or vice versa. Moreover, the invention provides a method for operating an insect rearing system, in particular the systems according to the invention. That is, the system may include at least one room for storing a plurality of crates for rearing the insects, a dosing station for filling insects and/or feed to the crates, a central crate harvesting unit including a harvesting station for unloading the insects from the crates for subsequent processing of the insects and/or E including a plurality of processing stations, and a plurality of crate collection devices for collecting crates in or from the at least one room. The crates may be transferred between the at least one room and the central harvesting unit via a connection.
A01K 67/033 - Rearing or breeding invertebrates; New breeds of invertebrates
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FOAMED, ELASTIC, PROTEIN-BASED PRODUCT, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH PRODUCTS, MORE PARTICULARLY PLANT PROTEIN- AND PLANT FIBRE-BASED EXTRUDED MEAT ANALOGUES, DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT SUCH A METHOD AND USE OF THE PRODUCT FOR PRODUCING PLANT PROTEIN-BASED MEAT ANALOGUES
The invention relates to a product having a foam structure with a set ratio of gas pores open to the product surface and closed to the product surface. The invention also relates to a method with four embodiments according to the invention for the defined mechanical opening of closed foam pores. Furthermore, the invention relates to a device having four embodiments according to the invention for the defined mechanical opening of closed foam pores. The invention also relates to the use of products designed according to the invention as meat analogs or plant protein-based textured multiphase foods, more particularly vegetable or fruit composites. Particular advantages of the invention relate to the targeted influencing of the deformation and texture properties of foamed products and their accessibility from the outside for quick and easy filling of the open pores with fluid systems which introduce additional functionalities into the product.
The invention relates to a product having a foam structure with foam pores which are partially open to the surface and are filled, partially or completely, with a fluid. The invention further relates to a method having embodiments for filling open foam pores in a defined manner. The invention also relates to a device having embodiments for filling open foam pores in a defined manner. The invention furthermore relates to the use of the foam products designed and filled according to the invention as main components for plant protein-based meat analogs. Particular advantages of the invention are the simplified multifunctionality of the products according to the invention in terms of their sensory and nutritional properties for adaptation to preferences and needs of certain target groups including individual customization.
The present invention relates to nutritional components suitable for cell culture of eukaryotic cells. These nutritional components can be prepared from plant-based protein hydrolysates. The invention further relates to nutrient media comprising these nutritional components. The nutrient media of the invention can be prepared by replacing serum components, which are common in such media, —at least partially—by the nutritional components of the invention. The nutritional components and the nutrient media of the invention are particularly suitable for use in the food industry, such as in the production of cultured meat.
C12N 5/00 - Undifferentiated human, animal or plant cells, e.g. cell linesTissuesCultivation or maintenance thereofCulture media therefor
A23J 3/32 - Working-up of proteins for foodstuffs by hydrolysis using chemical agents
A23J 1/00 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites
A23J 1/14 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from leguminous or other vegetable seedsObtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from press-cake or oil-bearing seeds
A23J 1/12 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from cereals, wheat, bran, or molasses
The invention relates to a rotor for an agitating mill having a generally cylindrical rotor body, the outer wall of which defines an inner surface of a milling chamber, through which a feed material to be treated flows during operation of the agitating mill. A ceramic ring is arranged at the rotor end of the rotor body, the rotor end being arranged opposite the product inlet of the agitating mill. The invention also relates to an agitating mill comprising the rotor according to the invention, to the use of the rotor according to the invention in an agitating mill for producing dispersions, and to a method for producing the rotor.
The present invention relates to a mounting plate, in particular a fixed mounting plate, for a die-casting machine, wherein the mounting plate has a dome-shaped cavity, the base of which is in the second side of the mounting plate and is open and which tapers towards the centroid of the receiving openings on the first side. The present invention further relates to a die-casting machine having such a mounting plate.
SUPPORT ELEMENT FOR STORING CRATES, SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR STORING CRATES, STORAGE SYSTEM FOR STORING CRATES AND REARING UNIT FOR REARING OF INSECTS OR INSECT LARVAE OR WORMS
A support element for storing crates, wherein the support element is an elongate element having a cross section that is substantially formed in an U-shape, comprising a bottom section and two opposite side walls extending from the bottom section. The side walls each comprise a top portion, forming two elongate supporting areas, whereby the elongate supporting areas are configured to support a crate or a column of stacked crates, The inner side sections of the side walls each comprise a step symmetrically protruding to the inside of the U-shape forming two elongate running surfaces, whereby the elongate running surfaces are configured to support a conveyor system for transporting the crate. The invention further refers to a support system, a storage system and to a rearing unit.
The present invention is related to a plansifter (1) comprising at least one compartment (2, 2') and a drive module (3) for putting the compartment (2, 2') into a vibrational and/or oscillating movement, wherein in the inner region (2b) of the compartment (2, 2') there is provided a sieve stack (5) comprising at least one sieve, preferably 2-32 sieves, more preferably 10 to 32 sieves, especially preferred 20 to 32 sieves, and the compartment (2, 2') has one outlet frame (9) that is provided in the bottom region (2c) of the compartment (2, 2'). The present invention is furthermore related to an outlet frame for a plansifter and to a method for sieving material in said plansifter (1).
B07B 1/38 - Moving screens not otherwise provided for, e.g. swinging, reciprocating, rocking, tilting, or wobbling screens oscillating in a circular arc in their own planePlansifters
METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PROTEIN MEAL FROM INSECTS, IN PARTICULAR FROM INSECT LARVAE AND FROM INSECT PUPAE, OR FROM WORMS, AND DRYING APPARATUS FOR USE IN SUCH A METHOD
Disclosed is a method for producing a protein meal from insects, in particular from insect larvae and insect pupae, or from worms, comprising the steps of: a) comminuting the insects or worms to form a pulp or purée; b) splitting the pulp or purée into a fat fraction, a solids-containing fraction and an aqueous fraction; c) mixing the aqueous fraction and the solids-containing fraction to form a homogenous compound; d) drying the homogenous compound, with a dried protein meal being obtained. Further disclosed is a drying apparatus for use in such a method, comprising drying devices and a device for comminuting clumps of the homogenous compound.
A device, comprising a unit for taking up a fluid, a unit for emitting electric pulses, wherein said unit for taking up a fluid and said unit for emitting electric pulses are connected with each other via lines so as to form a circuit, wherein there are provided connections for connecting the lines arranged at said unit for taking up a fluid with the lines arranged at said unit for emitting electric pulses in a releasable, hygienic and leakage-free manner. An apparatus comprising the aforementioned device, and a method for treating cells performed with the device or the apparatus, are also disclosed.
The present invention relates to a roll frame, comprising a product inlet, a grinding chamber with grinding rolls, into which grinding chamber bulk material to be ground can pass from the product inlet, and a product outlet unit which is arranged below the grinding chamber and into which product from the grinding chamber can pass, wherein the product outlet unit comprises a hopper which has a conveying worm in its lower region which is remote from the grinding chamber, wherein the conveying worm has two portions which convey in opposite directions, in order to convey product out of the lower region of the hopper to an outlet opening in the bottom region of the hopper.
A fat-containing composition obtained by converting insects or worms into nutrient streams, such as a fat-containing, an aqueous protein-containing and a solid-containing fraction, including (a) squashing insects or worms thereby obtaining a pulp, the insects or worms reduced in size, (b) heating the pulp to 70-100° C., and (c) subjecting the heated pulp to a physical separation step with the proviso that the method does not contain enzymatic treatment of the pulp. The fat-containing fraction contains at least 80 wt. % insect or worm fat with at least 40 wt. % saturated fats. The aqueous protein fraction can be dried to obtain dried protein material, which contains at least 50 wt. % insect or worm protein-derived matter and at most 25 wt. % insect or worm fat based on dry weight. The protein has a pepsin digestibility of at least 50%. The resulting nutrient streams can be used in food, petfood, feed and pharmaceutical industry.
A23L 35/00 - Foods or foodstuffs not provided for in groups Preparation or treatment thereof
A61K 47/12 - Carboxylic acidsSalts or anhydrides thereof
C11B 1/06 - Production of fats or fatty oils from raw materials by pressing
C11B 1/12 - Production of fats or fatty oils from raw materials by melting out
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INSECT SORTING DEVICE FOR THE SORTING OF LIVE INSECTS FROM DEAD INSECTS, HANDLING UNIT FOR HANDLING INSECTS COMPRISING AN INSECT SORTING DEVICE AND FARM FOR REARING INSECTS
The invention refers to an insect sorting device (21) for the sorting of live insects (12) from dead insects (13). The insect sorting device (21) comprising a conveyor (26) which comprises a movable section (27) having a first end (28) and a second end (29) and a drive means (36) for moving the moveable section (27) from the first end (28) to the second end (29), a separating device (41) for taking away the live insects (12) from the conveyor (26), a live insect collecting device (46) for collecting the live insects (12), and a dead insect collecting device (51) for collecting the dead insects (13). In use of the insect sorting device (21) the second end (29) of the movable section (27) is arranged higher in respect to a horizontal plane than the first end (28) of that movable section (27).
An industrial smart extruder (1) and extrusion method, the industrial, intelligent extruder (1) acting as a conveying device that uniformly squeeze solid to viscous masses out of a forming orifice under high pressure and temperature according to the operating principle of the Archimedean screw, wherein material is processed by hot extrusion or cold extrusion or warm extrusion or friction extrusion or micro extrusion by the extruder (1), and wherein the material extruded by the extruder (1) at least comprises food products or metals or polymers or ceramics or concrete, or modelling clay. The industrial, intelligent extruder (1) comprises a smart device with a ML- or Al- based core engine controlling and/or steering and/or optimizing the operation of the extruder (1) automatically.
G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
A method and apparatus for monitoring a machine with at least one rotating component are disclosed. In the method accelerometer data collected for the machine is received by a data processing apparatus. An ellipse descriptive of movement of the machine in time domain and/or frequency domain is determined based on the accelerometer data. At least one ellipse parameter defining the ellipse is then used in monitoring the machine.
The present invention is related to a conveyor system (1) for a plant for producing elongated pasta, for example spaghetti, with a transfer unit (3) for transferring conveyor elements (4) from a first conveyor unit (2a) to a second conveyor unit (2b), the transfer unit (3) comprising a rotatably mounted cam element (3a) with a gripping device (3b) and a fixedly arranged guide element (3c) with an approximately circular-segment-shaped surface section (3d), which are arranged relative to each other in such a way that a conveyor element (4) taken over by the gripping means (3b) of the cam element (3a) from the first conveyor unit (2a) can be moved by rotation of the cam element (3a) along the approximately circular-segment-shaped surface portion (3d) of the guide element (3c) to a position where the conveyor element (4) can be taken over by the second conveyor unit (2b). The present invention further relates to a plant (A) for the production of elongated pasta and to a method for conveying elongated pasta.
A21C 9/02 - Apparatus for hanging or distributing strings of dough, such as noodles, spaghetti or macaroni, on bars
B65G 47/71 - Devices for transferring articles or materials between conveyors, i.e. discharging or feeding devices adapted to receive articles arriving in one layer from one conveyor and to transfer them in individual layers to more than one conveyor, or vice versa, e.g. combining the flows of articles conveyed by more than one conveyor the articles being discharged to several conveyors
B65G 47/82 - Rotary or reciprocating members for direct action on articles or materials, e.g. pushers, rakes, shovels
The present invention relates to a method and a system for rearing insects, with the steps of breeding insects in a breed crate, such that the breed crate comprises live insects, substrate and insect eggs, emptying the breed crate for sorting its content by separating the live insects and collecting a mixture of the substrate mixed with said insect eggs, and rebatching the collected egg/substrate mixture to a breed crate for further hatching the eggs in the mixture and rearing the emerging neonates.
The present invention is related to a process for producing a protein-containing product, comprising the steps of preparing a slurry comprising a protein from a protein source, wherein said slurry preparation does not involve a spray-drying step, inserting said slurry from step a) into an extruder (2), or into a pre-conditioner from which the slurry is transferred into an extruder (2), and performing an extrusion so as to obtain said protein-containing product. The present invention is furthermore related to a system (1) for performing said process.
Methods and apparatuses for analysing biomaterial are disclosed. In accordance with a method an onsite apparatus operable at the location of the biomaterial prepares an input sample for analysis of the biomaterial, the preparing comprising extracting deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) from a sample of the biomaterial and processing the extracted DNA for preparing the input sample. The input sample is input into a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) component of the onsite apparatus and a PCR analysis is performed on the extracted input sample. A raw fluorescent signal is generated for the sample by the onsite apparatus based on the performed PCR analysis. The signal is used in determining initial quantities of different DNA in the input sample. The determining of initial quantities is based on a number of PCR reaction cycles of fluorescent signals of the different DNA in the raw fluorescent signal needed to cross a fluorescence threshold and reference data.
The present invention is related to a modular-designed hammer mill (1), comprising a platform with a base frame (2, 2'), characterized in that said platform is fixedly and/or interchangebly connected with a motor (3, 3') and at least one grinding chamber (4, 4', 4'', 4''') containing a rotor (7, 7') with hammers (11a, 11b, 11c, 11d) provided thereon. The present invention is furthermore related to a method for revamping a hammer mill (1) by replacing or adding modular components.
B02C 13/04 - Disintegrating by mills having rotary beater elements with horizontal rotor shaft with beaters hinged to the rotorHammer mills
B02C 18/16 - Disintegrating by knives or other cutting or tearing members which chop material into fragmentsMincing machines or similar apparatus using worms or the like with rotating knives Details
The present disclosure relates to a method and a system for processing insects or insect larvae. The method comprises a first heating step of heating the insects or insect larvae in a first fluid at a temperature of 40°C to 105°C, a cooling step of cooling the insects or insect larvae in a second fluid and a second heating step of heating the insects or insect larvae in a third fluid at a temperature of 40°C to 105°C, wherein the second heating step is performed after the cooling step.
The present invention relates to a drive station for a device for conveying bulk material, the drive station comprising: - a housing, which has a base plate and side walls, at least one side wall having at least one opening for the passage of a conveying means for conveying the bulk material along a passage path; and — a drive for moving the conveying means, the drive being disposed in the housing. A preferably movable intermediate base having openings is disposed below the passage path and above the base plate in the vertical direction.
B65G 19/14 - Conveyors comprising an impeller or a series of impellers carried by an endless traction element and arranged to move articles or materials over a supporting surface or underlying material, e.g. endless scraper conveyors for moving bulk material in closed conduits, e.g. tubes
B65G 23/14 - Endless driving elements extending parallel to belt or chain
B65G 23/22 - Arrangements or mountings of driving motors
B65G 45/26 - Cleaning devices for gathering residue after cleaning
B65G 21/08 - Protective roofs or arch supports therefor
The present invention is related to a sieve (1), comprising outer bars (2) and inner bars (3) and sieving areas (4) with sieving fabric (6) being formed between the outer bars (2) and the inner bars (3), wherein at least a portion of the outer bars (2) is provided as elastomeric part (5a, 5c) and at least a portion of the inner bars (3) is provided as elastomeric part (5b), wherein said elastomeric parts (5a, 5b, 5c) can be transferred from a first untensioned state into a second tensioned state. The present invention is furthermore related to a sieve frame (8) to which the sieve (1) can be fixed in a tensioned state, as well as to a sieving device (13) such as a plansifter comprising said sieve (1) and/or sieve frame (8).
B07B 1/38 - Moving screens not otherwise provided for, e.g. swinging, reciprocating, rocking, tilting, or wobbling screens oscillating in a circular arc in their own planePlansifters
B07B 1/46 - Constructional details of screens in generalCleaning or heating of screens
The present invention is related to a process for preparing a vegan cheese product, comprising the steps of metering raw materials into an extruder, comprising 5-50 wt.-% zein protein or starch, 0-50 wt.-% of at least one component that provides a fat phase mimicking the thermal behavior of milk fat, preferably a vegetable oil, and 30-70 wt.-% water, wherein all amounts are based on the entire amount of the raw materials, mixing and processing said raw materials in said extruder, extruding and cooling the resulting extrudate so as to obtain the vegan cheese product, wherein in said extruder strain conditions of 300-3000 WATS, preferably 1000 to 3000 WATS are applied. The present invention is also related to vegan cheese product obtainable by said process.
Proposed is an inline control and measuring systems connected to a continuous mixing process of a system (100) for mixing solid or viscous materials with liquids and/or solvents to form the paste or viscous materials, and method thereof. Further proposed is a system (100) and a method (600) for producing viscous material, such as paste, in particular battery paste, with defined rheological properties for industrial applications, and for controlling the production process of such viscous materials. The system (100) includes an extruder (102) to discharge the paste through a supply line (104) and one outlet of a plurality of outlets (106). The system (100) further includes a bypass line (202) for receiving a volume of the paste from the supply line (104) and includes a plurality of pipes (212) and a plurality of sensors (214). A controller (302) is in communication with the extruder (102) and the plurality of sensors (214). The controller (302) receives signals indicative of pressure of the paste flowing through the pipes (212), determines viscosity of the paste based on the pressure of the paste. The controller (302) discharges the paste through the one outlet based on the determined viscosity, pH, conductivity, solid content, density, gaseous content, and controls the extruder (102), when the determined viscosity, pH, conductivity, solid content, density, gaseous content of the paste is different from a target viscosity, pH, conductivity, solid content, density, gaseous content.
G01N 11/08 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticityAnalysing materials by determining flow properties by measuring flow of the material through a restricted passage, e.g. tube, aperture by measuring pressure required to produce a known flow
B01F 23/47 - Mixing liquids with liquidsEmulsifying involving high-viscosity liquids, e.g. asphalt
B01F 23/57 - Mixing high-viscosity liquids with solids
B01F 27/50 - Pipe mixers, i.e. mixers wherein the materials to be mixed flow continuously through pipes, e.g. column mixers
B01F 27/72 - Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptaclesKneaders with stirrers rotating about a horizontal or inclined axis with helices or sections of helices
The present invention is related to a method for the manufacture of a product that imitates properties of meat, poultry, fish, seafood, or products derived therefrom, comprising the step of dosing and depositing a first and optionally a second material onto a surface, preferably in a cavity (19), of a product carrier (16), preferably a mold, wherein at least one of said first material and second material comprises cellular medium, and at least one said first material and second material comprises a protein, preferably a vegetable protein, insect protein, cell protein including single cell protein, such as of yeast, bacteria, microalgae, fungi, fermented products, mold and the like, or a mixture of different proteins, wherein the protein content in the dry raw materials is 35 to 90%, preferably greater than 50 % and is particularly preferably in the range from 60 % to 90 %.
The present invention is related to a method for the manufacture of a product that imitates properties of meat, poultry, fish, seafood, dairy products such as cheese or yoghurt, or products derived therefrom, comprising the step of dosing and depositing a first and optionally a second material onto a surface, preferably in a cavity (19), of a product carrier (16), preferably a mold, wherein at least one said first material and second material comprises a protein, preferably a vegetable protein, insect protein, cell protein including single cell protein, such as of yeast, bacteria, microalgae, fungi, fermented products, mold and the like, or a mixture of different proteins, wherein the protein content in the dry raw materials is 35 to 90%, preferably greater than 50 % and is particularly preferably in the range from 60 % to 90 %.
The present invention is hammer cage (1) for a hammer mill (6), comprising a main part (2) with a bottom area (2a) and slots (3) for positioning hammers (5) in said hammer cage (1), and said bottom area (2a) comprises a surface that prevents any movement of the hammers (5) out of said hammer cage (1) through said bottom area (2a), and wherein said main part (2) further comprises a front and a rear portion (2c, 2d) with respective openings (4a, 4b) for releasably arranging said hammer cage (1) in said hammer mill (6). The present invention is furthermore related to a hammer mill (6) comprising at least one hammer cage (1).
B02C 13/28 - Shape or construction of beater elements
B02C 18/14 - Disintegrating by knives or other cutting or tearing members which chop material into fragmentsMincing machines or similar apparatus using worms or the like with rotating knives within horizontal containers
The present invention is related to a device (1) for the manufacture of a product that imitates properties of meat and fish and their role in diets, comprising an extruder (2) and a cooling die (4) arranged downstream of the exit (2c) of the extruder, characterized in that an inlet port (5) for the insertion of cellular material is provided in a region of the extruder (2) in the vicinity of the extruder outlet (2c) to the outlet of the cooling die (4), preferably between the exit (2c) of the extruder (2) and the outlet of the cooling die (4). The present invention is also related to a system (12) comprising said device (1), to a method for the manufacture of a product that imitates properties of meat and fish and their role in diets with said device (81) or system, and to a product that imitates properties of meat and fish and their role in diets.
An agitator mill having a circular-cylindrical outer stator and an agitator having a circular-cylindrical rotor. The rotor is arranged within the outer stator, and a milling chamber between the rotor and the outer stator. In the milling chamber, a through-flow direction which extends from a feed channel to a discharge channel. Several rotor milling tools are attached to the rotor, wherein several outer-stator milling tools are attached to the outer stator. The outer-stator milling tools are arranged adjacent to and in the circumferential direction and form rows. These rows are arranged parallel to one another on the outer stator. On the side, facing away from the feed channel the outer-stator milling tools of at least one row have a greater radial length than the other outer-stator milling tools. The outer-stator milling tools of each row in the circumferential direction each have the same length.
B02C 17/16 - Mills in which a fixed container houses stirring means tumbling the charge
B02C 17/18 - Disintegrating by tumbling mills, i.e. mills having a container charged with the material to be disintegrated with or without special disintegrating members such as pebbles or balls Details
The present invention relates to an impact ring (1) for a device (S) for dehulling of granular good, comprising a ring-shaped body (2) of metal and a polymer layer (3) on its entire inner surface, wherein the polymer layer (3) is releasably arranged on the inner surface of the ring-shaped body (2). The present invention further relates to a device (S) for dehulling of granular material with such an impact ring and/or sensors (20, 21) for monitoring the condition of the impact ring (1), which are selected from the group consisting of load sensors (20) and vibration sensors (21).
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Recorded and downloadable software for managing machine control in the nature of monitoring and controlling the operation of automated manufacturing machines; Recorded and downloadable industrial automation software for programming and controlling automated machines for the manufacturing, treatment, processing, conveying and transporting of goods; Recorded and downloadable robotic Process Automation software; Recorded and downloadable operating system software; cloud server, namely, computer network server accessible via the cloud; Recorded and downloadable cloud server software in the nature of network access server operating software; Recorded and downloadable platform software for deploying virtual machines to a cloud computer platform; Recorded and downloadable computer software platform for programming and controlling automated machines for the manufacturing, treatment, processing, conveying and transporting of goods; control system for machines consisting of recorded and downloadable software for programming and controlling the operation of automated manufacturing machines, computer hardware and a touch screen monitor; computer interface boards for machines; documentation of technical data in electronic form, namely, downloadable technical manuals; all the aforementioned goods in this class for machines and plants in the field of treatment, processing, conveying and transporting foodstuffs, raw materials and bulk goods Providing of training, conducting seminars and workshops in the field of automation and control systems of machines and plants; documentation of technical data in electronic form, namely, providing online non-downloadable technical training materials and technical manuals in the field of machine automation; all aforementioned services in this class in the field of industrial treatment, processing, conveying and transporting foodstuffs, raw materials and bulk goods Software as a Service (SaaS) services featuring software for machine and plant control for the purpose of monitoring, programming and controlling automated machines for the manufacturing, treatment, processing, conveying and transporting of goods; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for machine and plant automation for the purpose of monitoring, programming and controlling automated machines for the manufacturing, treatment, processing, conveying and transporting of goods; Platform as a Service (PaaS) featuring computer software platforms for monitoring, programming and controlling automated machines for the manufacturing, treatment, processing, conveying and transporting of goods; installation, repair and maintenance of computer software; design and development of computer software for third parties in the field of treatment and processing and for conveying and transporting foodstuffs, raw materials and bulk goods; development of computer platforms; providing online non-downloadable computer software platform for monitoring, programming and controlling automated machines for the manufacturing, treatment, processing, conveying and transporting of goods; all aforementioned services in this class in the field of industrial treatment, processing, conveying and transporting foodstuffs, raw materials and bulk goods
The invention relates to a rotor for an agitator bead mill. The rotor comprises a multi-part, metal main frame, multiple grinding tools which are arranged on the main frame, and at least one, preferably multiple, non-metal shell elements. The at least one shell element can be preferably removeably attached to the main frame and is designed in such a way that the surfaces of the main frame are substantially covered or encased by the shell element. The invention also relates to a griding disc assembly for a rotor, a shell element and a metal main frame for a rotor.
The present invention relates to a device (1) for treating cells for stimulating cell growth, comprising a unit (2) for generating and emitting electric pulses and an electric field resulting therefrom, and a treatment space (3) that can be penetrated by the emitted electric pulses, wherein the device (1) further comprises a unit (4, 9) which can be moved into and out of said treatment space (3) such that cell material provided within a compartment (4a) of said unit (4), or provided in a container (5) on or in said unit (4, 9), can be moved into and out of said treatment space (3), and wherein said treatment space (3) is provided between two electrodes (2a, 2b) or plates of a capacitor parallel to each other.
The present invention relates to a device (1) for treating cells for stimulating cell growth, comprising a unit (2) for generating and emitting electric pulses, and a treatment unit (3) having an inlet (3a) and an outlet (3a), a treatment space (4) being formed inside the treatment unit (3), the treatment space (4) being penetrated by the emitted electric pulses and an electric field resulting therefrom, a cell material entering into the treatment space (4) through the inlet (3a) being moved without contact through the treatment space (4) and the electric field penetrating the treatment space (4) to the outlet (3b).
The present invention is related to a device (1), comprising a unit (2) for generating and emitting electric pulses, two or more electrodes or plates (2a, 2b) of a capacitor that are arranged in one electric circuit with said unit (2), and a treatment space (3) arranged between said electrodes or plates (2a, 2b) so that the treatment space (3) can be penetrated by the emitted electric pulses and an electric field resulting therefrom, characterized in that at least one adjustable resistor (9) is arranged in said electric circuit.
The present invention is related to a treatment unit (3) having an inlet (3a) and an outlet (3b), and a treatment space (4) being formed inside the treatment unit (3) such that it can be penetrated by electric pulses, said treatment space (4) being fluidly connected with the inlet (3a) and the outlet (3b), wherein at least a portion of an inner side face of the treatment space (4) is curved. The present invention is furthermore related to a device comprising such a treatment unit and to a method to be performed with said device, and wherein the inlet (3a) is formed in a top face of the treatment unit (3), and the outlet (3b) is formed in a bottom face of the treatment unit (3).
F26B 25/22 - Controlling the drying process in dependence on liquid content of solid materials or objects
C12C 1/073 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted to save or recover energy
F26B 9/06 - Machines or apparatus for drying solid materials or objects at rest or with only local agitationDomestic airing cupboards in stationary drums or chambers
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MEASURING AND/OR CONTROL SYSTEM FOR OPTIMIZING ENVIRONMENTAL-RELEVANT ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN PRODUCTION PROCESSES OF PLANTS OR INDUSTRIAL SITES AND/OR MEASURING SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED MEASURING OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUANTIFICATION MEASURANDS
Proposed is a control device (10) for optimizing energy management and energy monitoring of an industrial site (1) and measurement of an environmental footprint of an industrial site or plant (1) and/or of a product (2) manufactured or processed by said industrial site (1), the industrial site (1) comprising one or more processing units (12) for processing or manufacturing one or more products (2) and said control device (10) comprising measuring devices and sensors (13) capturing measuring parameters at the processing units (12) and/or environmental measuring parameters associated with the industrial site (1), input/output interfaces (1011) and data transmission lines/networks (1012) to transfer the measured parameters to the control device (10). This can also include raw material scenarios of different sources, specific production practices (e.g. fertilizer use), and different environmental impact metrics, such as water and land use.
The present invention is related to an inlet arrangement (1) for a grinding machine, preferably a roller mill, comprising a main sensor, preferably a force sensor (6), and an additional sensor, preferably a level sensor (7), that extends into the storage container to a level that corresponds to the level where the main sensor (6) is provided, and a control unit (8) which is configured to generate, from the values determined by the main sensor (6) and the additional sensor (7) and from a setpoint value (S), an output signal to control the flow of the milling material out of the storage container (2). The present invention is further-more related to said control unit (8), a grinding machine, preferably a roller mill, comprising said inlet arrangement (1), and to a method for determining and controlling the level of milling material in a storage container (2) for milling material of a grinding machine, preferably a roller mill, involving the above inlet arrangement.
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Goods & Services
Food processing machines; feed processing machines; robotic
mechanisms for use in processing food; robotic mechanisms
for use in processing feed; food manufacturing machines;
feed manufacturing machines; robotic mechanisms for use in
manufacturing food; robotic mechanisms for use in
manufacturing feed; hammer mills machine; grinding mills;
flour mills; mills [machines] and parts thereof, including
liners for hammer mills, feeders, iron separators, rotors,
grinding screens for fine grinding, hammers, hammer bar
locking devices, milling cutters, millstones, rolling mill
cylinders, beaters, beater spacer, beater locking device,
flaps, bearing housings. Dashboards software; digital dashboard to make the grinding
process transparent (data visualization); digital dashboard
software; data processors; data visualization software;
frequency converter; remote controls. Analysis of grinding processes, namely image analysis
studies, failure analysis, high precision analysis
techniques such as electron back-scatter detection (EBSD) or
nano-indentation hardness testing; analysis of machine
conditions, namely technological analysis services and/or
computerized analysis of machine conditions; quality control
services; quality control of grinding processes; automatic
process control services; design and development of computer
software for process control and optimization.
74.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF OPTIMIZED TREATMENT CONDITIONS FOR TREATING CELLS WITH ELECTRIC PULSES
The present invention is related to a method for the identification of optimized conditions for treating cells with electric pulses for targeted inactivation, the extraction of bioactive compounds, and the stimulation of cell growth and/or cellular compounds, comprising the steps of treating samples comprising cellular material under at least one condition, preferably two or more different conditions, analysing the results of the treatment in step a) for each of the applied different conditions, and identifying suitable conditions from the analysis of step b). The present invention is furthermore related to a system (1) for performing said method, as well as to a method for treating cells for targeted inactivation, the extraction of bio-active compounds, and the stimulation of cell growth and/or cellular compounds, employing the above identified suitable conditions.
C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology
C12M 1/42 - Apparatus for the treatment of microorganisms or enzymes with electrical or wave energy, e.g. magnetism, sonic wave
C12N 13/00 - Treatment of microorganisms or enzymes with electrical or wave energy, e.g. magnetism, sonic waves
G16B 40/00 - ICT specially adapted for biostatisticsICT specially adapted for bioinformatics-related machine learning or data mining, e.g. knowledge discovery or pattern finding
75.
OPTIMIZED INDUSTRIAL BIOREACTOR AND METHOD THEREOF, WITH MUTUALLY DEPENDENT, COUPLED PROCESS CONTROL LOOPS
The invention relates to an industrial bioreactor (1) with a dual cycle-controlled optimization process providing an optimized cultivation process (21) for cell cultures (5/51), cell components (5/512) or metabolic products (5/52) of the cells in a nutrient medium (11). The bioreactor comprises a reactor vessel (12) providing controlled bioreactor conditions for the cultivation process (21), a control unit (13) connected to sensory devices (14) measuring sensory parameter (141) values comprising at least measures related to the composition (1411) of the nutrient medium (11) and/or concentration (1412) of the nutrient medium (11) and/or oxygen (1413) and/or temperature (1414) and/or pH-value (1415) and/or sterility (1416), and transmitting them to the control unit (13). The control unit (13) controls and automatically optimizes the operational parameter of the cultivation process (21) and operational parameters of a treatment process (31) applied to the cells during the cultivation process (21) by adjusting operational parameters of the bioreactor (1) affecting the measured sensory parameter (141) values.
G06N 3/00 - Computing arrangements based on biological models
G16B 40/00 - ICT specially adapted for biostatisticsICT specially adapted for bioinformatics-related machine learning or data mining, e.g. knowledge discovery or pattern finding
G16C 20/10 - Analysis or design of chemical reactions, syntheses or processes
A stirrer mill for processing flowable material to be ground including a mill container, a milling chamber that is delimited by a container wall, a stirrer that can rotate about the center longitudinal axis and has a rotor, and an inner stator arranged within the rotor. A ground material discharge channel is formed between the rotor and an outer wall of the inner stator, via which the ground material is guided to the separation unit and then to an outlet line. The milling chamber is at least partially filled with milling elements. A separation unit is arranged above the inner stator. A ground material discharge chamber is formed after the milling element separation unit, in the flow direction of the ground material. A unit for reducing the volume is attached in the ground material discharge chamber.
B02C 17/16 - Mills in which a fixed container houses stirring means tumbling the charge
B02C 17/18 - Disintegrating by tumbling mills, i.e. mills having a container charged with the material to be disintegrated with or without special disintegrating members such as pebbles or balls Details
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Software (recorded or downloadable) for managing machine control; industrial automation software (recorded or downloadable); Robotic Process Automation [RPA] software (recorded or downloadable); operating system (recorded or downloadable) software; cloud server; cloud server software (recorded or downloadable); platform software (recorded or downloadable); computer software platform; control system for machines consisting of software (recorded or downloadable), computer hardware and touch screen; computer interface boards for machines; documentation of technical data in electronic form; all the before-mentioned goods for machines and plants in the field of treatment, processing, conveying and transporting foodstuffs, raw materials and bulk goods. Providing of training, conducting seminars and workshops in the field of automation and control systems of machines and plants; all before-mentioned services in the field of industrial treatment, processing, conveying and transporting foodstuffs, raw materials and bulk goods. Software as a Service (SaaS) featuring software for machine and plant control or machine and plant automation; Platform as a Service (PaaS); installation, repair and maintenance of computer software; design and development of computer software for third parties in the field of treatment and processing and for conveying and transporting foodstuffs, raw materials and bulk goods; development of computer platforms; all before-mentioned services in the field of industrial treatment, processing, conveying and transporting foodstuffs, raw materials and bulk goods.
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Method for the production of protein-containing foods
The present invention relates to a method for producing protein-containing foamed food products, comprising the steps: metering raw materials into an extruder, wherein at least one raw material is a protein, mixing the raw materials into the extruder to produce a mixture, extruding the mixture to produce an extrudate, and leading the extrudate out of the extruder through a cooling die with cooling of the extrudate to a temperature of less than 100° C., wherein pores are formed in a controlled manner in the extruder, by providing a gas, by introducing the gas into the extruder or by forming the gas based on a reaction of a gas-forming compound added as a raw material with a gas-releasing compound added as a raw material.
The present invention relates to a distribution device (1) for an extruder (10), comprising at least two conduits (3, 4) leading away from a distribution unit (2), each conduit (3, 4) having a temperature-control device (3b, 4b). The present invention further relates to an extrusion system comprising a distribution device (1) of the above kind and to a method for producing a proteinaceous food item by means of the extrusion system.
Proposed is system and method for modular control system providing a dynamically adaptive process control of a process line of a plant in a Machine-to-Machine network. The process line of the plant comprises a plurality of distributed machine control system with one or more elements interlocked to one or more operational unit of the process line. The operation of an operational unit performing a physical function within the process line is controlled by an associated machine control system by means of the elements interlocked to the operational units. The interlocked elements at least comprise IO-interfaces and actor control devices.
The invention relates to a colloid mill for reducing a particle size (100) of particles (101) suspended in a first liquid and/or a droplet size of a second liquid emulsified in a first liquid. The colloid mill has a rotor (1) and a stator (2), which are arranged coaxially one inside the other. The colloid mill has a material inlet for introducing a suspension or emulsion on a first axial side and a product outlet for conducting away the suspension or emulsion on a second axial side. The rotor (1) has a rotor grinding surface (3) facing the stator (2) and/or the stator (2) has a stator grinding surface (4) facing the rotor (1). The rotor grinding surface (3) has a grinding tooth (5a, 5b) with a shearing surface (6) and/or shearing edge (7), the cross-sectional surface (8a) of which grinding tooth tapers in a plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation (D) in a radial direction (R) towards the opposite stator grinding surface (4), wherein the cross-sectional surface (8a) has a first limb (14a) which adjoins a bottom side (11a), running in a circumferential direction, of the cross-sectional surface (8a), said first limb facing in the direction of rotation (15) of the rotor (1) and enclosing an angle (a) of 85-95° with the bottom side (11).
The invention relates to a method and a system for monitoring the wear of components of a grinding system and for determining an optimal future point in time for a maintenance procedure of the grinding system using a control unit (3) for controlling the grinding system, a sensor system (4) for detecting measurement data, and an analysis unit (6) for analyzing the wear behavior of the grinding system, wherein the analysis unit (6) assigns a degree of wear to the measurement data and a maintenance deficiency to the degree of wear, and the analysis unit (6) additionally derives a future wear state at a point in time in the future and assigns a future degree of wear and a future maintenance deficiency to the future wear state. The analysis unit (6) derives a future operating state from a plurality of measurement data (50) detected at different times and a future grinding yield loss at a point time in the future from the future operating state. The analysis unit (6) optimizes a future maintenance time in that the future maintenance time is defined as the point in time at which the future maintenance deficiency corresponds to the future grinding yield loss.
The present invention relates to a grinder roller for use in a grinder roller pair, in particular a grain roller pair, comprising at least one sensor for the detection of measured values which characterize a state of the grinder roller, wherein the sensor is arranged in a receiving opening of the grinder roller, at least one data transmitter for the contactless transmission of the measured values of the at least one sensor to a data receiver, wherein the sensor is enclosed in the receiving opening by means of a cap made from ceramic material. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a corresponding grinder roller pair, to a production plant which comprises a grinder roller pair of this type, to a corresponding cap, to a kit consisting of a corresponding cap and a fastening device, and to a method for operating a product processing plant of this type.
The present invention is related to an insert (4) for a device (1) for treating cells, wherein said insert (4) comprises electrodes (2a, 2b) for emitting electric pulses and has an electrical connection (4a), wherein a treatment space (3) is provided in said insert (4), wherein said treatment space (3) can be penetrated by the electric pulses emitted by said electrodes (2a, 2b) and an electric field resulting therefrom. The present invention is also related to such a device (1) and to a method performed with said device (1).
9090 of less than 30 µm; microfiltration of the composition; and ultra-filtration of the composition. The present invention is furthermore related to a plant protein-containing composition obtainable by said process, and to a food product comprising said plant protein-containing composition.
A23J 1/00 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites
A23J 1/14 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from leguminous or other vegetable seedsObtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from press-cake or oil-bearing seeds
A23L 11/30 - Removing undesirable substances, e.g. bitter substances
The invention relates to a rotor for an agitating mill having a generally cylindrical rotor body, the outer wall of which defines an inner surface of a milling chamber, through which a feed material to be treated flows during operation of the agitating mill. A ceramic ring is arranged at the rotor end of the rotor body, the rotor end being arranged opposite the product inlet of the agitating mill. The invention also relates to an agitating mill comprising the rotor according to the invention, to the use of the rotor according to the invention in an agitating mill for producing dispersions, and to a method for producing the rotor.
The present invention relates to nutritional components suitable for cell culture of eukaryotic cells. These nutritional components can be prepared from plant-based protein hydrolysates. The invention further relates to nutrient media comprising these nutritional components. The nutrient media of the invention can be prepared by replacing serum components, which are common in such media, - at least partially - by the nutritional components of the invention. The nutritional components and the nutrient media of the invention are particularly suitable for use in the food industry, such as in the production of cultured meat.
A23J 3/32 - Working-up of proteins for foodstuffs by hydrolysis using chemical agents
A23J 1/00 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites
A23J 1/14 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from leguminous or other vegetable seedsObtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from press-cake or oil-bearing seeds
The present invention relates to a mounting plate (1), in particular a fixed mounting plate (1), for a die casting machine, wherein the mounting plate (1) has a dome-shaped cavity (4), the base of which is in the second side (1b) of the mounting plate (1) and is open and which tapers towards the centroid of the receiving openings (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) on the first side (1a). The present invention further relates to a die casting machine (D) having such a mounting plate (1).
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Food processing machines in the nature of electric food processors, food grinding machines; feed processing machines, namely, feed grinding machines; robotic mechanisms for use in processing food, namely, industrial robots for grinding food; robotic mechanisms for use in processing feed, namely, industrial robots for grinding feed; food manufacturing machines, namely, electric food processors, food grinding machines, food crushing machines; feed manufacturing machines, namely, feed grinding machines, feed crushing machines; robotic mechanisms for use in manufacturing food, namely, industrial robots for the processing of foodstuffs; robotic mechanisms for use in manufacturing feed, namely, industrial robots for the processing of foodstuffs; hammer mills; hammer mills being milling machines; rotary grinding machines, namely, electric grinding mills for industrial purposes; electric grinding mills for industrial purposes for grinding of food, feed, pet food, fish feed, and flour; power-operated flour mills; machines in the nature of mills being milling machines and parts thereof, namely, fitted liners for hammer mills, feeders for machines, feeders being industrial machine parts for feeding material into a machine, vibratory screen iron separators, magnetic iron separators being machine parts, rotors being machine parts, grinding screens being machine parts for fine grinding, hammers being machine parts, hammer bar locking devices being machine parts for hammer mills, milling cutters being machine tools, millstones being machine parts, rolling mill cylinders for machines, beaters being machine parts for hammer mills, beater spacers being machine parts for hammer mills, beater locking devices being machine parts for hammer mills, bearing housings for machines Downloadable and recorded dashboard software for monitoring, controlling, operating, managing, maintaining, visualizing, analyzing, and reporting on hammer mill operations, for detecting anomalies in manufacturing processes, and for monitoring energy use, productivity, efficiency, safety, and quality control for hammer mills; digital dashboard being computer hardware and recorded software sold as a unit for data visualization with the purpose of making the grinding process of a hammer mill transparent; downloadable and recorded digital dashboard software for storing and managing electronic data; data processors; downloadable and recorded data visualization software; frequency converter; remote controls for hammer mills, milling machines, grinding machines, food processing machines, feed processing machines, and industrial robots for the processing of foodstuffs Analysis of grinding processes associated with hammer mills, milling machines, grinding machines, food processing machines, feed processing machines and industrial robots for the processing of foodstuffs, metal tools, machinery, and fabrication equipment, namely, image analysis studies, product failure analysis, high precision analysis techniques in the nature of electron back-scatter detection (EBSD) and nano-indentation hardness testing; analysis of machine conditions, namely, technological analysis services and computerized scientific, technological and chemical analysis of machine conditions in the field of hammer mills, milling machines, grinding machines, food processing machines, feed processing machines, and industrial robots for the processing of foodstuffs; quality control services for others; quality control of grinding processes for others; automatic process control services, namely, computer monitoring services for automated tracking of hardware processes, creation of control programs for automated measurement and control of quality during the manufacturing of food and feed, automated testing of equipment and facilities to assure compliance with industry standards; design and development of computer software for process control and optimization
An extruder screw-handling device for handling a screw of a food or land-or-sea-animal-feed extruder, the device being suitable for fully extracting an extruder screw from an extruder barrel, wherein the device has a horizontally arranged top section, a locking screw assembly and a guiding element. The present invention is furthermore related to a method of extracting an extruder screw from a food or land-or-sea-animal-feed extruder using the device.
An infeed protection device for a rolling mill, comprising a housing and a plurality of parallel rotating rollers. A product infeed is formed by two of the rollers which rotate about rotational axes arranged parallel with one another and arranged at an adjustable roller space with respect to one another. The infeed protection device comprises a profile which is arranged parallel with the rollers forming the product infeed and extends over the length of the product infeed. In an infeed direction of the rotating rollers, the profile is upstream of the rollers forming the product infeed. At least one vertical through-opening is formed in the profile. A space is formed between the profile and the rollers. The infeed protection device further comprises a holder for fastening the infeed protection device to the housing of the rolling mill.
B02C 4/28 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills Details
B02C 4/04 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills with two or more rollers specially adapted for milling paste-like material, e.g. paint, chocolate, colloids
The present invention relates to a die casting machine including at least one receiving frame for energy modules (4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F), wherein the receiving frame has fastening means (5A, 5A′) for fastening the receiving frame on the die casting machine and 1 to 3 rows (5H, 5H′, 5H″) for receiving energy modules (4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F).
A device for supplying to and/or controlling hydraulically operated components of a die casting machine, comprising a base block with a main inlet opening and a main outlet opening for hydraulic medium, and also at least two different module components, which are selected from the group consisting of core-pulling modules, core-pulling-relief modules, booster modules, secondary movement modules, and vacuum modules, and which are fluidically connected to the base block. The present invention relates to a die casting machine with such a device and to a method for supplying to and/or controlling hydraulically operated components of a die casting machine.
The invention relates to a loading device, wherein the loading device comprises a gantry (6) and a platform (5) which is mounted on the gantry (6). A pylon (1) is arranged at a base point (7) on the platform (5). A jib extends out from the pylon (1). The pylon (1) can be rotatably connected to the platform (5). The platform (5) defines a vertical axis (8) which extends in the vertical direction and runs through the base point (7). The pylon (1) is curved in a region adjoining the platform (5) and intersects the vertical axis (8) at an angle (a). The invention further comprises a pylon (1) for a loading device.
B66C 23/36 - Cranes comprising essentially a beam, boom or triangular structure acting as a cantilever and mounted for translatory or swinging movements in vertical or horizontal planes or a combination of such movements, e.g. jib cranes, derricks or tower cranes specially adapted for use in particular locations or for particular purposes mounted on road or rail vehiclesManually-movable jib cranes for use in workshopsFloating cranes
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Roller groups for grinding devices, grinding devices, and methods
Roller packages (IO) for grinding devices (70), comprising a first roll (11), which is maintained by at least one first bearing body (13), and a second roll (12), which is maintained by at least one second bearing body (14). The first bearing body (13) and the second bearing body (14) are prestressed against each other and comprise stop elements (17,19) with stop surfaces (18, 20), the contact of which counteracts a contact of the rolls (11, 12). The rotational position of the first stop element (17) determines the minimum width of the grinding gap. Also disclosed are grinding devices (70), methods for operating a roll assembly (10) and methods for determining the radial force acting between the rolls (11, 12) of a roll assembly (10).
The present invention relates to methods of increasing metabolic activity and stimulating cell proliferation of biological cells through the use of pulsed electric field (PEF) treatment, especially through the use of nanosecond pulsed electric field (nsPEF) treatment.
Roller packages (IO) for grinding devices (70), comprising a first roll (11), which is maintained by at least one first bearing body (13), and a second roll (12), which is maintained by at least one second bearing body (14). The first bearing body (13) and the second bearing body (14) are prestressed against each other and comprise stop elements (17,19) with stop surfaces (18, 20), the contact of which counteracts a contact of the rolls (11, 12). The rotational position of the first stop element (17) determines the minimum width of the grinding gap. Also disclosed are grinding devices (70), methods for operating a roll assembly (10) and methods for determining the radial force acting between the rolls (11, 12) of a roll assembly (10).
The invention relates to a device for extracting ions and/or electrons from a plasma, comprising a grid (1) and a grid holder (2), on the circumference of which the grid (1) is fastened. According to the invention, the grid (1) is configured as an expanded metal grid. The invention also relates to a plasma source, a plasma coating device and a method for producing an interference layer or interference layer systems.
The present invention relates to a roll frame (1), comprising a product inlet (2), a grinding chamber with grinding rolls (3, 4), into which grinding chamber bulk material to be ground can pass from the product inlet (2), and a product outlet unit (P) which is arranged below the grinding chamber and into which product from the grinding chamber can pass, wherein the product outlet unit (P) comprises a hopper (5) which has a conveying worm (10) in its lower region which is remote from the grinding chamber, wherein the conveying worm (10) has two portions (10a, 10b) which convey in opposite directions, in order to convey product out of the lower region of the hopper (5) to an outlet opening (7) in the bottom region of the hopper (5).
The present invention is related to a device (1), comprising a unit (2) for taking up a fluid, a unit (3) for emitting electric pulses, wherein said unit (2) for taking up a fluid and said unit (3) for emitting electric pulses are connected with each other via lines (4a, 4a', 4b, 4b') so as to form a circuit, wherein there are provided connections (5a, 5b) for connecting the lines (4a, 4b) arranged at said unit (2) for taking up a fluid with the lines (4a', 4b') arranged at said unit (3) for emitting electric pulses in a releasable, hygienic and leakage-free manner. The present invention is related to an apparatus (9) comprising said device (1), and to a method for treating cells performed with said device (1) or said apparatus (9).
