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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4542683 | Brewing apparatus Brewing apparatus and a method of brewing in which mash cooking and wort boiling are carried out in a single vessel (2), the vessel having an agitator (202), a heater preferably formed as a steam jacket (220, 224) and as an external through flow heater (8... | 09/24/1985 |
| 4473001 | Method and apparatus for agitating the contents of a fermentation tank The present invention relates to a method for agitating the contents of a large tank containing a liquid and solid matter, in particular to a fermentation tank for grape mash comprising a motor-driven agitator. The essence of the invention is that the agi... | 09/25/1984 |
| 4449886 | Apparatus for fining bottled wine An apparatus for manipulating bottles of wine to precipitate and collect sediments in the wine includes a base frame from which a pair of stanchions extend upwardly. A rectangular frame is disposed between the stanchions and pivotally supported by the sta... | 05/22/1984 |
| 4441407 | Horizontal container for processing wine grape must The invention relates to a horizontal tank-type container, particularly for use in winemaking, the beverage industry and the preparation of alcohol. The upper portion of the container is of a substantially circular cylindrical shape. The invention resides... | 04/10/1984 |
| 4405997 | Apparatus for riddling bottled wines Apparatus for riddling bottled wine having an elongated frame carried on resilient supports along the longitudinal sides of the frame and having a motor-driven eccentric weight carried on the frame for vibrating the frame and cases of bottles thereon in d... | 09/20/1983 |
| 4356208 | Method and apparatus for riddling bottled wines in cases The method of riddling wine contained in bottles packed in shipping cases in which the cases are inverted to allow solids to settle into the necks of the bottles, tilting the cases from side to side to jostle the bottles, and vibrating the cases and bottl... | 10/26/1982 |
| 4351851 | Method for freeze-stabilizing wine A method for freeze-stabilizing wine and a system for carrying out this method are described. The method is of a type in which the wine is first chilled so that ice crystals are formed in the wine while the wine is still pumpable, whereupon the wine is co... | 09/28/1982 |
| 4351231 | Mash copper A mash tun or copper having a body of circular cross-section and a heated bottom which is inclined to the center and having two planar bottom portions and two roof-like gusset portions. Such a mash copper is distinguished by an excellent energy-saving mix... | 09/28/1982 |
| 4350503 | Fluid flow metering device There is disclosed a fluid flow metering device for use, for example, in a system for preparing a carbonated beverage wherein deaerated water and a beverage concentrate are mixed together in closely controlled proportions. The system can also include a ve... | 09/21/1982 |
| 4343231 | Brewing apparatus having sampling means delivering suspension to fermenting vessel A process for adjusting the amount of yeast introduced into a fermentative liquid comprises periodically taking a sample from a mass of suspended yeast maintained in movement in a closed circuit, subjecting the sample to fermentation by adding a nutrient ... | 08/10/1982 |
| 4333393 | Pitching mechanism for lauter tun knives A lauter tun knife assembly in which the knife is mounted for pivotal movement on a lauter knife drive, the pivotal mounting being about an axis adjacent a longitudinal edge of the knife, the pivotal movement being limited to a predetermined angle, prefer... | 06/08/1982 |
| 4327631 | Lautering apparatus A rotary lautering machine is provided vertical blades, each blade having a pivotally attached sweeping foot. The sweeping feet are rotated from a first lautering position to a second sweeping position by pressure exerted on the feet by material in the la... | 05/04/1982 |
| 4317410 | Device for transforming an enclosure or container into a self-evacuating container and container comprising such a device A device is provided for transforming or converting an enclosure or container into a self-emptying type of container which is equipped with such a device. The device is particularly adapted for converting an enclosure or container which is adapted to rece... | 03/02/1982 |
| 4264740 | Apparatus for treating residual water This disclosure relates to an installation for treating residual water, particularly residual water resulting from the manufacture of sauerkraut, in order to transform such water into proteinic food products, especially yeasts. The novel installation comp... | 04/28/1981 |
| 4235940 | Method and apparatus for riddling bottled wines in cases The method of riddling wine contained in bottles packed in shipping cases in which the cases are inverted to allow solids to settle into the necks of the bottles, tilting the cases from side to side to jostle the bottles, and vibrating the cases and bottl... | 11/25/1980 |
| 4216711 | Deoxygenation system for production of beer A system is disclosed for producing beer and like extensively deaerated beverages. The system includes a deoxygenating column, a remote source of heavy beer, and a proportioner unit connected to receive deoxygenated water and heavy beer. After the water a... | 08/12/1980 |
| 4210676 | Process and apparatus for the acceleration of the ripening of spirits A process for acceleration of the ripening of spirits is described, wherein the spirits are irradiated with ultrasonic radiation in the presence of wood staves which serve as a source of bouquet-improving additives. Through control of the irradiation para... | 07/01/1980 |
| 4173656 | Means and method for aging liquor Particulate matter containing particles of charred wood and particles of red layer wood is confined by filter paper in an apertured container having means for causing said container to float when placed in a liquor to be aged. For large commercial applica... | 11/06/1979 |
| 4163417 | Mash and wort tub The invention relates to a mash and wort tub of rectangular cross-section, having heater bottom inclined upwardly from its edges in a roof-shaped manner.... | 08/07/1979 |
| 4155290 | Vinification vat A vinification vat comprises a substantially elongate container provided with a load and discharging mouth formed in a head thereof and a support member engaging the head such as to enable the container to perform both rotational movements about its main ... | 05/22/1979 |
| 4073955 | Apparatus and method for aging liquor An apparatus and method for improving the aging of alcoholic liquors, whereby the liquor to be aged is placed in a char-lined container incorporating a char-coated manifold assembly therein, which is connected to a vapor recovery system. The liquor is mov... | 02/14/1978 |
| 3946997 | Agitator for nonhomogeneous, liquid materials in a tank Agitator for nonhomogeneous materials held in a tank. The agitator here in question is particularly intended for use with mixed liquid and solid materials, the solids thereof being of easily damaged nature and wherein the liquid and solid components of th... | 03/30/1976 |
