Fluid food processor
Patent 4744521 Issued on May 17, 1988. Estimated Expiration Date: 
May 17, 2005. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
May 17, 2005. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesInventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 06/606978 filed on 05/04/1984US Classes:241/66, Temperature modification of comminuting member241/244Axial or radial flow of material (e.g., disc mill, or cone and shell mill)ExaminersPrimary: Rosenbaum, MarkAttorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesB01F 7/00 (20060101)B01F 5/00 (20060101) AbstractThe present invention relates to a fluid processing apparatus particularly useful for processing fluid foods in a highly uniform, "non-statistical" manner at controlled temperatures and high shear rates. The apparatus comprises a first means including an essentially smooth and unencumbered concave cylindrical surface of constant radius; a second means including an essentially smooth and unencumbered convex cylindrical surface having a constant radius which is less than, but not more than about 2 mm less than, the constant radius of said first means; said first and second means being arranged in mutually concentric relation with one another and such that there is a uniform annular treatment zone consisting of the gap formed between said first and second means, said treatment zone being arranged in heat transfer relation with a source of heat transfer medium; and, a third means for providing relative rotary motion between said first and second means, about the common longitudinal axis of symmetry thereof.Other References
Field of SearchWith temperature modification of materialTemperature modification of comminuting member Thermal fluid within or carried by moving comminuting member Axial or radial flow of material (e.g., disc mill, or cone and shell mill) Internal comminuting surface Conoidal surface Both cooperating surfaces rotate Non-coaxial or eccentric Vertical axis With rotary surface axis noncoaxial or eccentric relative to nonrotary surface axis Including roller or roller-like member (e.g., ball, cylinder, etc.) By cooperating members Miscellaneous | |
