Kimchi fermentation or cool storage system using a thermoelectric module
January 10, 2015. 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 ReferencesTobacco leaf curing system Apparatus for controlled reduction in temperature and preservation of embryos in a cryogenic state Method for controlled reduction in temperature and preservation of embryos in a cryogenic state Kimchi fermentor and control system thereof using a kimchi curing sensor Kimchi-like food and method for producing the same Food processing container Refrigerator system having a function capable of fermenting food Refrigerator with kimchi compartment Air conduit system in a refrigerator Apparatus for controlling seasoning of kimchi in refrigerator InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 370600 filed on 01/10/1995US Classes:99/468, Automatic control or time means62/3.6, Interior of enclosure cooled; e.g., refrigerator62/440, COOLED ENCLOSURE99/470, With sequential heating and cooling99/476, Rotary pump99/486Automatic control or time meansExaminersPrimary: Simone, Timothy F.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA23B 007/00F25B 029/00 C12H 001/00 AbstractA Kimchi fermentation or cool storage apparatus comprises a chamber for either fermenting or coolly storing Kimchi, the chamber being formed of a hollow barrel with opened upper end; a cover for either entering or enclosing the chamber; a thermoelectric module for heating or cooling the chamber, the thermoelectric module being mounted on the outside of the bottom wall of the chamber; a power supplying section for supplying electric power with the thermoelectric module; a temperature sensing section for sensing the interior temperature of the chamber; and, a microprocessor for receiving the temperature signal from the temperature sensing section, for controlling the power supplying section to keep the chamber at a reference fermentation temperature for a predetermined time duration while fermenting Kimchi, and keep the chamber at a reference storage temperature while coolly storing Kimchi.Field of SearchAutomatic control or time meansWith sequential heating and cooling NON-COOKING HEAT TREATMENT OF FOOD Automatic control or time means Of heat or heater Primary-alcoholic fermentations with subsequent and/or prior operations ELECTRIC, RADIANT OR VIBRATIONAL TREATING MEANS SUBJECTING FOOD TO AN ENCLOSED MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE Vacuum-producing means Rotary pump Time or program actuator Time delay of condition sensing or control operation With correlated manual or external operator and condition sensing means, e.g., cutoff or reset Manual initiate with sensor terminate Manual reset or sensor operates additional element TIME OR PROGRAM ACTUATOR Air controller or director Damper between storage compartments With porous or foraminous atmospheric condensate receiver Plural cooled compartments COOLED ENCLOSURE Of plant or plant derived material With added enzyme material or microorganism Plant material is basic ingredient other than extract, starch or protein Comprising "U" shaped or bifurcated members (e.g., pivoted bails) Handle having secondary function (e.g., as a support) Bail handle (i.e., inverted U-shaped handle) Handle or handle attaching means attached to the top edge of a container sidewall (e.g., rim, bead, flange, etc.) | |
