Process fluid distribution system for agitating retorts
Patent 7380978 Issued on June 3, 2008. Estimated Expiration Date: 
April 8, 2024. 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.
April 8, 2024. 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 ReferencesInventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 10820898 filed on 04/08/2004US Classes:366/175.3, Moving mixing chamber366/214, And means to clamp plural mixing chambers99/371Movable retort or supportExaminersPrimary: Sorkin, DavidAttorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassB01F 9/02AbstractAn agitating retort (100) includes an outer shell (102) within which the drum structure (112) is disposed for rotation within the shell while supporting a number of baskets (114) for holding products to be processed within the retort. Processing fluid is applied to the interior of the shell (102) through a rotary coupling (115) disposed within the shell. The coupling routes processing fluid to a distribution system (116) to outlet holes or nozzles (118) positioned within the drum structure (112). | |
