| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 422038000 | Using fluent heat transfer medium other than air | 16 |
| 20090129975 | Apparatus for Sterilizing Components of Packaging Units, Particularly Bottles and/or Caps - An apparatus for treating objects comprises a plurality of rotating carousels for transporting said objects along a curved path, sterilizing devices arranged on said plurality of carousels along said path and distributed on a carousel of said plurality of carousels and partially on at least a further carousel of said plurality of carousels; an apparatus for treating objects comprises a rotating carousel arrangement for transporting said objects along a curved path, said rotating carousel arrangement comprising at least a carousel for treating objects, and a sterilizing arrangement arranged on said carousel arrangement along said path, and comprising a sterilizing device that operates at ambient pressure; a method for treating objects comprises transporting along a curved path said objects by means of a plurality of rotating carousels comprising sterilizing said objects during said transporting with sterilizing devices arranged on said plurality of carousels, wherein said transporting comprises transferring said objects between a first carousel of said plurality of carousels and at least a further carousel of said plurality of carousels. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090148343 | COSMETIC PRODUCT STERILIZATION - The invention relates to a method for sterilizing a cosmetic product, in which said product consists of a fluid circulating under regulated pressure in a sterilization circuit (1), according to the viscosity of said fluid. The invention also relates to the device for implementing such a method. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20100034698 | METHOD FOR HEAT TREATMENT AND PROCESSING OF BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS - A method is provided for heat-treatment and processing of biological materials with a fluid from a fluid source in a closed packaging/container, wherein the fluid is introduced into the packaging/container for direct treatment contact with the biological materials and the fluid is transported or circulated out of the packaging, thereafter packaging/container is completely sealed. The method may be used for heat-treatment and processing of biological materials with a fluid in order to increase the shelf life or the sensoric qualities of the material. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100047125 | APPARATUS FOR THERMAL CONDITIONING A PRODUCT - An apparatus for providing a thermal treatment to a product, such as food, is described. One embodiment of the apparatus includes lime and water contained separately within a sealed reaction vessel. The reaction vessel includes a flexible wall portion that is adjacent to a perforator that can puncture a membrane separating the lime and water. In one embodiment, the perforator is separate from and fee-floating within the water. In another embodiment, the reaction vessel is substantially surrounded by the product. The reaction vessel is hermetically sealed against underpressure or overpressure, permitting use with pressurized food. The reaction vessel can be incorporated into a variety of containers and the reaction vessel and container can be sterilized for packaging food. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100111760 | METHOD OF PRESTERILIZING AN ASEPTIC TANK AND CONNECTING CONDUITS - A method of presterilizing an aseptic tank and connecting conduits involves pumping a certain amount of cold water into the tank and the conduits which is caused to pass through a heat exchanger. In the heat exchanger, the water is heated to 120-150° C., whereafter the water is pumped across the tank and conduits during 10-20 minutes. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100196199 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF PATHOGENS IN DRIED SEWAGE SLUDGE - A method and system for treating biosolid material having pathogens, the method including: introducing dried biosolid material into a pathogen treatment vessel; monitoring an actual temperature of the dried biosolid material in the treatment vessel; determining a desired residence time of the biosolid material in the treatment vessel; determining a desired minimum temperature of the dried biosolid material in the treatment vessel, wherein the minimum temperature is based on the desired determined residence time of the biosolid material in the treatment vessel; passing the dried biosolid material through the treatment vessel such that the actual residence time of the biosolid material in the treatment vessel is at least as long as the determined residence time; applying heat from a hot fluid to the dried biosolid material in the treatment vessel, if the actual temperature of the biosolid material is lower than the minimum temperature, and reducing pathogens in the biosolid material by maintaining the biosolid material in the treatment vessel for at least the determined residence time while the actual temperature is at least as hot as the minimum temperature. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20120003120 | HEAT RECOVERY IN BIOWASTE STERILIZATION - According to the present invention a method for heat recovery in a device for the sterilization of biological material is provided. The present method eliminates the risk of contaminating the sterilized effluent with unsterilized biological material via the heat recovery system. In a device according to the invention, a heat recovery circuit is provided for transferring heat from the sterilized effluent stream to the biologically hazardous feed stream. Protection against contamination through leaks is obtained by maintaining at all times a pressure difference preventing biologically hazardous material from bypassing the heat treatment and flowing in the direction of the sterilized material. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120128531 | METHOD FOR DECONTAMINATION OF OBJECTS - The invention relates to a method for decontamination of objects such as art and cultural objects and work materials, in order to remove undesired, particularly to remove toxic, substances contained in the object, wherein a temperature above ambient temperature is created and/or a lower or higher pressure than ambient pressure is created, in a treatment chamber surrounding the objects. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120156096 | Medical Sterilization Container Shape Memory Alloy (SMA)Valve - A medical sterilization container valve and method of making the same is provided. The medical sterilization container valve includes a valve housing affixed to a medical sterilization container. A first valve portion is attached to the valve housing. A second valve portion is proximate to the first valve portion, wherein the second valve portion is movable between at least a first position and a second position. A shape metal alloy (SMA) device is connected with the second valve portion, wherein the SMA device moves the second valve portion between the first and second positions. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120177533 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR HEATING AND MIXING FLUIDS - A fluid heating system includes a tank assembly having an interior surface bounding a chamber, the tank assembly including a sidewall and a lid. A collapsible bag is removably disposed within the chamber of the tank assembly, the collapsible bag bounding a compartment adapted to hold a fluid. A boiler can be used for pumping heated fluid through the wall of the tank assembly for heating the fluid within the collapsible bag. An impeller is disposed within the compartment of the collapsible bag. An elongated drive shaft is removably coupled with the impeller such that rotation of the drive shaft facilitates rotation of the impeller within the compartment of the collapsible bag. A drive motor assembly is coupled with the drive shaft, the drive motor assembly being adapted to rotate the drive shaft when the lid is in an open or closed position. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120282136 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR INHIBITING METAL CORROSION IN HEATED AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS - Disclosed are methods for inhibiting corrosion of metals in contact with heated water or heated aqueous solutions during, for example, food and beverage packaging operations including, for example, cooking, pasteurization and/or sterilization through the use of one or more stannous salts and/or reducing agents. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20130071288 | Sterilization Apparatus and Method for Controlling of a Sterilization Apparatus - The invention relates to a sterilization apparatus ( | 03-21-2013 |
| 20140065014 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL IN A TEMPERATURE PROCESSING MACHINE FOR FOOD PRODUCT CONTAINERS - A control system for controlling a machine for the temperature processing of containers for food products, having a movement element for moving containers to be processed on a movement path along which at least one temperature-processing zone is defined, the temperature-processing zone being divided into sub-zones each having a respective injection assembly for injecting processing fluid on the containers and a respective adjusting assembly for setting the temperature of the injected processing fluid. The control system is provided with a control unit coupled to the adjusting assemblies of the sub-zones for regulating the temperature of the processing fluid by performing a prediction of the output temperature of the containers located on the movement path based on a current operating condition of the machine and a past thermal trend for the containers, and controlling the adjusting assemblies based on the predicted output temperature. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140065015 | METHODS FOR INACTIVATING FLUID CULTURES THROUGH HEATING - A method for inactivating a fluid culture includes inserting a collapsible bag within a chamber of a tank assembly. A fluid is dispensed into a compartment of the collapsible bag, the fluid including a culture containing live cells or microorganisms. A lid is positioned over an opening of the tank assembly so that the collapsible bag is substantially enclosed within the tank assembly. The fluid within the collapsible bag is heated to an inactivation temperature that is sufficiently high to kill all of the live cells or microorganisms within the fluid. In one embodiment, the fluid within the flexible bag is mixed while the fluid is being heated to the inactivation temperature. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140234165 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING WASTE MATERIAL - A waste processing system includes a receptacle for waste material, including bags of waste, and a liquid to be mixed with the waste. The receptacle has an inlet, a waste outlet, and at least one nozzle opening with at least one slicing nozzle that sprays a slicing fluid under pressure sufficient to manipulate the waste material. The system includes a pump for chopping the waste material and circulating and mixing the liquid and waste material, a waste inlet conduit, and a waste outlet conduit. The receptacle, pump, waste inlet and waste outlet conduits define a closed, pressurized waste processing circuit for circulating the liquid and waste. The system also includes a heating system to heat the liquid and waste to effect biological neutralization of the liquid and waste material, and all surfaces of the waste processing system with which the waste material being processed comes into contact. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20150369382 | Valve Arrangement, Apparatus and Methods of Operation thereof - A valve arrangement comprises first and second valves mechanically interconnected for synchronous operation with one another so as to be switchable by a single action between first and second fluid flow configurations. The first configuration provides a first path for first fluid to flow from a first inlet to a first outlet and a second path for second fluid to flow from a second inlet to a second outlet. The second configuration provides paths for first fluid to flow from the first inlet to both the first and second outlets while closing the path from the second inlet. In one application, the arrangement allows a convenient method of disinfecting a water-consuming appliance such as a shower. | 12-24-2015 |
