公开(公告)号：US20120318884A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-20

申请号：US13163976

申请日：2011-06-20

Applicant: Stephen A. McCormick ,  Michael D. Newman

Inventor： Stephen A. McCormick ,  Michael D. Newman

IPC: B05B5/025

CPC classification number: B05B17/0646 ,  A23L3/375 ,  B05B5/03 ,  B05B5/057 ,  B05B5/084 ,  B05B7/0075 ,  F25D3/10

Abstract: An impingement plate atomizer apparatus includes an electrostatically charged longitudinal member having an upper surface sized and shaped to receive a liquid cryogen thereon, a lower surface opposite to the upper surface, and at least one hole extending through the longitudinal member; an ultrasonic transducer in contact with the longitudinal member for providing ultrasonic energy thereto for atomizing the liquid cryogen into an electrostatically charged cryogen fog. A method is also provided for providing an electrostatically charged cryogen fog.

Abstract translation: 冲击板雾化装置包括静电充电的纵向构件，其具有上表面的尺寸和形状以在其上容纳液体冷冻剂，与上表面相对的下表面，以及延伸穿过纵向构件的至少一个孔。 与所述纵向构件接触的用于提供超声能量的超声换能器，用于将液体冷冻剂雾化成静电电荷的致冷剂雾。 还提供了一种提供静电电荷的冷冻剂雾的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20120145279A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-14

申请号：US12966000

申请日：2010-12-13

Applicant: Simon Shamoun ,  John C. Kline ,  Stephen A. McCormick

Inventor： Simon Shamoun ,  John C. Kline ,  Stephen A. McCormick

IPC: B65B3/04

CPC classification number: F17C7/02 ,  F17C5/02 ,  F17C13/023 ,  F17C2205/0142 ,  F17C2205/0326 ,  F17C2221/011 ,  F17C2221/013 ,  F17C2221/014 ,  F17C2221/016 ,  F17C2223/0169 ,  F17C2223/035 ,  F17C2223/046 ,  F17C2225/0169 ,  F17C2225/035 ,  F17C2227/0107 ,  F17C2227/041 ,  F17C2250/0408 ,  F17C2250/0421 ,  F17C2250/0491 ,  F17C2250/0626 ,  F17C2260/024 ,  F17C2270/05

Abstract: A sub cooled liquid delivery system includes at least one feed tank, at least one pressure building apparatus in fluid communication with the at least one feed tank, at least one weight measurement apparatus for measuring the weight of the at least one feed tank and a liquid present in the at least one feed tank, at least one fill conduit in fluid communication with the at least one feed tank for providing the liquid to the at least one feed tank, at least one feed conduit in fluid communication with the at least one feed tank for delivering a subcooled liquid to at least one liquid utilizing process, and at least one pressure building conduit in fluid communication with the at least one feed tank for increasing the pressure within the at least one feed tank. A method is also included to subcool liquid delivery using the system.

Abstract translation: 副冷却液体输送系统包括至少一个进料罐，至少一个与至少一个进料罐流体连通的压力建立装置，至少一个重量测量装置，用于测量至少一个进料罐的重量和液体 存在于所述至少一个进料罐中的至少一个填充导管，其与所述至少一个进料罐流体连通，用于将液体提供给所述至少一个进料罐，至少一个进料管道，其与所述至少一个进料流体连通 用于将过冷液体输送到至少一种液体利用过程，以及至少一个与所述至少一个进料罐流体连通的压力建筑导管，用于增加所述至少一个进料罐内的压力。 还包括使用该系统过冷液体输送的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20120047916A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-01

申请号：US12870935

申请日：2010-08-30

Applicant: Jos WIJLENS ,  Stephen A. McCORMICK

Inventor： Jos WIJLENS ,  Stephen A. McCORMICK

IPC: F25D13/06 ,  F25D17/02 ,  F25D25/04

CPC classification number: A23L3/362 ,  A23L3/375 ,  F25D3/11

Abstract: The following paragraph is to replace the previous version of the abstract, and includes markings to show all the changes made relative to the previous version:An apparatus and method for chilling or freezing a product includes a freezer having a freezing chamber therein in which a cryogenic substance is provided, and an inlet and an outlet in communication with the freezing chamber; and a plastic film belt constructed and arranged to transport the product from the inlet through the freezing chamber for exposure to the cryogenic substance to the outlet for removal of the product for further processing. The plastic film belt may be formed with one or a plurality of pockets to transport a corresponding amount of product.

Abstract translation: 以下段落是取代以前版本的摘要，并包括标记以显示相对于以前版本所做的所有更改：用于冷藏或冷冻产品的装置和方法包括其中具有冷冻室的冷冻器，其中低温 提供物质，以及与冷冻室连通的入口和出口; 以及塑料膜带，其构造和布置成将产品从入口运送通过冷冻室，以暴露于低温物质到出口以移除产品以进一步处理。 塑料膜带可以形成有一个或多个袋以输送相应量的产品。

公开(公告)号：US20110247355A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-13

申请号：US12903438

申请日：2010-10-13

Applicant: Stephen A. McCormick ,  Michael D. Newman

Inventor： Stephen A. McCormick ,  Michael D. Newman

IPC: F25D25/04

CPC classification number: A21B1/26 ,  A21B1/48 ,  F25D13/067

Abstract: A refrigeration system includes a housing having a top, a bottom, first and second opposed sides, and containing an atmosphere; a conveyor apparatus including a self-stacking, self-supported, spiral conveyor belt and a drive mechanism, wherein the conveyor belt includes a plurality of tiers and is at least partially disposed within the housing such that the conveyor belt can travel within the housing from the bottom towards the top of the housing or from the top towards the bottom of the housing; and an atmosphere circulation apparatus having at least one blower in communication with the atmosphere for circulating at least a portion of the atmosphere within the housing from proximate the first opposed side to the second opposed side and back towards the first opposed side, wherein the portion of the atmosphere circulated passes over the conveyor belt in a crossflow manner at least once.

Abstract translation: 制冷系统包括具有顶部，底部，第一和第二相对侧并且容纳气氛的壳体; 包括自堆叠，自支撑，螺旋输送带和驱动机构的输送设备，其中所述输送带包括多个层，并且至少部分地设置在所述壳体内，使得所述输送带可以在所述壳体内行进 底部朝向壳体的顶部或从顶部到壳体的底部; 以及气氛循环装置，具有至少一个与所述气氛连通的鼓风机，用于使所述壳体内的至少一部分气氛从所述第一相对侧靠近所述第二相对侧并朝向所述第一相对侧回流，其中， 循环的气氛以交叉流动的方式传送至输送带上至少一次。

公开(公告)号：US20100139297A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-10

申请号：US12525104

申请日：2008-04-25

Applicant: Stephen A. McCormick ,  Ron Lee

Inventor： Stephen A. McCormick ,  Ron Lee

IPC: F25D17/04

CPC classification number: F25B9/004 ,  F25B9/006 ,  F25B9/06 ,  F25B9/10

Abstract: The present invention describes a method and apparatus for controlling the operating pressure of a Reverse Brayton type refrigeration device 70 for the purposes of regulating cooling capacity and coolant inventory control.

Abstract translation: 本发明描述了一种用于控制反向布雷顿型制冷装置70的工作压力的方法和装置，用于调节冷却能力和冷却剂库存控制。

公开(公告)号：US07229066B2

公开(公告)日：2007-06-12

申请号：US11234566

申请日：2005-09-23

Applicant: Michael D. Newman ,  Stephen A. McCormick ,  Helmut Dresselhaus

Inventor： Michael D. Newman ,  Stephen A. McCormick ,  Helmut Dresselhaus

IPC: B01F3/04

CPC classification number: A21D15/08 ,  A23L3/34 ,  A23L3/3409 ,  A23L3/34095 ,  A23L3/3445 ,  B01D1/16 ,  B01F3/04049 ,  B01F3/04985 ,  B01F5/0256

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for mixing a gas and a liquid to produce a gaseous vapor of the liquid that is substantially free of droplets. Gas, e.g., carbon dioxide, is divided into first and second streams. The first stream is combined in an atomization zone with the liquid, e.g., acetic acid, to form an atomized mixture of the gas and liquid. This atomized mixture is then contacted with the second gas stream in a mixing zone within a mixing/separation chamber in which the second gas stream vaporizes substantially all of the atomized liquid, and the resulting mixture of gas, vaporized liquid and residual droplets moves to the separation zone of the mixing/separation chamber. In the separation zone, the residual droplets gravitationally separate from the vaporized mixture, and the vaporized mixture free of a substantial amount of residual droplets is removed from the chamber. A vaporized mixture of carbon dioxide and acetic acid is useful as, among other things, a preservative for perishable products, e.g., baked goods.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于混合气体和液体以产生基本上没有液滴的液体的气态蒸气的装置和方法。 气体，例如二氧化碳被分成第一和第二流。 第一流在雾化区域与液体如乙酸组合，形成气体和液体的雾化混合物。 然后将该雾化的混合物与混合/分离室内的混合区中的第二气流接触，其中第二气流基本上蒸发基本上所有的雾化液体，并且所得到的气体，汽化液体和残余液滴的混合物移动到 混合/分离室的分离区。 在分离区域中，剩余液滴与蒸发的混合物重力分离，并且从室中除去没有大量残余液滴的气化混合物。 蒸发的二氧化碳和乙酸的混合物可用作除其它之外，用于易腐产品的防腐剂，例如烘焙食品。

公开(公告)号：US06877327B2

公开(公告)日：2005-04-12

申请号：US10641998

申请日：2003-08-15

Applicant: Michael D. Newman ,  Stephen A. McCormick ,  D. Scott Boyles ,  Robert Muscato

Inventor： Michael D. Newman ,  Stephen A. McCormick ,  D. Scott Boyles ,  Robert Muscato

IPC: F25D9/00 ,  A23L3/36 ,  F25D3/11 ,  F25D3/12 ,  F25D17/02 ,  F25D17/04 ,  F25D25/04

CPC classification number: F25D3/127 ,  F25D3/11 ,  F25D2500/02

Abstract: Food products are frozen or cooled within a housing chamber defined by side walls between an ceiling and floor and having a cryogen supply, a food products conveyor extending into the chamber disposed between the ceiling and floor, by transporting the food products on the conveyor; the chamber containing at least one impingement hood disposed above the conveyor; the impingement hood including a shell including a top, opposed edges and opposed side walls supporting an impinger containing openings. Gas and solid or liquid cryogen are mixed within the impingement hood, the mixture of gas and cryogen are directed to the impinger, and impingement jets of the mixture are directed through an impingement plate onto the food products transported on the conveyor.

Abstract translation: 食品在由天花板和地板之间的侧壁限定的容纳室内冷冻或冷却，并且具有冷冻剂供应，延伸到设置在天花板和地板之间的室中的食品输送机，通过将食品运输在输送机上; 所述室包含设置在所述输送机上方的至少一个冲击罩; 所述冲击罩包括壳体，所述外壳包括顶部，相对边缘和支撑包含开口的撞击器的相对侧壁。 气体和固体或液体冷冻剂在冲击罩内混合，气体和冷冻剂的混合物被引导到冲击器，并且混合物的冲击射流通过冲击板被引导到在输送机上运输的食品上。

公开(公告)号：US06761109B2

公开(公告)日：2004-07-13

申请号：US09819513

申请日：2001-03-28

Applicant: Michael D. Newman ,  Stephen A. McCormick ,  Helmut Dresselhaus

Inventor： Michael D. Newman ,  Stephen A. McCormick ,  Helmut Dresselhaus

IPC: A23B414

CPC classification number: A21D15/08 ,  A23L3/34 ,  A23L3/3409 ,  A23L3/34095 ,  A23L3/3445 ,  B01D1/16 ,  B01F3/04049 ,  B01F3/04985 ,  B01F5/0256

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for mixing a gas and a liquid to produce a gaseous vapor of the liquid that is substantially free of droplets. Gas, e.g., carbon dioxide, is divided into first and second streams. The first stream is combined in an atomization zone with the liquid, e.g., acetic acid, to form an atomized mixture of the gas and liquid. This atomized mixture is then contacted with the second gas stream in a mixing zone within a mixing/separation chamber in which the second gas stream vaporizes substantially all of the atomized liquid, and the resulting mixture of gas, vaporized liquid and residual droplets moves to the separation zone of the mixing/separation chamber. In the separation zone, the residual droplets gravitationally separate from the vaporized mixture, and the vaporized mixture free of a substantial amount of residual droplets is removed from the chamber. A vaporized mixture of carbon dioxide and acetic acid is useful as, among other things, a preservative for perishable products, e.g., baked goods.

公开(公告)号：US08763409B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-01

申请号：US13177618

申请日：2011-07-07

Applicant: Michael D. Newman ,  Stephen A. McCormick

Inventor： Michael D. Newman ,  Stephen A. McCormick

IPC: F25B19/00 ,  F28F7/02 ,  F28D15/02 ,  F28D21/00

CPC classification number: F28D15/0275 ,  F28D2021/0033 ,  F28F7/02

Abstract: A heat exchanger includes a housing disposed in a first atmosphere and having an upstream end, a downstream end and a chamber within the housing; a metallic block disposed in the chamber and having a passageway therethrough and through which a cryogen can flow; and a heat pipe assembly in contact with the metallic block and extending to a second atmosphere which is separate from the first atmosphere for providing heat transfer at the second atmosphere.

Abstract translation: 一种热交换器包括：设置在第一气氛中的壳体，其具有在壳体内的上游端，下游端和室; 设置在所述室中并具有通过其中的通道的金属块，并且冷冻剂可以通过所述通道流动; 以及与金属块接触并延伸到与第一气氛分开的第二气氛的热管组件，用于在第二气氛处提供热传递。

公开(公告)号：US20140161604A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-12

申请号：US13790436

申请日：2013-03-08

Applicant: Stephen A. McCORMICK ,  Michael NEWMAN

Inventor： Stephen A. McCORMICK ,  Michael NEWMAN

IPC: F04D19/00

CPC classification number: F04D19/002 ,  B60H1/00014 ,  B60H1/3232 ,  B60H1/3407 ,  F25D17/067

Abstract: A diffuser apparatus for a space of a refrigeration container includes a housing having an internal chamber extending to a nozzle portion comprising a height less than a height of the internal chamber and a width greater than a width of the internal chamber, a fan disposed for operation in the internal chamber, and a heat exchanger disposed for operation in the internal chamber between the fan and the nozzle portion.

Abstract translation: 一种用于制冷容器空间的扩散器装置，包括一个壳体，该壳体具有延伸到一个喷嘴部分的内部腔室，喷嘴部分的高度小于内部腔室的高度，其宽度大于内部腔室的宽度， 以及设置成在风扇和喷嘴部分之间的内部室中操作的热交换器。