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公开(公告)号:US11957131B2
公开(公告)日:2024-04-16
申请号:US18045069
申请日:2022-10-07
Applicant: SAFE FOODS CORPORATION
Inventor: Justin Massey , Tim Yeaman
CPC classification number: A23B4/30 , G01F23/00 , G01F23/0015 , G01N33/00 , G01V8/10 , G05B15/02 , A23V2002/00
Abstract: A control system for monitoring an antimicrobial application system may include a controller having a monitoring program including an operations unit and an interface unit. The operations unit may include a sensor module operatively coupled to a plurality of sensors positioned to detect operation data associated with the application system in real-time. An adjustment module may adjust the operation of the application system. An analysis module may analyze real-time operation data and initiate a specified response when the analysis indicates that a trigger event has occurred. The response may include issuing a notification to a notification device or initiating the adjustment module to perform a control operation to modify the operation of the antimicrobial application system. A remote monitoring center may control multiple and remote application systems. Mobile devices and a control panel may be operable to interface with operations of the antimicrobial application system via the control system.
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公开(公告)号:US11903391B2
公开(公告)日:2024-02-20
申请号:US17806977
申请日:2022-06-15
Applicant: SAFE FOODS CORPORATION
Inventor: Justin Massey , Tim Yeaman
IPC: A23B4/22 , B01D29/03 , B01D29/60 , B01D33/11 , B01D35/30 , A23L3/00 , A23L3/3454 , A23B4/30 , A23L3/3544 , A23L3/3589 , B01D33/06 , B01D33/48
CPC classification number: A23B4/22 , A23B4/30 , A23L3/001 , A23L3/3454 , A23L3/3544 , A23L3/3589 , B01D29/03 , B01D29/605 , B01D33/06 , B01D33/11 , B01D33/48 , B01D35/30 , A23V2002/00 , B01D2029/033
Abstract: A dip tank and recycling system for applying antimicrobial solution to food items, including a dip tank having a bottom and sides, and holding a liquid antimicrobial solution. A conveyor to convey food items through the tank passes through the liquid antimicrobial solution held in the tank such that food items conveyed on the conveyor are dipped in the liquid antimicrobial solution. At least two discharge nozzles spray fresh antimicrobial solution into the tank. The discharge nozzles are located in the sides of the tank, and are positioned above the level of the conveyor but below an expected top level of the liquid antimicrobial solution contained within the tank such that food items conveyed on the conveyor are agitated by the force of the spray from the discharge nozzles. The spray from the discharge nozzles causes unstacking of items on the conveyor, producing an even application of the antimicrobial solution.
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公开(公告)号:US11832622B2
公开(公告)日:2023-12-05
申请号:US17533863
申请日:2021-11-23
Applicant: SAFE FOODS CORPORATION
Inventor: Tim Yeaman
CPC classification number: A22C21/06 , A22B7/008 , A22C21/0061 , A23B4/06 , A23B4/20 , A23B4/30 , G05B15/02 , A23V2002/00
Abstract: Systems and methods for automated monitoring and control of food processing systems are disclosed. Data from one or more controllers of a food processing system is received during operation of the food processing system at a remote food processing facility. Values of one or more operating parameters of the food processing system are monitored, based on the received data. At least one event of interest occurring during the operation of the food processing system is detected, based on the monitored values of the one or more operating parameters. Control signals for adjusting a configuration of the food processing system are transmitted to the one or more controllers, based on the detected event.
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公开(公告)号:US20230192510A1
公开(公告)日:2023-06-22
申请号:US18172621
申请日:2023-02-22
Applicant: SAFE FOODS CORPORATION
Inventor: Justin Massey , Tim Yeaman
CPC classification number: C02F1/283 , A23B4/20 , A23B4/22 , A23B4/30 , A23L3/3526 , B01D15/10 , B01D15/20 , B01D15/203 , C02F1/008 , A23V2002/00 , C02F2101/36
Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method for removing antimicrobial material from a composition includes providing a container that contains a plurality of carbon elements such as granules, rocks and sheets. The carbon elements are submerged with a liquid and a composition that includes an antimicrobial material is deposited in the container. The carbon elements are configured to remove the antimicrobial material from the composition. The level of the liquid in the container is monitored and controlled to maintain a submerged condition of the carbon elements.
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公开(公告)号:US11117815B2
公开(公告)日:2021-09-14
申请号:US16856778
申请日:2020-04-23
Applicant: SAFE FOODS CORPORATION
Inventor: Justin Massey , Tim Yeaman
IPC: C02F1/28 , A23L3/3526 , A23B4/20 , A23B4/22 , A23B4/30 , B01D15/10 , B01D15/20 , C02F1/00 , C02F101/36 , C02F101/38 , C02F103/22 , C02F103/32
Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method for removing antimicrobial material from a composition includes providing a container that contains a plurality of carbon elements such as granules, rocks and sheets. The carbon elements are submerged with a liquid and a composition that includes an antimicrobial material is deposited in the container. The carbon elements are configured to remove the antimicrobial material from the composition. The level of the liquid in the container is monitored and controlled to maintain a submerged condition of the carbon elements.
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公开(公告)号:US20200288732A1
公开(公告)日:2020-09-17
申请号:US16885616
申请日:2020-05-28
Applicant: Safe Foods Corporation
Inventor: Justin Massey , Tim Yeaman
Abstract: A control system for monitoring an antimicrobial application system may include a controller having a monitoring program including an operations unit and an interface unit. The operations unit may include a sensor module operatively coupled to a plurality of sensors positioned to detect operation data associated with the application system in real-time. An adjustment module may adjust the operation of the application system. An analysis module may analyze real-time operation data and initiate a specified response when the analysis indicates that a trigger event has occurred. The response may include issuing a notification to a notification device or initiating the adjustment module to perform a control operation to modify the operation of the antimicrobial application system. A remote monitoring center may control multiple and remote application systems. Mobile devices and a control panel may be operable to interface with operations of the antimicrobial application system via the control system.
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公开(公告)号:US20200247688A1
公开(公告)日:2020-08-06
申请号:US16856778
申请日:2020-04-23
Applicant: SAFE FOODS CORPORATION
Inventor: Justin Massey , Tim Yeaman
Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method for removing antimicrobial material from a composition includes providing a container that contains a plurality of carbon elements such as granules, rocks and sheets. The carbon elements are submerged with a liquid and a composition that includes an antimicrobial material is deposited in the container. The carbon elements are configured to remove the antimicrobial material from the composition. The level of the liquid in the container is monitored and controlled to maintain a submerged condition of the carbon elements.
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公开(公告)号:US10660352B2
公开(公告)日:2020-05-26
申请号:US16128724
申请日:2018-09-12
Applicant: SAFE FOODS CORPORATION
Inventor: Justin Massey , Tim Yeaman , Gary Nolen , Kelly Beers , Joe Rheingans
IPC: A23L3/3589 , B01D24/40 , B01D24/24 , B01D24/00 , C02F1/50 , C02F1/28 , B01D33/50 , B01D33/11 , A61L2/24 , A23B4/24 , A23L3/3454 , A61L2/18 , A23L3/3526 , A23L3/3463 , A23B4/26 , A23B4/20 , B01D33/41 , C02F103/32
Abstract: A capture unit for use with an antimicrobial application unit may include an upstream filter and a downstream filter. The upstream filter may be positioned to receive effluent from the application unit and to filter solid components from the effluent. The resultant upstream effluent filtrate may then be passed downstream to the downstream filter. The downstream filter may be used to filter an antimicrobial component from the upstream effluent filtrate and the resultant downstream effluent filtrate may be suitable for disposal as wastewater discharge. The antimicrobial is preferably a quaternary ammonium compound, is more preferably an alkylpyridinium chloride, and is most preferably cetylpyridinium chloride.
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公开(公告)号:US20200154740A1
公开(公告)日:2020-05-21
申请号:US16751762
申请日:2020-01-24
Applicant: SAFE FOODS CORPORATION
Inventor: Justin Massey , Tim Yeaman
IPC: A23L3/00 , A23L3/3463 , A22C21/00 , A22C17/08 , A22C5/00 , A23B4/26 , A23L3/3589 , A23B7/158 , A23B4/00 , B01D11/02
Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an auger dip apparatus for the application of antimicrobial solution to raw food. Embodiments of the present disclosure may use an auger as a single moving part to move the food work pieces through the application area for antimicrobial solution. Embodiments of the present disclosure are simple with only one moving auger part to move the food pieces, and the bearing for the moving part, supporting the shaft of the auger, may be configured to be outside of the cabinet with the reservoir of the antimicrobial solution, so that the bearing is not in contact with the antimicrobial solution. This provides for less maintenance and downtime, particularly unscheduled downtime, than a system using more complicated exposed parts. The present disclosure also permits a more compact and lighter configuration for an assembled application unit.
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公开(公告)号:US20190133154A1
公开(公告)日:2019-05-09
申请号:US16095711
申请日:2016-04-26
Applicant: SAFE FOODS CORPORATION
Inventor: Justin Massey , Tim Yeaman
IPC: A23L3/00 , A23L3/3463 , A22C17/08 , A22C21/00
CPC classification number: A23L3/001 , A22C5/00 , A22C17/08 , A22C21/0061 , A23B4/00 , A23B4/26 , A23B7/158 , A23L3/3463 , A23L3/34635 , A23L3/3589 , B01D11/02
Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an auger dip apparatus for the application of antimicrobial solution to raw food. Embodiments of the present disclosure may use an auger as a single moving part to move the food work pieces through the application area for antimicrobial solution. Embodiments of the present disclosure are simple with only one moving auger part to move the food pieces, and the bearing for the moving part, supporting the shaft of the auger, may be configured to be outside of the cabinet with the reservoir of the antimicrobial solution, so that the bearing is not in contact with the antimicrobial solution. This provides for less maintenance and downtime, particularly unscheduled downtime, than a system using more complicated exposed parts. The present disclosure also permits a more compact and lighter configuration for an assembled application unit.
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