公开(公告)号：US07587903B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-15

申请号：US11091566

申请日：2005-03-28

Applicant: Michael D. Newman ,  Stephen A. McCormick ,  D. Scott Boyles ,  Thomas Edward Kilburn

Inventor： Michael D. Newman ,  Stephen A. McCormick ,  D. Scott Boyles ,  Thomas Edward Kilburn

IPC: F25D25/00

CPC classification number: F25D3/11 ,  A23L3/375 ,  F25D17/06 ,  F25D2317/0683 ,  F25D2400/30

Abstract: An apparatus and method for surface crust freezing of a food product utilizes a refrigeration shell enclosing a freezing chamber, the freezing chamber having a cavity shaped to substantially accommodate the shape of the exterior surface of the food product; the cavity communicating with the refrigeration shell; a transport substrate to carry the food product into the freezing chamber; a cryogen supply; and a gas circulation device in the refrigeration shell in communication with the cryogen supply to introduce a cooling flow of gas containing cryogen into the cavity so as to contact the food product along its exterior surface.

Abstract translation: 用于食品的表面结皮冷冻的装置和方法利用包围冷冻室的制冷壳，所述冷冻室具有形状为基本上适应食品外表面形状的空腔; 所述空腔与所述制冷机壳连通; 用于将食品运送到冷冻室中的运输基质; 冷冻剂供应; 以及与冷冻剂供应部连通的冷冻机壳中的气体循环装置，以将含有冷冻剂的气体的冷却流引入空腔，以沿其外表面接触食品。

公开(公告)号：US06974126B2

公开(公告)日：2005-12-13

申请号：US10879897

申请日：2004-06-30

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

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

IPC: A23L3/34 ,  A23L3/3409 ,  B01D1/16 ,  B01F3/04 ,  B01F5/02

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。 在分离区中，剩余的液滴与蒸发的混合物重力分离，并且从室除去不含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：US06895775B2

公开(公告)日：2005-05-24

申请号：US10641757

申请日：2003-08-15

Applicant: Michael D. Newman ,  Stephen A. McCormick ,  D. Scott Boyles ,  Thomas Edward Kilburn

Inventor： Michael D. Newman ,  Stephen A. McCormick ,  D. Scott Boyles ,  Thomas Edward Kilburn

IPC: F25D13/06 ,  A23L3/375 ,  F25D3/11 ,  F25D17/06 ,  F25D25/00

CPC classification number: F25D3/11 ,  A23L3/375 ,  F25D17/06 ,  F25D2317/0683 ,  F25D2400/30

Abstract: An apparatus and method for surface crust freezing of a food product utilizes a refrigeration shell enclosing a freezing chamber, the freezing chamber having a cavity shaped to substantially accommodate the shape of the exterior surface of the food product; the cavity communicating with the refrigeration shell; a transport substrate to carry the food product into the freezing chamber; a cryogen supply; and a gas circulation device in the refrigeration shell in communication with the cryogen supply to introduce a cooling flow of gas containing cryogen into the cavity so as to contact the food product along its exterior surface.

Abstract translation: 用于食品的表面结皮冷冻的装置和方法利用包围冷冻室的制冷壳，所述冷冻室具有形状为基本上适应食品外表面形状的空腔; 所述空腔与所述制冷机壳连通; 用于将食品运送到冷冻室中的运输基质; 冷冻剂供应; 以及与冷冻剂供应部连通的冷冻机壳中的气体循环装置，以将含有冷冻剂的气体的冷却流引入空腔，以沿其外表面接触食品。

公开(公告)号：US20150059365A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-05

申请号：US14538139

申请日：2014-11-11

Applicant: Michael D. Newman ,  Stephen A. McCormick

Inventor： Michael D. Newman ,  Stephen A. McCormick

IPC: F25D3/10 ,  F25D17/04

CPC classification number: F25D3/10 ,  F25D3/11 ,  F25D13/067 ,  F25D17/04

Abstract: A method for reducing a temperature of a product in a freezer includes providing a product to a chamber of the freezer; dividing a portion of the chamber disposed between a pair of baffle assemblies in the freezer into an intake zone and an outflow zone; moving each baffle assembly of the pair of baffle assemblies in the chamber 90° degrees out of phase with each other for directing a gas flow in the chamber; oscillating the gas flow within the chamber between the intake zone and the outflow zone during the moving the pair of baffle assemblies; injecting a cryogen substance into the chamber for cooling the gas flow; and contacting the product with the cooling gas flow.

Abstract translation: 一种用于降低冷冻器中的产品的温度的方法包括：将产品提供给冷冻室的室; 将设置在冷冻器中的一对挡板组件之间的室的一部分分成进气区和流出区; 将所述一对挡板组件中的每个挡板组件彼此相位90度相位移动，以引导所述室中的气流; 在移动所述一对挡板组件期间使所述室内的气流在所述进气区和所述流出区之间振荡; 将冷冻剂物质注入所述室以冷却所述气流; 并使产物与冷却气流接触。

公开(公告)号：US20130263615A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-10

申请号：US13439891

申请日：2012-04-05

Applicant: Michael D. NEWMAN ,  Stephen A. McCormick

Inventor： Michael D. NEWMAN ,  Stephen A. McCormick

IPC: F25D17/04 ,  F04B11/00

CPC classification number: F25D17/042 ,  A23L3/375 ,  F04B11/005 ,  F25D3/11 ,  F25D2317/0684 ,  Y10T137/86131

Abstract: A freezer for a product includes a housing having a sidewall defining a chamber in the housing, and an inlet and an outlet in communication with the chamber; and a pair of pistons operatively associated with the housing and in communication with the chamber, the pair of pistons operable out of phase with each other for oscillating a gas flow within the chamber. A method is also provided for reducing a temperature of a product in a freezer.

Abstract translation: 一种用于产品的冷冻器包括壳体，该壳体具有限定壳体中的室的侧壁，以及与腔室连通的入口和出口; 以及一对活塞，其与所述壳体可操作地相关联并且与所述腔室连通，所述一对活塞可彼此异相操作，用于振荡所述腔室内的气流。 还提供了一种用于降低冷冻器中的产品的温度的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20130008631A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-10

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: F28D15/04

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：US20120324939A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-27

申请号：US13165171

申请日：2011-06-21

Applicant: Michael D. NEWMAN ,  Stephen A. McCormick

Inventor： Michael D. NEWMAN ,  Stephen A. McCormick

IPC: F25B25/00

CPC classification number: F24F12/00 ,  F24F5/0007 ,  F24F2005/0039 ,  F25D3/10

Abstract: An air conditioner apparatus includes an exhaust pipe having a first end in communication with exhaust gas from an exhaust generating device disposed in a first atmosphere with a first temperature, and a second end discharging the exhaust gas to a second atmosphere with a second temperature; an inlet pipe substantially surrounding the exhaust pipe, the inlet pipe spaced apart from the exhaust pipe for providing a space therebetween and having a first end in communication with the first atmosphere and a second end in communication with the second atmosphere and through which the second atmosphere is introduced into the space; and a guide assembly disposed in the space for guiding the second atmosphere through the space for heat transfer with the exhaust gas moving through the exhaust pipe.

Abstract translation: 一种空气调节装置，具有：排气管，其具有与排气发生装置的排气连通的第一端，第一气氛具有第一温度;以及第二端，以第二温度将排气排放到第二气氛; 基本上围绕所述排气管的入口管，所述入口管与所述排气管间隔开，以在其间提供空间，并具有与所述第一气氛连通的第一端和与所述第二气氛连通的第二端，并且所述第二气氛 被引入空间; 以及引导组件，其布置在所述空间中，用于引导所述第二气氛通过所述空间进行热传递，所述排气通过所述排气管。

公开(公告)号：US08333087B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-18

申请号：US12184386

申请日：2008-08-01

Applicant: Stephen A. McCormick ,  Michael Newman ,  Robert Muscato

Inventor： Stephen A. McCormick ,  Michael Newman ,  Robert Muscato

IPC: F25D25/02 ,  F25D13/06

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

Abstract: A heat transfer system for refrigeration and/or heating of products includes a housing having an internal chamber, a baffle, a spiral pathway around the baffle, a gas flow pathway and a blower to circulate gas along the gas flow pathway. The baffle separates the chamber into upper and lower portions. The spiral pathway includes an upper spiral pathway within the upper portion, and a lower spiral pathway within the lower portion. The gas flow pathway includes an upper gas flow pathway across the upper spiral pathway and a lower gas flow pathway across the lower spiral pathway in which gas flow in the upper and lower gas flow pathways defines a circulation loop. The width of the upper gas flow pathway and upper spiral pathway are similar, and the width of the lower gas flow pathway and lower spiral pathway are similar.

Abstract translation: 用于制冷和/或加热产品的传热系统包括具有内室，挡板，围绕挡板的螺旋路径的壳体，气流通道和鼓风机，以沿气体流路循环气体。 挡板将腔室分成上部和下部。 螺旋通道包括在上部内的上螺旋通路，下部包括下螺旋通路。 气流通道包括穿过上螺旋通路的上气流通道和穿过下螺旋路径的下气流通道，其中上，下气流通道中的气流限定循环回路。 上部气体流路和上部螺旋路径的宽度相似，下部气体流路和下部螺旋路径的宽度相似。

公开(公告)号：US20110126583A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-02

申请号：US12786859

申请日：2010-05-25

Applicant: Stephen A. McCormick ,  Michael D. Newman

Inventor： Stephen A. McCormick ,  Michael D. Newman

IPC: F25J1/02 ,  F28D7/02 ,  F25J1/00

CPC classification number: F25B27/002 ,  F28D7/024 ,  F28D7/1607

Abstract: A heat exchanger associated with a duct for a first fluid including: a central duct portion in fluid communication with the duct having an interior space and an exterior surface; a valve having opened and closed positions engageable within the interior space of the central duct portion; at least one coiled conduit for a second fluid positioned about at least a portion of the exterior surface of the central duct portion; upper and lower duct portions in fluid communication with the central duct portion including stationary upper and lower duct portions and movable upper and lower duct portions having opened and closed positions; and an at least partially movable and/or removable shell engaged with the stationary upper duct portion and the stationary lower duct portion and enclosing the coiled conduit; and, a refrigeration apparatus and process including the same.

Abstract translation: 一种与用于第一流体的管道相关联的热交换器，包括：与管道流体连通的中心管道部分，其具有内部空间和外部表面; 具有打开和关闭位置的阀可接合在中心管道部分的内部空间内; 用于第二流体的至少一个盘绕导管，所述第二流体围绕所述中心导管部分的外表面的至少一部分定位; 上部和下部管道部分与中心管道部分流体连通，包括固定的上部和下部管道部分，以及具有打开和关闭位置的可移动上部和下部管道部分; 以及至少部分可移动的和/或可移除的壳体，其与固定的上部管道部分和固定的下部管道部分接合并且包围盘绕的管道; 以及包括该制冷装置的制冷装置和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20100166929A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-01

申请号：US12685948

申请日：2010-01-12

Applicant: Stephen A. McCormick ,  Scott Boyles ,  Ulf Jagaeus ,  Derrick Norvill

Inventor： Stephen A. McCormick ,  Scott Boyles ,  Ulf Jagaeus ,  Derrick Norvill

IPC: A23L3/37 ,  A23L1/025

CPC classification number: B65G47/945 ,  B65G15/60 ,  B65G35/005 ,  B65G47/22 ,  Y10S198/952

Abstract: An apparatus and method for processing products by chilling or freezing includes a conveyor for conveying the products along a plane of travel; lifting means disposed for intermittent contact with the conveyor during processing; cam means rotatable for contacting and displacing the lifting means to contact and displace the conveyor from the plane of travel, thereby displacing the products on the conveyor to prevent the products from adhering to the conveyor and other of the products; and drive means operatively associated with the cam means to impart rotational movement to the cam means for intermittently contacting and displacing the lifting means.

Abstract translation: 通过冷冻或冷冻处理产品的装置和方法包括：用于沿着行进平面输送产品的输送机; 提升装置设置成在加工期间与输送机间歇接触; 凸轮装置是可旋转的，用于接触和移动提升装置以使输送机从行进平面接触和移位，从而使输送机上的产品移位，以防止产品粘附到输送机和其它产品上; 以及与所述凸轮装置可操作地相关联的驱动装置，以向所述凸轮装置施加旋转运动，以间歇地接触和移动所述提升装置。