公开(公告)号：US20080199576A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-21

申请号：US12111430

申请日：2008-04-29

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

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

IPC: A23L3/3418

CPC classification number: A21C15/00 ,  A21D15/00

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing treatment to a continuous supply of food product using a vacuum process includes compartments for receiving, treating and expelling food products that are delivered to the apparatus on a continuous basis. The compartments have different pressures therein and in a preferred embodiment are separated from each other within the apparatus to treat the food product on a continual basis, as opposed to a batch-by-batch basis.

Abstract translation: 用于使用真空处理对食品的连续供应提供处理的装置和方法包括用于接收，处理和排出在连续的基础上输送到装置的食品的隔室。 隔室在其中具有不同的压力，并且在优选实施例中，在设备内彼此分离以连续地处理食品，而不是按批次的方式。

公开(公告)号：US07296431B2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-20

申请号：US11235782

申请日：2005-09-27

Applicant: Robert Muscato ,  Robert Boddaert ,  Stephen A McCormick ,  John Hamilton

Inventor： Robert Muscato ,  Robert Boddaert ,  Stephen A McCormick ,  John Hamilton

IPC: F25D25/00

CPC classification number: F25D3/11 ,  A23B4/064 ,  A23B4/09 ,  A23L3/362 ,  A23L3/375 ,  F25D13/06

Abstract: An apparatus and method of cooling products includes a conveyor for transporting the products, through a refrigeration medium for cooling the products, agitation means disposed proximate to the conveyor for selective, intermittent contact with the conveyor to displace the conveyor from a plane of travel, thereby displacing the products on the conveyor during freezing to prevent the products from adhering to the conveyor or other of the products during freezing, at least one of the agitation means and the conveyor constructed and arranged to be positioned away from each other for the conveyor to move uninterrupted along the plane of travel.

Abstract translation: 一种冷却产品的设备和方法包括：用于通过用于冷却产品的冷冻介质输送产品的传送器，设置在输送机附近的搅拌装置，用于与输送机选择性地，间歇地接触，以使输送机从行进平面移位，由此 在冷冻期间使产品在输送机上移动，以防止产品在冷冻期间粘附到输送机或其他产品上，搅拌装置和输送机中的至少一个被构造和布置成彼此远离以便输送机移动 沿着飞机不间断。

公开(公告)号：US06789391B2

公开(公告)日：2004-09-14

申请号：US10147692

申请日：2002-05-17

Applicant: B. Eric Graham ,  Stephen A. McCormick

Inventor： B. Eric Graham ,  Stephen A. McCormick

IPC: F17C702

CPC classification number: F25D3/105 ,  F25D15/00 ,  F25D17/06 ,  F25D29/001

Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for freezing, storing, and/or shipping products, in particular fish, at super-frozen temperatures. The apparatus includes a modular cryogenic cooler for removably interfacing with an insulated shipping container to maintain the interior of the container at a super-frozen temperature less than or equal to about −50 degrees C. Aspects of the method include a delivery method for providing an essentially unbroken delivery chain of frozen products from a location of freezing (to a super-frozen temperature) to a location of defrosting the products (e.g., a point of sale and/or consumption of the products).

Abstract translation: 提供了用于在超冷冻温度下冷冻，储存和/或运输产品，特别是鱼的装置和方法。 该装置包括一个模块化的低温冷却器，用于可拆卸地与绝缘运输容器相连接，以将容器的内部保持在小于或等于约-50℃的超冷冻温度。该方法的方面包括一种递送方法， 从冷冻（超冷冻温度）到产品除霜（例如，销售点和/或消费产品）的位置的冷冻产品的基本上不间断的递送链。

公开(公告)号：US09383130B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-05

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 ,  F25D3/11 ,  F25D13/06 ,  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：US09010130B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-21

申请号：US13328299

申请日：2011-12-16

Applicant: Stephen A. McCormick

Inventor： Stephen A. McCormick

IPC: F17C3/08 ,  F17C13/08 ,  F25D3/08 ,  F28F13/14 ,  F28F27/00

CPC classification number: F28F13/14 ,  F25D3/10 ,  F25D3/12 ,  F25D21/065 ,  F25D2600/04 ,  F28F27/00 ,  F28F2270/00

Abstract: A heat exchanger apparatus includes a housing having a sidewall defining a chamber in the housing for containing a cryogen; and a first insulation member movably mounted for coaction with the sidewall, the first insulation member moveable to a position to expose or cover a select portion of the sidewall to provide a heat transfer effect.

Abstract translation: 一种热交换器装置，包括壳体，该壳体具有限定壳体中用于容纳冷冻剂的室的侧壁; 以及可移动地安装以与侧壁共同作用的第一绝缘构件，第一绝缘构件可移动到暴露或覆盖侧壁的选择部分以提供传热效果的位置。

公开(公告)号：US08904811B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-09

申请号：US13677570

申请日：2012-11-15

Applicant: Michael D. Newman ,  Stephen A. McCormick

Inventor： Michael D. Newman ,  Stephen A. McCormick

IPC: F25D25/00 ,  F25D3/10 ,  F25D3/11 ,  F25D13/06

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

Abstract: A freezer includes a housing having a sidewall defining a chamber, and an inlet and an outlet in communication with the chamber; a pair of baffle assemblies spaced apart and disposed in the chamber, a first one of the pair movable 90° degrees out of phase from a second one of the pair; a plate disposed in the chamber and extending between the first and second baffle assemblies for dividing a portion of the chamber into an intake zone and an outflow zone; a fan disposed in the chamber between the first and second baffle assemblies and in communication with the intake and outflow zones for providing a gas flow from the intake zone to the outflow zone; and a delivery apparatus in communication with the chamber for delivering a chilling substance to the chamber for reducing a temperature of a product. A method is also provided.

Abstract translation: 冷冻器包括具有限定室的侧壁的壳体，以及与室连通的入口和出口; 间隔开并设置在所述腔室中的一对挡板组件，所述一对中的第一个组件与所述一对中的第二个可移动90°相异相; 设置在所述室中并在所述第一和第二挡板组件之间延伸的板，用于将所述室的一部分分成进气区和流出区; 风扇，设置在第一和第二挡板组件之间的腔室中，并且与进气和流出区域连通，用于提供从进气区域到流出区域的气流; 以及与所述室连通的输送装置，用于将冷冻物质输送到所述室以降低产品的温度。 还提供了一种方法。

公开(公告)号：US20130255295A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-03

申请号：US13433738

申请日：2012-03-29

Applicant: Michael D. NEWMAN ,  Stephen A. McCormick

Inventor： Michael D. NEWMAN ,  Stephen A. McCormick

IPC: F25D17/08 ,  F25D25/04

CPC classification number: F25D17/08 ,  F25D3/11 ,  F25D13/067 ,  F25D25/04

Abstract: A freezer includes a housing having a space therein for receiving a cryogenic gas, and an inlet and an outlet in communication with the space; a conveyor belt having an outer edge and being arranged for movement through the space for transferring a product from the inlet through to the outlet; a solid longitudinal member disposed in the space adjacent the outer edge for segregating the space into an upper chamber and a lower chamber; and a transfer duct operatively associated with the housing and having a first opening in communication with the upper chamber for receiving the cryogenic gas from the upper chamber and a second opening in communication with the lower chamber for expelling the cryogenic gas into the lower chamber.

Abstract translation: 冷冻器包括：壳体，其中具有用于接收低温气体的空间;以及与所述空间连通的入口和出口; 传送带，其具有外边缘并且布置成用于通过所述空间移动以将产品从入口传送到出口; 设置在邻近外边缘的空间中的实心纵向构件，用于将空间分隔成上腔室和下腔室; 以及与所述壳体可操作地相关联并具有与所述上部腔室连通的第一开口的传送管道，用于从所述上部腔室接收所述低温气体，以及与所述下部腔室连通以将所述低温气体排出到所述下部腔室中的第二开口。

公开(公告)号：US20130152618A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-20

申请号：US13328299

申请日：2011-12-16

Applicant: Stephen A. McCORMICK

Inventor： Stephen A. McCORMICK

IPC: F25D29/00 ,  F25D3/12 ,  F25D17/04 ,  F28F27/00

CPC classification number: F28F13/14 ,  F25D3/10 ,  F25D3/12 ,  F25D21/065 ,  F25D2600/04 ,  F28F27/00 ,  F28F2270/00

Abstract: A heat exchanger apparatus includes a housing having a sidewall defining a chamber in the housing for containing a cryogen; and a first insulation member movably mounted for coaction with the sidewall, the first insulation member moveable to a position to expose or cover a select portion of the sidewall to provide a heat transfer effect.

Abstract translation: 一种热交换器装置，包括壳体，该壳体具有限定壳体中用于容纳冷冻剂的室的侧壁; 以及可移动地安装以与侧壁共同作用的第一绝缘构件，第一绝缘构件可移动到暴露或覆盖侧壁的选择部分以提供传热效果的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20130125562A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-23

申请号：US13301939

申请日：2011-11-22

Applicant: Stephen A. McCORMICK ,  Michael D. Newman

Inventor： Stephen A. McCORMICK ,  Michael D. Newman

IPC: F25B21/00

CPC classification number: F25D3/10

Abstract: An impingement plate atomizer apparatus includes a 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; and an ultrasonic transducer in contact with the longitudinal member for providing ultrasonic energy thereto for atomizing the liquid cryogen at the upper surface into a cryogen fog.

Abstract translation: 冲击板雾化装置包括纵向构件，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; 以及与所述纵向构件接触的用于提供超声能量的超声波换能器，用于将上表面的液体致冷剂雾化成冷冻剂雾。

公开(公告)号：US20130098070A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-25

申请号：US13280723

申请日：2011-10-25

Applicant: Stephen A. McCORMICK ,  Michael D. NEWMAN

Inventor： Stephen A. McCORMICK ,  Michael D. NEWMAN

IPC: F28D15/02 ,  F17C3/00

CPC classification number: F17C3/00 ,  F17C13/00 ,  F17C2201/0109 ,  F17C2201/032 ,  F17C2203/0617 ,  F17C2203/0636 ,  F17C2203/0646 ,  F17C2203/0648 ,  F17C2203/066 ,  F17C2205/018 ,  F17C2221/011 ,  F17C2221/013 ,  F17C2221/014 ,  F17C2223/0161 ,  F17C2223/047 ,  F17C2227/0107 ,  F17C2227/0302 ,  F17C2227/0374 ,  F17C2260/036 ,  F28D15/06

Abstract: A pressure control apparatus for a cryogenic storage tank includes a heat pipe extending into the storage tank and having a first end in contact with liquid cryogen in the storage tank, and a second end exposed to an atmosphere external to the storage tank such that heat flux occurs in the liquid cryogen proximate the first end of the heat pipe for providing a cryogenic gas and pressure to the liquid cryogen in the storage tank. Another embodiment includes a sleeve for the second end to control the heat flux in the liquid cryogen.

Abstract translation: 一种用于低温储罐的压力控制装置包括延伸到储罐中的热管，并且具有与存储罐中的液体冷冻剂接触的第一端，以及暴露于储罐外部的大气的第二端，使得热通量 发生在靠近热管第一端的液体冷冻剂中，以向存储罐中的液体冷冻剂提供低温气体和压力。 另一个实施例包括用于第二端的用于控制液体冷冻剂中的热通量的套筒。