公开(公告)号：US20150001036A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-01

申请号：US14488846

申请日：2014-09-17

Applicant: GALA INDUSTRIES, INC.

Inventor： Damon M. Patton ,  Jason Barr ,  George N. Benoit ,  J. Wayne Martin

IPC: B65G11/12 ,  B65G11/20

CPC classification number: B65G11/126 ,  B65G11/12 ,  B65G11/20 ,  B65G11/206 ,  B65G47/72

Abstract: The various embodiments of the present invention are directed to valve devices, systems, and methods for controlling the distribution of materials to multiple locations. The improved valve devices, materials distribution systems, and materials distribution methods disclosed herein are particularly suitable for use in applications where the materials being distributed are, for example but not limited to, non-gaseous fluid materials (e.g., raw liquids, solutions, slurries, colloids, suspensions, and the like) and solid materials having some level of tackiness, moisture content, or like property. The valves, systems, and methods disclosed herein can be operated without having to stop the flow of materials therethrough in order to change the position of the valve from one outlet to another. Further, the valves and systems disclosed herein have few directional changes, therefore there are few, if any, points within the system where the material can get stuck and/or lodged.

Abstract translation: 本发明的各种实施例涉及用于控制材料分配到多个位置的阀装置，系统和方法。 本文公开的改进的阀装置，材料分配系统和材料分配方法特别适用于其中分布的材料是例如但不限于非气态流体材料（例如，原液，溶液，浆液 ，胶体，悬浮液等）和具有一定程度的粘性，含水量或类似性质的固体材料。 为了将阀的位置从一个出口改变到另一个出口，这里所公开的阀，系统和方法可以被操作而不必停止材料流通过。 此外，本文公开的阀和系统具有很少的方向改变，因此在系统内几乎没有（如果有的话）材料可能被卡住和/或被卡住的点。

公开(公告)号：US20160075053A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-17

申请号：US14855614

申请日：2015-09-16

Applicant: GALA INDUSTRIES, INC.

Inventor： J. Wayne Martin ,  Matthew Jean Tornow

IPC: B29B13/06 ,  B65B1/00 ,  B29B9/06

CPC classification number: B29B13/065 ,  B29B9/065 ,  B29B9/16 ,  B29K2101/12 ,  B29K2995/0092 ,  F26B5/04

Abstract: Systems and methods for manufacturing pellets are disclosed herein. The systems and methods can include improved drying systems and techniques. In some embodiments, for example, the systems and methods can make use of one or more vacuum dryers and various other improvements related thereto.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了用于制造颗粒的系统和方法。 系统和方法可以包括改进的干燥系统和技术。 在一些实施例中，例如，系统和方法可以利用一个或多个真空干燥器和与其相关的各种其它改进。

公开(公告)号：US09815223B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-14

申请号：US14486185

申请日：2014-09-15

Applicant: GALA INDUSTRIES, INC.

Inventor： J. Wayne Martin ,  Michael A. Fridley ,  Michael Eloo

IPC: B29B9/06 ,  B29C47/00 ,  B29B9/00 ,  B29C47/12 ,  B29B9/12 ,  B29C47/30 ,  B29C47/88 ,  B29K101/12 ,  B29B9/16

CPC classification number: B29B9/06 ,  B29B9/065 ,  B29B9/12 ,  B29B9/16 ,  B29C47/0011 ,  B29C47/0014 ,  B29C47/0066 ,  B29C47/30 ,  B29C47/8815 ,  B29K2101/12 ,  B29K2995/0056

Abstract: Described herein are extrusion processes to produce hollow pellets. Also disclosed are pelletizer devices that can be used to produce the hollow pellets. The processes and devices make use of an extrusion die having a die orifice and an insert that is placed in the die orifice to produce the hollow pellets.

公开(公告)号：US09649802B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-16

申请号：US14015745

申请日：2013-08-30

Applicant: GALA INDUSTRIES, INC.

Inventor： Boonlert Thepsimuang ,  J. Wayne Martin

IPC: B29C47/00 ,  C10G73/40 ,  B29B9/06 ,  B29B9/12 ,  B29K91/00 ,  B29C47/10 ,  B29C47/78 ,  B29C47/84

CPC classification number: B29C47/0066 ,  B29B9/06 ,  B29B9/065 ,  B29B9/12 ,  B29C47/0004 ,  B29C47/0011 ,  B29C47/1063 ,  B29C47/788 ,  B29C47/845 ,  B29K2091/00 ,  C10G73/40

Abstract: An apparatus and method for the pelletization of waxes, wax-like and other materials having a sharp melt point include a vessel for forming the wax into a hot molten material. A heat exchanger then cools the molten wax to a temperature just above its melt temperature. The cooled liquid wax is fed to an extruder which further reduces the temperature and mixes the liquid wax into a thoroughly mixed extrudable solid wax. The solid wax is then extruded through die orifices of a die plate into a cutting chamber, and a rotary cutter cooperating with the die face of the die plate cuts the extruded solid wax strands into pellets. The die plate, cutting chamber and rotary cutter can have the same structure as an underwater pelletizer, but operating without water or liquid as a dry face pelletizer. The thus formed wax pellets drop out of the cutting chamber by gravity through an opening in the bottom thereof.

公开(公告)号：US09187247B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-17

申请号：US14488846

申请日：2014-09-17

Applicant: GALA INDUSTRIES, INC.

Inventor： Damon M. Patton ,  Jason Barr ,  George N. Benoit ,  J. Wayne Martin

IPC: B65G11/12 ,  B65G11/20 ,  B65G47/72

CPC classification number: B65G11/126 ,  B65G11/12 ,  B65G11/20 ,  B65G11/206 ,  B65G47/72

Abstract: The various embodiments of the present invention are directed to valve devices, systems, and methods for controlling the distribution of materials to multiple locations. The improved valve devices, materials distribution systems, and materials distribution methods disclosed herein are particularly suitable for use in applications where the materials being distributed are, for example but not limited to, non-gaseous fluid materials (e.g., raw liquids, solutions, slurries, colloids, suspensions, and the like) and solid materials having some level of tackiness, moisture content, or like property. The valves, systems, and methods disclosed herein can be operated without having to stop the flow of materials therethrough in order to change the position of the valve from one outlet to another. Further, the valves and systems disclosed herein have few directional changes, therefore there are few, if any, points within the system where the material can get stuck and/or lodged.

Abstract translation: 本发明的各种实施例涉及用于控制材料分配到多个位置的阀装置，系统和方法。 本文公开的改进的阀装置，材料分配系统和材料分配方法特别适用于其中分布的材料是例如但不限于非气态流体材料（例如，原液，溶液，浆液 ，胶体，悬浮液等）和具有一定程度的粘性，含水量或类似性质的固体材料。 为了将阀的位置从一个出口改变到另一个出口，这里所公开的阀，系统和方法可以被操作而不必停止材料流通过。 此外，本文公开的阀和系统具有很少的方向改变，因此在系统内几乎没有（如果有的话）材料可能被卡住和/或被卡住的点。