公开(公告)号：US5946945A

公开(公告)日：1999-09-07

申请号：US998289

申请日：1997-12-24

申请人： Andrew Kegler ,  Gregory L. Malchow ,  Stephen L. Harris

发明人： Andrew Kegler ,  Gregory L. Malchow ,  Stephen L. Harris

IPC分类号： D06F43/08 ,  D06F29/00

CPC分类号： D06F43/08

摘要： A pressure vessel for receiving and storing pressurized fluid in a pressurized dense phase liquid dry cleaning apparatus is provided. The dry cleaning apparatus generally includes a cleaning vessel within which garments or the like are cleaned and a solvent recovery device which takes the contaminated cleaning fluid from the cleaning vessel and separates out the contaminants. The pressure vessel comprises a plurality of interconnected hollow structures and as such is substantially self-supporting and occupies less space within dry cleaning apparatus. The pressure vessel can also serve as the support structure for the other components of the dry cleaning system to provide a further cost and space savings.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于在加压密相液体干洗设备中接收和存储加压流体的压力容器。 干洗设备通常包括清洁衣服等的清洁容器和从清洁容器中取出污染的清洁流体并分离污染物的溶剂回收装置。 压力容器包括多个互连的中空结构，并且因此基本上是自支撑的并且在干洗设备内占据较少的空间。 压力容器还可以用作干洗系统的其他部件的支撑结构，以提供进一步的成本和空间节省。

公开(公告)号：US06237374B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-29

申请号：US09338590

申请日：1999-06-23

申请人： Gregory L. Malchow ,  Andrew Kegler ,  Stephen L. Harris

发明人： Gregory L. Malchow ,  Andrew Kegler ,  Stephen L. Harris

IPC分类号： D06F4302

CPC分类号： D06F43/02 ,  D06F39/14 ,  G06F9/3848

摘要： A liquified gas dry-cleaning machine having a cleaning vessel with a chamber for containing a wash bath and items to be cleaned and a removable door for sealing the cleaning chamber during a dry-cleaning operation. The dry-cleaning machine has a door opening and closing apparatus which includes a pivot frame for moving the door outwardly from the cleaning vessel in an arced path of movement, and a slide for lowering the door on the pivot frame in a linear path of movement to a position below the level of the cleaning vessel. Reverse movement of the pivot frame thereupon positions the door in a tucked stored position at the same axial location with respect to the cleaning vessel as when the door is closed so as not to impede access to the cleaning chamber nor increase the axial reach of an operator necessary for removing items from the chamber. The door opening and closing apparatus further includes a protective plate which is carried by the pivot frame and is movable between a raised position for protecting operating personnel during door opening and closing operations and a lower position for permitting access to the cleaning chamber following a door opening operation.

摘要翻译： 一种具有清洁容器的液化气体干洗机，其具有用于容纳洗涤液的室和待清洁的物品，以及用于在干洗操作期间密封清洁室的可拆卸门。 该干洗机具有一个门打开和关闭装置，该门打开和关闭装置包括一个枢转框架，该枢轴框架用于沿着一个弧形运动路径从清洁容器向外移动门;以及一个滑动件，用于在一个线性运动路径上降低枢轴框架上的门 到清洁容器的水平以下的位置。 枢轴框架的反向运动随后将门定位在与清洁容器相同的轴向位置处的折叠存储位置，就像门被关闭时一样，以防止进入清洁室，也不增加操作者的轴向距离 从室中取出物品是必需的。 门打开和关闭装置还包括保护板，该保护板由枢转框架承载并且可在打开和关闭操作期间保护操作人员的升高位置和在门打开之后允许进入清洁室的下部位置移动 操作。

公开(公告)号：US6085935A

公开(公告)日：2000-07-11

申请号：US131570

申请日：1998-08-10

申请人： Gregory L. Malchow ,  Stephen L. Harris ,  Andrew Kegler

发明人： Gregory L. Malchow ,  Stephen L. Harris ,  Andrew Kegler

IPC分类号： D06F43/08 ,  F16J13/22 ,  B65D51/04 ,  F16J13/16

CPC分类号： D06F43/085 ,  F16J13/22

摘要： A pressure vessel which includes a door operating apparatus which enables a door to the pressure vessel to be moved between open and closed positions quickly and easily is provided. The door operating apparatus includes a translation rod supported on the pressure vessel for sliding movement relative to the housing of the pressure vessel such that the sliding movement of the translation rod guides the door in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the door opening in the housing between the open and closed positions. The translation rod further being supported on the pressure vessel for pivotal movement with respect to the pressure vessel housing so as to enable the door to pivot about an axis defined by the translation rod into a fully open position. A handle can also be pivotally connected in off-center relation to a front face of the door for movement between a retracted position wherein the handle is arranged substantially adjacent to the front face of the door and an extended position wherein the handle extends away from the front face of the door and towards an outer periphery of the door.

摘要翻译： 提供一种压力容器，其包括能够快速且容易地在打开和关闭位置之间移动压力容器的门的门操作装置。 门操作装置包括支撑在压力容器上的平移杆，用于相对于压力容器的壳体滑动运动，使得平移杆的滑动运动沿垂直于壳体中的门开口的平面的方向引导门 在打开和关闭位置之间。 平移杆还被支撑在压力容器上，用于相对于压力容器壳体枢转运动，以使门能够绕平移杆限定的轴线枢转到完全打开的位置。 手柄也可以以偏离中心的关系枢转地连接到门的前表面，以在缩回位置之间移动，其中手柄基本上邻近门的前表面布置，并且伸出位置，其中手柄远离 门的前面和门的外围。

公开(公告)号：US6070440A

公开(公告)日：2000-06-06

申请号：US998394

申请日：1997-12-24

申请人： Gregory L. Malchow ,  Andrew Kegler ,  Stephen L. Harris

发明人： Gregory L. Malchow ,  Andrew Kegler ,  Stephen L. Harris

IPC分类号： D06F43/02 ,  F16J13/12 ,  F16J13/22

CPC分类号： F16J13/22 ,  D06F43/02 ,  F16J13/12

摘要： An apparatus for opening and closing a door of a pressure cleaning vessel for a dry cleaning system which requires minimal clearance to operate is provided. The apparatus includes a frame slidably attached to the cleaning vessel and having a base member with a pair of attached upstanding side arms which carry the door of the cleaning vessel. The apparatus further includes a first horizontal actuator carried by the cleaning vessel and operatively connected to the frame for moving the frame in a substantially horizontal direction relative to the cleaning vessel such that the door of the cleaning vessel moves between a closed position and an intermediate position wherein the door is substantially in front of the cleaning vessel. A second vertical actuator carried by at least one of the side arms and operatively connected to the door moves the door in a substantially vertical direction relative to the cleaning vessel and the frame between the intermediate position and an open position. Additionally, a shield may be provided on the upper side of the door in order to substantially block access to the area below the cleaning vessel when the cleaning vessel door is in the open position.

摘要翻译： 提供一种用于打开和关闭干燥清洁系统的压力清洁容器的门的装置，其需要最小的间隙来操作。 该装置包括可滑动地附接到清洁容器的框架，并且具有一个基部构件，该基座构件具有一对附着的直立的侧臂，其携带清洁容器的门。 该装置还包括由清洁容器承载的第一水平致动器，并可操作地连接到框架，用于相对于清洁容器在基本上水平的方向上移动框架，使得清洁容器的门在关闭位置和中间位置之间移动 其中门基本上在清洁容器的前面。 由至少一个侧臂承载并且可操作地连接到门的第二垂直致动器使门相对于清洁容器和中间位置与打开位置之间的框架大致垂直的方向移动。 此外，可以在门的上侧设置屏蔽件，以便当清洁容器门处于打开位置时，基本上阻止进入清洁容器下方的区域。

公开(公告)号：US06941679B1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-13

申请号：US10875002

申请日：2004-06-22

申请人： Stephen L. Harris ,  Andrew Kegler ,  Lon Borgmann ,  Thomas F. L'Esperance

发明人： Stephen L. Harris ,  Andrew Kegler ,  Lon Borgmann ,  Thomas F. L'Esperance

IPC分类号： F26B17/00

CPC分类号： D06F58/28 ,  D06F37/42 ,  D06F58/08 ,  D06F2058/2858

摘要： A laundry machine having a malfunction detection system for detecting when an obstructing item protrudes outwardly from a perforated tumbler of the machine beyond a predetermined amount during rotation of the tumbler and for detecting when the drive belt for the tumbler is either broken or dislodged from its drive pulleys. In response to either malfunction, a control device is actuated for automatically shutting down operation of the machine. The obstruction detection system includes a cable disposed in closely spaced relation to an outer perimeter of the tumbler for engagement by an obstructing item extending outwardly from the perforated tumbler beyond the predetermined spacing of the cables. In the illustrated embodiment, the obstruction detection system and the drive belt malfunction detection system utilize a common malfunction detection switch and control circuitry.

摘要翻译： 一种具有故障检测系统的洗衣机，用于检测在所述翻转开关旋转期间什么时候障碍物从所述机器的穿孔转筒向外突出超过预定量，并且用于检测当所述制动栓的驱动带是否被破坏或从其驱动器移开时 滑轮 响应于任何故障，控制装置被致动以自动关闭机器的操作。 障碍物检测系统包括与制动栓的外周隔开紧密地设置的电缆，用于通过从穿孔翻转开口向外延伸超过电缆的预定间隔的阻塞物接合。 在所示实施例中，障碍物检测系统和驱动带故障检测系统利用共同的故障检测开关和控制电路。

公开(公告)号：US20100186458A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-29

申请号：US12657233

申请日：2010-01-19

申请人： Andrew Kegler ,  Carl Crawford

发明人： Andrew Kegler ,  Carl Crawford

IPC分类号： D06F35/00

CPC分类号： D06F37/267 ,  D06F25/00

摘要： Method and apparatus for a novel apparatus to perform the task of washing and drying laundry in one machine is described within. There have been many attempts to create a practical combination laundry machine because the space and potential time savings to have all of the processes happen within one machine is beneficial. The problem created with most previous attempts is a machine that is sized for a wash load which will not properly dry the clothes in less time than a traditional two machine system. The underlying issue is the fact that a properly sized machine for washing is considerably smaller in internal volume than a dryer with the same load capacity. This invention uses a basket which has the capability to change the basket volume to maintain the proper ratio for both washing and drying cycles.

摘要翻译： 在一个机器中描述了用于执行洗衣和烘干衣物的新颖设备的方法和装置。 已经有许多尝试创建实用的组合洗衣机，因为空间和潜在的时间节省使得所有过程在一个机器内发生是有益的。 大多数以前的尝试产生的问题是一台机器，其尺寸适用于洗涤负载，这不会比传统的两个机器系统在更短的时间内适当地干燥衣物。 基本的问题是，与具有相同负载能力的干衣机相比，适当尺寸的洗涤机器的内部容积要小得多。 本发明使用具有改变篮子体积以保持洗涤和干燥循环的适当比率的篮子。

公开(公告)号：US08623440B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-07

申请号：US11943964

申请日：2007-11-21

申请人： Galen D. Kaufman ,  Andrew Kegler ,  Qingyue Ling

发明人： Galen D. Kaufman ,  Andrew Kegler ,  Qingyue Ling

IPC分类号： B65B25/06

CPC分类号： B65D81/2053 ,  A23B7/148 ,  B65D81/2076

摘要： A high pressure food package and system including a cup for holding a quantity of food product, a lid for covering the cup, and at least one one-way sealing mechanism that permits a gas to pass through the sealing mechanism into the interior space enclosed by the cup and lid and that prevents the gas from escaping from the interior space through the sealing mechanism. The high pressure package (and system and method for using the same) is especially well suited for producing a food product (such as fruits or vegetables) having an effervescent sensory (or carbonated) character.

摘要翻译： 一种高压食品包装和系统，包括用于容纳一定数量的食品的杯子，用于覆盖杯子的盖子，以及至少一个单向密封机构，其允许气体通过密封机构进入由 杯子和盖子，并且防止气体通过密封机构从内部空间逸出。 高压包装（以及使用它的方法和系统）特别适用于生产具有泡腾感（或碳酸化）特性的食品（如水果或蔬菜）。

公开(公告)号：US06182318B2

公开(公告)日：2001-02-06

申请号：US09213550

申请日：1998-12-17

申请人： James L. Roberts ,  Andrew Kegler

发明人： James L. Roberts ,  Andrew Kegler

IPC分类号： D06B1126

CPC分类号： B08B7/0021 ,  D06F43/00

摘要： A liquified gas dry-cleaning system including a storage tank containing a liquified gas derived from a liquifiable gas, a pressure vessel for containing a liquid bath derived from the liquifiable gas, and a circulating system for transporting the liquified gas between the storage tank and the pressurized vessel. The pressurized vessel includes a compressor mounted in a wall structure of the vessel for use in evacuating a gaseous form of the liquifiable gas released from the liquid bath during a cleaning cycle. Positioning of the compressor in this manner allows heat generated during each compression stroke of the compressor to be directed to the interior of pressure vessel to minimize the effects of a temperature decrease incident to the gaseous evacuation.

摘要翻译： 一种液化气体干洗系统，包括含有源自液化气体的液化气体的储存罐，用于容纳源自液化气体的液体浴的压力容器，以及用于在储存罐和 加压容器。 加压容器包括安装在容器的壁结构中的压缩机，用于在清洁循环期间排出从液槽释放的液化气体的气态形式。 以这种方式定位压缩机使得在压缩机的每个压缩冲程期间产生的热量被引导到压力容器的内部，以最小化对气体排出的温度下降的影响。

公开(公告)号：US20100267976A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-21

申请号：US12787089

申请日：2010-05-25

申请人： Lalit Chordia ,  Jose Martinez ,  Andrew Kegler ,  Desai Bhishmakumar

发明人： Lalit Chordia ,  Jose Martinez ,  Andrew Kegler ,  Desai Bhishmakumar

IPC分类号： C11B1/10 ,  B01D11/02

CPC分类号： B01D11/0203

摘要： Apparatus for the continuous processing and solids handling in first near-critical and supercritical fluids. The present invention also allows for treatment of the starting material with the first near-critical or supercritical fluid. The remaining raffinate is then continuously transferred and may be collected in a second fluid.

摘要翻译： 用于在第一近临界流体和超临界流体中连续处理和固体处理的装置。 本发明还允许用第一近临界流体或超临界流体处理原料。 然后将剩余的萃余液连续转移并且可以收集在第二流体中。

公开(公告)号：US20060233922A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-19

申请号：US11454814

申请日：2006-06-15

申请人： Andrew Kegler ,  Qingyue Ling ,  Galen Kaufman

发明人： Andrew Kegler ,  Qingyue Ling ,  Galen Kaufman

IPC分类号： A23B7/148

CPC分类号： A23B7/148 ,  A23B7/0416

摘要： Methods of enhancing the flavor of fruits or vegetables within its own product packaging to extend the shelf-life and allow for mass production and mass distribution of the flavor enhanced fruits or vegetables, and the packaged flavor enhanced fruits or vegetables products produced by such methods. The methods comprise providing product packaging capable of retaining a positive pressure of CO2, receiving fruits or vegetables into the product packaging, introducing CO2 into the product packaging, and sealing the product packaging containing the fruits or vegetables and CO2, and wherein the product packaging retains a positive pressure of CO2, and the fruits or vegetables absorb the CO2 thereby enhancing the flavor of the fruits or vegetables within the product packaging. In one embodiment, the methods comprise freezing the carbonated packaged fruits or vegetables thereby trapping the flavor enhancing CO2 within the fruits or vegetables to produce a frozen carbonated fruits or vegetables product. In one embodiment, the fruits or vegetables received into the product packaging may be pureed to a consistency suitable for consumption as a smoothy or similar beverage product.

摘要翻译： 提高其本身产品包装中水果或蔬菜风味的方法，延长保质期，并允许大量生产和大量分布调味料，增强水果或蔬菜，以及通过这些方法生产的包装香味增强的水果或蔬菜产品。 所述方法包括提供能够保持CO 2的正压的产品包装，将水果或蔬菜接收到产品包装中，将CO 2导入产品包装中，并将 含有水果或蔬菜和CO 2 2的产品包装，其中产品包装保持CO 2的正压，并且水果或蔬菜吸收CO 2 从而增强产品包装内的水果或蔬菜的味道。 在一个实施方案中，所述方法包括冷冻碳酸化包装的水果或蔬菜，从而将水果或蔬菜内的风味增强CO 2捕获以产生冷冻的碳酸化水果或蔬菜产品。 在一个实施方案中，接收到产品包装中的水果或蔬菜可以被制成适合作为平滑或类似饮料产品消费的稠度。