公开(公告)号：US20120024676A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-02

申请号：US12844104

申请日：2010-07-27

Applicant: Stephen A. McCORMICK ,  Simon SHAMOUN

Inventor： Stephen A. McCORMICK ,  Simon SHAMOUN

IPC: B65G17/06

CPC classification number: B65G17/063 ,  B65G17/42

Abstract: A conveyor belt for transporting a product, includes a plurality of transport assemblies, each one of the plurality of transport assemblies comprising a side link assembly; a support assembly connected to the side link assembly; a product support member supported on the support assembly and adapted for displaceable movement with respect to the side link assembly and the support assembly; and an actuation member supporting the product support member with respect to the side link assembly and the support assembly, the actuation member coacting with the side link assembly for moving the product support member between a first position wherein the product support member is in a first plane of travel with respect to the side link assembly for conveying the product, and a second position wherein the product support member transitions to a second plane of travel with respect to the side link assembly different from the first plane of travel for providing a space between the product support member of each one of the plurality of transport assemblies.

Abstract translation: 用于运输产品的输送带包括多个输送组件，所述多个输送组件中的每一个包括侧连杆组件; 连接到侧连杆组件的支撑组件; 产品支撑构件，其支撑在所述支撑组件上并且适于相对于所述侧连杆组件和所述支撑组件的可移动运动; 以及致动构件，其相对于所述侧连杆组件和所述支撑组件支撑所述产品支撑构件，所述致动构件与所述侧连杆组件共同作用，用于在所述产品支撑构件处于第一平面的第一位置之间移动所述产品支撑构件 相对于用于输送产品的侧连杆组件的行进，以及第二位置，其中产品支撑构件相对于不同于第一行进平面的侧连杆组件转变到第二行进平面，以在第二平面之间提供空间 所述多个传送组件中的每一个的产品支撑构件。

公开(公告)号：US20130125576A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-23

申请号：US13298321

申请日：2011-11-17

Applicant: Michael D. NEWMAN ,  Stephen A. McCORMICK

Inventor： Michael D. NEWMAN ,  Stephen A. McCORMICK

IPC: F25D25/04 ,  F25D31/00

Abstract: A freezer for a product includes a housing having a space therein, and an inlet and an outlet in communication with the space; a conveyor having a first side for conveying the product through the space, and a second side opposite to the first side; an agitating apparatus disposed proximate the conveyor for contacting the conveyor at select intervals to agitate the conveyor and displace the product at the first side; a first longitudinal member disposed proximate the first side of the conveyor and having at least one hole extending therethrough; and at least one circulation device disposed in the space proximate the longitudinal member for directing a cryogenic substance through the at least one hole onto the product.

Abstract translation: 用于产品的冷冻器包括其中具有空间的壳体以及与该空间连通的入口和出口; 输送机，其具有用于通过所述空间输送产品的第一侧和与所述第一侧相对的第二侧; 设置在传送器附近的搅拌装置，用于以选定的间隔接触输送机，以搅拌输送机并在第一侧移位产品; 第一纵向构件，其设置在所述输送机的第一侧附近并且具有延伸穿过其中的至少一个孔; 以及设置在靠近纵向构件的空间中的至少一个循环装置，用于将低温物质通过至少一个孔引导到产品上。

公开(公告)号：US20120047916A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-01

申请号：US12870935

申请日：2010-08-30

Applicant: Jos WIJLENS ,  Stephen A. McCORMICK

Inventor： Jos WIJLENS ,  Stephen A. McCORMICK

IPC: F25D13/06 ,  F25D17/02 ,  F25D25/04

CPC classification number: A23L3/362 ,  A23L3/375 ,  F25D3/11

Abstract: The following paragraph is to replace the previous version of the abstract, and includes markings to show all the changes made relative to the previous version:An apparatus and method for chilling or freezing a product includes a freezer having a freezing chamber therein in which a cryogenic substance is provided, and an inlet and an outlet in communication with the freezing chamber; and a plastic film belt constructed and arranged to transport the product from the inlet through the freezing chamber for exposure to the cryogenic substance to the outlet for removal of the product for further processing. The plastic film belt may be formed with one or a plurality of pockets to transport a corresponding amount of product.

Abstract translation: 以下段落是取代以前版本的摘要，并包括标记以显示相对于以前版本所做的所有更改：用于冷藏或冷冻产品的装置和方法包括其中具有冷冻室的冷冻器，其中低温 提供物质，以及与冷冻室连通的入口和出口; 以及塑料膜带，其构造和布置成将产品从入口运送通过冷冻室，以暴露于低温物质到出口以移除产品以进一步处理。 塑料膜带可以形成有一个或多个袋以输送相应量的产品。

公开(公告)号：US20140161604A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-12

申请号：US13790436

申请日：2013-03-08

Applicant: Stephen A. McCORMICK ,  Michael NEWMAN

Inventor： Stephen A. McCORMICK ,  Michael NEWMAN

IPC: F04D19/00

CPC classification number: F04D19/002 ,  B60H1/00014 ,  B60H1/3232 ,  B60H1/3407 ,  F25D17/067

Abstract: A diffuser apparatus for a space of a refrigeration container includes a housing having an internal chamber extending to a nozzle portion comprising a height less than a height of the internal chamber and a width greater than a width of the internal chamber, a fan disposed for operation in the internal chamber, and a heat exchanger disposed for operation in the internal chamber between the fan and the nozzle portion.

Abstract translation: 一种用于制冷容器空间的扩散器装置，包括一个壳体，该壳体具有延伸到一个喷嘴部分的内部腔室，喷嘴部分的高度小于内部腔室的高度，其宽度大于内部腔室的宽度， 以及设置成在风扇和喷嘴部分之间的内部室中操作的热交换器。

公开(公告)号：US20110000231A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-06

申请号：US12495829

申请日：2009-07-01

Applicant: Stephen A. McCORMICK ,  Suling ZHAI

Inventor： Stephen A. McCORMICK ,  Suling ZHAI

IPC: F25D3/11 ,  F25D13/06

CPC classification number: A23L3/375 ,  A23L3/30 ,  F25D3/11 ,  F25D2400/30

Abstract: An apparatus for reducing a temperature of a product includes a housing in which cryogenic fluid is provided for being exposed to the product, and at least one ultrasonic transducer assembly disposed in the housing for generating ultrasonic energy to contact the cryogenic fluid and a surface of the product to facilitate heat transfer at the surface of the product. The cryogenic fluid can be selected from nitrogen and carbon dioxide.

Abstract translation: 一种用于降低产品温度的装置包括：壳体，其中提供低温流体暴露于产品;以及至少一个超声换能器组件，其设置在壳体中，用于产生超声能量以接触低温流体和 产品以促进产品表面的热传递。 低温流体可以选自氮气和二氧化碳。

公开(公告)号：US20140260401A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13803469

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: Simon James SHAMOUN ,  Stephen A. McCORMICK

Inventor： Simon James SHAMOUN ,  Stephen A. McCORMICK

IPC: A23L3/36

CPC classification number: A23L3/361 ,  A23L3/375 ,  F25D13/067 ,  F25D2400/22

Abstract: An impingement apparatus for use with a freezer includes a flexible belt having a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a plurality of impingement holes extending through the belt between the first and second surfaces, wherein a passageway is formed in each one of the plurality of impingement holes and through which a cooling medium can pass.

Abstract translation: 一种用于冷冻室的冲击装置包括具有第一表面，与第一表面相对的第二表面的柔性带和在第一和第二表面之间延伸通过带的多个冲击孔，其中每个形成通道 多个冲击孔中的一个并且冷却介质可以通过该孔。

公开(公告)号：US20130008188A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-10

申请号：US13177612

申请日：2011-07-07

Applicant: Stephen A. McCORMICK ,  Michael D. Newman

Inventor： Stephen A. McCORMICK ,  Michael D. Newman

IPC: F17C3/02 ,  F17C13/08

CPC classification number: F28D15/0275 ,  F28D2021/0033

Abstract: A cryogen heat exchanger includes a container having a sidewall defining a chamber in the container for containing a cryogen, and at least one heat exchange assembly having a first portion disposed in the chamber and extending through the sidewall to a second portion disposed in an atmosphere of a space external to the chamber and at an opposite side of the sidewall for providing heat transfer to the atmosphere.

Abstract translation: 冷冻剂热交换器包括容器，该容器具有限定容器中容纳冷冻剂的室的侧壁，以及至少一个热交换组件，其具有设置在室中的第一部分，并且延伸穿过侧壁至设置在 在室外部和侧壁的相对侧的空间，用于向大气提供热传递。

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。