Foods and beverages: apparatus – Cooking – Filled receptacle type
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-02
2007-10-02
Alexander, Reginald L. (Department: 1761)
Foods and beverages: apparatus
Cooking
Filled receptacle type
C099S371000, C414S766000, C100S269040
Reexamination Certificate
active
11018286
ABSTRACT:
A system for securing a basket containing product securely within an autoclave or retort. The preferred embodiment of the present invention is used with rotational retorts, which generally include a rotational insert for receiving product-loaded baskets, the rotational insert rotated via a drive to rotate the baskets end over end during the autoclave process, for more efficient heat transfer. The present invention contemplates an improvement for securing the baskets within the retort, to facilitate secure rotation of the baskets and their contents, and prevent shifting of the baskets within the retort during rotation. Particularly, the preferred embodiment of the present invention contemplates the use of one or more lift bladders sandwiched between clamping platens situated along the length of the rotational insert, the lift bladders configured to expand to lift and position the baskets into a securing position for rotation, then deflate to release the baskets after processing for removal.
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Alexander Reginald L.
Allpax Products LLC
Thompson Hine LLP
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