Fluid handling – Systems – With flow control means for branched passages
Reexamination Certificate
2000-04-07
2001-07-17
Fox, John (Department: 3753)
Fluid handling
Systems
With flow control means for branched passages
C426S524000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06260580
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a water distribution device for thawing frozen foods.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
It is often necessary in the food service industry to thaw frozen food. Commercially frozen food is typically transported and stored in sealed containers, such as plastic bags. The thawing of this food usually involves placing the sealed bags into an open-top thawing container, filling the container with water, and then maintaining a flow of running water into the container to slowly and evenly thaw the frozen contents of the plastic bags. Often, due to the amount of frozen food requiring thawing, more than one container may be needed, necessitating the use of multiple faucets simultaneously.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
According to the present invention, there is provided a liquid distribution device particularly adapted to be used to simultaneously thaw multiple containers of frozen food. The device comprises a liquid inlet and a manifold in fluid communication with the liquid inlet. A vent is operatively associated with the manifold. The device further includes a plurality of supply branches in fluid communication with the manifold. Each of the supply branches has a valve thereon for regulating the flow of liquid through the associated of the supply branches.
Accordingly, it is a primary object of the present invention to provide a liquid distribution device that is capable of being used to thaw multiple frozen food containers simultaneously.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a device that allows for monitoring of the temperature of the liquid flowing therethrough.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a device that allows for independent control of several flow channels so that the flow channels can be selectively used to thaw frozen food containers.
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Fox John
Reising Ethington, Barnes, Kisselle, Learman & McCulloch, P.C.
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