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1.

METHOD FOR PROCESSING FAT- OR OIL-CONTAINING MASS

      
Application Number EP2024025344
Publication Number 2025/131325
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-16
Publication Date 2025-06-26
Owner BÜHLER AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Paggios, Konstantinos
  • Jovcic-Paggios, Ana
  • Franco, Lico

Abstract

The present invention is related to a method of processing a material, said material being selected from the group consisting of a solid raw material that upon grinding releases a liquid phase, and a combination of a solid raw material and a liquid matrix, the method comprising roasting and comminuting the solid raw material, characterized in that roasting and comminuting the solid raw material are carried out simultaneously in the same step. The present invention is furthermore related to a plant for carrying out said method, and to a product obtainable by said method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A23G 1/00 - CocoaCocoa products, e.g. chocolateSubstitutes therefor
  • A23G 1/06 - Apparatus for preparing or treating cocoa beans or nibs
  • A23G 1/30 - Cocoa products, e.g. chocolateSubstitutes therefor
  • A23G 1/56 - Liquid productsSolid products in the form of powders, flakes or granules for making liquid products, e.g. for making chocolate milk
  • A23L 5/20 - Removal of unwanted matter, e.g. deodorisation or detoxification
  • A23L 25/00 - Food consisting mainly of nutmeat or seedsPreparation or treatment thereof

2.

FOOD PRODUCT AND DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18713412
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-28
First Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner Bühler AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Mitchell, William Robert
  • Roberts, Ian David
  • Georget, Erika Sylvie

Abstract

A device for the manufacture of a product that imitates properties of meat and fish and their role in diets. The device comprising an extruder and a cooling die arranged downstream of the exit of the extruder. An inlet port for the insertion of cellular material is provided in a region of the extruder in the vicinity of the extruder outlet to the outlet of the cooling die, preferably between the exit of the extruder and the outlet of the cooling die. Also described is a system comprising the device, and a method for the manufacture of a product that imitates properties of meat and fish and their role in diets with the device or system, and a product that imitates properties of meat and fish and their role in diets.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A23J 3/22 - Working-up of proteins for foodstuffs by texturising
  • A23J 3/26 - Working-up of proteins for foodstuffs by texturising using extrusion or expansion
  • A23P 30/20 - Extruding

3.

NUTREX

      
Application Number 019197820
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-06-04
Owner Bühler GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Extrusion machines for industrial purposes; Food and feed extrusion machines; Extrusion machines for battery compound materials; Food and feed processing apparatus and machines for commercial use, namely pre-conditioners, retentioner, feeders and flaps, stuffer, mixers, cutters, kneading machines, tempering machines, presses, screws, molds, dies, stabilizers, controllers [mechanical], regulators. Non-downloadable software for machine and process automation; Non-Downloadable software for visualization and control processes for industrial machines in the field of food and feed production and battery compound production; Non-Downloadable software for data recording, monitoring, trending and advanced analytics for industrial machines in the field of food and feed production and battery compound production; Controllers [hardware] for industrial machines for sensor, actors and general signal processing; Power cabinet, control cabinet and boxes; Controlling interfaces for industrial machines; Display screens. Installation, maintenance and repair of extrusion machines for industrial purposes, food and feed extrusion machines, extrusion machines for battery compound materials; Installation, maintenance and repair of food and feed processing apparatus and machines for commercial use, namely pre-conditioners, retentioner, feeders and flaps, stuffer, mixers, cutters, kneading machines, tempering machines, presses, screws, molds, dies, stabilizers, controllers [mechanical], regulators. Technical consultation services; Engineering services; Construction services; Computer programming for others; Technical analysis and providing of expertise; Quality control services; Design and development of computer hardware and software for others; Technology consultation in the field of product- and process development, implementation, start-up, maintenance services; Technological advisory services relating to machine engineering analysis; Quality control for others; Design and development of computer hardware and software.

4.

EXTRUSION PROCESS FOR LIQUID PROTEIN CONCENTRATE OR ISOLATE

      
Application Number 18839224
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-21
First Publication Date 2025-05-22
Owner BUHLER AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Kern, Christian
  • Mitchell, William Robert

Abstract

A process for producing a protein-containing product, comprising the steps of preparing a slurry comprising a protein from a protein source, wherein said slurry preparation does not involve a spray-drying step, inserting said slurry from step a) into an extruder, or into a pre-conditioner from which the slurry is transferred into an extruder, and performing an extrusion so as to obtain said protein-containing product. The present invention is furthermore related to a system for performing said process.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A23J 3/22 - Working-up of proteins for foodstuffs by texturising
  • A23J 3/16 - Vegetable proteins from soybean
  • A23J 3/26 - Working-up of proteins for foodstuffs by texturising using extrusion or expansion
  • A23P 30/20 - Extruding

5.

Egg Rebatching

      
Application Number 18842471
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-22
First Publication Date 2025-05-22
Owner Bühler AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Wooding, Vaughan

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method and a system for rearing insects, with the steps of breeding insects in a breed crate, such that the breed crate includes live insects, substrate and insect eggs, emptying the breed crate for sorting its content by separating the live insects and collecting a mixture of the substrate mixed with said insect eggs, and rebatching the collected egg/substrate mixture to a breed crate for further hatching the eggs in the mixture and rearing the emerging neonates.

IPC Classes  ?

6.

NOVAONE

      
Application Number 019189792
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-05-20
Owner Bühler GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

Sieves (machines or parts thereof); sieve frames (parts of machines); metal frames as inserts for machines; all before-mentioned goods for plansifters.

7.

INDUSTRIAL AGENT-BASED MALTING SYSTEM AND AUTOMATICALLY OPTIMIZED OPERATED INDUSTRIAL MALTING PLANT AND METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number EP2024081725
Publication Number 2025/099271
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-08
Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner BÜHLER AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Gräber, Matthias
  • Romanelli, Giulio

Abstract

Proposed is an automated, industrial malting plant (11) and an agent- and digital-twin-based malting system (1) for automated operation of the industrial malting plant (11) of the agent- and digital-twin-based malting system (1), the malting plant (11) converting supply cereal grain (2,21,21i) into output malt (3) wherein the malting plant (11) comprises a soaking plant (111) for moistening the supply grain (2,21,21i) until a water content (1111) of the supply grain (2,21,21i) reaches a defined water content level (1112), a germination plant (112) disposed to receive the moistened grain (22) after moistening by the soaking plant (111) for germinating the moistened grain (22) by activating enzymes in the moistened grain (22) and converting the moistened grain (22) into germinated green malt (23), and a drying kiln (113) disposed to receive the germinated grain (23) after germination by the germination plant (112) for drying the germinated green malt (23) to a defined water content level (1131). The agent- and digital-twin-based system (1) comprises a digital twin structure (12) providing a virtual digital presentation of the physical malting plant (11). Further, it comprises sensors and/or measuring devices (13) associated with the physical malting plant (11) transmitting measured sensory parameter values (131), wherein the system (1) dynamically monitors the transmitted sensory parameter values (131) and updates the digital twin (12) based on said parameter vales.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12C 1/02 - Pretreatment of grains, e.g. washing, steeping
  • C12C 1/027 - Germinating
  • C12C 1/067 - Drying
  • G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
  • G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
  • A23L 7/25 - Fermentation of cereal malt or of cereal by malting
  • C12C 11/00 - Fermentation processes for beer
  • C12C 11/07 - Continuous fermentation
  • C12G 1/02 - Preparation of must from grapesMust treatment or fermentation
  • C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology
  • C12P 21/00 - Preparation of peptides or proteins
  • C12G 3/02 - Preparation of other alcoholic beverages by fermentation

8.

MODULAR PRODUCTION LINE AND PROCESS FOR USING IT

      
Application Number 19014886
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-09
First Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner BUHLER AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Chong, Peng-Siong
  • Knapp, Mark Robert
  • Parkinson, John
  • Chapman, Stephen

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of confectionery production, particularly to the use of a modular, flexible process and the use thereof in combination with the confectionery cooling step of the present invention.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A23G 3/34 - Sweetmeats, confectionery or marzipanProcesses for the preparation thereof
  • A23G 1/00 - CocoaCocoa products, e.g. chocolateSubstitutes therefor
  • A23G 7/00 - Other apparatus specially adapted for the chocolate or confectionery industry
  • A23G 7/02 - Cooling or drying apparatus

9.

TWO-STEP COOKING

      
Application Number 18832398
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-18
First Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner Bühler AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Wooding, Vaughan
  • Steiner, Benjamin
  • Bartsch, Christian

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a method and a system for processing insects or insect larvae. The method comprises a first heating step of heating the insects or insect larvae in a first fluid at a temperature of 40° C. to 105° C. a cooling step of cooling the insects or insect larvae in a second fluid and a second heating step of heating the insects or insect larvae in a third fluid at a temperature of 40° C. to 105° C., wherein the second heating step is performed after the cooling step.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A23L 5/10 - General methods of cooking foods, e.g. by roasting or frying
  • A23B 2/80 - FreezingSubsequent thawingCooling

10.

CARRIER ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2024025282
Publication Number 2025/067697
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-23
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner BÜHLER ALZENAU GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Paufler, André

Abstract

The invention relates to a carrier assembly (24) for the play-free positioning of a wafer (22), with a carrier (26) for the wafer (22), a tilting mechanism (40), and a positioning part (34). The carrier (26) has an opening (30) to accommodate the wafer (22). The positioning part (34) has a positioning surface (36) for laterally positioning the wafer (22). The tilting mechanism (40) is configured to tilt the positioning part (34) between a release position and a positioning position in which the wafer (22) is positioned between an edge of the opening (30) and the positioning surface (36). The invention further relates to a system (10) and a method for the play-free positioning of a wafer or for removing a wafer from a carrier.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 21/687 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components for supporting or gripping using mechanical means, e.g. chucks, clamps or pinches

11.

METHOD FOR COATING LARGE-AREA GLASS SUBSTRATES

      
Application Number 18725535
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-23
First Publication Date 2025-03-13
Owner Bühler Alzenau GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Frank, Marcus
  • Stalder, Bernhard

Abstract

A method for coating large-area glass substrates, the method having the following steps: a) applying a water-soluble layer to at least one first predetermined region of the surface of a glass substrate, wherein at least one second predetermined region of the surface of the glass substrate remains free of the water-soluble layer; b) coating the surface of the glass substrate with at least one non-water-soluble layer; c) removing the water-soluble layer, wherein steps a)-c) are carried out multiple times in succession.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C03C 17/00 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating

12.

SIEVE AND FRAME WITH IMPROVED CONNECTABILITY

      
Application Number 18721498
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-20
First Publication Date 2025-02-20
Owner Bühler AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Hausammann, Kevin
  • Dörig, Daniel
  • Moosmann, Jürgen
  • Schoch, Oliver

Abstract

A sieve, comprising outer bars and inner bars and sieving areas with sieving fabric being formed between the outer bars and the inner bars, wherein at least a portion of the outer bars is provided as elastomeric part and at least a portion of the inner bars is provided as elastomeric part, wherein said elastomeric parts can be transferred from a first untensioned state into a second tensioned state. The present invention is furthermore related to a sieve frame to which the sieve can be fixed in a tensioned state, as well as to a sieving device such as a plansifter comprising said sieve and/or sieve frame.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B07B 1/46 - Constructional details of screens in generalCleaning or heating of screens
  • B07B 1/38 - Moving screens not otherwise provided for, e.g. swinging, reciprocating, rocking, tilting, or wobbling screens oscillating in a circular arc in their own planePlansifters
  • B07B 1/48 - Stretching devices for screens

13.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FORMING A PRODUCT THAT IMITATES PROPERTIES OF MEAT, POULTRY, FISH, SEAFOOD, OR PRODUCTS DERIVED THEREFROM

      
Application Number 18723116
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-22
First Publication Date 2025-02-20
Owner Bühler AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Roberts, Ian David
  • Georget, Erika Sylvie
  • Mitchell, William Robert

Abstract

The present invention is related to a method for the manufacture of a product that imitates properties of meat, poultry, fish, seafood, or products derived therefrom, comprising the step of dosing and depositing a first and optionally a second material onto a surface, preferably in a cavity (19), of a product carrier (16), preferably a mold, wherein at least one of said first material and second material comprises cellular medium, and at least one said first material and second material comprises a protein, preferably a vegetable protein, insect protein, cell protein including single cell protein, such as of yeast, bacteria, microalgae, fungi, fermented products, mold and the like, or a mixture of different proteins, wherein the protein content in the dry raw materials is 35 to 90%, preferably greater than 50% and is particularly preferably in the range from 60% to 90%.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A23P 30/10 - Moulding
  • A23J 3/14 - Vegetable proteins
  • A23J 3/22 - Working-up of proteins for foodstuffs by texturising
  • A23J 3/26 - Working-up of proteins for foodstuffs by texturising using extrusion or expansion

14.

PROCESS FOR PREPARING VEGAN CHEESE PRODUCT AND VEGAN CHEESE PRODUCT OBTAINED BY SAID PROCESS

      
Application Number 18721399
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-20
First Publication Date 2025-02-20
Owner Bühler AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Kern, Christian
  • Mitchell, William Robert

Abstract

The present invention is related to a process for preparing a vegan cheese product, comprising the steps of metering raw materials into an extruder, comprising 5-50 wt.-% zein protein or starch, 0-50 wt.-% of at least one component that provides a fat phase mimicking the thermal behavior of milk fat, preferably a vegetable oil, and 30-70 wt.-% water, wherein all amounts are based on the entire amount of the raw materials, mixing and processing said raw materials in said extruder, extruding and cooling the resulting extrudate so as to obtain the vegan cheese product, wherein in said extruder strain conditions of 300-3000 WATS, preferably 1000 to 3000 WATS are applied. The present invention is also related to vegan cheese product obtainable by said process.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A23C 20/02 - Cheese substitutes containing neither milk components, nor caseinate, nor lactose, as sources of fats, proteins or carbohydrates
  • A01J 25/00 - Cheese-making
  • A23P 30/20 - Extruding

15.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AND CONTROLLING PRODUCTION OF VISCOUS MATERIAL SUCH AS BATTERY PASTE FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION

      
Application Number 18720817
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-21
First Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner Bühler AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Marti, Jan
  • Dolder, Valentin

Abstract

An inline control and measuring systems connected to a continuous mixing process of a system for mixing solid or viscous materials with liquids and/or solvents to form the paste or viscous materials, and method thereof. Further there is a system and a method for producing viscous material, such as paste, in particular battery paste, with defined rheological properties for industrial applications. The system includes an extruder to discharge the paste through a supply line and one outlet of a plurality of outlets. The system further includes a bypass line for receiving a volume of the paste from the supply line and includes a plurality of pipes and a plurality of sensors. A controller is in communication with the extruder and the plurality of sensors. The controller receives signals indicative of pressure of the paste flowing through the pipes, determines viscosity of the paste based on the pressure of the paste.

IPC Classes  ?

16.

RF SPUTTERING OF MULTIPLE ELECTRODES WITH OPTIMIZED PLASMA COUPLING THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CAPACITIVE AND INDUCTIVE COMPONENTS

      
Application Number US2024040831
Publication Number 2025/034594
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-02
Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner
  • BÜHLER AG (Switzerland)
  • ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Nauman, Ken
  • Watanabe, Masahiro
  • Williams, Sarah
  • Thornton, Michael S.
  • Meyer, Michael

Abstract

An apparatus comprises a vacuum chamber configured to produce a substantially atmospheric vacuum environment for plasma processing; a radio frequency (RF) power supply located outside of the vacuum chamber; an RF matching network operatively coupled to the RF power supply; and a plurality of electrodes mounted within the vacuum chamber, the plurality of electrodes configured to receive RF power signals from the RF power supply through the RF matching network. The RF power signals are simultaneously delivered to the plurality of electrodes during a sputtering operation. The plurality of electrodes and a set of electrical components are operative to manage the inductive and capacitive reactance for coupling the RF power signals to provide more desirable plasma coupling during the sputtering operation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01J 37/34 - Gas-filled discharge tubes operating with cathodic sputtering
  • H01J 37/32 - Gas-filled discharge tubes
  • C23C 14/35 - Sputtering by application of a magnetic field, e.g. magnetron sputtering

17.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FORMING A PRODUCT THAT IMITATES PROPERTIES OF MEAT, POULTRY, FISH, SEAFOOD, DAIRY PRODUCTS, OR PRODUCTS DERIVED THEREFROM

      
Application Number 18723127
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-22
First Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner Bühler AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Roberts, Ian David
  • Georget, Erika Sylvie
  • Mitchell, William Robert

Abstract

The present invention is related to a method for the manufacture of a product that imitates properties of meat, poultry, fish, seafood, dairy products such as cheese or yoghurt, or products derived therefrom, comprising the step of dosing and depositing a first and optionally a second material onto a surface, preferably in a cavity (19), of a product carrier (16), preferably a mold, wherein at least one said first material and second material comprises a protein, preferably a vegetable protein, insect protein, cell protein including single cell protein, such as of yeast, bacteria, microalgae, fungi, fermented products, mold and the like, or a mixture of different proteins, wherein the protein content in the dry raw materials is 35 to 90%, preferably greater than 50% and is particularly preferably in the range from 60% to 90%.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A22C 7/00 - Apparatus for pounding, forming, or pressing meat, sausage-meat, or meat products
  • A23J 3/22 - Working-up of proteins for foodstuffs by texturising
  • A23P 30/10 - Moulding

18.

HAMMER CAGE

      
Application Number 18718705
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-07
First Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner Bühler AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Wedele, Jörn
  • König, Michael
  • Schinnerl, Patrick
  • Reis, Pascal

Abstract

A hammer cage for a hammer mill comprising a main part with a bottom area and slots for positioning hammers in said hammer cage, and said bottom area comprises a surface that prevents any movement of the hammers out of said hammer cage through said bottom area, and wherein said main part further comprises a front and a rear portion with respective openings for releasably arranging said hammer cage in said hammer mill. The present invention is furthermore related to a hammer mill comprising at least one hammer cage.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 13/28 - Shape or construction of beater elements
  • B02C 13/04 - Disintegrating by mills having rotary beater elements with horizontal rotor shaft with beaters hinged to the rotorHammer mills

19.

Hammer mill

      
Application Number 35517887
Grant Number D1059441
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-27
First Publication Date 2025-01-28
Grant Date 2025-01-28
Owner Bühler AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Niedermann, Jörn
  • König, Michael
  • Jaun, Christoph
  • Schinnerl, Patrick

20.

Food and feed industry machine (extruder)

      
Application Number 35517462
Grant Number D1057770
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-12
First Publication Date 2025-01-14
Grant Date 2025-01-14
Owner Bühler Ag (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Rohrer, Patrick
  • Jaun, Christoph

21.

IMPACT RING AND IMPROVED DEHULLING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18697282
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-28
First Publication Date 2024-12-12
Owner Bühler AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Rohner, Marcel
  • Vazquez Ramirez, Moises
  • Signer, Ulrich
  • Studerus, Lukas

Abstract

The present invention relates to an impact ring for a device(S) for dehulling of granular good, comprising a ring-shaped body of metal and a polymer layer on its entire inner surface, wherein the polymer layer is releasably arranged on the inner surface of the ring-shaped body. The present invention further relates to a device (S) for dehulling of granular material with such an impact ring and/or sensors for monitoring the condition of the impact ring, which are selected from the group consisting of load sensors and vibration sensors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02B 3/00 - HullingHuskingDecorticatingPolishingRemoving the awnsDegerming

22.

Sieve cleaner for plansifter sieves

      
Application Number 35518853
Grant Number D1051191
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-28
First Publication Date 2024-11-12
Grant Date 2024-11-12
Owner Bühler AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Müller, Deborah
  • Tobler, David
  • Dörig, Daniel

23.

PROCESS FOR ENERGY-EFFICIENT DRYING OF GERMINATED SEEDS AND DEVICE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROCESS

      
Application Number 18682451
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-11
First Publication Date 2024-10-24
Owner Bühler GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Lefebvre, Clêment
  • Rittenauer, Michael
  • Torrentó, Albert Garcia

Abstract

A process and device for energy-efficient drying of green malt in a drying kiln using a rotational speed-modulated fan for directing an air mass flow through a bed of drying material for the green malt. The drying is implemented for a specified maximum kiln time. To do this, grain moisture content and a grain mass of a grain are detected, which constitutes a basis for the bed of drying material of the green malt after steeping and germinating, Furthermore, an ambient air humidity of an ambient air used for the air mass flow and a plurality of weather forecast data are detected at least with respect to the ambient air humidity and, during drying, a moisture content of the drying material of the green malt is monitored up to a specified limit. A rotational speed modulation of the fan is controlled such that the specified maximum kiln time is reached.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F26B 25/22 - Controlling the drying process in dependence on liquid content of solid materials or objects
  • C12C 1/073 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted to save or recover energy
  • C12C 1/10 - Drying on fixed supports
  • F26B 9/06 - Machines or apparatus for drying solid materials or objects at rest or with only local agitationDomestic airing cupboards in stationary drums or chambers
  • F26B 21/08 - Humidity
  • F26B 21/10 - TemperaturePressure
  • F26B 21/12 - Velocity of flowQuantity of flow

24.

COATING INSTALLATION FOR COATING SUBSTRATES, AND CORRESPONDING METHOD

      
Application Number EP2024056082
Publication Number 2024/217769
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-07
Publication Date 2024-10-24
Owner BÜHLER ALZENAU GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Mingels, Stephan
  • Bekal, Viraj
  • Büttner, Andre
  • Kutty, Navas
  • Henkel, Stefan
  • Merz, Thomas

Abstract

The invention relates to a coating installation (1) for coating substrates (6), comprising a vacuumable process chamber (2) and a lock device (3) for introducing and discharging the substrates (6) into and out of the process chamber (2). The invention furthermore comprises a substrate holder (2) disposed in the process chamber (2), wherein, in order to apply coating material to a substrate (6) by means of a coating device (9), the substrates (6) can be positioned releasably on the substrate holder (5). The coating installation (1) also has a loading device (9) for automatically loading and unloading the substrate holder (5) with the substrates (6), and a control unit (10) for controlling the coating device (9) in a closed-loop manner based on measured coating parameter values of the applied coating material at least including an applied layer thickness and/or a number of coatings. The coating installation (1) comprises a plurality of function elements (19) which can be removably attached to the substrate holder (5) by means of a function element holder, the substrates (6) being able to be releasably positioned on function elements (19) during coating. The function elements (19) can be automatically exchanged independently of substrates (6) by means of the loading device (9) controlled by the control unit (10) in a closed-loop manner based on the measured function element parameters (20).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 21/687 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components for supporting or gripping using mechanical means, e.g. chucks, clamps or pinches
  • H01L 21/67 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components

25.

AGITATOR BEAD MILL WITH EXTERNAL MILLING MEDIA SEPARATION

      
Application Number EP2024056798
Publication Number 2024/200024
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-14
Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner BÜHLER AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Sturm, Achim Philipp
  • Nater, Eduard
  • Kneisl, Wendelin
  • Schmitt, Philipp

Abstract

The invention relates to an agitator bead mill with external milling media separation. The agitator bead mill comprises a milling container having a milling chamber, a product inlet for introducing a milling product into the milling chamber, an agitator which is rotatably arranged in the milling chamber (100) and has milling elements, and a plurality of milling media arranged in the milling chamber. The present invention provides a milling media return channel having an inlet through which the milling media/milling product mixture arranged in the milling chamber during operation can enter the milling media return channel from the milling chamber, and an outlet through which the milling media/milling product mixture can be guided back into the milling chamber. In the milling media return channel, a tangential flow separator is arranged which has a separation apparatus for separating the milling media from the milling product, and a product outlet for discharging the milled product from the agitator mill downstream of the separation apparatus. Furthermore, an apparatus is arranged for exerting a pump action for supporting circulation of the milling media/milling product mixture through the milling media return channel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 17/16 - Mills in which a fixed container houses stirring means tumbling the charge

26.

LOOSENING OF GRINDING BODIES IN AN AGITATOR BEAD MILL

      
Application Number EP2024025140
Publication Number 2024/199736
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-28
Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner BÜHLER AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Fraefel, Cornel
  • Nater, Eduard
  • Versnik, Thomas
  • Sturm, Achim Philipp

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for loosening a compaction or packing of grinding bodies - in particular, grinding beads - in a grinding chamber of an agitator bead mill. For this purpose, a fluid is introduced into the grinding chamber of the agitator bead mill in a temporally limited manner by means of a feed device provided for this purpose. After the grinding body compaction is dissolved, the supply of fluid is stopped again. The invention further provides a corresponding agitator mill, and a feed device for a fluid.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 17/16 - Mills in which a fixed container houses stirring means tumbling the charge
  • B02C 17/18 - Disintegrating by tumbling mills, i.e. mills having a container charged with the material to be disintegrated with or without special disintegrating members such as pebbles or balls Details

27.

FEED LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD

      
Application Number 18577101
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-07-12
First Publication Date 2024-09-19
Owner Bühler AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Wittwer, Simon
  • Fritschi, Philipp
  • Li, Xinhao

Abstract

The present invention is related to an inlet arrangement for a grinding machine, preferably a roller mill, comprising a main sensor, preferably a force sensor, and an additional sensor, preferably a level sensor, that extends into the storage container to a level that corresponds to the level where the main sensor is provided, and a control unit which is configured to generate, from the values determined by the main sensor and the additional sensor and from a setpoint value, an output signal to control the flow of the milling material out of the storage container. The present invention is further more related to said control unit, a grinding machine, preferably a roller mill, comprising said inlet arrangement, and to a method for determining and controlling the level of milling material in a storage container for milling material of a grinding machine, preferably a roller mill, involving the above inlet arrangement.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/28 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills Details
  • B02C 25/00 - Control arrangements specially adapted for crushing or disintegrating

28.

CUTTING APPARATUS FOR EXTRUDER AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING AN EXTRUDED MATERIAL

      
Application Number EP2024025097
Publication Number 2024/183952
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-02-28
Publication Date 2024-09-12
Owner BÜHLER AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Renner, Florian

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cutting device (5) for a food or feed extruder (1), comprising a housing (6) having a cylindrical interior (6a), a cutting tool (10), a product inlet (9) at one end of the housing (6), wherein the cutting tool (10) and the product inlet (9) are arranged coaxially in the housing (6), an inlet tube (7b) and an outlet tube (7a), wherein the inlet tube (7b) and the outlet tube (7a) open into the housing (6) from above and extend upwards away from the housing (6), and at least in one portion which is connected to the housing (6), are inclined towards one another and open obliquely into opposite lateral regions of the interior (6a).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 48/05 - Filamentary, e.g. strands
  • B29B 9/06 - Making granules by dividing preformed material in the form of filamentary material, e.g. combined with extrusion
  • A23P 10/25 - Agglomeration or granulation by extrusion or by pressing, e.g. through small holes, through sieves or between surfaces
  • A23P 30/20 - Extruding

29.

PADDLE MIXING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE CLEANING THEREOF

      
Application Number EP2024054441
Publication Number 2024/184075
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-02-21
Publication Date 2024-09-12
Owner BÜHLER AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Otero, Marco
  • Klein, Frieder Sorbas

Abstract

The invention relates to a paddle mixing device (1), in particular a preconditioner, comprising a cylindrical mixing unit (2) with a shaft arranged in the mixing unit, wherein the shaft has paddles and the mixing unit has a base surface (2b), characterised in that closable openings (2c) for introducing a cleaning apparatus into the mixing unit (2) are provided in the base surface (2b). The present invention also relates to an extruder (7), comprising such a paddle mixing device (1), and to a method for cleaning such a paddle mixing device (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01F 27/70 - Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptaclesKneaders with stirrers rotating about a horizontal or inclined axis with paddles, blades or arms
  • B01F 33/82 - Combinations of dissimilar mixers
  • B01F 35/10 - Maintenance of mixers

30.

Schmidt-Seeger

      
Application Number 019076508
Status Registered
Filing Date 2024-09-09
Registration Date 2025-01-11
Owner Bühler GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 19 - Non-metallic building materials
  • 40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Silos of metal. Electric food grinders; feed processing machines; Robotic mechanisms for use in processing food; Robotic mechanisms, for use in the following fields: processing feed; Machines for the manufacture of foodstuffs; Machines for use in the manufacture of animal feed; Robotic mechanisms, for use in the following fields: Manufacture of foodstuffs; Robotic mechanisms, for use in the following fields: Manufacture of animal feed; Hammer mills; Grinding mills; Grain mills; Mills [machines] and related parts, including the following products: Liners for hammer mills, Rotors, Strainers, Feeders, iron separators, Rotors, Strainers, Hammers, Hammer-rod protectors, Milling cutters, Millstones, Rolling-mill cylinders, slashers, Racket spacers, golf-club guards, Clack valves, Bearing housings; Belts for conveyors, Conveyors [machines], In particular chain conveyors, Archimedian screws; Elevators [machines]; Agricultural elevators; Reading and sorting machines [graders]; Winnowers; Sifting machines; Strainers; Air suction machines; Suction machines, namely Aspirators; Blowing machines for compression and sucking and Blowing machines for transporting cereals; Rolling mills, Machine-operated mills, Dust collectors. Switchboards, Electrical control boards, Control panels (electricity); digital dashboards; Dashboard software; Remote controls, for use in relation to the following goods: Machines. Refrigerating apparatus; Ventilating fans, Especially For air-conditioning of rooms and silos; Air filtering installations. Silos, not of metal. Treatment of products, in particular organic products, in particular seeds and foodstuffs, by means of charging with electrons, in particular low-energy electrons at low, controllable penetration depths in the product. Construction drafting and consultancy, including in relation to the following fields: Grain storage, grain processing, Malting and Brewing; Conducting technical project studies, including in relation to the following fields: Grain storage, grain processing, Malting and Brewing; Research and development (for others), including in relation to the following fields: Grain storage, grain processing, Malting, Brewing; Quality-control services; Development, in relation to the following goods: Computer software for process control and optimisation.

31.

MEASURING AND/OR CONTROL SYSTEM FOR OPTIMIZING ENVIRONMENTAL-RELEVANT ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN PRODUCTION PROCESSES OF PLANTS OR INDUSTRIAL SITES AND/OR MEASURING SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED MEASURING OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUANTIFICATION MEASURANDS

      
Application Number 18578368
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-11
First Publication Date 2024-09-05
Owner Bühler AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • O'Nien, Jay
  • Manzolini, Giulia
  • Duebendorfer, Urs
  • Ribi, Adrian
  • Noël, Alexis

Abstract

Proposed is a control device (10) for optimizing energy management and energy monitoring of an industrial site (1) and measurement of an environmental footprint of an industrial site or plant (1) and/or of a product (2) manufactured or processed by said industrial site (1), the industrial site (1) comprising one or more processing units (12) for processing or manufacturing one or more products (2) and said control device (10) comprising measuring devices and sensors (13) capturing measuring parameters at the processing units (12) and/or environmental measuring parameters associated with the industrial site (1), input/output interfaces (1011) and data transmission lines/networks (1012) to transfer the measured parameters to the control device (10). This can also include raw material scenarios of different sources, specific production practices (e.g. fertilizer use), and different environmental impact metrics, such as water and land use.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/05 - Programmable logic controllers, e.g. simulating logic interconnections of signals according to ladder diagrams or function charts
  • G06Q 10/0637 - Strategic management or analysis, e.g. setting a goal or target of an organisationPlanning actions based on goalsAnalysis or evaluation of effectiveness of goals
  • G06Q 30/018 - Certifying business or products

32.

EXTRUDER WITH SEALING ELEMENT, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A FOOD PRODUCT

      
Application Number EP2024052847
Publication Number 2024/170338
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-02-06
Publication Date 2024-08-22
Owner BÜHLER AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Rohrer, Patrick
  • Djeladini, Semir

Abstract

The present invention relates to an extruder, comprising an intermediate housing (13), which is arranged between the extruder housing (8) and the gearing (12), and a supporting shaft (5) of an extruder screw, which supporting shaft is arranged in the extruder (7), wherein at least one restriction element (1) is arranged on a portion of the supporting shaft (5) that is located in the process area (9) of the extruder (7), the restriction element sealing off the intermediate housing (13) from the process area (9), the restriction element (1) having a pitch from 5 to 30 mm, in particular 10 to 20 mm. The present invention furthermore relates to a method for producing a food product or animal feed with an extruder (7) of this type, wherein the material introduced into the process area (9) is conveyed exclusively in the direction of the outlet (11) of the extruder (7).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 48/25 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
  • B29C 48/40 - Means for plasticising or homogenising the moulding material or forcing it through the nozzle or die using screws surrounded by a cooperating barrel, e.g. single screw extruders using two or more parallel screws, e.g. twin screw extruders
  • B29C 48/55 - Screws having reverse-feeding elements
  • B29C 48/535 - Screws with thread pitch varying along the longitudinal axis
  • B29C 48/625 - Screws characterised by the ratio of the threaded length of the screw to its outside diameter [L/D ratio]
  • B29B 7/38 - MixingKneading continuous, with mechanical mixing or kneading devices with movable mixing or kneading devices rotary
  • A23P 30/20 - Extruding

33.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF OPTIMIZED TREATMENT CONDITIONS FOR TREATING CELLS WITH ELECTRIC PULSES

      
Application Number 18570359
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-17
First Publication Date 2024-08-22
Owner Bühler AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Buchmann, Leandro

Abstract

The present invention is related to a method for the identification of optimized conditions for treating cells with electric pulses for targeted inactivation, the extraction of bioactive compounds, and the stimulation of cell growth and/or cellular compounds, comprising the steps of treating samples comprising cellular material under at least one condition, preferably two or more different conditions, analysing the results of the treatment in step a) for each of the applied different conditions, and identifying suitable conditions from the analysis of step b). The present invention is furthermore related to a system (1) for performing said method, as well as to a method for treating cells for targeted inactivation, the extraction of bioactive compounds, and the stimulation of cell growth and/or cellular compounds, employing the above identified suitable conditions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 13/00 - Treatment of microorganisms or enzymes with electrical or wave energy, e.g. magnetism, sonic waves
  • C12M 1/42 - Apparatus for the treatment of microorganisms or enzymes with electrical or wave energy, e.g. magnetism, sonic wave

34.

LINER FOR AN EXTRUDER

      
Application Number EP2024025078
Publication Number 2024/170149
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-02-16
Publication Date 2024-08-22
Owner BÜHLER AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Rohrer, Patrick
  • Tartaglia, Miguel

Abstract

The present invention relates to a liner (1 ) for an extruder (13), comprising an inner part (2) having a process zone (3) which extents axially through the inner part (2), and a sealing sleeve (4) which completely surrounds the inner part (2), characterized in that the inner part (2) has at least one cooling channel (8). The present invention further relates to a barrel (9) for an extruder (13), comprising an outer housing (9a) and a through-hole (12), characterized in that a liner (1 ) according to the invention is arranged in the through-hole (12), and an extruder (13) comprising at least one such barrel (9).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 48/25 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
  • B29C 48/68 - Barrels or cylinders
  • B29C 48/82 - Cooling
  • B29C 48/80 - Thermal treatment of the extrusion moulding material or of preformed parts or layers, e.g. by heating or cooling at the plasticising zone, e.g. by heating cylinders

35.

OPTIMIZED FLOUR MILL SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED MILLING YIELD AND METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number EP2024051443
Publication Number 2024/156668
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-01-22
Publication Date 2024-08-02
Owner BÜHLER AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Amato, Federico
  • Baajour, Ali
  • Graeber, Matthias
  • Heintel, Tom
  • Spataru, Amalia
  • Striegl, Peter

Abstract

A system, method and device for improving milling yield of a flour milling machine (102) is disclosed. The system includes a first processing unit (104) for receiving, from an operation data storage (106), a historical flour milling machine operations data. The system includes a modelling engine (1043) of the first processing unit (104) for generating at least one machine learning model structure to determine a target moisture based on historical flour milling machine operations data using machine learning. The system includes a water dosing controller (1024) of a flour milling machine (102) that receives the target moisture and adds moisture to the grains based on the target moisture.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 25/00 - Control arrangements specially adapted for crushing or disintegrating
  • B02C 4/06 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills with two or more rollers specially adapted for milling grain

36.

OPTIMIZED INDUSTRIAL BIOREACTOR AND METHOD THEREOF, WITH MUTUALLY DEPENDENT, COUPLED PROCESS CONTROL LOOPS

      
Application Number 18562861
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-25
First Publication Date 2024-07-18
Owner Bühler AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Buchmann, Leandro

Abstract

The invention relates to an industrial bioreactor with a dual cycle-controlled optimization process providing an optimized cultivation process for cell cultures, cell components or metabolic products of the cells in a nutrient medium. The bioreactor comprises a reactor vessel providing controlled bioreactor conditions for the cultivation process, a control unit connected to sensory devices measuring sensory parameter values comprising at least measures related to the composition of the nutrient medium and/or concentration of the nutrient medium and/or oxygen and/or temperature and/or pH-value and/or sterility, and transmitting them to the control unit. The control unit controls and automatically optimizes the operational parameter of the cultivation process and operational parameters of a treatment process applied to the cells during the cultivation process by adjusting operational parameters of the bioreactor affecting the measured sensory parameter values.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12M 1/36 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology including condition or time responsive control, e.g. automatically controlled fermentors
  • C12M 1/12 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology with sterilisation, filtration, or dialysis means
  • C12M 1/34 - Measuring or testing with condition measuring or sensing means, e.g. colony counters

37.

DEVICE FOR DETERMINING OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF AN OPTICALLY TRANSPARENT SUBSTRATE, AND COATING SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2024050578
Publication Number 2024/149836
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-01-11
Publication Date 2024-07-18
Owner BÜHLER ALZENAU GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Sperling, Ralf

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (24) for determining optical properties of an optically transparent substrate (14) which is provided with a substrate coating (12) on a first side (36), the device having a first operating mode and a second operating mode. In the first operating mode, a first emission unit (40) is active and a second emission unit (58) is inactive, and, in the second operating mode, the first emission unit (40) is inactive and the second emission unit (58) is active so that, in the operating modes, reflected and transmitted electromagnetic radiation can be detected by means of a first detector unit (50) or a second detector unit (60). The invention also relates to a coating system (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 21/896 - Optical defects in or on transparent materials, e.g. distortion, surface flaws

38.

PROCESS FOR PREPARING PLANT PROTEIN COMPOSITIONS, AND PLANT PROTEIN COMPOSITION OBTAINABLE BY SAID PROCESS

      
Application Number 18548164
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-01
First Publication Date 2024-07-11
Owner BÜHLER AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Stutzmiller, Stefan
  • Bou-Habib, George
  • Slettengren, Katarina

Abstract

The present invention is related to a process for preparing a plant protein-containing composition, said method comprising the steps of wet-milling a protein-containing material so as to obtain a composition with a particle size distribution (PSD) d90 of less than 30 μm; microfiltration of the composition; and ultra-filtration of the composition. The present invention is furthermore related to a plant protein-containing composition obtainable by said process, and to a food product comprising said plant protein-containing composition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A23J 1/14 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from leguminous or other vegetable seedsObtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from press-cake or oil-bearing seeds
  • A23J 3/14 - Vegetable proteins
  • A23J 3/22 - Working-up of proteins for foodstuffs by texturising
  • A23L 11/30 - Removing undesirable substances, e.g. bitter substances
  • A23L 11/60 - Drinks from legumes, e.g. lupine drinks

39.

DEVICE WITH AN INSERT FOR TREATING CELL MATERIAL

      
Application Number 18548455
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-03
First Publication Date 2024-07-11
Owner Bühler AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Buchmann, Leandro

Abstract

The present invention is related to an insert for a device for treating cells, wherein said insert comprises electrodes for emitting electric pulses and has an electrical connection, wherein a treatment space is provided in said insert, wherein said treatment space can be penetrated by the electric pulses emitted by said electrodes and an electric field resulting therefrom. The present invention is also related to such a device and to a method performed with said device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 13/00 - Treatment of microorganisms or enzymes with electrical or wave energy, e.g. magnetism, sonic waves
  • C12M 1/06 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology with gas introduction means with agitator, e.g. impeller
  • C12M 1/42 - Apparatus for the treatment of microorganisms or enzymes with electrical or wave energy, e.g. magnetism, sonic wave

40.

PRODUCT CARRIER AND TRANSPORT DEVICE

      
Application Number 18559726
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-11
First Publication Date 2024-07-11
Owner Bühler GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Klein, Achim
  • Hauschulz, Kay
  • Chapman, Stephen

Abstract

A product carrier for transporting food products in a transport device, and to a transport device. The product carrier has an upper side for loading and/or inserting products and an underside opposite the upper side. The product carrier has a rectangular basic shape with longitudinal sides which have a length in a longitudinal direction, and with width sides which have a width in a width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. The product carrier has, on the longitudinal sides, mutually-opposing longitudinal-edge strips, each of which has a drive aperture.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A23G 1/26 - Conveying devices for chocolate moulds
  • B65G 61/00 - Use of pick-up or transfer devices or of manipulators for stacking or de-stacking articles not otherwise provided for

41.

COLLOID MILL

      
Application Number 18550224
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-17
First Publication Date 2024-05-23
Owner Bühler AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Zeng, Yuantong
  • Paggios, Konstantinos

Abstract

A colloid mill for reducing a particle size of particles having a rotor and a stator, which are arranged coaxially one inside the other. The colloid mill has a material inlet for introducing a suspension or emulsion on a first axial side and a product outlet for conducting away the suspension or emulsion on a second axial side. The rotor has a rotor grinding surface, and/or the stator has a stator grinding surface. The rotor grinding surface has a grinding tooth with a shearing surface and/or shearing edge, the cross-sectional surface of which grinding tooth tapers, in a plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation, wherein the cross-sectional surface has a first leg, which adjoins a base side and encloses an angle with the base side.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/14 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills with a roller co-operating with a stationary member in the form of a plate specially adapted for milling paste-like material, e.g. paint, chocolate, colloids
  • B01F 23/40 - Mixing liquids with liquidsEmulsifying
  • B02C 4/28 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills Details
  • B02C 4/36 - Adjusting, applying pressure to, or controlling the distance between, milling members in mills specially adapted for paste-like materials

42.

INSECT BREEDING SYSTEM, OPTIMIZED FEED MIXER AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AND SELF-OPTIMIZED COMPOSING OF A FEED MEDIUM FOR INSECT BREEDING

      
Application Number EP2023081859
Publication Number 2024/105083
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-15
Publication Date 2024-05-23
Owner BÜHLER AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Nieto De Leon, Mariana
  • Gasser, Rudolf

Abstract

Proposed is a system (100) and method for optimized composing of a feed medium (104) to breed insects. The system (100) comprises a feed mixer (106) for mixing ingredients to form the feed medium (104) that is associated with a feed quality to achieve an optimal growth of larvae (112) of the insect; sensors (130) disposed in the feed mixer (106) for determining measuring parameters (140) of the feed medium (104) during the mixing, where the measuring parameters (140) correspond to measurable characteristics of the feed medium (104); and a data processing device (150) that continuously monitors whether a value of each measuring parameter (1401-1405) is in a predefined range based on inputs from the sensors (130), and automatically regulates an amount of each ingredient supplied into the feed mixer (106) based on the value of each measuring parameter (1401-1405) falling in the predefined range.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A23K 50/90 - Feeding-stuffs specially adapted for particular animals for insects, e.g. bees or silkworms
  • A01K 67/033 - Rearing or breeding invertebrates; New breeds of invertebrates

43.

DISTRIBUTION DEVICE FOR AN EXTRUDER

      
Application Number 18549798
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-08
First Publication Date 2024-05-16
Owner Bühler AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Klein, Frieder
  • Sattler, Silvan
  • Mitchell, Robert
  • Meile, David

Abstract

The present invention relates to a distribution device for an extruder, comprising at least two conduits leading away from a distribution unit, each conduit having a temperature-control device. The present invention further relates to an extrusion system comprising a distribution device of the above kind and to a method for producing a proteinaceous food item by means of the extrusion system.

IPC Classes  ?

44.

SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR MONITORING WEAR ON COMPONENTS OF A GRINDING MILL

      
Application Number 18282236
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-21
First Publication Date 2024-05-16
Owner Bühler AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Premendra, Prasanna

Abstract

A process and system for monitoring of wear on components of a grinding mill to determine an optimized future time for maintenance of the grinding mill. The system uses control circuitry for controlling the grinding mill, a sensory system for detecting measurement data on technical parameters relating to a wear condition of a component and an operating state of the grinding mill, analysis circuitry to analyze a wear behavior of the grinding mill, and a data transmitter and data receiver to exchange data. The sensory system detects measurement data on the wear condition of at least one component and the operating state of the grinding mill. The analysis circuitry derives from several pieces of measurement data detected at different times a future wear state at a time in the future and assigns the future wear state to a future degree of wear and a future maintenance loss.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 25/00 - Control arrangements specially adapted for crushing or disintegrating
  • B02C 4/06 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills with two or more rollers specially adapted for milling grain

45.

COATER CONDITIONING MODE

      
Application Number 18548030
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-01
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner BÜHLER ALZENAU GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Liu, Simon
  • Frank, Marcus

Abstract

A method of conditioning a coater for removing water and/or moisture from a processing area of the coater is provided, the processing area comprising at least one pump compartment and at least one sputtering compartment. The method comprises the steps of loading conditioning substrates into the processing area, so that the processing area is substantially filled with the conditioning substrates and conditioning the coater by starting a sputtering process in the processing area and/or by heating of at least the one pump compartment. During conditioning, the conditioning substrates perform an oscillating movement in the processing area.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C23C 14/56 - Apparatus specially adapted for continuous coatingArrangements for maintaining the vacuum, e.g. vacuum locks
  • C03C 17/00 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating
  • C23C 14/34 - Sputtering
  • C23C 14/50 - Substrate holders
  • C23C 14/54 - Controlling or regulating the coating process

46.

PULSED ELECTRIC FIELD TREATMENT OF BIOLOGICAL CELLS

      
Application Number 18266274
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-02
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner Bühler AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Buchmann, Leandro

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods of increasing metabolic activity and stimulating cell proliferation of biological cells through the use of pulsed electric field (PEF) treatment, especially through the use of nanosecond pulsed electric field (nsPEF) treatment.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 13/00 - Treatment of microorganisms or enzymes with electrical or wave energy, e.g. magnetism, sonic waves
  • C12N 1/16 - YeastsCulture media therefor
  • C12N 1/20 - BacteriaCulture media therefor

47.

Systems for Rearing Insects and Method for Operating an Insect Rearing System

      
Application Number 18270010
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-20
First Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner Bühler AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Jansen, Maurits Petrus Maria
  • Gillis, Jacobus Henricus Antonius Maria
  • Harms, Stijn
  • De Gelder, Vincent

Abstract

The invention provides a system for rearing insects, including at least one room for storing a plurality of crates for storing insects to be reared, a dosing station for filling insects and/or feed to the crates, an automated central harvesting unit including a harvesting station for unloading the insects from the crates for subsequent processing of the insects and/or a plurality of further processing stations, a crate collection system for transferring the crates between the at least one room and the central harvesting unit comprising a plurality of crate collection devices for collecting crates in or from the at least one room, and a connection for connecting the at least one room and the central harvesting unit. The connection may be any means for transferring the crates between the at least one room and the central harvesting unit, including a path for allowing an automated guided vehicle to move from the at least one room to the central harvesting unit, a conveyer line connecting the at least one room to the central harvesting unit, a robot arm etc. The crates are used in a continuous loop in the system. The invention further provides a system for rearing insects, including at least one room, a compartment or compartments of a room and/or a lane for storing a plurality of crates for storing the insects to be reared, at least one swap area, leaving space for crates to be temporarily stored, and a collection system for transporting the crates between rooms, compartments, and/or lanes and the swap area or vice versa. Moreover, the invention provides a method for operating an insect rearing system, in particular the systems according to the invention. That is, the system may include at least one room for storing a plurality of crates for rearing the insects, a dosing station for filling insects and/or feed to the crates, a central crate harvesting unit including a harvesting station for unloading the insects from the crates for subsequent processing of the insects and/or E including a plurality of processing stations, and a plurality of crate collection devices for collecting crates in or from the at least one room. The crates may be transferred between the at least one room and the central harvesting unit via a connection.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01K 67/033 - Rearing or breeding invertebrates; New breeds of invertebrates

48.

MEDICAL DEVICE COMPRISING AN OPTICAL ELEMENT WITH ANTI-REFLECTIVE COATING

      
Application Number EP2023072794
Publication Number 2024/041994
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-18
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner BÜHLER ALZENAU GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Götzelmann, Rainer
  • Hagedorn, Harro

Abstract

A medical device comprises an optical element (10) with a substrate (12) and an anti-reflective coating (14) which is applied onto an application surface (13) of the substrate (12). The anti-reflective coating (14) comprises an alternating sequence of layers consisting of sub-layers (18, 20) with different refractive indices. In addition to the alternating sequence of layers, the anti-reflective coating (14) also has an anti-corrosion layer (22) which is the anti-reflective coating (22) layer most remote from the application surface (13) of the substrate (12). The anti-corrosion layer (22) is designed such that the ratio of the refractive index of the anti-corrosion layer (22) to the thickness of the anti-corrosion layer (22) in nanometers ranges from 0.3 to 0.9. The invention additionally relates to the use of an optical element (10) in a medical device.

IPC Classes  ?

49.

FOAMED, ELASTIC, PROTEIN-BASED PRODUCT, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH PRODUCTS, MORE PARTICULARLY PLANT PROTEIN- AND PLANT FIBRE-BASED EXTRUDED MEAT ANALOGUES, DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT SUCH A METHOD AND USE OF THE PRODUCT FOR PRODUCING PLANT PROTEIN-BASED MEAT ANALOGUES

      
Application Number 18259255
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-06
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner BÜHLER AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Windhab, Erich
  • Zink, Joel
  • Sax, Cédric

Abstract

The invention relates to a product having a foam structure with a set ratio of gas pores open to the product surface and closed to the product surface. The invention also relates to a method with four embodiments according to the invention for the defined mechanical opening of closed foam pores. Furthermore, the invention relates to a device having four embodiments according to the invention for the defined mechanical opening of closed foam pores. The invention also relates to the use of products designed according to the invention as meat analogs or plant protein-based textured multiphase foods, more particularly vegetable or fruit composites. Particular advantages of the invention relate to the targeted influencing of the deformation and texture properties of foamed products and their accessibility from the outside for quick and easy filling of the open pores with fluid systems which introduce additional functionalities into the product.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A23J 3/26 - Working-up of proteins for foodstuffs by texturising using extrusion or expansion
  • A23J 3/22 - Working-up of proteins for foodstuffs by texturising
  • A23J 3/24 - Working-up of proteins for foodstuffs by texturising using freezing
  • A23J 3/14 - Vegetable proteins

50.

FOAMED, RESILIENT, PROTEIN-BASED PRODUCT

      
Application Number 18259257
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-06
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner BÜHLER AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Windhab, Erich
  • Zink, Joel
  • Sax, Cédric
  • Mitra, Bhaskar

Abstract

The invention relates to a product having a foam structure with foam pores which are partially open to the surface and are filled, partially or completely, with a fluid. The invention further relates to a method having embodiments for filling open foam pores in a defined manner. The invention also relates to a device having embodiments for filling open foam pores in a defined manner. The invention furthermore relates to the use of the foam products designed and filled according to the invention as main components for plant protein-based meat analogs. Particular advantages of the invention are the simplified multifunctionality of the products according to the invention in terms of their sensory and nutritional properties for adaptation to preferences and needs of certain target groups including individual customization.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A23J 3/22 - Working-up of proteins for foodstuffs by texturising
  • A23J 3/14 - Vegetable proteins
  • A23J 3/26 - Working-up of proteins for foodstuffs by texturising using extrusion or expansion
  • A61K 47/42 - ProteinsPolypeptidesDegradation products thereofDerivatives thereof, e.g. albumin, gelatin or zein

51.

NUTRIENT MEDIA FOR CELL CULTURE CONTAINING PLANT PROTEIN HYDROLYSATES

      
Application Number 18276886
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-09
First Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner Bühler AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • O'Nien, Jay
  • Cordesmeyer, Frank
  • Conde-Petit, Beatrice

Abstract

The present invention relates to nutritional components suitable for cell culture of eukaryotic cells. These nutritional components can be prepared from plant-based protein hydrolysates. The invention further relates to nutrient media comprising these nutritional components. The nutrient media of the invention can be prepared by replacing serum components, which are common in such media, —at least partially—by the nutritional components of the invention. The nutritional components and the nutrient media of the invention are particularly suitable for use in the food industry, such as in the production of cultured meat.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 5/00 - Undifferentiated human, animal or plant cells, e.g. cell linesTissuesCultivation or maintenance thereofCulture media therefor
  • A23J 3/32 - Working-up of proteins for foodstuffs by hydrolysis using chemical agents
  • A23J 1/00 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites
  • A23J 1/14 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from leguminous or other vegetable seedsObtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from press-cake or oil-bearing seeds
  • A23J 1/12 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from cereals, wheat, bran, or molasses
  • A23J 3/18 - Vegetable proteins from wheat

52.

WEAR-RESISTANT ROTOR

      
Application Number 18547098
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-17
First Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner Bühler AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Fraefel, Cornel
  • Nater, Eduard

Abstract

The invention relates to a rotor for an agitating mill having a generally cylindrical rotor body, the outer wall of which defines an inner surface of a milling chamber, through which a feed material to be treated flows during operation of the agitating mill. A ceramic ring is arranged at the rotor end of the rotor body, the rotor end being arranged opposite the product inlet of the agitating mill. The invention also relates to an agitating mill comprising the rotor according to the invention, to the use of the rotor according to the invention in an agitating mill for producing dispersions, and to a method for producing the rotor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 17/16 - Mills in which a fixed container houses stirring means tumbling the charge

53.

Die casting machine having improved mounting plate

      
Application Number 18264379
Grant Number 12162067
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-02-04
First Publication Date 2024-02-08
Grant Date 2024-12-10
Owner BÜHLER AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Schläpfer, Elias
  • Walker, Raphael

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mounting plate, in particular a fixed mounting plate, for a die-casting machine, wherein the mounting plate has a dome-shaped cavity, the base of which is in the second side of the mounting plate and is open and which tapers towards the centroid of the receiving openings on the first side. The present invention further relates to a die-casting machine having such a mounting plate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22D 17/22 - DiesDie platesDie supportsCooling equipment for diesAccessories for loosening and ejecting castings from dies
  • B29C 45/17 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations

54.

Air collecting duct for machines

      
Application Number 35514457
Grant Number D1013730
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-15
First Publication Date 2024-02-06
Grant Date 2024-02-06
Owner Bühler AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Hausammann, Kevin
  • Moosmann, Jürgen

55.

SUPPORT ELEMENT FOR STORING CRATES, SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR STORING CRATES, STORAGE SYSTEM FOR STORING CRATES AND REARING UNIT FOR REARING OF INSECTS OR INSECT LARVAE OR WORMS

      
Application Number 18251928
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-21
First Publication Date 2024-01-18
Owner BÜHLER AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Gillis, Jacobus Henricus Antonius Maria
  • De Gelder, Vincent
  • Heijnen, Hendrikus Petrus
  • Jansen, Maurits Petrus Maria

Abstract

A support element for storing crates, wherein the support element is an elongate element having a cross section that is substantially formed in an U-shape, comprising a bottom section and two opposite side walls extending from the bottom section. The side walls each comprise a top portion, forming two elongate supporting areas, whereby the elongate supporting areas are configured to support a crate or a column of stacked crates, The inner side sections of the side walls each comprise a step symmetrically protruding to the inside of the U-shape forming two elongate running surfaces, whereby the elongate running surfaces are configured to support a conveyor system for transporting the crate. The invention further refers to a support system, a storage system and to a rearing unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01K 67/033 - Rearing or breeding invertebrates; New breeds of invertebrates
  • B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
  • B65G 1/02 - Storage devices

56.

EXTRACTION GRID

      
Application Number 18254544
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-19
First Publication Date 2024-01-18
Owner BÜHLER ALZENAU GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Reus, Holger
  • Reppin, Daniel
  • Müller, Dirk
  • Liu, Simon
  • Hagedorn, Harro

Abstract

A device for extracting ions and/or electrons from a plasma has a grid (1) and a grid holder (2), on the circumference of which the grid (1) is fastened. According to the invention, the grid (1) is configured as an expanded metal grid. The invention further also provides a plasma source, a plasma coating device, and a method for producing an interference layer or interference layer systems.

IPC Classes  ?

57.

PLANSIFTER

      
Application Number EP2023068320
Publication Number 2024/008685
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-04
Publication Date 2024-01-11
Owner BÜHLER AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Dörig, Daniel
  • Friedrich, Remo

Abstract

The present invention is related to a plansifter (1) comprising at least one compartment (2, 2') and a drive module (3) for putting the compartment (2, 2') into a vibrational and/or oscillating movement, wherein in the inner region (2b) of the compartment (2, 2') there is provided a sieve stack (5) comprising at least one sieve, preferably 2-32 sieves, more preferably 10 to 32 sieves, especially preferred 20 to 32 sieves, and the compartment (2, 2') has one outlet frame (9) that is provided in the bottom region (2c) of the compartment (2, 2'). The present invention is furthermore related to an outlet frame for a plansifter and to a method for sieving material in said plansifter (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B07B 1/38 - Moving screens not otherwise provided for, e.g. swinging, reciprocating, rocking, tilting, or wobbling screens oscillating in a circular arc in their own planePlansifters
  • B07B 13/16 - Feed or discharge arrangements

58.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PROTEIN MEAL FROM INSECTS, IN PARTICULAR FROM INSECT LARVAE AND FROM INSECT PUPAE, OR FROM WORMS, AND DRYING APPARATUS FOR USE IN SUCH A METHOD

      
Application Number 18250492
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-20
First Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner BÜHLER AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Aarts, Kees Wilhelmus Petrus
  • Arsiwalla, Tarique
  • Jansen, Maurits Petrus Maria

Abstract

Disclosed is a method for producing a protein meal from insects, in particular from insect larvae and insect pupae, or from worms, comprising the steps of: a) comminuting the insects or worms to form a pulp or purée; b) splitting the pulp or purée into a fat fraction, a solids-containing fraction and an aqueous fraction; c) mixing the aqueous fraction and the solids-containing fraction to form a homogenous compound; d) drying the homogenous compound, with a dried protein meal being obtained. Further disclosed is a drying apparatus for use in such a method, comprising drying devices and a device for comminuting clumps of the homogenous compound.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A23J 1/02 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from meat
  • A23K 20/147 - Polymeric derivatives, e.g. peptides or proteins
  • A23K 10/20 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of animal origin
  • A23K 40/00 - Shaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs
  • A23L 33/17 - Amino acids, peptides or proteins
  • A23J 3/04 - Animal proteins

59.

DEVICE FOR TREATING CELLS IN A BYPASS

      
Application Number 18252834
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-03
First Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner Bühler AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Buchmann, Leandro
  • Senn, Michael

Abstract

A device, comprising a unit for taking up a fluid, a unit for emitting electric pulses, wherein said unit for taking up a fluid and said unit for emitting electric pulses are connected with each other via lines so as to form a circuit, wherein there are provided connections for connecting the lines arranged at said unit for taking up a fluid with the lines arranged at said unit for emitting electric pulses in a releasable, hygienic and leakage-free manner. An apparatus comprising the aforementioned device, and a method for treating cells performed with the device or the apparatus, are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 13/00 - Treatment of microorganisms or enzymes with electrical or wave energy, e.g. magnetism, sonic waves
  • C12M 1/42 - Apparatus for the treatment of microorganisms or enzymes with electrical or wave energy, e.g. magnetism, sonic wave
  • C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology

60.

Casting machine

      
Application Number 29881616
Grant Number D1009955
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-04
First Publication Date 2024-01-02
Grant Date 2024-01-02
Owner Bühler AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Schläpfer, Elias
  • Walker, Raphael
  • Eberle, Beat

61.

ROLL FRAME WITH IMPROVED PRODUCT COLLECTION

      
Application Number 18252966
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-19
First Publication Date 2023-12-28
Owner Bühler AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Mark, Daniel
  • Rickenbach, Daniel
  • Salzmann, Stefan
  • Doerig, Daniel
  • Chialina, Beno

Abstract

The present invention relates to a roll frame, comprising a product inlet, a grinding chamber with grinding rolls, into which grinding chamber bulk material to be ground can pass from the product inlet, and a product outlet unit which is arranged below the grinding chamber and into which product from the grinding chamber can pass, wherein the product outlet unit comprises a hopper which has a conveying worm in its lower region which is remote from the grinding chamber, wherein the conveying worm has two portions which convey in opposite directions, in order to convey product out of the lower region of the hopper to an outlet opening in the bottom region of the hopper.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 4/28 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills Details
  • B02C 4/06 - Crushing or disintegrating by roller mills with two or more rollers specially adapted for milling grain

62.

Method to convert insects or worms into nutrient streams and compositions obtained thereby

      
Application Number 18361067
Grant Number 12225912
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-28
First Publication Date 2023-11-16
Grant Date 2025-02-18
Owner Bühler AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Arsiwalla, Tarique
  • Aarts, Kees Wilhelmus Petrus

Abstract

A fat-containing composition obtained by converting insects or worms into nutrient streams, such as a fat-containing, an aqueous protein-containing and a solid-containing fraction, including (a) squashing insects or worms thereby obtaining a pulp, the insects or worms reduced in size, (b) heating the pulp to 70-100° C., and (c) subjecting the heated pulp to a physical separation step with the proviso that the method does not contain enzymatic treatment of the pulp. The fat-containing fraction contains at least 80 wt. % insect or worm fat with at least 40 wt. % saturated fats. The aqueous protein fraction can be dried to obtain dried protein material, which contains at least 50 wt. % insect or worm protein-derived matter and at most 25 wt. % insect or worm fat based on dry weight. The protein has a pepsin digestibility of at least 50%. The resulting nutrient streams can be used in food, petfood, feed and pharmaceutical industry.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A23D 9/00 - Other edible oils or fats, e.g. shortenings or cooking oils
  • A23D 9/02 - Other edible oils or fats, e.g. shortenings or cooking oils characterised by the production or working-up
  • A23J 1/02 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from meat
  • A23J 3/04 - Animal proteins
  • A23K 10/00 - Animal feeding-stuffs
  • A23K 10/20 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of animal origin
  • A23K 20/142 - Amino acidsDerivatives thereof
  • A23K 20/147 - Polymeric derivatives, e.g. peptides or proteins
  • A23K 20/158 - Fatty acidsFatsProducts containing oils or fats
  • A23L 33/00 - Modifying nutritive qualities of foodsDietetic productsPreparation or treatment thereof
  • A23L 33/115 - Fatty acids or derivatives thereofFats or oils
  • A23L 33/17 - Amino acids, peptides or proteins
  • A23L 35/00 - Foods or foodstuffs not provided for in groups Preparation or treatment thereof
  • A61K 47/12 - Carboxylic acidsSalts or anhydrides thereof
  • C11B 1/06 - Production of fats or fatty oils from raw materials by pressing
  • C11B 1/12 - Production of fats or fatty oils from raw materials by melting out

63.

INSECT SORTING DEVICE FOR THE SORTING OF LIVE INSECTS FROM DEAD INSECTS, HANDLING UNIT FOR HANDLING INSECTS COMPRISING AN INSECT SORTING DEVICE AND FARM FOR REARING INSECTS

      
Application Number IB2023054757
Publication Number 2023/218321
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-08
Publication Date 2023-11-16
Owner BÜHLER AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Wooding, Vaughan

Abstract

The invention refers to an insect sorting device (21) for the sorting of live insects (12) from dead insects (13). The insect sorting device (21) comprising a conveyor (26) which comprises a movable section (27) having a first end (28) and a second end (29) and a drive means (36) for moving the moveable section (27) from the first end (28) to the second end (29), a separating device (41) for taking away the live insects (12) from the conveyor (26), a live insect collecting device (46) for collecting the live insects (12), and a dead insect collecting device (51) for collecting the dead insects (13). In use of the insect sorting device (21) the second end (29) of the movable section (27) is arranged higher in respect to a horizontal plane than the first end (28) of that movable section (27).

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01K 67/033 - Rearing or breeding invertebrates; New breeds of invertebrates
  • B07C 5/36 - Sorting apparatus characterised by the means used for distribution

64.

INDUSTRIAL EXTRUDER, PROCESS AND METHOD THEREOF

      
Application Number EP2023061861
Publication Number 2023/213975
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-04
Publication Date 2023-11-09
Owner BÜHLER AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Kern, Christian
  • Oesch, Jerôme
  • Chen, Yi
  • Vonlanthen, Richard
  • Schill, Christoph
  • Mitchell, William Robert

Abstract

An industrial smart extruder (1) and extrusion method, the industrial, intelligent extruder (1) acting as a conveying device that uniformly squeeze solid to viscous masses out of a forming orifice under high pressure and temperature according to the operating principle of the Archimedean screw, wherein material is processed by hot extrusion or cold extrusion or warm extrusion or friction extrusion or micro extrusion by the extruder (1), and wherein the material extruded by the extruder (1) at least comprises food products or metals or polymers or ceramics or concrete, or modelling clay. The industrial, intelligent extruder (1) comprises a smart device with a ML- or Al- based core engine controlling and/or steering and/or optimizing the operation of the extruder (1) automatically.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 48/92 - Measuring, controlling or regulating
  • G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
  • G06N 20/00 - Machine learning

65.

DEVICE FOR VACUUM DEPOSITION SYSTEM AND SYSTEM FOR VACUUM DEPOSITION

      
Application Number EP2023061923
Publication Number 2023/214005
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-05
Publication Date 2023-11-09
Owner BÜHLER ALZENAU GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Mücke, Michael

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a device for vacuum deposition systems, comprising: a movable main body, at least one deposition source mounted on the movable main body, at least one coating window associated with the at least one deposition source and mounted on the movable main body, and at least one cooling device connected to the at least one coating window and mounted on the movable main body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C23C 14/04 - Coating on selected surface areas, e.g. using masks
  • C23C 14/54 - Controlling or regulating the coating process
  • C23C 14/56 - Apparatus specially adapted for continuous coatingArrangements for maintaining the vacuum, e.g. vacuum locks
  • H01J 37/34 - Gas-filled discharge tubes operating with cathodic sputtering

66.

MAGNETRON SPUTTERING SYSTEM WITH TUBULAR SPUTTER CATHODE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A LAYER THICKNESS

      
Application Number EP2023061099
Publication Number 2023/209083
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-27
Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner BÜHLER ALZENAU GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Biethan, Jens-Peter
  • Stapp, Martin
  • Hagedorn, Harro

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a magnetron sputtering system comprising a substrate to be coated and a magnetron sputtering device comprising at least one rotatable tubular cathode, a mask positioned between the cathode and the substrate and at least one magnet, wherein the magnet is tiltably supported inside the tubular cathode. The system further comprises a controller, wherein the controller is configured to control a tilt of the at least one magnet and/or a tilt of the at least one rotatable tubular cathode with respect to the substrate to be coated for tuning coating uniformity on the substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01J 37/32 - Gas-filled discharge tubes
  • H01J 37/34 - Gas-filled discharge tubes operating with cathodic sputtering

67.

MONITORING MACHINES

      
Application Number EP2023060163
Publication Number 2023/203089
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-19
Publication Date 2023-10-26
Owner BÜHLER AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Ribi, Adrian
  • Dübendorfer, Urs
  • Reichert, Thomas

Abstract

A method and apparatus for monitoring a machine with at least one rotating component are disclosed. In the method accelerometer data collected for the machine is received by a data processing apparatus. An ellipse descriptive of movement of the machine in time domain and/or frequency domain is determined based on the accelerometer data. At least one ellipse parameter defining the ellipse is then used in monitoring the machine.

IPC Classes  ?

68.

LEYBOLD OPTICS ENERGY

      
Application Number 1757266
Status Registered
Filing Date 2023-08-09
Registration Date 2023-08-09
Owner Bühler Alzenau GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Machines, namely coating machines for coating of glass, solar panels, metallic and non- metallic goods, plastic foils, plastic goods, paper and maize starch foils; parts of the aforementioned coating machines. Repair, namely of coating machines and parts thereof. Treatment of material, namely surface treatment in the form of coating of glass, solar panels, metallic and non- metallic goods, plastic foils, plastic goods, paper and maize starch foils. Scientific and technological services and research in the field of coating; scientific and technological services and research in the field of alternative energies and in the fields of thin film coatings on glass, solar panels, metallic and non- metallic goods, plastic foils, plastic goods, paper and maize starch foils.

69.

LEYBOLD OPTICS SOLAR

      
Application Number 1757265
Status Registered
Filing Date 2023-08-09
Registration Date 2023-08-09
Owner Bühler Alzenau GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Machines, namely coating machines for coating of glass, solar panels, metallic and non- metallic goods, plastic foils, plastic goods, paper and maize starch foils; parts of the aforementioned coating machines. Repair, namely of coating machines and parts thereof. Treatment of material, namely surface treatment in the form of coating of glass, solar panels, metallic and non- metallic goods, plastic foils, plastic goods, paper and maize starch foils. Scientific and technological services and research in the field of coating; scientific and technological services and research in the field of alternative energies and in the fields of thin film coatings on glass, solar panels, metallic and non- metallic goods, plastic foils, plastic goods, paper and maize starch foils.

70.

SYSTEM FOR CONVEYING PASTA

      
Application Number 18044450
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-08-20
First Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner Bühler AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Rohrer, Patrick
  • Hugentobler, Mirjam
  • Kast, Simon

Abstract

The present invention is related to a conveyor system (1) for a plant for producing elongated pasta, for example spaghetti, with a transfer unit (3) for transferring conveyor elements (4) from a first conveyor unit (2a) to a second conveyor unit (2b), the transfer unit (3) comprising a rotatably mounted cam element (3a) with a gripping device (3b) and a fixedly arranged guide element (3c) with an approximately circular-segment-shaped surface section (3d), which are arranged relative to each other in such a way that a conveyor element (4) taken over by the gripping means (3b) of the cam element (3a) from the first conveyor unit (2a) can be moved by rotation of the cam element (3a) along the approximately circular-segment-shaped surface portion (3d) of the guide element (3c) to a position where the conveyor element (4) can be taken over by the second conveyor unit (2b). The present invention further relates to a plant (A) for the production of elongated pasta and to a method for conveying elongated pasta.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A21C 9/02 - Apparatus for hanging or distributing strings of dough, such as noodles, spaghetti or macaroni, on bars
  • B65G 47/71 - Devices for transferring articles or materials between conveyors, i.e. discharging or feeding devices adapted to receive articles arriving in one layer from one conveyor and to transfer them in individual layers to more than one conveyor, or vice versa, e.g. combining the flows of articles conveyed by more than one conveyor the articles being discharged to several conveyors
  • B65G 47/82 - Rotary or reciprocating members for direct action on articles or materials, e.g. pushers, rakes, shovels

71.

EGG REBATCHING

      
Application Number EP2022082709
Publication Number 2023/165731
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-22
Publication Date 2023-09-07
Owner BÜHLER AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Wooding, Vaughan

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method and a system for rearing insects, with the steps of breeding insects in a breed crate, such that the breed crate comprises live insects, substrate and insect eggs, emptying the breed crate for sorting its content by separating the live insects and collecting a mixture of the substrate mixed with said insect eggs, and rebatching the collected egg/substrate mixture to a breed crate for further hatching the eggs in the mixture and rearing the emerging neonates.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01K 67/033 - Rearing or breeding invertebrates; New breeds of invertebrates

72.

EXTRUSION PROCESS FOR LIQUID PROTEIN CONCENTRATE OR ISOLATE

      
Application Number EP2023054319
Publication Number 2023/156681
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-21
Publication Date 2023-08-24
Owner BÜHLER AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Kern, Christian
  • Mitchell, William Robert

Abstract

The present invention is related to a process for producing a protein-containing product, comprising the steps of preparing a slurry comprising a protein from a protein source, wherein said slurry preparation does not involve a spray-drying step, inserting said slurry from step a) into an extruder (2), or into a pre-conditioner from which the slurry is transferred into an extruder (2), and performing an extrusion so as to obtain said protein-containing product. The present invention is furthermore related to a system (1) for performing said process.

IPC Classes  ?

73.

ON-SITE ANALYSIS OF BIOMATERIALS

      
Application Number EP2023054044
Publication Number 2023/156600
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-17
Publication Date 2023-08-24
Owner BÜHLER AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Nagaraja, Hemanth
  • Bashford, Stuart

Abstract

Methods and apparatuses for analysing biomaterial are disclosed. In accordance with a method an onsite apparatus operable at the location of the biomaterial prepares an input sample for analysis of the biomaterial, the preparing comprising extracting deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) from a sample of the biomaterial and processing the extracted DNA for preparing the input sample. The input sample is input into a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) component of the onsite apparatus and a PCR analysis is performed on the extracted input sample. A raw fluorescent signal is generated for the sample by the onsite apparatus based on the performed PCR analysis. The signal is used in determining initial quantities of different DNA in the input sample. The determining of initial quantities is based on a number of PCR reaction cycles of fluorescent signals of the different DNA in the raw fluorescent signal needed to cross a fluorescence threshold and reference data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers
  • B01L 7/00 - Heating or cooling apparatusHeat insulating devices
  • C12Q 1/6851 - Quantitative amplification

74.

MODULAR-DESIGNED HAMMER MILL

      
Application Number EP2023052971
Publication Number 2023/152125
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-07
Publication Date 2023-08-17
Owner BÜHLER AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Niedermann, Jörn
  • König, Michael
  • Schinnerl, Patrick
  • Ekkaia, Dean

Abstract

The present invention is related to a modular-designed hammer mill (1), comprising a platform with a base frame (2, 2'), characterized in that said platform is fixedly and/or interchangebly connected with a motor (3, 3') and at least one grinding chamber (4, 4', 4'', 4''') containing a rotor (7, 7') with hammers (11a, 11b, 11c, 11d) provided thereon. The present invention is furthermore related to a method for revamping a hammer mill (1) by replacing or adding modular components.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 13/04 - Disintegrating by mills having rotary beater elements with horizontal rotor shaft with beaters hinged to the rotorHammer mills
  • B02C 18/16 - Disintegrating by knives or other cutting or tearing members which chop material into fragmentsMincing machines or similar apparatus using worms or the like with rotating knives Details
  • B02C 13/30 - Driving mechanisms
  • B02C 18/24 - Drives
  • B02C 13/282 - Shape or inner surface of mill-housings
  • B02C 13/284 - Built-in screens
  • B02C 13/00 - Disintegrating by mills having rotary beater elements

75.

LEYBOLD OPTICS SOLAR

      
Application Number 228775200
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-09
Owner Bühler Alzenau GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

(1) Machines, namely coating machines for coating of glass, solar panels, metallic and non- metallic goods, plastic foils, plastic goods, paper and maize starch foils; parts of the aforementioned coating machines. (1) Repair, namely of coating machines and parts thereof. (2) Treatment of material, namely surface treatment in the form of coating of glass, solar panels, metallic and non- metallic goods, plastic foils, plastic goods, paper and maize starch foils. (3) Scientific and technological services and research in the field of coating; scientific and technological services and research in the field of alternative energies and in the fields of thin film coatings on glass, solar panels, metallic and non- metallic goods, plastic foils, plastic goods, paper and maize starch foils.

76.

LEYBOLD OPTICS ENERGY

      
Application Number 228775300
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-09
Owner Bühler Alzenau GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

(1) Machines, namely coating machines for coating of glass, solar panels, metallic and non- metallic goods, plastic foils, plastic goods, paper and maize starch foils; parts of the aforementioned coating machines. (1) Repair, namely of coating machines and parts thereof. (2) Treatment of material, namely surface treatment in the form of coating of glass, solar panels, metallic and non- metallic goods, plastic foils, plastic goods, paper and maize starch foils. (3) Scientific and technological services and research in the field of coating; scientific and technological services and research in the field of alternative energies and in the fields of thin film coatings on glass, solar panels, metallic and non- metallic goods, plastic foils, plastic goods, paper and maize starch foils.

77.

LEYBOLD OPTICS SOLAR

      
Serial Number 79381442
Status Registered
Filing Date 2023-08-09
Registration Date 2025-01-07
Owner Bühler Alzenau GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Machines, namely, coating machines for coating of glass, solar panels, metallic and non-metallic goods, plastic foils, plastic goods, paper and maize starch foils; structural replacement parts of the aforementioned coating machines Surface treatment of material, namely, thin film coating of glass, solar panels, metallic and non-metallic goods, plastic foils, plastic goods, paper and maize starch foils Repair of coating machines and parts thereof Scientific and technological services, namely, scientific analysis, scientific testing and scientific research in the field of coatings; scientific and technological services, namely, scientific analysis, scientific testing and scientific research in the field of alternative energy sources and in the fields of thin film coatings on glass, solar panels, metallic and non-metallic goods, plastic foils, plastic goods, paper and maize starch foils

78.

LEYBOLD OPTICS ENERGY

      
Serial Number 79381443
Status Registered
Filing Date 2023-08-09
Registration Date 2024-12-17
Owner Bühler Alzenau GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Machines, namely, coating machines for coating of glass, solar panels, metallic and non-metallic goods, plastic foils, plastic goods, paper and maize starch foils; structural replacement parts of the aforementioned coating machines Surface treatment of material, namely, thin film coating of glass, solar panels, metallic and non-metallic goods, plastic foils, plastic goods, paper and maize starch foils Repair of coating machines and parts thereof Scientific and technological services, namely, scientific analysis, scientific testing and scientific research in the field of coatings; scientific and technological services, namely, scientific analysis, scientific testing and scientific research in the field of alternative energy sources and in the fields of thin film coatings on glass, solar panels, metallic and non-metallic goods, plastic foils, plastic goods, paper and maize starch foils

79.

COATING METHOD AND DEVICE

      
Application Number 18002785
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-25
First Publication Date 2023-08-03
Owner Bühler Alzenau GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Mücke, Michael

Abstract

The invention relates to a method and a device for coating a strip-type, flexible, dielectric substrate with a metal layer on a coating roll over which the substrate is guided in the longitudinal direction of the substrate during the coating process. In order to improve the adhesion of the substrate on the coating roll during the coating process, the substrate is charged. The substrate is coated with a first metal layer, wherein, in the longitudinal direction of the substrate, at least one free strip remains which is not coated with the metal layer, and the coated substrate is provided with a second metal layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C23C 14/04 - Coating on selected surface areas, e.g. using masks
  • C23C 14/56 - Apparatus specially adapted for continuous coatingArrangements for maintaining the vacuum, e.g. vacuum locks
  • C23C 14/14 - Metallic material, boron or silicon
  • C23C 14/24 - Vacuum evaporation

80.

TWO-STEP COOKING

      
Application Number EP2023025016
Publication Number 2023/143861
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-18
Publication Date 2023-08-03
Owner BÜHLER AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Wooding, Vaughan
  • Steiner, Benjamin
  • Bartsch, Christian

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a method and a system for processing insects or insect larvae. The method comprises a first heating step of heating the insects or insect larvae in a first fluid at a temperature of 40°C to 105°C, a cooling step of cooling the insects or insect larvae in a second fluid and a second heating step of heating the insects or insect larvae in a third fluid at a temperature of 40°C to 105°C, wherein the second heating step is performed after the cooling step.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A23L 5/00 - Preparation or treatment of foods or foodstuffs, in generalFood or foodstuffs obtained therebyMaterials therefor
  • A23L 5/10 - General methods of cooking foods, e.g. by roasting or frying

81.

DRIVE STATION

      
Application Number 17999776
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-05-26
First Publication Date 2023-08-03
Owner Bühler AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Huber, Markus

Abstract

The present invention relates to a drive station for a device for conveying bulk material, the drive station comprising: - a housing, which has a base plate and side walls, at least one side wall having at least one opening for the passage of a conveying means for conveying the bulk material along a passage path; and — a drive for moving the conveying means, the drive being disposed in the housing. A preferably movable intermediate base having openings is disposed below the passage path and above the base plate in the vertical direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 19/14 - Conveyors comprising an impeller or a series of impellers carried by an endless traction element and arranged to move articles or materials over a supporting surface or underlying material, e.g. endless scraper conveyors for moving bulk material in closed conduits, e.g. tubes
  • B65G 23/14 - Endless driving elements extending parallel to belt or chain
  • B65G 23/22 - Arrangements or mountings of driving motors
  • B65G 45/26 - Cleaning devices for gathering residue after cleaning
  • B65G 21/08 - Protective roofs or arch supports therefor

82.

Casting machine part

      
Application Number 35514102
Grant Number D0992609
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-05
First Publication Date 2023-07-18
Grant Date 2023-07-18
Owner Bühler AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Schläpfer, Elias
  • Walker, Raphael
  • Eberle, Beat

83.

METHOD FOR COATING LARGE-AREA GLASS SUBSTRATES

      
Application Number EP2022025596
Publication Number 2023/131389
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-23
Publication Date 2023-07-13
Owner BÜHLER ALZENAU GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Frank, Marcus
  • Stalder, Bernhard

Abstract

A method for coating large-area glass substrates, the method having the following steps: a) applying a water-soluble layer to at least one first predetermined region of the surface of a glass substrate, wherein at least one second predetermined region of the surface of the glass substrate remains free of the water-soluble layer; b) coating the surface of the glass substrate with at least one non-water-soluble layer; c) removing the water-soluble layer, wherein steps a)-c) are carried out multiple times in succession.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C03C 17/00 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating

84.

METHOD FOR COATING LARGE-AREA GLASS SUBSTRATES

      
Document Number 03241297
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-23
Open to Public Date 2023-07-13
Owner BUHLER ALZENAU GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Frank, Marcus
  • Stalder, Bernhard

Abstract

A method for coating large-area glass substrates, the method having the following steps: a) applying a water-soluble layer to at least one first predetermined region of the surface of a glass substrate, wherein at least one second predetermined region of the surface of the glass substrate remains free of the water-soluble layer; b) coating the surface of the glass substrate with at least one non-water-soluble layer; c) removing the water-soluble layer, wherein steps a)-c) are carried out multiple times in succession.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C03C 17/00 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating

85.

SIEVE AND FRAME WITH IMPROVED CONNECTABILITY

      
Application Number EP2022025584
Publication Number 2023/117137
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-20
Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner BÜHLER AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Hausammann, Kevin
  • Dörig. Daniel
  • Schoch, Oliver

Abstract

The present invention is related to a sieve (1), comprising outer bars (2) and inner bars (3) and sieving areas (4) with sieving fabric (6) being formed between the outer bars (2) and the inner bars (3), wherein at least a portion of the outer bars (2) is provided as elastomeric part (5a, 5c) and at least a portion of the inner bars (3) is provided as elastomeric part (5b), wherein said elastomeric parts (5a, 5b, 5c) can be transferred from a first untensioned state into a second tensioned state. The present invention is furthermore related to a sieve frame (8) to which the sieve (1) can be fixed in a tensioned state, as well as to a sieving device (13) such as a plansifter comprising said sieve (1) and/or sieve frame (8).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B07B 1/38 - Moving screens not otherwise provided for, e.g. swinging, reciprocating, rocking, tilting, or wobbling screens oscillating in a circular arc in their own planePlansifters
  • B07B 1/46 - Constructional details of screens in generalCleaning or heating of screens
  • B07B 1/48 - Stretching devices for screens

86.

PROCESS FOR PREPARING VEGAN CHEESE PRODUCT AND VEGAN CHEESE PRODUCT OBTAINED BY SAID PROCESS

      
Application Number EP2022087047
Publication Number 2023/118178
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-20
Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner BÜHLER AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Kern, Christian
  • Mitchell, William Robert

Abstract

The present invention is related to a process for preparing a vegan cheese product, comprising the steps of metering raw materials into an extruder, comprising 5-50 wt.-% zein protein or starch, 0-50 wt.-% of at least one component that provides a fat phase mimicking the thermal behavior of milk fat, preferably a vegetable oil, and 30-70 wt.-% water, wherein all amounts are based on the entire amount of the raw materials, mixing and processing said raw materials in said extruder, extruding and cooling the resulting extrudate so as to obtain the vegan cheese product, wherein in said extruder strain conditions of 300-3000 WATS, preferably 1000 to 3000 WATS are applied. The present invention is also related to vegan cheese product obtainable by said process.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A23C 20/02 - Cheese substitutes containing neither milk components, nor caseinate, nor lactose, as sources of fats, proteins or carbohydrates
  • A23L 33/185 - Vegetable proteins
  • A01J 25/00 - Cheese-making

87.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AND CONTROLLING PRODUCTION OF VISCOUS MATERIAL SUCH AS BATTERY PASTE FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION

      
Application Number EP2022087311
Publication Number 2023/118348
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-21
Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner BÜHLER AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Marti, Jan
  • Dolder, Valentin

Abstract

Proposed is an inline control and measuring systems connected to a continuous mixing process of a system (100) for mixing solid or viscous materials with liquids and/or solvents to form the paste or viscous materials, and method thereof. Further proposed is a system (100) and a method (600) for producing viscous material, such as paste, in particular battery paste, with defined rheological properties for industrial applications, and for controlling the production process of such viscous materials. The system (100) includes an extruder (102) to discharge the paste through a supply line (104) and one outlet of a plurality of outlets (106). The system (100) further includes a bypass line (202) for receiving a volume of the paste from the supply line (104) and includes a plurality of pipes (212) and a plurality of sensors (214). A controller (302) is in communication with the extruder (102) and the plurality of sensors (214). The controller (302) receives signals indicative of pressure of the paste flowing through the pipes (212), determines viscosity of the paste based on the pressure of the paste. The controller (302) discharges the paste through the one outlet based on the determined viscosity, pH, conductivity, solid content, density, gaseous content, and controls the extruder (102), when the determined viscosity, pH, conductivity, solid content, density, gaseous content of the paste is different from a target viscosity, pH, conductivity, solid content, density, gaseous content.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 11/08 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticityAnalysing materials by determining flow properties by measuring flow of the material through a restricted passage, e.g. tube, aperture by measuring pressure required to produce a known flow
  • B01F 23/47 - Mixing liquids with liquidsEmulsifying involving high-viscosity liquids, e.g. asphalt
  • B01F 23/57 - Mixing high-viscosity liquids with solids
  • B01F 35/21 - Measuring
  • B01F 35/22 - Control or regulation
  • H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
  • B01F 27/50 - Pipe mixers, i.e. mixers wherein the materials to be mixed flow continuously through pipes, e.g. column mixers
  • B01F 27/72 - Mixers with rotary stirring devices in fixed receptaclesKneaders with stirrers rotating about a horizontal or inclined axis with helices or sections of helices
  • B01F 35/75 - Discharge mechanisms

88.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FORMING A PRODUCT THAT IMITATES PROPERTIES OF MEAT, POULTRY, FISH, SEAFOOD, OR PRODUCTS DERIVED THEREFROM

      
Application Number EP2022087435
Publication Number 2023/118412
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-22
Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner BÜHLER AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Roberts, Ian David
  • Georget, Erika Sylvie

Abstract

The present invention is related to a method for the manufacture of a product that imitates properties of meat, poultry, fish, seafood, or products derived therefrom, comprising the step of dosing and depositing a first and optionally a second material onto a surface, preferably in a cavity (19), of a product carrier (16), preferably a mold, wherein at least one of said first material and second material comprises cellular medium, and at least one said first material and second material comprises a protein, preferably a vegetable protein, insect protein, cell protein including single cell protein, such as of yeast, bacteria, microalgae, fungi, fermented products, mold and the like, or a mixture of different proteins, wherein the protein content in the dry raw materials is 35 to 90%, preferably greater than 50 % and is particularly preferably in the range from 60 % to 90 %.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A23J 3/22 - Working-up of proteins for foodstuffs by texturising
  • A23P 30/10 - Moulding
  • A22C 7/00 - Apparatus for pounding, forming, or pressing meat, sausage-meat, or meat products

89.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FORMING A PRODUCT THAT IMITATES PROPERTIES OF MEAT, POULTRY, FISH, SEAFOOD, DAIRY PRODUCTS, OR PRODUCTS DERIVED THEREFROM

      
Application Number EP2022087437
Publication Number 2023/118414
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-22
Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner BÜHLER AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Roberts, Ian David
  • Georget, Erika Sylvie

Abstract

The present invention is related to a method for the manufacture of a product that imitates properties of meat, poultry, fish, seafood, dairy products such as cheese or yoghurt, or products derived therefrom, comprising the step of dosing and depositing a first and optionally a second material onto a surface, preferably in a cavity (19), of a product carrier (16), preferably a mold, wherein at least one said first material and second material comprises a protein, preferably a vegetable protein, insect protein, cell protein including single cell protein, such as of yeast, bacteria, microalgae, fungi, fermented products, mold and the like, or a mixture of different proteins, wherein the protein content in the dry raw materials is 35 to 90%, preferably greater than 50 % and is particularly preferably in the range from 60 % to 90 %.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A23J 3/22 - Working-up of proteins for foodstuffs by texturising
  • A23P 30/10 - Moulding
  • A22C 7/00 - Apparatus for pounding, forming, or pressing meat, sausage-meat, or meat products

90.

HAMMER CAGE

      
Application Number EP2022084694
Publication Number 2023/110557
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-07
Publication Date 2023-06-22
Owner BÜHLER AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Wedele, Jörn
  • König, Michael
  • Schinnerl, Patrick
  • Reis, Pascal

Abstract

The present invention is hammer cage (1) for a hammer mill (6), comprising a main part (2) with a bottom area (2a) and slots (3) for positioning hammers (5) in said hammer cage (1), and said bottom area (2a) comprises a surface that prevents any movement of the hammers (5) out of said hammer cage (1) through said bottom area (2a), and wherein said main part (2) further comprises a front and a rear portion (2c, 2d) with respective openings (4a, 4b) for releasably arranging said hammer cage (1) in said hammer mill (6). The present invention is furthermore related to a hammer mill (6) comprising at least one hammer cage (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 13/28 - Shape or construction of beater elements
  • B02C 18/14 - Disintegrating by knives or other cutting or tearing members which chop material into fragmentsMincing machines or similar apparatus using worms or the like with rotating knives within horizontal containers
  • B02C 18/18 - KnivesMountings thereof
  • B02C 13/04 - Disintegrating by mills having rotary beater elements with horizontal rotor shaft with beaters hinged to the rotorHammer mills

91.

Modular plant for producing food products

      
Application Number 17998427
Grant Number 12221288
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-26
First Publication Date 2023-06-15
Grant Date 2025-02-11
Owner Bühler GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Klein, Achim
  • Hauschulz, Kay
  • Knapp, Mark

Abstract

A plant (100) for producing food products, more particularly chocolate products; a module for a plant of this kind and a method for process changeover on the plant (100). The plant (100) includes a plurality of modules (10) in which the food products, preferably in product carriers (20), can be processed and/or transported. The modules (10) each have a module frame (11) with heights (12), widths (13) and lengths (14, 15, 16). The length is a multiple of a smallest module length (15). The plant preferably has modules (10) with a single smallest module length (15) and modules (10) with a length (16) of a twice the smallest module length. Preferably, the modules (10) are designed such that they can be connected or are connected to adjacent modules in the longitudinal direction, preferably on both sides.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 37/02 - Flow sheets for conveyor combinations in warehouses, magazines or workshops
  • B65G 25/02 - Conveyors comprising a cyclically-moving, e.g. reciprocating, carrier or impeller which is disengaged from the load during the return part of its movement the carrier or impeller having different forward and return paths of movement, e.g. walking-beam conveyors
  • B65G 43/10 - Sequence control of conveyors operating in combination

92.

APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR THE TEMPORARY STORAGE OF PIECE GOOD STACKS IN A SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING FOOD PRODUCTS

      
Application Number 17998412
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-04-20
First Publication Date 2023-06-15
Owner BÜHLER GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Klein, Achim
  • Hauschulz, Kay
  • Knapp, Mark
  • Chapman, Stephen
  • Knight, Sean

Abstract

A device and method for temporarily storing stacks of piece goods which are provided in a clocked manner at a transfer point integrated in the device or adjacent to the device of a system for producing food products, in particular chocolate products, comprising: one or more storage points, a delivery point, a transport apparatus for moving the stacks of piece goods in the direction of transport; and a manipulator by means of which the transfer point, the delivery point as well as the storage points arranged therebetween can be approached; wherein at least one piece of goods of a stack of piece goods, preferably a plurality of piece goods of a stack of piece goods, can be transferred at once to the delivery point by the manipulator; wherein the stacks of piece goods can be separated at the delivery point and fed to a downstream section of the system; and wherein the flow of stacks of piece goods provided at the transfer point can be decoupled from the downstream section of the system by successively occupying the storage points.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 47/51 - Devices for discharging articles or materials from conveyors with distribution, e.g. automatically, to desired points according to unprogrammed signals, e.g. influenced by supply situation at destination
  • B65G 47/90 - Devices for picking-up and depositing articles or materials

93.

FOOD PRODUCT AND DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

      
Application Number EP2022083511
Publication Number 2023/099413
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-28
Publication Date 2023-06-08
Owner BÜHLER AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Mitchell, William Robert
  • Roberts, Ian David
  • Georget, Erika Sylvie

Abstract

The present invention is related to a device (1) for the manufacture of a product that imitates properties of meat and fish and their role in diets, comprising an extruder (2) and a cooling die (4) arranged downstream of the exit (2c) of the extruder, characterized in that an inlet port (5) for the insertion of cellular material is provided in a region of the extruder (2) in the vicinity of the extruder outlet (2c) to the outlet of the cooling die (4), preferably between the exit (2c) of the extruder (2) and the outlet of the cooling die (4). The present invention is also related to a system (12) comprising said device (1), to a method for the manufacture of a product that imitates properties of meat and fish and their role in diets with said device (81) or system, and to a product that imitates properties of meat and fish and their role in diets.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A23J 3/22 - Working-up of proteins for foodstuffs by texturising
  • A23P 30/20 - Extruding
  • A23J 3/26 - Working-up of proteins for foodstuffs by texturising using extrusion or expansion

94.

Transport device having at least one chain

      
Application Number 17998074
Grant Number 12140423
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-22
First Publication Date 2023-06-08
Grant Date 2024-11-12
Owner Bühler Gmbh (Germany)
Inventor
  • Krank, Christoph
  • Klör, Christoph

Abstract

(FIG. 2)

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65G 17/00 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface
  • G01B 7/04 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness specially adapted for measuring length or width of objects while moving
  • G05B 19/4155 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by programme execution, i.e. part programme or machine function execution, e.g. selection of a programme

95.

Agitator ball mill

      
Application Number 17907056
Grant Number 12194470
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-26
First Publication Date 2023-05-25
Grant Date 2025-01-14
Owner BUHLER AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Nater, Eduard
  • Sturm, Achim
  • Rieche, Andreas
  • Versnik, Thomas

Abstract

An agitator mill having a circular-cylindrical outer stator and an agitator having a circular-cylindrical rotor. The rotor is arranged within the outer stator, and a milling chamber between the rotor and the outer stator. In the milling chamber, a through-flow direction which extends from a feed channel to a discharge channel. Several rotor milling tools are attached to the rotor, wherein several outer-stator milling tools are attached to the outer stator. The outer-stator milling tools are arranged adjacent to and in the circumferential direction and form rows. These rows are arranged parallel to one another on the outer stator. On the side, facing away from the feed channel the outer-stator milling tools of at least one row have a greater radial length than the other outer-stator milling tools. The outer-stator milling tools of each row in the circumferential direction each have the same length.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 17/16 - Mills in which a fixed container houses stirring means tumbling the charge
  • B02C 17/18 - Disintegrating by tumbling mills, i.e. mills having a container charged with the material to be disintegrated with or without special disintegrating members such as pebbles or balls Details

96.

IN-SITU ETCH RATE OR DEPOSITION RATE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17800565
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-02-03
First Publication Date 2023-05-04
Owner BÜHLER ALZENAU GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Guertler, Steffen
  • Berlinger, Mario
  • Sperling, Ralf

Abstract

A system is provided for in-situ ion beam etch rate or deposition rate measurement, including: a vacuum chamber; an ion beam source configured to direct an ion beam onto a first surface of a sample located within the vacuum chamber and to etch the first surface of the sample with an etch rate; or a material source configured to deposit material onto a first surface of a sample located within the vacuum chamber with a deposition rate; and an interferometric measurement device located at least partially within the vacuum chamber and configured to direct light onto a second surface of the sample and to determine the etch rate of the ion beam or the deposition rate of the deposited material in-situ based on light reflected from the sample.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01J 37/304 - Controlling tubes by information coming from the objects, e.g. correction signals
  • G01B 11/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness

97.

IMPACT RING AND IMPROVED DEHULLING DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2022025450
Publication Number 2023/057085
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-28
Publication Date 2023-04-13
Owner BÜHLER AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Rohner, Marcel
  • Vazquez Ramirez, Moises
  • Singer, Ulrich
  • Studerus, Lukas

Abstract

The present invention relates to an impact ring (1) for a device (S) for dehulling of granular good, comprising a ring-shaped body (2) of metal and a polymer layer (3) on its entire inner surface, wherein the polymer layer (3) is releasably arranged on the inner surface of the ring-shaped body (2). The present invention further relates to a device (S) for dehulling of granular material with such an impact ring and/or sensors (20, 21) for monitoring the condition of the impact ring (1), which are selected from the group consisting of load sensors (20) and vibration sensors (21).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02B 3/00 - HullingHuskingDecorticatingPolishingRemoving the awnsDegerming

98.

BÜHLER PLAYONE

      
Serial Number 97864621
Status Registered
Filing Date 2023-03-30
Registration Date 2024-02-06
Owner BÜHLER AG (Switzerland)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Recorded and downloadable software for managing machine control in the nature of monitoring and controlling the operation of automated manufacturing machines; Recorded and downloadable industrial automation software for programming and controlling automated machines for the manufacturing, treatment, processing, conveying and transporting of goods; Recorded and downloadable robotic Process Automation software; Recorded and downloadable operating system software; cloud server, namely, computer network server accessible via the cloud; Recorded and downloadable cloud server software in the nature of network access server operating software; Recorded and downloadable platform software for deploying virtual machines to a cloud computer platform; Recorded and downloadable computer software platform for programming and controlling automated machines for the manufacturing, treatment, processing, conveying and transporting of goods; control system for machines consisting of recorded and downloadable software for programming and controlling the operation of automated manufacturing machines, computer hardware and a touch screen monitor; computer interface boards for machines; documentation of technical data in electronic form, namely, downloadable technical manuals; all the aforementioned goods in this class for machines and plants in the field of treatment, processing, conveying and transporting foodstuffs, raw materials and bulk goods Providing of training, conducting seminars and workshops in the field of automation and control systems of machines and plants; documentation of technical data in electronic form, namely, providing online non-downloadable technical training materials and technical manuals in the field of machine automation; all aforementioned services in this class in the field of industrial treatment, processing, conveying and transporting foodstuffs, raw materials and bulk goods Software as a Service (SaaS) services featuring software for machine and plant control for the purpose of monitoring, programming and controlling automated machines for the manufacturing, treatment, processing, conveying and transporting of goods; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for machine and plant automation for the purpose of monitoring, programming and controlling automated machines for the manufacturing, treatment, processing, conveying and transporting of goods; Platform as a Service (PaaS) featuring computer software platforms for monitoring, programming and controlling automated machines for the manufacturing, treatment, processing, conveying and transporting of goods; installation, repair and maintenance of computer software; design and development of computer software for third parties in the field of treatment and processing and for conveying and transporting foodstuffs, raw materials and bulk goods; development of computer platforms; providing online non-downloadable computer software platform for monitoring, programming and controlling automated machines for the manufacturing, treatment, processing, conveying and transporting of goods; all aforementioned services in this class in the field of industrial treatment, processing, conveying and transporting foodstuffs, raw materials and bulk goods

99.

ROTOR

      
Application Number EP2022025436
Publication Number 2023/041201
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-20
Publication Date 2023-03-23
Owner BÜHLER AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Nater, Eduard
  • Strum, Achim
  • Fraefel, Cornel
  • Egger, Pascal

Abstract

The invention relates to a rotor for an agitator bead mill. The rotor comprises a multi-part, metal main frame, multiple grinding tools which are arranged on the main frame, and at least one, preferably multiple, non-metal shell elements. The at least one shell element can be preferably removeably attached to the main frame and is designed in such a way that the surfaces of the main frame are substantially covered or encased by the shell element. The invention also relates to a griding disc assembly for a rotor, a shell element and a metal main frame for a rotor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 17/16 - Mills in which a fixed container houses stirring means tumbling the charge

100.

LEYBOLD OPTICS ENERGY

      
Application Number 018846738
Status Registered
Filing Date 2023-03-10
Registration Date 2023-07-12
Owner Bühler Alzenau GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Machines, namely coating machines for coating of glass, solar panels, metallic and non- metallic goods, plastic foils, plastic goods, paper and maize starch foils; parts of the aforementioned coating machines. Repair, namely of coating machines and parts thereof. Treatment of material, namely surface treatment in the form of coating of glass, solar panels, metallic and non- metallic goods, plastic foils, plastic goods, paper and maize starch foils. Scientific and technological services and research in the field of coating; Scientific and technological services and research in the field of alternative energies and in the fields of thin film coatings on glass, solar panels, metallic and non- metallic goods, plastic foils, plastic goods, paper and maize starch foils.
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