A carrier is provided for high pressure processing of food (HPP), beverage, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, or biological products at moderate temperatures in horizontal machines. The carrier includes a cylindrical body, an inner space to accommodate the products, and one or more small openings longitudinally distributed along the carrier side wall. The carrier also has one or several inner pieces, acting as ballast, placed on the diametrically opposite side wall of the openings. The one or several inner pieces are coated by one or more sheets of a material with high adiabatic heating properties upon compression.
A method for preparing beverages by extraction, employing high-pressure processing (HPP), for the bulk production of enriched beverages, ready for consumption and with an extended useful life. The method uses high hydrostatic pressures to perform a solid-liquid extraction and/or infusion (e.g. cold infusion) with an improved extraction rate and/or yield, and simultaneously inactivating spoilage and pathogenic micro-organisms to increase its safety and useful life. The method includes placing a mix (8) of solids and liquids in a bag (3) located within a vessel (4) and pressurising same to a pre-set pressure (up to 800 MPa) and maintaining said pressure (10) for a pre-set period of time. The method includes the subsequent depressurisation of the vessel (11) and the removal of the mix from the bag (12), filtering the same under ultra-clean conditions (13), thus obtaining a safe, particle-free beverage, enriched with the extracted compounds of interest.
A23L 3/015 - Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs by treatment with pressure variation, shock, acceleration or shear stress
A23F 5/26 - Extraction of water soluble constituents
A23L 2/42 - Preservation of non-alcoholic beverages
b) of the device in its proximal part and, in its distal part, extends into the bag (6) of the product to be processed, the electrode being electrically insulated by an insulator (2) along its entire length, except in the part that is located inside the bag (6) and which is in contact with the product, wherein the proximal part of the electrode (1), which extends out of the plug, is connected to a power source and a device for measuring the electrical current, the resistance or the capacitance of a circuit, wherein said device is electrically connected by closing the circuit between the electrode and the pressurization water if the bag breaks.
G01M 3/40 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using electric means, e.g. by observing electric discharges
G01M 3/02 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum
G01M 3/18 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using electric detection means for pipes, cables, or tubesInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using electric detection means for pipe joints or sealsInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using electric detection means for valves
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CONTAINER FOR HIGH-PRESSURE PROCESSING AT MODERATE TEMPERATURES
Disclosed is a container for high-pressure processing (HPP) of foods, beverages, cosmetics, drugs or biological substances at moderate temperatures in horizontal machines. The container comprises a cylindrical body, an internal space (3) to contain the products, and one or more small openings (4) longitudinally distributed along the lateral wall of the container. The container also comprises one or more internal pieces, which act as a counterweight (5) and are situated on the lateral wall diametrically opposite to the openings. The pieces are covered by one or more sheets (6) of a material having properties of high adiabatic heating under pressure. The container prevents heat loss, minimising the temperature gradients therein. Therefore, the container allows applications to be developed that make use of the synergic effect between pressure and temperature, being simple to implement industrially in commercial horizontal HPP machines, given that it is lightweight, easy to handle and low cost.
Disclosed is a container for high-pressure processing (HPP) of foods, beverages, cosmetics, drugs or biological substances at moderate temperatures in horizontal machines. The container comprises a cylindrical body, an internal space (3) to contain the products, and one or more small openings (4) longitudinally distributed along the lateral wall of the container. The container also comprises one or more internal pieces, which act as a counterweight (5) and are situated on the lateral wall diametrically opposite to the openings. The pieces are covered by one or more sheets (6) of a material having properties of high adiabatic heating under pressure. The container prevents heat loss, minimising the temperature gradients therein. Therefore, the container allows applications to be developed that make use of the synergic effect between pressure and temperature, being simple to implement industrially in commercial horizontal HPP machines, given that it is lightweight, easy to handle and low cost.
A23L 3/015 - Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs by treatment with pressure variation, shock, acceleration or shear stress
A method for preparing beverages by extraction, employing high-pressure processing (HPP), for the bulk production of enriched beverages, ready for consumption and with an extended useful life. The method uses high hydrostatic pressures to perform a solid-liquid extraction and/or infusion (e.g. cold infusion) with an improved extraction rate and/or yield, and simultaneously inactivating spoilage and pathogenic micro-organisms to increase its safety and useful life. The method includes placing a mix (8) of solids and liquids in a bag (3) located within a vessel (4) and pressurising same to a pre-set pressure (up to 800 MPa) and maintaining said pressure (10) for a pre-set period of time. The method includes the subsequent depressurisation of the vessel (11) and the removal of the mix from the bag (12), filtering the same under ultra-clean conditions (13), thus obtaining a safe, particle-free beverage, enriched with the extracted compounds of interest.
A23L 3/015 - Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs by treatment with pressure variation, shock, acceleration or shear stress
A23L 2/02 - Non-alcoholic beveragesDry compositions or concentrates thereforPreparation or treatment thereof containing fruit or vegetable juices
System for protecting and securing bags for bulk high pressure processing equipment including at least one tube provided with holes, covers for evacuating and connecting the ends of the tube or tubes, the tube or tubes being anchored to the covers, a protector for the bag adapted to lengthen the outlet path of the processed product once the depressurization of the equipment is produced, and a fitting for the protector for connecting the protector to the cover on the side from which the product in the bag comes out.
A23L 3/015 - Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs by treatment with pressure variation, shock, acceleration or shear stress
A23L 2/42 - Preservation of non-alcoholic beverages
A23L 3/00 - Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs
A61L 2/02 - Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lensesAccessories therefor using physical phenomena
Device for detecting breakages in high-pressure processing bags, wherein an elongated electrode (1) partially extends through the inside of one of the plugs (5a, 5b) of the device in its proximal part and, in its distal part, extends into the bag (6) of the product to be processed, the electrode being electrically insulated by an insulator (2) along its entire length, except in the part that is located inside the bag (6) and which is in contact with the product, wherein the proximal part of the electrode (1), which extends out of the plug, is connected to a power source and a device for measuring the electrical current, the resistance or the capacitance of a circuit, wherein said device is electrically connected, closing the circuit between the electrode and the pressurization water if the bag breaks.
F16J 13/00 - Covers or similar closure members for pressure vessels in general
G01M 3/02 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum
G01M 3/18 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using electric detection means for pipes, cables, or tubesInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using electric detection means for pipe joints or sealsInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using electric detection means for valves
G01M 3/40 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using electric means, e.g. by observing electric discharges
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DEVICE FOR DETECTING BREAKAGES IN HIGH-PRESSURE PROCESSING BAGS
Device for detecting breakages in high-pressure processing bags, wherein an elongated electrode (1) partially extends through the inside of one of the plugs (5a, 5b) of the device in its proximal part and, in its distal part, extends into the bag (6) of the product to be processed, the electrode being electrically insulated by an insulator (2) along its entire length, except in the part that is located inside the bag (6) and which is in contact with the product, wherein the proximal part of the electrode (1), which extends out of the plug, is connected to a power source and a device for measuring the electrical current, the resistance or the capacitance of a circuit, wherein said device is electrically connected, closing the circuit between the electrode and the pressurization water if the bag breaks.
G01M 3/02 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum
G01M 3/18 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using electric detection means for pipes, cables, or tubesInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using electric detection means for pipe joints or sealsInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using electric detection means for valves
G01M 3/40 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using electric means, e.g. by observing electric discharges
A23L 3/015 - Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs by treatment with pressure variation, shock, acceleration or shear stress
Plug for high-pressure processing machines with a bag, comprising a duct for the passage of a pressure-transmitting fluid to the bag, another duct for filling and emptying of a product to be pressurized and a valve. The plug is further provided with a rod for opening and closing the valve. Said rod is located in the duct for the product and has its own inner duct joined to a cleaning agent chamber for the passage of the cleaning agent through the product duct. The invention also relates to a machine incorporating said plug and a method for the processing of pumpable substances. Hygienic design and very high pressure sealing requirements are met by the invention.
A23L 2/42 - Preservation of non-alcoholic beverages
A23L 3/015 - Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs by treatment with pressure variation, shock, acceleration or shear stress
A61L 2/02 - Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lensesAccessories therefor using physical phenomena
F16J 13/00 - Covers or similar closure members for pressure vessels in general
(1) High-pressure processing (HPP) machines for use in the food and beverage manufacturing industry; hot isostatic pressing (HIP) machines for processing metal and ceramics; gas compression machines used to compress hydrogen, argon and other gases; electric motors, machine couplings and transmission components for pressure processing machines; machine tools for high-pressure processing machines; machine coupling and transmission components (other than for land vehicles); incubators for eggs; automatic vending machines.
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SYSTEM FOR PROTECTING AND SECURING BAGS IN BULK HPP EQUIPMENT AND ASSOCIATED METHOD
System for protecting and securing bags for bulk high pressure processing equipment comprising at least one tube (10) provided with holes (10a), covers (11a and 11b) for evacuating and connecting the ends of the tube or tubes (10), the tube or tubes being anchored to said covers, protection means for the bag (13) adapted to lengthen the outlet path of the processed product once the depressurisation of the equipment is produced, and a fitting (14) for the protection means (13) for connecting the protection means to the cover on the side from which the product in the bag (11a) comes out.
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SYSTEM FOR PROTECTING AND SECURING BAGS IN BULK HPP EQUIPMENT AND ASSOCIATED METHOD
The invention relates to a system for protecting and securing bags for bulk high-pressure processing equipment, which comprises at least one tube (10) provided with holes (10a), covers (11a and 11b) for evacuating and connecting the ends of the tube or tubes (10), the tube or tubes being anchored to the covers; means (13) for protecting the bag, which are designed to lengthen the outlet path of the processed product once the equipment has been depressurised; and a connector (14) for connecting the means (13) for protecting the bag to the cover (11a) on the side through which the product in the bag exits.
A23L 3/015 - Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs by treatment with pressure variation, shock, acceleration or shear stress
A23L 3/00 - Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs
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PLUG, MACHINE AND METHOD FOR HIGH-PRESSURE PROCESSING
Plug (5a) for high-pressure processing machines, comprising a bag (6), a duct (20) for the passage of a pressurising fluid to the bag, another duct (13) for filling and emptying a product to be pressurised and a valve (7). The plug is further provided with a rod (11) for opening and closing the valve. Said rod is located in the duct for the product and has its own inner duct (11a) connected to a cleaning agent chamber (12) for the passage of the cleaning agent through the product duct. The invention also relates to a machine comprising said plug and a method for processing pumpable substances. The invention makes it possible to meet requirements relating to hygienic design and tightness under a very high pressure.
A23L 3/015 - Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs by treatment with pressure variation, shock, acceleration or shear stress
F04B 43/08 - Machines, pumps, or pumping installations having flexible working members having tubular flexible members
Plug (5a) for high-pressure processing machines, comprising a bag (6), a duct (20) for the passage of a pressurising fluid to the bag, another duct (13) for filling and emptying a product to be pressurised and a valve (7). The plug is further provided with a rod (11) for opening and closing the valve. Said rod is located in the duct for the product and has its own inner duct (11a) connected to a cleaning agent chamber (12) for the passage of the cleaning agent through the product duct. The invention also relates to a machine comprising said plug and a method for processing pumpable substances. The invention makes it possible to meet requirements relating to hygienic design and tightness under a very high pressure.
A23L 3/015 - Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs by treatment with pressure variation, shock, acceleration or shear stress
F04B 43/08 - Machines, pumps, or pumping installations having flexible working members having tubular flexible members
F16J 13/00 - Covers or similar closure members for pressure vessels in general
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ANTI-ROTATION ELEMENT BETWEEN ADJACENT CONTAINERS IN HIGH-PRESSURE APPLIANCES, CONTAINER COMPRISING SAID ELEMENT, AND APPLIANCE COMPRISING SAID CONTAINER
The invention relates to an anti-rotation element between adjacent containers in high-pressure appliances, a container comprising said element, and an appliance comprising said container, the anti-rotation element being arranged between two adjacent containers arranged horizontally inside a vessel of a high-pressure appliance for processing food. Said anti-rotation element comprises means for attachment to two flat lateral surfaces (4) of the container and an elastically deformable element such as a spring or a cylinder.
A23L 3/00 - Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs
A23L 3/10 - Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs by heating materials in packages which are not progressively transported through the apparatus
A high pressure vessel sealing ring formed by an annular body made up of at least two parts, a polymer gasket and a sealing gasket, wherein the ring is in contact with the surface of a high pressure lid and with the surface of a vessel and includes at least a first part coupled by means of a mechanical stop to a second part which is concentric to the first part, where the radius of the second part is of the same or different size with respect to the radius of the first part.
F16J 15/06 - Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces with solid packing compressed between sealing surfaces
F16J 13/08 - Detachable closure membersMeans for tightening closures attached by one or more members actuated to project behind a part or parts of the frame
F16J 15/10 - Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces with solid packing compressed between sealing surfaces with non-metallic packing
The invention relates to a sealing ring for high-pressure containers, made up of an annular body comprising at least two portions a polymer gasket (3) and a sealing gasket (4) in which said ring remains in contact with the surface of a high-pressure lid (5) and the surface of a container (6) and includes at least a first portion (1) coupled by a mechanical stop (7) to a second portion (2) which is concentric to said first portion (1), in which the radius of said second portion (2) is optionally different from the radius of the first portion (2).
F16J 13/08 - Detachable closure membersMeans for tightening closures attached by one or more members actuated to project behind a part or parts of the frame
F16J 15/06 - Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces with solid packing compressed between sealing surfaces
The invention relates to a sealing ring for high-pressure containers, made up of an annular body comprising at least two portions — a polymer gasket (3) and a sealing gasket (4) — in which said ring remains in contact with the surface of a high-pressure lid (5) and the surface of a container (6) and includes at least a first portion (1) coupled by a mechanical stop (7) to a second portion (2) which is concentric to said first portion (1), in which the radius of said second portion (2) is optionally different from the radius of the first portion (2).
F16J 15/06 - Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces with solid packing compressed between sealing surfaces
F16J 13/08 - Detachable closure membersMeans for tightening closures attached by one or more members actuated to project behind a part or parts of the frame
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (other than
for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission
components (other than for land vehicles); agricultural
implements other than hand-operated; incubators for eggs;
automatic vending machines. Construction services; repair services; installation
services.
Machines and machine tools, namely, high pressure food, pharma and cosmetic processing machines in the nature of hydraulic pumps and motors for hydrostatic systems, comprised of pumps, motors, valves, switches, sensors and electronic controls, for hydraulic drives and force transmission in machines, machine tools, and food processing machines [ ; motors and engines, other than for land vehicles, machine coupling and transmission components, other than for land vehicles; incubators for egg; automatic vending machines ]
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Machines and machine tools; Motors and engines (except for land vehicles); Machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); Agricultural implements other than hand-operated; Incubators for eggs; Automatic vending machines. Building construction; Repair; Installation services.
