Food container induction heating system having power based microbial lethality monitoring
US10278410B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 9, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B6/1209
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Induction heating systems for metal food cans configured to deliver sufficient heat into the can to sterilize the food within the can are provided. The heating system includes an induction coil and a control system. The control system is configured to monitor and control heating of sealed food cans during induction heating and to control and/or confirm various aspects of can heating during induction heating.
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