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Apparatus and method for plant extraction

US11248189B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 6, 2020
Grant dateFeb 15, 2022
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Expiry dateOct 28, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2219/1203
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus and a method for plant extraction are disclosed. The apparatus of the present invention comprises an extraction module, a separating module and a reservoir. The method essentially includes plant material preparing, decarboxylating, active components extracting and separating. By using liquid tetrafluoroethane as the solvent in the apparatus of the present invention, the active components of the plant material are efficiently extracted under low pressure extraction and high pressure extraction conditions.

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