Automated cleaning system for food processor and method

US12053118B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• TAYLOR COMMERCIAL FOODSERVICE, LLC · US

Inventors

• Robert Tuchrelo · Williamson, US
• Jeffrey Cahoon · Williamson, US
• Richard T. Aab · Fairport, US
• Alfred S. Mustardo · Honeoye Falls, US
• Nathan E. Smith · Hamlin, US
• Jacob R. Parisi · Newark, US
• Edward F. Ruppel, III · Saratoga, US
• Gary M. Russotti · Boca Raton, US
• William Salminen · Sarasota, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 3, 2022
• Grant date: Aug 6, 2024
• Expiry date: Oct 18, 2042

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B67D1/07
• WIPO field: Chemical engineering
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A self-contained system is provided for cleaning a food flow path in a food processor. The system can be operably engaged without requiring disassembly and reassembly of the food processor or can be operably engaged after a partial disassembly of the food processor. The system includes a control assembly for directing passage of a solution through the food processor without requiring constant operator oversight. The system can employ available positive pressure water supply, such as public utility water pressure to selectively and automatically push solutions, including rinses, backwards or forwards through a food flow path in the food processor, though typically countercurrent to the normal processing food flow. A manifold assembly includes an intake manifold and a distribution manifold, with an induction port and/or access port in the distribution manifold for introducing additives or agents into a controlled motive stream passing through the manifold assembly.