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Method and apparatus for gas flow control in a cryogenic freezer

US4800728A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 18, 1987
Grant dateJan 31, 1989
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25D3/11
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Method and apparatus for controlling gaseous cryogen flow through a continuous tunnel type freezer wherein the cryogen and product to be frozen travel in counterflow heat exchange relation to minimize egress of cryogen from, or ingress of ambient air into the product discharge opening in the freezer.

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