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Spiral cryogenic freezer

US4866946A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 5, 1988
Grant dateSep 19, 1989
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G2207/24
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method and apparatus for controlling movement of the refrigerated atmosphere (e.g. gaseous cryogen) contained inside the insulated chamber of a spiral type freezer out of, or ambient atmosphere into, the lower opening of the freezer by establishing a positive pressure of ambient atmosphere adjacent the inlet opening of the freezer.

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