Method and apparatus for culturing bean sprouts in water
US7013600B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 6, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P60/21
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for culturing bean sprouts in water are disclosed. A method for culturing bean sprouts in water according to the present invention comprises the steps of placing a quantity of beans into net bags; immersing the net bags of beans into a container of water; injecting air into the water of the container and maintaining the water temperature at about 20° C. while the net bags of beans are immersed in the water of the container; and renewing the water of the container at regular intervals. An apparatus for culturing bean sprouts in water comprises a container for holding water; a plurality of net bags for holding a quantity of beans capable of immersion in the container; nozzles for injecting air into the water of the container; and heaters and coolers for maintaining the water temperature at around 20° C.
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