Lauter tun false bottom
US8146484B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12C13/10
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system for filtering spent grains from unfermented beer is disclosed. The system has a pot assembly having a stock pot wall, lid, drain tube and outlet valve. A louvered false bottom is positioned in the pot assembly and forms an opening between the false bottom and the stock pot wall. The louvered false bottom has a plurality of raised louvers spaced over the false bottom. Each of the louvers has a top surface, a bottom surface, a leg and a slot. The slot can be made larger or smaller according to the grain crush size.
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