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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 13, 2015
Filed:
Aug. 08, 2012
Applicants:
Philip M. Leblanc, Franklinton, LA (US);
Beau R. Moreau, Lacombe, LA (US);
Inventors:
Philip M. LeBlanc, Franklinton, LA (US);
Beau R. Moreau, Lacombe, LA (US);
Assignee:
ALLPAX PRODUCTS LLC, Covington, LA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A23L 3/00 (2006.01); A23L 3/12 (2006.01); A23L 3/14 (2006.01); A23L 3/10 (2006.01); A61L 2/26 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A23L 3/12 (2013.01); A23L 3/14 (2013.01); A23L 3/10 (2013.01); A61L 2/26 (2013.01);
Abstract
A retort system for heating product to a specified temperature for sterilization is provided. The system includes a vessel having an associated heating system. A frame within the vessel for securing the baskets during reciprocation of the baskets may include a progressive latch mechanism. A roller arrangement for supporting baskets within the vessel may include both a plurality of transfer rollers and a plurality of support rollers.