Philip Leblanc

US Patent:

20130039807, Feb 14, 2013

Filed:

Aug 8, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/569748

Inventors:

Philip M. LeBlanc - Franklinton LA, US
Beau R. Moreau - Lacombe LA, US

International Classification:

A61L 2/18
B01J 19/00

US Classification:

422 28, 422243, 422292, 422310

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.

US Patent:

20180070615, Mar 15, 2018

Filed:

Sep 12, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/701911

Inventors:

- Covington LA, US
Philip M. LeBlanc - Franklinton LA, US

International Classification:

A23L 3/00
A23L 3/10
B65B 55/06
F16H 19/06
F16G 13/20
F16G 1/28

Abstract:

A retort system includes a vessel having an access opening accessible via a movable door, a basket supporting assembly within the vessel and along which container baskets are movable for loading into the vessel and unloading from the vessel and a heating system for heating containers for treatment within the vessel. A container basket load/unload system moves container baskets into the vessel and for moving container baskets out of the vessel, and includes a rigid chain unit aligned or alignable with the access opening such that a rigid chain can be moved along a chain feed path into the vessel via the access opening.