Patents Assigned to C. Gerhardt Fabrik & Lager Chemischer Apparate GmbH & Co K.G.
  • Fat extraction process and apparatus
    Patent number: 5017500
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for solvent extraction of fat from a sample. The ple is held in a thimble located in a sample vessel. The sample vessel holds solvent in which the sample is initially immersed. The solvent is vaporized by a heating unit and condenses on a cooling coil above the sample vessel. The condensed solvent is caught in a funnel equipped with a drain line leading to an external solvent collection vessel. A timer controlled valve opens and closes the drain line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1991
    Assignee: C. Gerhardt Fabrik & Lager Chemischer Apparate GmbH & Co K.G.
    Inventor: Alfred Langer