Patents by Inventor Beau R. Moreau

Beau R. Moreau has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Retort load/unload system and method
    Patent number: 10834944
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: ALLPAX PRODUCTS LLC
    Inventors: Beau R. Moreau, Philip M. LeBlanc
  • RETORT LOAD/UNLOAD SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20180070615
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Beau R. Moreau, Philip M. LeBlanc
  • Retort with baffled spray system and related methods
    Patent number: 9205158
    Abstract: A retort system for heating product to a specified temperature for sterilization is provided. The system includes a vessel having an associated liquid spraying system where one or more baffles are provided to disrupt sprays from nozzles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: AllPax Products LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Jacob, Beau R. Moreau, Philip M. LeBlanc
  • Retort with progressive latch, roller support arrangement and method and system for reciprocation of loads
    Patent number: 9155332
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: ALLPAX PRODUCTS LLC
    Inventors: Philip M. LeBlanc, Beau R. Moreau
  • RETORT WITH PROGRESSIVE LATCH, ROLLER SUPPORT ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RECIPROCATION OF LOADS
    Publication number: 20130039807
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventors: Philip M. LeBlanc, Beau R. Moreau