Patents by Inventor Christopher IMDIEKE

Christopher IMDIEKE 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).

  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE CONTROLLED CONVEYANCE OF A WORKPIECE THROUGH A FLUIDIZED BED DRYER
    Publication number: 20220390173
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a mechanical apparatus to convey a workpiece through a fluidized bed dryer. In particular, the invention relates to a single or multiple stage vibrating fluidized drag conveyor having spaced apart conveyor paddles attached to a continuous chain or a similar device, and driven by a variable frequency motor drive. The invention is of particular applicability in the case of low-density workpieces where chaotic motion of air may disrupt or reverse the orderly flow of workpieces through the dryer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2021
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Jamshid ASHOURIAN, David PHELPS, Christopher IMDIEKE
  • Method and apparatus for the controlled conveyance of a workpiece through a fluidized bed dryer
    Patent number: 11118835
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a mechanical apparatus to convey a workpiece through a fluidized bed dryer. In particular, the invention relates to a single or multiple stage vibrating fluidized drag conveyor having spaced apart conveyor paddles attached to a continuous chain or a similar device, and driven by a variable frequency motor drive. The invention is of particular applicability in the case of low-density workpieces where chaotic motion of air may disrupt or reverse the orderly flow of workpieces through the dryer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: JimmyAsh LLC
    Inventors: Jamshid Ashourian, David Phelps, Christopher Imdieke
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE APPLICATION OF OIL TO NON-FRIED SNACK FOOD PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20170112180
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a mechanical emulsification tank and processing unit. In particular, the invention relates to an continuous feed conveyor fed emulsifier used to immerse and process food products, and in particular snack foods, as part of a process for preparing such items for further steps such as cooking, baking, or frying.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2017
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Jamshid ASHOURIAN, David PHELPS, Christopher IMDIEKE
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE CONTROLLED CONVEYANCE OF A WORKPIECE THROUGH A FLUIDIZED BED DRYER
    Publication number: 20170115060
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a mechanical apparatus to convey a workpiece through a fluidized bed dryer. In particular, the invention relates to a single or multiple stage vibrating fluidized drag conveyor having spaced apart conveyor paddles attached to a continuous chain or a similar device, and driven by a variable frequency motor drive. The invention is of particular applicability in the case of low-density workpieces where chaotic motion of air may disrupt or reverse the orderly flow of workpieces through the dryer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Jamshid ASHOURIAN, David PHELPS, Christopher IMDIEKE