公开(公告)号：US20210205760A1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-08

申请号：US17208225

申请日：2021-03-22

Applicant: SMARTFLOW TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Todd BENSON ,  Marc PUGH ,  Jason BELL ,  Mark VANDER HOFF ,  Kelly JOHNSON ,  Jonathan BARTH ,  Bradford EAST ,  Cameron Gunter ,  Max PRENDERGAST

IPC: B01D63/08 ,  B01D25/21

Abstract: A filtration cassette including a multilaminate array of sheets including filter sheets alternating with permeate sheet members and retentate sheet members, and a cross-flow filter device comprising a multiplicity of stacked filtration cassettes of such type. The improvements associated with the filtration cassettes described herein include, but are not limited to, at least one of: reinforced inlet(s) providing for longevity and improved cleanability of the cassettes; spacer permeate screens to limit throughput restriction; stainless steel or otherwise stiffened permeate sheets to prevent movement and increase flux; and stainless steel permeate sheets that can be used with ultrasonic transmission to minimize fouling of the filter sheets and extend cleaning cycles. Advantageously, the filtration cassettes are more resistant to higher temperatures than the filtration cassettes of the prior art.

公开(公告)号：US20230240336A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-03

申请号：US18161253

申请日：2023-01-30

Applicant: SMARTFLOW TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Jason BELL ,  Kelly JOHNSON ,  Todd BENSON ,  Thomas VOBORIL ,  Marc PUGH

IPC: A23L2/84 ,  A23L2/74 ,  A23L2/46

CPC classification number: A23L2/84 ,  A23L2/74 ,  A23L2/46

Abstract: A system for processing a raw juice feed to produce a final juice, and a method of using same, wherein the final juice has an extended shelf life while preserving many, if not all, of the desirable characteristics of freshly-squeezed juices including, but not limited to, the flavor, the mouthfeel, and aroma, without the need to include additives such as flavor and aroma packs. Advantageously, the final juice obtained using the method and system described herein can be stored at room temperature for at least 60 days and still retain the flavor of fresh juice, while still being sterile or having a reduced bioburden.

公开(公告)号：US20250034495A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-30

申请号：US18782368

申请日：2024-07-24

Applicant: Smartflow Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Jason BELL ,  Kelly Johnson ,  Todd Benson ,  Thomas Voboril ,  Marc Pugh

IPC: C12H3/04 ,  A23L2/38 ,  A23L2/46 ,  A23L2/72 ,  B01D61/02 ,  B01D61/08 ,  C12C12/04 ,  C12H1/07 ,  C12H1/18

Abstract: A system for processing fermented beverages to produce alcohol-reduced or alcohol-free fermented beverages or concentrates, and a method of using same, wherein the alcohol-reduced or alcohol-free fermented beverages have the desirable characteristics of the non-processed fermented beverage including, but not limited to, the flavor, the mouthfeel, and aroma, and wherein the alcohol-reduced or alcohol-free fermented concentrates can be reconstituted for consumption elsewhere.

公开(公告)号：US20190314765A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-17

申请号：US16386470

申请日：2019-04-17

Applicant: SMARTFLOW TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Todd BENSON ,  Marc PUGH ,  Jason BELL ,  Mark VANDER HOFF ,  Kelly JOHNSON ,  Jonathan BARTH ,  Bradford EAST ,  Cameron Gunter ,  Max PRENDERGAST

IPC: B01D63/08 ,  B01D25/21

Abstract: A filtration cassette including a multilaminate array of sheets including filter sheets alternating with permeate sheet members and retentate sheet members, and a cross-flow filter device comprising a multiplicity of stacked filtration cassettes of such type. The improvements associated with the filtration cassettes described herein include, but are not limited to, at least one of: reinforced inlet(s) providing for longevity and improved cleanability of the cassettes; spacer permeate screens to limit throughput restriction; stainless steel or otherwise stiffened permeate sheets to prevent movement and increase flux; and stainless steel permeate sheets that can be used with ultrasonic transmission to minimize fouling of the filter sheets and extend cleaning cycles. Advantageously, the filtration cassettes are more resistant to higher temperatures than the filtration cassettes of the prior art.

公开(公告)号：US20240042390A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-08

申请号：US18464379

申请日：2023-09-11

Applicant: Smartflow Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Todd BENSON ,  Kim DAVIS ,  Jason BELL ,  James KACMAR

IPC: B01D61/14 ,  C12P7/06 ,  C12P7/10 ,  B01D63/08 ,  C12M1/00 ,  C10G31/09 ,  C10L1/02 ,  C10L1/18 ,  C12P7/14 ,  B01D61/02

CPC classification number: B01D61/145 ,  C12P7/06 ,  C12P7/10 ,  B01D63/082 ,  C12M21/12 ,  C12M47/10 ,  C10G31/09 ,  C10L1/023 ,  C10L1/026 ,  C10L1/1802 ,  C12P7/14 ,  B01D61/027 ,  B01D61/147 ,  B01D63/08 ,  Y02P30/20 ,  B01D2311/04 ,  B01D2311/06 ,  B01D2311/2626 ,  B01D2311/2669 ,  B01D2311/2688 ,  C10G2300/1014 ,  C10G2300/302 ,  Y02E50/10

Abstract: The present invention relates to separation of desired target products from biological, plant, and waste-type material, wherein the desired target products include renewable fuels such as ethanol, biobutanol, and biodiesel, wherein the separation is conducted with a cross-flow filtration system having the ability to separate desired products from both non-viscous and viscous medium.

公开(公告)号：US20230302410A1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-28

申请号：US18315711

申请日：2023-05-11

Applicant: SMARTFLOW TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Todd BENSON ,  Marc PUGH ,  Jason BELL ,  Mark VANDER HOFF ,  Kelly JOHNSON ,  Jonathan BARTH ,  Bradford EAST ,  Cameron Gunter ,  Max PRENDERGAST

IPC: B01D63/08 ,  B01D25/21

CPC classification number: B01D63/082 ,  B01D25/215 ,  B01D2313/44

Abstract: A filtration cassette including a multilaminate array of sheets including filter sheets alternating with permeate sheet members and retentate sheet members, and a cross-flow filter device comprising a multiplicity of stacked filtration cassettes of such type. The improvements associated with the filtration cassettes described herein include, but are not limited to, at least one of: reinforced inlet(s) providing for longevity and improved cleanability of the cassettes; spacer permeate screens to limit throughput restriction; stainless steel or otherwise stiffened permeate sheets to prevent movement and increase flux; and stainless steel permeate sheets that can be used with ultrasonic transmission to minimize fouling of the filter sheets and extend cleaning cycles. Advantageously, the filtration cassettes are more resistant to higher temperatures than the filtration cassettes of the prior art.

公开(公告)号：US20210155559A1

公开(公告)日：2021-05-27

申请号：US17167188

申请日：2021-02-04

Applicant: Smartflow Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Mark VANDER HOFF ,  Todd BENSON ,  Marc PUGH ,  Jason BELL

IPC: C05B9/00 ,  C05B17/02 ,  B01D61/14 ,  C02F9/00 ,  C02F1/44 ,  B01D63/08 ,  C05G5/20

Abstract: The present invention relates to separation methods and systems for converting high concentrations of animal wastes into useful products, wherein the separation of the desired useful products is conducted with a cross-flow filtration system having the ability to the separate desired useful energy and/or products from both viscous and non-viscous medium.

公开(公告)号：US20180290936A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-11

申请号：US15982055

申请日：2018-05-17

Applicant: SMARTFLOW TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Mark VANDER HOFF ,  Todd BENSON ,  Marc PUGH ,  Jason BELL

IPC: C05B9/00 ,  C05G3/00 ,  C05B17/02 ,  B01D61/14 ,  C02F1/00 ,  C02F103/20

Abstract: The present invention relates to separation methods and systems for converting high concentrations of animal wastes into useful products, wherein the separation of the desired useful products is conducted with a cross-flow filtration system having the ability to the separate desired useful energy and/or products from both viscous and non-viscous medium.