Press device and method for producing resinous plant extract
OwnerKasse Weikelinventor
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Abstract
The invention is a rosin press that is adapted for operation in two dimensions so that collection efficiency and amount of rosin from the device is maximized which allows for larger quantity operation and faster production. The press applies pressure to a quantity of resinous plant material placed between a pair of heated platens to initiate a flow of rosin. The press can be quickly and easily rotated from a first dimension to a second dimension so that the flow of rosin can fall by gravity to a chilled surface and be more easily collected while preserving quality. The invention can apply to any resinous plant.
Claims11
A press for producing a fluid extract from resinous plants, the press comprising:
- a first platen with a load contacting surface, said first platen further comprising a heat source;
- a second platen with a load contacting surface, said second platen further comprising a heat source;
- a controller, said controller communicating with said heat source of said first platen and said heat source of said second platen, said controller regulating an amount of heat introduced into said heat sources of said first platen and said second platen;
- at least one temperature sensor in communication with at least a one of said platens, said temperature sensor communicating temperature data to said controller;
- a motion device for closing together said load contacting surfaces of said first and said second platens;
- a press frame comprising opposing columns, said opposing columns of said press frame being spaced a distance apart to accommodate said first and said second platens there between;
- said opposing columns each comprising first and second ends;
- said press frame further comprising opposing first and second base ends, wherein said first base end is attached to said first ends of said opposing columns and said second base end is attached to said second ends of said opposing columns;
- said first and second base ends each further comprising leg extensions, said leg extensions protruding outwardly from said first and second base ends of said press frame;
- wherein said press can be rotated from a first dimension resting upon a one of said base ends to a second dimension resting upon said leg extensions.
A press for producing a fluid extract from resinous plants, the press comprising:
- a first platen with a load contacting surface;
- a second platen with a load contacting surface;
- a heat source for heating at least a one of said first platen or said second platen;
- a controller, said controller communicating with said heat source, said controller regulating an amount of heat introduced into said heat source;
- at least one temperature sensor in communication with at least a one of said first platen or second platen, said temperature sensor communicating temperature data to said controller;
- a motion device for closing together said load contacting surfaces of said first and said second platens;
- a press frame comprising opposing columns, said opposing columns of said press frame being spaced a distance apart to accommodate said first and said second platens there between;
- said opposing columns each comprising first and second ends;
- said press frame further comprising opposing first and second base ends, wherein said first base end is attached to said first ends of said opposing columns and said second base end is attached to said second ends of said opposing columns;
- said first and second base ends each further comprising leg extensions, said leg extensions protruding outwardly from said first and second base ends of said press frame;
- wherein said press can be rotated from a first dimension resting upon a one of said base ends to a second dimension resting upon said leg extensions.
A press for producing a fluid extract from resinous plants wherein said press comprises first and second platens for applying heat and pressure to a quantity of resinous plant material, said press further transitioning from a first dimension to a second dimension, wherein said second dimension orients said platens for capturing a free flow of fluid extract flowing from between said platens.
A process for producing a fluid extract from plant material, the process comprising:
- a) inserting a quantity of plant material between a pair of platens mounted in a press frame, wherein at least a one of said platens is heated;
- b) closing said platens together to apply mechanical pressure and heat to said plant material;
- c) rotating said press frame so as to orient said press frame in a direction such that a gap between said platens is pointed toward a ground surface;
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- d) capturing a flow of fluid extract upon a chilled surface positioned below said gap between said platens.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.