Nichirei. has filed a patent for a food stirring device designed to reduce food stagnation on a drum. The device includes a rotating drum, stirrer, and support member, ensuring efficient mixing. The unique design minimizes stagnation, enhancing food processing efficiency. GlobalData’s report on Nichirei gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Nichirei, Nanoemulsion cosmetics was a key innovation area identified from patents. Nichirei's grant share as of January 2024 was 19%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.

Food stirring device with improved food flow and stirring efficiency

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: Nichirei Corp

The patent application (Publication Number: US20230371742A1) describes a food stirring device that includes a drum with an inlet and outlet for food passage, a drum drive device, a stirrer inside the drum, and a support member for the stirrer. The device ensures a gap between the inner wall of the drum and the stirrer, with specific dimensions for the stirrer's cross-sectional surface. Additionally, the method involves feeding, rotating, and discharging food inside the drum, with the stirrer facilitating the movement of food through the gap.

Furthermore, the patent application includes a food stirring method and a food manufacturing method utilizing the described device. These methods involve feeding food into the drum, rotating it, and discharging the food through the outlet, with the stirrer assisting in the process. The specific dimensions and configuration of the stirrer inside the drum play a crucial role in efficiently stirring viscous food ingredients. The device's design aims to optimize the stirring process and enhance food manufacturing efficiency by ensuring proper movement and mixing of ingredients within the drum.

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