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US-20260125789-A1 - MANUFACTURING PROCESS WITH REDUCED TRANSPORT OF METAL IONS, MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS, AND STORED PRODUCTS

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Abstract

Manufacturing processes, manufactured products, and stored products are disclosed. The manufacturing processes include contacting a surface with a fluid, the surface being on a metallic substrate, and producing a product from the manufacturing process. Transport of metal ions from the metallic substrate are reduced or eliminated from reaching the fluid. The manufactured products are produced by the manufacturing process. The stored products including a fluid and metal ions at a concentration of less than 50 ppb.

Inventors

  • Jesse BISCHOF
  • Kevin Morrison
  • Geoffrey K. WHITE
  • Lucas D. PATTERSON

Assignees

  • SILCOTEK CORP.

Dates

Publication Date
20260507
Application Date
20220824

Claims (20)

  1. 1 . A manufacturing process, comprising: contacting a surface with a fluid, the surface being on a metallic substrate; producing a product from the manufacturing process; wherein transport of metal ions from the metallic substrate are reduced or eliminated from reaching the fluid.
  2. 2 . The manufacturing process of claim 1 , wherein the metal ions are reduced by at least 10%.
  3. 3 . The manufacturing process of claim 1 , wherein the metal ions are reduced by at least 20%.
  4. 4 . The manufacturing process of claim 1 , wherein the metal ions are reduced by at least 30%.
  5. 5 . The manufacturing process of claim 1 , wherein the metallic substrate is stainless steel.
  6. 6 . The manufacturing process of claim 1 , wherein the metal ions are iron ions.
  7. 7 . The manufacturing process of claim 1 , wherein the metal ions are chromium ions.
  8. 8 . The manufacturing process of claim 1 , wherein the metal ions are manganese ions.
  9. 9 . The manufacturing process of claim 1 , wherein the metal ions are calcium ions.
  10. 10 . The manufacturing process of claim 1 , wherein the product is an organic acid.
  11. 11 . The manufacturing process of claim 1 , wherein the product is an antimicrobial agent.
  12. 12 . The manufacturing process of claim 1 , wherein the product is a siderophore.
  13. 13 . The manufacturing process of claim 1 , wherein the product is a microbial pigment.
  14. 14 . The manufacturing process of claim 1 , wherein the product is a vascular permeability factor.
  15. 15 . The manufacturing process of claim 1 , wherein the product is hydrogen cyanide.
  16. 16 . The manufacturing process of claim 1 , wherein the product is an antifungal.
  17. 17 . The manufacturing process of claim 1 , wherein the product is an antitumor.
  18. 18 . The manufacturing process of claim 1 , wherein the product is a microorganism.
  19. 19 . A manufactured product produced from the manufacturing process of claim 1 .
  20. 20 . A stored product, comprising: a fluid; wherein the fluid has metal ions at a concentration of less than 50 ppb.

Description

PRIORITY The present application is an international Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) patent application claiming priority and benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/237,833, entitled “FOOD AND BEVERAGE DEVICES, PRODUCTION PROCESSES, AND PRODUCTION SYSTEMS,” filed Aug. 27, 2021, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/278,717, entitled “MANUFACTURING PROCESS, MANUFACTURING PRODUCTS, AND STORED PRODUCTS,” filed Nov. 12, 2021, both of which are incorporated by reference in their entirety. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention is manufacturing processes, manufactured products, and stored products. More particularly, the present invention is directed to such processes and products impacted by reduced or eliminated metal ions. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Nearly all organic acids are produced at industrial scale via microbial fermentation. Many factors such as time, temperature, and concentration of ingredients have been considered to improve the acid production. One factor that is considered is the metal ion concentrations of various metallic elements. In the 1960s processes were developed for removing metal ions from raw materials; however, metal ions continue to be introduced. Some metal ions are introduced through substrates, such as, stainless steel. The metal ions are present on pumps, tubing/pipes, fittings, and other surfaces that contact materials used in the process and/or products made through such processes. Manufacturing processes, manufactured products, and stored products that shows one or more improvements in comparison to the prior art would be desirable in the art. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION In an embodiment, a manufacturing process includes contacting a surface with a fluid, the surface being on a metallic substrate, and producing a product from the manufacturing process. Transport of metal ions from the metallic substrate are reduced or eliminated from reaching the fluid. In another embodiment, a manufactured product produced by a manufacturing process, the manufacturing process including contacting a surface with a fluid, the surface being on a metallic substrate, and producing a product from the manufacturing process. Transport of metal ions from the metallic substrate are reduced or eliminated from reaching the fluid. In another embodiment, a stored product including a fluid and metal ions at a concentration of less than 50 ppb. Other features and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following more detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings which illustrate, by way of example, the principles of the invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a production process, according to an exemplary embodiment of the disclosure. FIG. 2 shows examples from production processes illustrating differences between comparative output products and the desired output product, according to an exemplary embodiment of the disclosure. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings to represent the same parts. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Provided are manufacturing processes, manufactured products, and stored products. Embodiments of the present disclosure, for example, in comparison to concepts failing to include one or more of the features disclosed herein, reduce metal ion concentrations, enable stability (with or without stabilizers), extend shelf-life (with or without preservatives), modify phenolic composition, modify polyphenolic composition, modify antioxidant activity, allow different foodstuff compositions, extend operational durations of production, reduce or eliminate cleaning cycles, increase yield, or a combination thereof. Embodiments of the present disclosure include any suitable techniques, systems, and components including one or more metal surface capable of being coated through thermal chemical vapor deposition to have a thermal chemical vapor deposition coating on a substrate of a device. Further embodiments of the present disclosure encompass food and beverage device and production processes susceptible to metal ion contamination. Countless at least partially compatible techniques exist for storing and processing food and beverages, for example, U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2009/0148556, filed Mar. 22, 2006, and entitled “BREWERY PLANT AND METHOD,”, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety. Referring to FIG. 1, in one embodiment, a production process 100 is shown. The process includes introducing (step 102) one or more foodstuff materials 101 to a system 103, for example, through milling, pouring, injecting, dumping, mixing, or other suitable techniques. The term “foodstuff” is intended to encompass constituents of food, beverages, and other caloric items appropriate for human consumption. Exemplary embodiments include the foodstuff materials 101 being or including a fluid, such as, condiments (for example, ketchup, mustard, ma