Oil extraction apparatus

Abstract

An oil extraction apparatus includes an ultrasonication vessel that receives raw plant material and ethanol. An ultrasonication probe ultrasonicates the raw plant material received in the ultrasonication vessel and generates a mixture including ultrasonicated raw plant material, plant oil, and ethanol. A collection vessel is in fluid communication with the ultrasonication vessel. The collection vessel receives a mixture including plant oil and ethanol from the ultrasonication vessel. A heater heats the collection vessel to separate ethanol from the mixture including plant oil and ethanol. A reclamation vessel is in fluid communication with the collection vessel. The reclamation vessel receives separated ethanol from the mixture including plant oil and ethanol. An ethanol collection tube is connected with the reclamation vessel. The ethanol collection tube is arranged to carry separated ethanol from the mixture including plant oil and ethanol to the reclamation vessel from the collection vessel.

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         19 . An oil extraction apparatus, comprising:
 an ultrasonication vessel configured to receive plant material and ethanol;   an ultrasonication probe configured to be positioned in the ultrasonication vessel, the ultrasonication probe configured to ultrasonicate the plant material received in the ultrasonication vessel and generate a mixture including ultrasonicated plant material, plant oil, and ethanol;   a collection vessel in fluid communication with the ultrasonication vessel, the collection vessel configured to receive a mixture including plant oil and ethanol from the ultrasonication vessel; and   a heater configured to heat the collection vessel to separate ethanol from the mixture including plant oil and ethanol.   
     
     
         20 . The oil extraction apparatus of  claim 19 , further including a sealing membrane configured to form a seal with the collection vessel. 
     
     
         21 . The oil extraction apparatus of  claim 19 , wherein the heater is configured to vaporize ethanol in the mixture including plant oil and ethanol to remove the ethanol from the collection vessel. 
     
     
         22 . The oil extraction apparatus of  claim 19 , further including:
 a sealing membrane configured to form an airtight seal with the collection vessel; and   a lift configured to apply pressure between the collection vessel and the sealing membrane to form the airtight seal.   
     
     
         23 . The oil extraction apparatus of  claim 22 , wherein the heater includes a heating plate, and wherein the lift is configured to lift the heating plate to contact the collection vessel. 
     
     
         24 . The oil extraction apparatus of  claim 22 , wherein the lift is a mechanical lift or a hydraulic lift. 
     
     
         25 . The oil extraction apparatus of  claim 24 , wherein the mechanical lift is a scissor lift. 
     
     
         26 . The oil extraction apparatus of  claim 22 , further including:
 an ethanol collection tube connected with the reclamation vessel, the ethanol collection tube arranged to carry separated ethanol from the mixture including plant oil and ethanol to the reclamation vessel from the collection vessel; and   a cooling coil arranged around at least a portion of the ethanol collection tube, the cooling coil configured to convert ethanol vapor to liquid ethanol.   
     
     
         27 . The oil extraction apparatus of  claim 26 , wherein the cooling coil includes copper or aluminum. 
     
     
         28 . The oil extraction apparatus of  claim 22 , wherein the ultrasonication vessel defines a cone shape. 
     
     
         29 . The oil extraction apparatus of  claim 28 , further including a filter arranged between the ultrasonication vessel and the collection vessel, the filter configured to prevent ultrasonicated plant material from entering the collection vessel. 
     
     
         30 . The oil extraction apparatus of  claim 29 , further including a check valve arranged between the ultrasonication vessel and the collection vessel. 
     
     
         31 . The oil extraction apparatus of  claim 19 , further including a housing arranged between the ultrasonication vessel and the collection vessel, the housing configured to form a seal with the collection vessel. 
     
     
         32 . The oil extraction apparatus of  claim 19 , further including a fan configured to remove heat generated by the heater. 
     
     
         33 . The oil extraction apparatus of  claim 19 , further including a lid supporting the ultrasonication probe, wherein the ultrasonication probe is configured to be removably positioned in the ultrasonication vessel by closing the lid. 
     
     
         34 . The oil extraction apparatus of  claim 19 , further including an airtight lid removably disposed on the collection vessel, the airtight lid configured to form an airtight seal with the collection vessel. 
     
     
         35 . The oil extraction apparatus of  claim 19 , wherein the plant oil includes CBD oil. 
     
     
         36 . The oil extraction apparatus of  claim 19 , wherein the plant oil includes a broad spectrum CBD extract. 
     
     
         37 . An oil extraction apparatus, comprising:
 a vessel configured to receive plant material and ethanol;   a probe configured to agitate the plant material and generate a mixture including agitated plant material, plant oil, and ethanol; and   a heater configured to heat the mixture to remove the ethanol from the mixture.   
     
     
         38 . The oil extraction apparatus of  claim 37 , wherein the heater is configured to vaporize ethanol in the mixture to remove the ethanol from the vessel.