The invention provides for plant oil extraction. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
Claim CLM-00001. 1. A system for extracting compounds from a compound-bearing material, comprising:
a first tank adapted to store a solvent; an extraction chamber having a top, a bottom, and a hollow expanse between the top and the bottom adapted to hold the compound-bearing material, wherein the extraction chamber comprises a fluid inlet through the top, and wherein said fluid inlet is in fluid communication with an outlet from the first tank; and a second tank adapted to store the solvent; wherein the second tank is removably coupled to the extraction chamber; a recapture line providing a fluid pathway between the second tank and the first tank that does not extend through the extraction chamber; and a heating element in thermal communication with the second tank providing for heating of the second tank to evaporate the solvent and force the solvent to be transported in a vapor phase from the second tank to the first tank.
