Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include methods and apparatus for processing vegetables having a root crown including applying opposing forces to the vegetables to separate the roots or portions thereof at or near the root crown from the vegetable, and packaging the vegetables in a container.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 10, 2004
Date of Patent:
June 13, 2006
Assignee:
Fresh Innovations, LLC
Inventors:
J. Kevin Alsobrook, R. Kent Addison, James Aikins, Antonio Cicchino
Abstract: According to certain embodiments of the invention, there is provided a method and an apparatus relating to an infeed for positioning the green onions in a generally horizontal position on a conveyor and a transition conveyor for transporting the horizontally disposed green onions and transporting them to a substantially vertical disposition to present them to a peeler for removing the outer skins of the onion and a de-rooter for shortening or removing the roots from the onions.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 2, 2004
Date of Patent:
May 23, 2006
Assignee:
Fresh Innovations, LLC
Inventors:
J. Kevin Alsobrook, Antonio Cicchino, Jose Bojorquez