Patents by Inventor Helen DiPanni

Helen DiPanni has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Apparatus and method for cleaning, drying and sanitizing produce
    Patent number: 7748393
    Abstract: A produce cleaning machine provides baskets for holding large and small produce items and water sprayers for directing water jets onto the produce from above and below. One basket is motorized to rotate to more evenly clean the produce, while a further basket can be rolled in and out of the machine to make loading and unloading easier. The force of the spray is adjustable and the rotational speed of the motor is as well to provide for special handling of the produce. Rotation after cleaning is used to help dry the produce, and ultraviolet emission is used to sanitize the produce.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Inventor: Helen DiPanni
  • Apparatus and method for cleaning, drying and sanitizing produce
    Publication number: 20070277855
    Abstract: A produce cleaning machine provides baskets for holding large and small produce items and water sprayers for directing water jets onto the produce from above and below. One basket is motorized to rotate to more evenly clean the produce, while a further basket can be rolled in and out of the machine to make loading and unloading easier. The force of the spray is adjustable and the rotational speed of the motor is as well to provide for special handling of the produce. Rotation after cleaning is used to help dry the produce, and ultraviolet emission is used to sanitize the produce.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2006
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventor: Helen DiPanni