Patents by Inventor John Peter DeVito

John Peter DeVito 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).

  • Overhead conveyor and wash system for citrus fruit oil extractor
    Patent number: 11160300
    Abstract: An overhead conveyor and wash assembly is provided for a citrus oil extractor. In one embodiment, a spray manifold is connected to a drive chain and has nozzles for applying a cleaning solution and water to the extractor rollers. A wiper bar assembly is pendulously suspended from the spray manifold and conveys citrus fruits through the extractor as needed. The wiper bar assembly is moved to a raised position to be retracted to the input end of the extractor. A second embodiment uses a spray manifold pendulously suspended from drive chains and conveys citrus fruit through the extractor as needed and also sprays cleaning solution and water as needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Brown International Corporation LLC
    Inventor: John Peter DeVito
  • Overhead Conveyor and Wash System for Citrus Fruit Oil Extractor
    Publication number: 20210007385
    Abstract: An overhead conveyor and wash assembly is provided for a citrus oil extractor. In one embodiment, a spray manifold is connected to a drive chain and has nozzles for applying a cleaning solution and water to the extractor rollers. A wiper bar assembly is pendulously suspended from the spray manifold and conveys citrus fruits through the extractor as needed. The wiper bar assembly is moved to a raised position to be retracted to the input end of the extractor. A second embodiment uses a spray manifold pendulously suspended from drive chains and conveys citrus fruit through the extractor as needed and also sprays cleaning solution and water as needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventor: John Peter DeVito
  • Overhead conveyor and wash system for citrus fruit oil extractor
    Patent number: 10716323
    Abstract: An overhead conveyor and wash assembly is provided for a citrus oil extractor. In one embodiment, a spray manifold is connected to a drive chain and has nozzles for applying a cleaning solution and water to the extractor rollers. A wiper bar assembly is pendulously suspended from the spray manifold and conveys citrus fruits through the extractor as needed. The wiper bar assembly is moved to a raised position to be retracted to the input end of the extractor. A second embodiment uses a spray manifold pendulously suspended from drive chains and conveys citrus fruit through the extractor as needed and also sprays cleaning solution and water as needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Brown International Corp LLC
    Inventor: John Peter DeVito
  • Overhead conveyor and wash system for citrus fruit oil extractor
    Publication number: 20180249754
    Abstract: An overhead conveyor and wash assembly is provided for a citrus oil extractor. In one embodiment, a spray manifold is connected to a drive chain and has nozzles for applying a cleaning solution and water to the extractor rollers. A wiper bar assembly is pendulously suspended from the spray manifold and conveys citrus fruits through the extractor as needed. The wiper bar assembly is moved to a raised position to be retracted to the input end of the extractor. A second embodiment uses a spray manifold pendulously suspended from drive chains and conveys citrus fruit through the extractor as needed and also sprays cleaning solution and water as needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventor: John Peter DeVito