Patents by Inventor John R. Webber, Jr.

John R. Webber, Jr. 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).

  • Flexible cable dry peeler with rubber-like cords
    Patent number: 4023477
    Abstract: A dry peeler for fleshy fruit is formed as a rotating cage having an annular helical conveyor with axially extending, circumferentially spaced neoprene peeling cords 3/8 inch in diameter stretched between adjacent convolutions of the helical conveyor. A neoprene stabilizing cable is tied to the mid portions of the peeling cords, which cable can surround all cords or can be threaded to pass inside and outside of selected peeling cords for increasing the aggressiveness of the peeling action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1977
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Katsuji Hirahara, John R. Webber, Jr.