Liquid Application Only Patents (Class 15/3.14)
  • Patent number: 8082931
    Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus (1) for washing and drying leaf products and more generically vegetables, comprising a frame (2), a centrifugation basket (3), a container (tank) (4) within which said centrifugation basket (3) is provided, a basin (6), communicating with said container (4) for inlet and discharge of washing water, said centrifugation basket (3) being pivoted on said frame (2) so as to rotate of about 180° from a working position to a discharge position, and vice versa, and means (7) for collection and removal of washed and dried product, said means being provided raised with respect to said centrifugation basket (3), in a position corresponding to the discharge position of the same centrifugation basket (3), being further provided driving means for said centrifugation basket permitting driving said basket (3) at at least two rotation speeds, respectively a washing speed and a drying speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Turatti S.r.l.
    Inventor: Antonio Turatti
  • Patent number: 7856995
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention includes an apparatus for applying a solution to a product. The apparatus may include a moving conveyor in part forming at least one pocket for receiving product, such as fruit and vegetables. The conveyor may be configured to move the product from a first position to a second position. The apparatus may also include at least one nozzle positioned between the first position and the second position. The at least one nozzle may be configured to deliver the solution into the pocket such that the product is immersed in and sprayed with the solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: FreshExpress Incorporated
    Inventor: David K. Lewis
  • Publication number: 20090304884
    Abstract: Apparatus for treating comestible pieces to prolong freshness having, in series, (I) UV irradiation apparatus to irradiate the produce pieces whilst in a first liquid system as carrier, (II) a first immersion apparatus defined at least in part by a first drag through tube conveyor to receive produce pieces directly or indirectly from step (I) apparatus, to immerse them in a different liquid system, and to discharge produce pieces, and (III) a second immersion apparatus defined at least in part by a second drag through tube conveyor to receive the discharge from the first immersion apparatus and to discharge the produce pieces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2006
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventor: Lionel Gordon Evans
  • Patent number: 6883528
    Abstract: Apparatus for washing eggs including a housing with a first feed conveyor for receiving them through the housing inlet for conveying same to a second conveyor which transports them through an intermediate egg washer with various brushes and including a dispenser to apply cleaning solution onto eggs therebelow. Eggs are then transferred from the second conveyor to a third conveyor and transported through a lower washing station for final cleaning. Eggs then exit through a housing outlet for sanitizing and/or drying as may be necessary. The three conveyors are vertically tiered with, optionally, the second conveyor moving oppositely relatively to the first and third conveyor. In this manner a three tiered arranging of conveyors is provided. A pre-washing station can also, optionally, be included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Inventor: Jeffrey B. Kuhl
  • Publication number: 20030101524
    Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus for food handling, comprising a member for the support of a food item; and a covering for the member, wherein said covering is formed with an anti-microbial agent to retard the growth of microbes. In a particular embodiment, the covering comprises a foam padding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventor: William H. Tew