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| 7175816 | Process for the solvent extraction for the radiolysis and dehalogenation of halogenated organic compounds in soils, sludges, sediments and slurries A process of extracting halogenated organic compounds, and particularly PCBs, from soil, sediment, slurry, sludge and dehalogenating the compounds contacts a contaminated soil sample with an extraction medium of a mixture of an alkane and a water miscible alcohol. T... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7166021 | Method and apparatus for loading and/or unloading a storage unit An apparatus and a method for loading and/or unloading a storage unit, in particular smoke trucks in which sausages are suspended by strings from sticks (1), a plurality of sticks (1) with sausages preferably being held by grip arms (2.1, 2.2) a... | 01/23/2007 |
| 6883528 | Apparatus for cleaning eggs by conveying thereof upon multiple conveyors through washers which are vertically tiered 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 ... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6640818 | Refrigerated automatic fruit and vegetable washer A refrigerated automatic fruit and vegetable washer that washes fruits and/or vegetables and stores them in a cool environment after they have been washed. A portable self-contained embodiment has a cabinet that sits on a countertop and contains a water s... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6269509 | Automated apparatus for cleaning golf balls An automated apparatus for cleaning golf balls constructed of light weight, portable type material and operable via standard battery power. The apparatus utilizes a housing having a fluid reservoir in the lower portion for holding a cleaning fluid, and a ... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6224929 | Comestible cleaning process A new and improved cleaning method and apparatus facilitates a more thorough cleaning of delicate comestibles such as eggs. The process includes using an open frame basket composed of thermoplastic or thermoset material to help prevent damage to the comes... | 05/01/2001 |
| 5794294 | Apparatus for cleaning play balls An apparatus for cleaning work pieces is disclosed, having a tub structure wherein cleaning liquid is introduced and a predetermined number of play balls are placed. A motor is coupled to the supporting frame. The motor generates the power to a brush mech... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5501241 | Vegetable aerating device A device for drying food products such as vegetables by aeration. The device includes a container having a domed cover and housing a network of tubing having a plurality of apertures through which compressed air is discharged for drying food products supp... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5425308 | Apparatus and method for slicing potatoes and washing or coating potato slices Apparatus and method for slicing potatoes and washing or coating the potato slices wherein the slices exit a slicing mechanism and are directed between inner and outer spray rings that generate a pressurized water mist which washes the slices. The nozzles... | 06/20/1995 |
| 4827836 | Fruit and vegetable peeler In a produce peeler a plurality of rolls (14) are mounted in a "U" configuration around an auger (26) and are individually rotated by hydraulic drive motors (16) to peel produce passing through. The rolls are positioned in a hyperbolic configuration to en... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4808427 | Tuber treatment The present invention relates to the treatment of potato tubers so as to reduce bacterial and other diseases therein and improve the keeping properties thereof. The invention relates to a method comprising the steps of size-grading G potato tubers (55) an... | 02/28/1989 |
| 4601080 | Washing apparatus An apparatus for tumbling and cleaning articles such as rocks, clams, potatoes, other vegetables and fruits, and the like. The apparatus has a frame with a container mounted for free rotation thereon. The container has perimetric surfaces with numerous op... | 07/22/1986 |
| 4549478 | Apparatus for washing slices of a tuberous plant An apparatus for washing slices of a tuberous plant, in particular potatoes comprises a pre-washing unit with a water inlet. The slices are discharged by a slicer which is accommodated in said pre-washing unit. The apparatus further comprises an elongated... | 10/29/1985 |
| 4173051 | Vegetable washer An apparatus for effectively washing food articles of many different varieties, especially fruits and vegetables, which conveniently can be used as a household appliance. The washing apparatus is comprised of a container for housing the food articles, an ... | 11/06/1979 |
| 3949443 | Coin controlled golf ball washer A coin controlled golf ball washer having a liquid-tight enclosure arranged for containing a bath of a cleaning solution, and a drum rotatably mounted in the enclosure immediately adjacent the bath and provided with an opening arranged for permitting plac... | 04/13/1976 |
| 3936900 | Sausage brushing apparatus An apparatus for brushing encased sausages to remove encrusted materials therefrom including an enclosed base housing having a closed chamber therein with an elongated opening on the upper surface of the housing leading to the chamber. An upright support ... | 02/10/1976 |
