Apparatus for treating fresh fruit and the like to prevent and retard the growth of fungus
Patent 5007335 Issued on April 16, 1991. Estimated Expiration Date: 
August 24, 2009. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
August 24, 2009. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesInventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 398791 filed on 08/24/1989US Classes:99/487, Regulating amount of liquid applied to food15/3.14, Liquid application only15/3.17, Transverse axis work treating elements15/3.2, Axial work feed99/516, By applying fluid99/534, Particular liquid99/623, By abrading or resilient separating means99/626, Including brush means134/113With alarm, signal, indicating, testing, inspecting, illuminating or display meansExaminersPrimary: Simone, Timothy F.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA23B 007/00A23B 007/16 AbstractA method and apparatus are disclosed for treating fresh fruit to prevent and retard the growth of fungus. The techniques of the invention include simultaneously scrubbing the fresh fruit while drenching with a falling liquid containing a fungicide. Large volumes of liquid are used and the liquid can be recycled. The liquid also removes dirt and debris and, while containing a rather small amount of fungicide, such amount is present in a concentration sufficient to apply a coating to the fruit at the end of the scrubbing step given proper pH control. The pH of the solution is controlled. During the scrubbing step, the fruit is continuously rotated to provide even fungicidal deposit.Other References
Field of SearchBy applying fluidParticular liquid Water NON-COOKING HEAT TREATMENT OF FOOD SUBJECTING FOOD TO AN ENCLOSED MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE Automatic control or time means Automatic control or time means Regulating amount of liquid applied to food Removing skin By abrading or resilient separating means Including brush means Work moved through apparatus Fluid application and/or work heating (e.g., drying) Liquid application only Work moved through apparatus Axial work feed Transverse axis work treating elements With alarm, signal, indicating, testing, inspecting, illuminating or display means Combined Citrus fruit Of natural shell or rind Biocidal or disinfecting chemical agent Preserving | |
