Method and apparatus for coating fruit and vegetables

Details Method and apparatus for coating fruit and vegetables Method and apparatus for coating fruit and vegetables

2005-07-15

2010-12-28

Perrin, Joseph L (Department: 1711)

Cleaning and liquid contact with solids

Apparatus

Sequential work treating receptacles or stations with means...

C134S130000, C134S131000, C099S534000, C015S003140

Reexamination Certificate

active

07856995

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.

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