Harvesters – Vegetable gatherer
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-14
2006-02-14
Will, Thomas B. (Department: 3671)
Harvesters
Vegetable gatherer
Reexamination Certificate
active
06996964
ABSTRACT:
A mobile harvesting method, which permits the automated harvesting of produce, preferably lettuce. The apparatus consists in its most basic form of a vehicle having a bandsaw positioned at a front portion thereof, the blade of which is positioned to slice the lettuce head at the desired location. The apparatus further includes a conveyor that transports the harvested produce from the cutting site and onto the apparatus. Preferably, the apparatus additionally features a washing conveyor, washing station, inspection station, and elevator conveyor, to assist in the further processing of harvested produce.
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Garnett Chris
Maconachy Frank J.
Offerdahl David
Novatt Janine R.
Torres Alicia
Weiss Jeffrey
Weiss, Moy & Harris P.C.
Will Thomas B.
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