Harvesters – Vegetable gatherer
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-12
2011-04-12
Torres, Alicia M (Department: 3671)
Harvesters
Vegetable gatherer
C171S027000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07921628
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a compact fruit-vine harvester and separation system in which the harvested fruit travels along a vertical plane inside the harvester during processing, followed by a single turn for output. The system includes a machine and related methods for harvesting vine-borne crops. The machine provides for vine borne crops to be severed, separated, cleaned and machine-sorted along a straight path before making a single turn prior to exit. The machine incorporates a blower and/or suction system for efficient removal of unwanted dirt, vegetation and debris, and an optional roller to prevent clogging of the suction system.
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Miller Mark D.
NiBuduo Marcus N.
Torres Alicia M
Westside Equipment Company
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