Auger dip apparatus for applying antimicrobial solution

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11980212
APP PUB NO 20230413866A1
SERIAL NO

18463943

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Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an auger dip apparatus for the application of antimicrobial solution to raw food. Embodiments of the present disclosure may use an auger as a single moving part to move the food work pieces through the application area for antimicrobial solution. Embodiments of the present disclosure are simple with only one moving auger part to move the food pieces, and the bearing for the moving part, supporting the shaft of the auger, may be configured to be outside of the cabinet with the reservoir of the antimicrobial solution, so that the bearing is not in contact with the antimicrobial solution. This provides for less maintenance and downtime, particularly unscheduled downtime, than a system using more complicated exposed parts. The present disclosure also permits a more compact and lighter configuration for an assembled application unit.

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SAFE FOODS CORPORATION1501 E 8TH STREET NORTH LITTLE ROCK AZ 72114

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Massey, Justin North Little Rock, US 28 98
Yeaman, Tim Russellville, US 34 99

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