Overhead conveyor and wash system for citrus fruit oil extractor
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Nov 2, 2021
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Jan 14, 2021
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Jul 21, 2020
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Mar 3, 2017
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Abstract
An overhead conveyor and wash assembly is provided for a citrus oil extractor. In one embodiment, a spray manifold is connected to a drive chain and has nozzles for applying a cleaning solution and water to the extractor rollers. A wiper bar assembly is pendulously suspended from the spray manifold and conveys citrus fruits through the extractor as needed. The wiper bar assembly is moved to a raised position to be retracted to the input end of the extractor. A second embodiment uses a spray manifold pendulously suspended from drive chains and conveys citrus fruit through the extractor as needed and also sprays cleaning solution and water as needed.
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- 15 United States
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- 5 Korea
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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BROWN INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION LLC | WINTER HAVEN FL |
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- 2020 Application Filing Year
- C11B Class
- 192 Applications Filed
- 85 Patents Issued To-Date
- 44.28 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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DeVito, John Peter | Winter Haven, US | 2 | 2 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 2 |
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