Apparatus for separating melon flesh from rind

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9016195
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11469168

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An apparatus for preparing a melon juice concentrate, such as watermelon juice concentrate, includes a finisher with brushes for separating melon flesh from melon rind including leaving at least 1/16 inch flesh on the rind and screens for separating juice from flesh. The apparatus also includes a steamer to reduce bacteria count on whole melon, a chopper for chopping melons into pieces less than about 16 inches square, an extractor for extracting juice from the flesh, and an evaporator for concentrating melon juice to form melon juice concentrate. The steamer includes a cylinder frame, steam jets directing steam through apertures in the cylinder frame at whole melon therein, and a motivator to move the whole melon along the cylinder frame. The apparatus can also process cantaloupe, honeydew melon, and other melon.

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MILNE FRUIT PRODUCTS INC804 BENNETT AVENUE PROSSER WA 99350

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
DeJong, Bruce D Richland, US 5 5
Johnson, Eric A Richland, US 106 3353
Luther, David L West Richland, US 7 6
Taylor, Gordon R Prosser, US 5 5

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