Leaf removal apparatus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9078468
SERIAL NO

13742319

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A leaf removal apparatus for removing one or more wrapper leaves of a harvested produce is provided. The leaf removal apparatus includes a framework, a conveyor, a stripping roller, and a plurality of flexible members. The conveyor is configured to transport the harvested produce in a forward direction to the stripping roller. The stripping roller is connected to the framework and rotates in a direction opposite to the moving direction of the conveyor. The stripping roller applies a friction force on the harvested produce. The plurality of flexible members are connected to the framework and are configured to loosen or remove one or more wrapper leaves of the harvested produce and prolong the duration of contact between the harvested produce and the stripping roller. The flexible members may also cause the harvested produce to rotate, helping to remove one or more wrapper leaves. The friction force applied by the stripping roller removes one or more wrapper leaves of the harvested produce.

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Patent Owner(s)

  • DOLE FRESH VEGETABLES, INC.;DOLE FRESH VEGTABLES, INC.

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Albarran, Serafin Salinas, US 15 45
Barajas, Ignacio Salinas, US 7 24
Bascou, Richard L Monterey, US 5 5
Castillo, Dennis Johnny Salinas, US 5 5
Corral, Maximino Calexico, US 7 24
Davis, Frank E Chicago, US 10 127
De, Jesus Valdez Jose Salinas, US 3 4
Fuentes, Villasenor Gabriel Sommerton, US 3 4
Jens, Stephen Winchester, US 15 190
Maldonado, Magana Manuel Salinas, US 3 4
Uribe, Meza Carlos Salinas, US 3 4
Valdivia, Rodriguez Edgar Enrique Castroville, US 3 4

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