Leaf removal apparatus and methods of use

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9668513
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15068402

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A leaf removal apparatus for removing one or more wrapper leaves of a harvested produce and its method of use is provided. The apparatus includes a framework, a conveyor comprising a set of parallel rods having a space therebetween, a stripping roller, and a plurality of flexible members. The methods of using the apparatus include feeding a harvested produce onto a conveyor comprising a set of parallel rods having a space therebetween; transporting the harvested produce on the conveyor towards a stripping roller connected to a framework of the leaf removal apparatus; contacting the harvested produce with a plurality of flexible members connected to the framework, and the stripping roller, and loosening or removing one or more wrapper leaves of the harvested produce, wherein one or more of the removed wrapper leaves fall through the space between the rods of the conveyor.

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  • DOLE FRESH VEGETABLES, INC.

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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 Monterey, US 10 127
De, Jesus Valdez Jose Salinas, US 3 4
Fuentes, Villasenor Gabriel Somerton, US 3 4
Jens, Stephen Winchester, US 15 189
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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