US3754470A
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Cauliflower coring and floreting apparatus
Assignee: Watsonville Canning & Frozen Food Co
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Filing: 1971-06-15
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Granted: 1973-08-28
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Expires: 1991-06-15
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for simultaneously coring and floreting produce such as cauliflower. Cauliflower being conveyed is engaged alternately by a pair of overhead supported cutting and floreting assemblies disposed on the periphery of a rotating turntable. Each assembly includes a rotating shaft having a coring blade and beaters for breaking the cauliflower into florets.
Inventors
- 👤 E Console
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 05:22
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23N; A23N4/00; A23N4/12; A23N15/00; A23N15/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
Produce processing apparatus comprising means for conveying produce along a predetermined path and for holding the produce as it is moved along said path to maintain the produce in predetermined position, a cutting head assembly including a rotating shaft having a coring blade and beater arms fixed thereto, rotating turntable means supported vertically above said predetermined path carrying said cutting head assembly for bringing said cutting head assembly Into engagement with produce held by said conveying means as it moves along said path, and means carried by said rotating turntable means for holding said produce relatively immovable with respect to said rotating shaft.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
Produce processing apparatus comprising means for conveying produce along a predetermined path and for holding the produce as it is moved along said path to maintain the produce in predetermined position, a cutting head assembly including a rotating shaft having a coring blade and beater arms fixed thereto, rotating turntable means supported vertically above said predetermined path carrying said cutting head assembly for bringing said cutting head assembly Into engagement with produce held by said conveying means as it moves along said path, and means carried by said rotating turntable means for holding said produce relatively immovable with respect to said rotating shaft.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said means for coring and breaking into florets further comprises a second cutting head assembly including a rotating shaft having a coring head and beater arms fixed thereto, said first and second cutting head assemblies disposed substantially 180* apart on said rotating turntable means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 wherein said rotating turntable means is driven at a slower speed when a cutting head assembly is near said conveyor means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
Apparatus according to claim 3 further comprising means for driving said rotating turntable means and said conveyor means in synchronism.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus according to claim 4 further comprising means for maintaining vertical orientation of said cutting head assemblies throughout the 360* rotation of said rotating turntable means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
104 words
Produce processing apparatus comprising means for conveying produce along a predetermined path and for holding the produce as it is moved along said path to maintain the produce in predetermined position, means engaging an article of produce as it moves along said path for coring said article of produce and breaking it into florets, said means for coring and breaking into florets including rotating turntable means supported vertically above said predetermined path, and a plurality of cutting head assemblies, each including a rotating shaft having a coring blade and beater arms fixed thereto, said assemblies disposed equidistantly around the periphery of said turntable means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
104 words
Produce processing apparatus comprising means for conveying produce along a predetermined path and for holding the produce as it is moved along said path to maintain the produce in predetermined position, means engaging an article of produce as it moves along said path for coring said article of produce and breaking it into florets, said means for coring and breaking into florets including rotating turntable means supported vertically above said predetermined path, and a plurality of cutting head assemblies, each including a rotating shaft having a coring blade and beater arms fixed thereto, said assemblies disposed equidistantly around the periphery of said turntable means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus according to claim 6 wherein said rotating turntable means is driven at a slower speed when a cutting head assembly is near said conveyor means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-08-27 | 1977-02-26 | 1977-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-27 | 1981-02-26 | 1981-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-27 | 1985-02-26 | 1985-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |