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US3922963A
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Fruit press
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-06-11
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Granted: 1975-12-02
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Expires: 1994-06-11
Abstract
Abstract A conveyor-type fruit press for a continuous compressing of fruit having in series separate compressing stations from which juices from each station can be separately collected, the fruit press has two continuous conveyor webs between which fruit is transported, the stations each have three rollers in pyrimidal juxtaposition with two tandem spaced rollers and one force biased roller arranged substantially therebetween, the two webs being transported around the three rollers in each station in one of two paths for either moderate compression or substantial compression.
Inventors
- 👤 Martin I Sanderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:03
CPC Classifications
B; B30; B30B; B30B9/00; B30B9/02; B30B9/24; B30B9/243; A; A23; A23N; A23N1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A fruit press comprising a conveyor apparatus having two endless conveyor webs arranged superimposed, in part, for compressing fruit therebetween; a plurality of compressing stations having three rollers, each station arranged in pyramidal juxtaposition with two spaced rollers and a third pressure roller positioned substantially therebetween; said two spaced rollers having means for interconnecting said two spaced rollers in tandem, said interconnecting means having means for allowing a tandem rocking of said two interconnected rollers with respect to said third pressure roller; drive means for transporting said webs through said compressing stations; and means for biasing said pressure roller against said webs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A fruit press comprising a conveyor apparatus having two endless conveyor webs arranged superimposed, in part, for compressing fruit therebetween; a plurality of compressing stations having three rollers, each station arranged in pyramidal juxtaposition with two spaced rollers and a third pressure roller positioned substantially therebetween; said two spaced rollers having means for interconnecting said two spaced rollers in tandem, said interconnecting means having means for allowing a tandem rocking of said two interconnected rollers with respect to said third pressure roller; drive means for transporting said webs through said compressing stations; and means for biasing said pressure roller against said webs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The fruit press of claim 1 wherein said means for biasing said pressure roller against said webs includes means for adjusting the degree of bias.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The fruit press of claim 2 wherein said means for biasing said pressure roller against said webs comprises a pneumatic piston having linkage means connecting said piston to said pressure roller and a pneumatic pressure adjustment means for selectively adjusting the pressure at each station.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
136 words
A fruit press comprising a conveyor apparatus having two endless conveyor webs arranged superimposed, in part, for compressing fruit therebetween; a plurality of compressing stations having three rollers, each station arranged in pyramidal juxtaposition with two spaced rollers and a third pressure roller positioned substantially therebetween; drive means for transporting said webs through said compressing stations; and means for biasing said pressure roller against said webs, wherein said rollers in said compressing stations are arranged to permit said webs to be selectively transported through said station in one of two paths; a first path being over one of said spaced rollers, under said pressure roller, and over the other of said spaced rollers; and a second path being under one of said spaced rollers, over said pressure roller, and under the other of said spaced rollers.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
136 words
A fruit press comprising a conveyor apparatus having two endless conveyor webs arranged superimposed, in part, for compressing fruit therebetween; a plurality of compressing stations having three rollers, each station arranged in pyramidal juxtaposition with two spaced rollers and a third pressure roller positioned substantially therebetween; drive means for transporting said webs through said compressing stations; and means for biasing said pressure roller against said webs, wherein said rollers in said compressing stations are arranged to permit said webs to be selectively transported through said station in one of two paths; a first path being over one of said spaced rollers, under said pressure roller, and over the other of said spaced rollers; and a second path being under one of said spaced rollers, over said pressure roller, and under the other of said spaced rollers.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The fruit press of claim 1 wherein one of said webs is porous and the other of said webs is less so and is, in part, superimposed on said porous web.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The fruit press of claim 1 wherein said drive means includes an automatic belt tightening mechanism.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The fruit press of claim 1 having further individual juice collectors arranged under each compressing station.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
76 words
The fruit press of claim 1 wherein said apparatus includes a mainframe and wherein said means for interconnecting said two spaced rollers in tandem comprises a rocker bar, and, said means for allowing a tandem rocking of said interconnected rollers comprises a pivot device on said rocker bar pivotally connected to said mainframe, said two spaced rollers having axle means for rotatably connecting said rollers to said rocker bar on opposite sides of said pivot device.
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) | 1978-12-01 | 1979-06-02 | 1979-12-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-01 | 1983-06-02 | 1983-12-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-01 | 1987-06-02 | 1987-12-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |