Apparatus for Deseeding a Sorrel Bud
AssigneeTurner Innovations Ltd.
InventorsOral Oneal Turner, Allison Deborah Turner
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Abstract
An apparatus for separating a calyx and a seed pod of a sorrel bud, whereby the apparatus can include a holder configured to hold the sorrel bud; a cutter movable in relation to the holder, the cutter configured to cut an opening in a base of the calyx to provide a cut calyx; and a separator movable in relation to the holder, the separator configured to separate the seed pod from the cut calyx via the opening. Movement of the cutter and the separator can be automatic.
Claims32
An apparatus for separating a calyx and a seed pod of a sorrel bud, comprising:
- a holder configured to hold said sorrel bud;
- a cutter movable in relation to said holder, said cutter configured to cut an opening in a base of said calyx to provide a cut calyx;
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- a separator movable in relation to said holder, said separator configured to separate said seed pod from said cut calyx via said opening;
- wherein movement of said cutter and said separator is automatic.
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The apparatus of claim 7, each said gripper movable in relation to said operating axis.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.