Flexible film washing and dewatering device for food items
OwnerDarlene N. Jonesinventor
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Abstract
A bag formed of flexible thinwall sheet material for washing and/or dewatering comestibles having an upper compartment and a lower compartment connected by at least one opening. The bottom of the lower compartment is formed by a zipper-type closure. The members of the closure resist separation under elevated hydrostatic pressure generated in the lower compartment by centrifugal force. The closure may include a slider for providing controlled engagement and disengagement of the members, to permit use of the bag both for washing and dewatering.
Claims5
A bag formed from flexible thinwall sheet material for dewatering comestibles by use of centrifugal force, comprising:
- an upper compartment having an unsealed open top and defined by a front wall, a back wall and a bottom formed by a discontinuous weld line joining said walls to provide one or more throats for passage of water therethrough, and
- a lower compartment defined by a front wall, a back wall, said discontinuous weld line, and a selectively openable and reclosable bottom closure,
- said discontinuous weld line disposed between said upper compartment and said lower compartment,
- said closure comprising two substantially continuous zipper type elements including a female element and an interlocking male element,
- whereby said closure resists separation under the elevated hydrostatic pressure generated in said lower compartment by the centrifugal force of dewatering.
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