Method and apparatus for cleaning and polishing fruits and vegetables
OwnerJames W. Jimisoninventor
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for cleaning and polishing products, including fruits and vegetables, in which the product is placed in a specially constructed cleaning bag and oscillated. The rolling motion of the product cleans and polishes the surfaces of the product. The bag has a lining especially selected for the purpose and is designed for occasional replacement of the lining or temporary removal for cleaning purposes. In one embodiment, the bag features an elastic section that accommodates various sizes of loads.
Claims24
An apparatus for cleaning and polishing products, including vegetables and fruits, said apparatus comprising:
- an elongated outer bag having at least one opening,
- an inner liner within said outer bag, said inner liner formed of an absorbent material, said inner liner having a thickness within the range of 0.005 to 0.1 inches,
- means for closing and securing said opening, and at least one viewing port, thereby allowing a user to view the, product being cleaned.
An apparatus for cleaning and polishing products, including vegetables and fruits, said apparatus comprising:
- an elongated outer bag having at least one opening,
- an inner liner within said outer bag, said inner liner formed of an absorbent material, said inner liner being removable from said outer bag, said inner liner having a releasable adhesive patch on a surface thereof,
- and means for closing and securing said opening.
An apparatus for cleaning and polishing products, including vegetables and fruits, said apparatus comprising:
- an elongated outer bag having at least one opening, an inner liner within said outer bag, said inner liner formed of an absorbent material, said inner liner being removable from said outer bag said inner liner having at least one viewing port,
- and means for closing and securing said opening.
A removable inner liner for an apparatus for cleaning and polishing products, including vegetables and fruits, said inner liner comprising:
- at least one sheet of absorbent material having a thickness within the range of 0.005 to 0.1 inches
- and an adhesive patch located on a surface of said sheet of material.
A removable inner liner for an apparatus for cleaning and polishing products, including vegetables and fruits, said inner liner comprising:
- at least one sheet of absorbent material having a thickness within the range of 0.005 to 0.1 inches
- and at least one viewing port extending through said sheet of material.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.