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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 01, 2002
Filed:
Feb. 16, 2002
Dale E. Wettlaufer, West Falls, NY (US);
Richard S. Hess, South Wales, NY (US);
Other;
Abstract
An apparatus for processing fruit in multiple layers which includes improved tank assemblies, each tank assembly including generally parallel sidewalls and spaced apart first and second ends, the sidewalls being provided with one or more openings for loading the fruit to be infused, and the sidewalls also being provided with a plurality of spaced apart discharge ports through which infused fruit may be discharged, the tank assembly further including a plurality of spaced apart screens mounted between the first and second ends for the purpose of separating layers of the fruit which is to be infused. A first conduit assembly is connected to the first end of the tank assembly through which a fluid may be introduced into the tank assembly, and a second conduit assembly is connected to the second end of the tank assembly through which a fluid may be discharged.