Food article defect removal apparatus
US10478864B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF15B13/0807
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A food article defect removal apparatus includes a manifold that defines one or more chambers for holding pressurized fluid. First channels extend from a first side of the manifold into fluid communication with the chambers. Second channels extend from the first side of the manifold to a second side of the manifold. Valves selectively connect corresponding first channels and second channels together to dispense the pressurized fluid from the manifold. The manifold can have an exterior wall that at least partially defines a first chamber and a second chamber, with an interior wall disposed between the first chamber and the second chamber. The interior wall can define the second channels. The valves can be included with a valve assembly, which includes a driver operably coupled with the valves. The valves can be pluggably coupled with the driver.
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