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Crushing method and apparatus

US5863001A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 10, 1997
Grant dateJan 26, 1999
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S241/27
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for crushing various items such as medicinal pills, foods, including garlic, and the like, wherein a biased force is applied between an item in a pocket and a boss conforming to the interior configuration of the pocket resulting in a gradual crushing of the product.

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