Crushing method and apparatus
US5863001A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 10, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2017 |
Classification
- 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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