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Manufacturing feedstock from fruit by-product processing

US8864939B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 2013
Grant dateOct 21, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD21H27/10
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system and method of manufacturing a feedstock for producing paper fiber from fruit of a plant may include providing a by-product source inclusive of fiber from the edible fruit after a process for removing a majority of the edible fruit is used to produce a food. One or more treatment processes to brighten the fruit by-product may be performed. The feedstock may be produced from the brightened fruit by-product.

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