Title: Method and apparatus for peeling produce such as garlic
Application Number: 93101849 Application Date: 1993.02.27
Publication Number: 1088073 Publication Date: 1994.06.22
Approval Pub. Date: 1997.01.01 Granted Pub. Date: 1997.01.01
International Classifi-cation: A23N7/02;A47J17/02
Applicant(s) Name: Chef Address:
Inventor(s) Name: David A. Holcom
Attorney & Agent: MA JIANGLI
Abstract:
    Apparatus and method for peeling the husk from produce such as garlic cloves in which cup means are provided with circumferentially spaced, inwardly biased prongs that converge toward an exit end, the prongs having gripping members adjacent the exit end. A plunger is provided for pushing the garlic meat relative to the husk while the husk is being held by the gripping members. In the method, the husk is held and gripped at the circumferentially spaced locations while the meat is pressed axially of the husk relative to the husk while the husk is being gripped. Preferably, the husk is simultaneously scored or cut as it is gripped to split the husk.
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