WO2002085177A1 - Vegetable and fruit cleaning tool - Google Patents
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- WO2002085177A1 WO2002085177A1 PCT/US2002/010145 US0210145W WO02085177A1 WO 2002085177 A1 WO2002085177 A1 WO 2002085177A1 US 0210145 W US0210145 W US 0210145W WO 02085177 A1 WO02085177 A1 WO 02085177A1
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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Definitions
- This invention relates to the kitchen cleaning devices commonly used in household and commercial applications. More specifically it relates to a cleaning device that substantially improves the ability to remove pesticides, wax, dirt, and other contaminants from the surface of fruits and vegetables.
- Scrub brushes have been the most commonly used method of cleaning fruits and vegetables in kitchens all over the globe. These bristle brushes are held in one hand and rubbed against the vegetable or fruit for cleaning. Unfortunately this time consuming method of cleaning fruits and vegetables only scrubs small sections at a time. In many cases only a small section of the vegetable or fruit is cleaned due to rushed or sloppy brushing.
- the scrub brush of this variety is composed of a handle connected to a head with arranged bristles. When held by the handle with one hand, the brush head with bristles is rubbed against the vegetable or fruit to clean.
- a problem associated with this related art is the small brush only covers a small area. Its flat surface must be moved along the curves of the vegetable or fruit in order to clean all the sides. In many cases the vegetable or fruit is not thoroughly cleaned due to the size and shape of the brush, the difficulty of cleaning all sides, or a lack of time.
- the arrangement of the bristles also allows for particles to become stuck and contaminate the brush.
- a design described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,664,278 has shaped bristles so the brush can be used on a curved surface such as an ear of corn, a mushroom, or a carrot among other fruits and vegetables.
- This brush has a handle portion with bristles connected directly to the bottom.
- the bristles are in a plurality of straight rows extending down from the base of the handle. The rows of bristles converge so that they are closer together at one end then they are at the other end.
- the bristles adjacent to the sides of the brush are longer than those in the center of the brush. There are rows of longer bristles adjacent to a series of rows of shorter bristles to assist in the operation of corn silk removal.
- the problem associated with this related art is having to move the brush up and down repeatedly on all the sides of the corn, vegetable, or fruit to thoroughly remove silk and other particles.
- the a ⁇ angement of the bristles may cause particles and silk to become stuck. This may then lead to bacteria growth and contaminate the brush.
- a design described in U.S. Pat. No. 3,805,313 has bristles attached to a long handle, which can be used for cleaning corn and the like.
- This cleaning apparatus for fruits or vegetables includes a plurality of rods disposed in parallel about a common axis and defining a space having an intake opening and a discharge opening.
- the rods include driven rods rotated about their respective axes and non-driven idler rods. The rods are moved along a closed circular path surrounding the axis as the driven rods are rotated.
- the food items being cleaned can be fed through the cleaner from the intake to the discharge opening by a feed mechanism in the form of an auger brush.
- This device is commonly used for commercial applications where large quantities of vegetables and fruits are to be cleaned.
- Some problems associated with this related art include its size and its inability to thoroughly remove tough debris and other contaminants such as wax and chemicals. Since this related art is designed for large volumes of vegetables and fruits, its size and design is not suited for kitchen use.
- the method of cleaning is effective for removing loose debris such as dirt. However it does not remove smaller particles, wax, or chemicals, which may adhere to the vegetable or fruit.
- a produce cleaner which is a porous, flexible, generally bag-shaped container. At least one surface of the container is abrasive and both surfaces may be abrasive.
- the container includes an opening through which produce is inserted inside the container.
- the opening may include an elastic edge such that the size of the opening may be increased for insertion of the produce and then reduced once the produce is inside the container.
- the container may include a device for increasing the size of the opening such as a loop located near the opening which can be pulled.
- the container is preferably made from a durable, porous and water repellent material and can be constructed from any of the following materials: homopolymers, polyamides, polyethylenes, polyurethanes, or polypropylenes.
- the container is constructed from plastic and may be woven. To achieve the desired porosity, the material may include numerous holes which allow fluids to pass through.
- the container may also include handles on the external surface for ease of use.
- Fig. 1 A is a front perspective view of a related art brush.
- Fig. IB is an underside view of a related art brush.
- Fig. 1C is a side view of a related art brush in use.
- Fig. ID is an underside view of a related art brush.
- Fig. IE is a front side view of a related art brush.
- Fig. IF is a side view of a related art brush in use.
- Fig. 1 G is an underside view of a related art brush.
- Fig. 1H is a front side of a related art brush.
- Fig. II is a perspective view of a related art brush in use.
- Fig. 1 J is an end view looking into the ends of the brush bristles of a related art brush.
- Fig. IK is a top plan assembly view of a related art bush.
- Fig. 1L is a perspective view of a related art cleaning device.
- Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the present invention
- Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the present invention in use.
- Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the present invention in use.
- Fig. 5 is a view of the present invention placed over the hand.
- Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the present invention being used as a mitt.
- Fig. 7 is a view of the present invention used as a mitt to de-silk corn.
- Fig. 8 is a side view of the present invention.
- Fig. 9 is a detail of the construction of the present invention.
- Fig. 10 is a top view of the present invention.
- Fig. 11 is a bottom view of the present invention.
- Fig. 12 illustrates a further embodiment of the invention.
- Fig. 13 illustrates a further embodiment of the invention.
- Fig. 14 illustrates a further embodiment construction of the invention.
- Fig. 15 illustrates a further embodiment construction of the invention.
- the Vegetable and Fruit Cleaning Tool of the present invention increases the ability of the user to wash and clean vegetables and fruits thoroughly and quickly.
- the present invention was designed to improve efficiency by surrounding the vegetable or fruit with an abrasive material. Once the vegetable or fruit is dropped into the bag-shaped present invention, it is enclosed by and in contact with the abrasive material.
- the present invention with the vegetable or fruit inside is then placed under flowing water where hands are used to agitate the bag.
- the action is very similar to washing one's hands, but in this case the present invention and vegetable or fruit is between the hands.
- the action of rubbing the abrasive walls of the present invention against the vegetable or fruit helps remove dirt, wax, pesticides, and contaminants. The flowing water then washes away these contaminants.
- the present invention su ⁇ ounds the entire vegetable or fruit making cleaning easier, faster, and more efficient.
- the present invention is also more sanitary than traditional means. When cleaning vegetables of fruits, particles often become lodged in the fibers of tradition brushes.
- the porous and abrasive material of the present invention allows water to flow through the present invention, flushing particles away from the vegetable or fruit and the tool.
- the unique bag-like design can be turned inside out or the vegetable or fruit can be taken out by hand. The next vegetable or fruit to be cleaned can then be dropped into the present invention.
- This reversible design allows for fast washing of multiple vegetables or fruits.
- either a larger version of the invention is used or the present invention is placed over the hand as if a mitt.
- the hand which is inside the present invention, is then rubbed on the vegetable or fruit to clean off dirt, wax, pesticides, and contaminants.
- This method makes it faster and more efficient to clean large or long vegetables and fruits, than traditional methods. Since the present invention fits over the hand, cleaning the vegetable or fruit is as simple as rubbing the surface of the vegetable or fruit.
- the present invention can also be placed over the hand as a mitt and rubbed on corn to remove corn silk.
- the Vegetable and Fruit Cleaning Tool is preferably approximately 4 inches wide and 8 inches long, but can be smaller or larger depending on the particular use. For example, a version designed to clean potatoes, apples, pears, peppers, and other fruits and vegetables of this size would be large enough to hold these vegetables and fruits while a version designed to clean cherries, grapes, strawberries and other fruits and vegetables of this size would be much smaller.
- the body should be made from a material with high tensile strength, resilience, abrasive nature, and natural water repellency such as a homopolymer, polyamide, polyethylene, polyurethane, or polypropylene.
- This material will preferably be rectangular in section so as to have edges or exhibit some other abrasive means.
- This material may then be woven together in a loose nature, which will allow for the body of the present invention to expand or contract. This loose weave will also allow for water and contaminants to flow through easily.
- the rim may be made of a similar material and may include an elastic cord or be elastic in nature.
- the woven body can be closed at the end by mechanical fasteners, fusing of the woven plastic, or other similar means. Referring to Fig.
- cleaning tool 1 has a woven body 2, opening 3, elastic rim 4, closing loop 5, and one open loop 6.
- the woven body 2 is capped by elastic rim 4, creating mouth 3.
- Open loop 6 is connected to elastic rim 4.
- Closing loop 5 brings the woven body 2 together to create a bag-like shape.
- the elastic rim 4 and open loop 6 are pulled apart, the opening 3 will become larger.
- items are placed inside the woven body 2 they pass through the opening 3. Once inside the elastic rim 4 will constrict to hold the item inside.
- opening 3 becomes larger. This allows for vegetable or fruit 7 to enter the present invention 1. Once inside the present invention 1, the woven body 2 makes contact with all sides of the vegetable or fruit 7.
- Fig. 4 the present invention 1 , with the vegetable or fruit 7 is placed under flowing water 8.
- the user's hands then rub and rotate the present invention 1 with the vegetable or fruit 7 inside under the flowing water 8.
- This motion moves the woven body 2 across the surface of the vegetable or fruit 7.
- This woven body 2 is abrasive thus removing contaminants from the vegetable or fruit 7.
- Fig. 5 the present invention is seen over the hand.
- the elastic band 4 is around the wrist of the hand. In this position the present invention can be used as a mitt to clean the vegetable or fruit 7.
- Fig. 6 the present invention is seen over the hand cleaning the vegetable or fruit 7.
- the woven body 2 is rubbed against the vegetable or fruit 7. This action removes surface contaminants.
- Fig. 7 the side of the present invention 1 can be seen with its woven body 2, opening 3, elastic rim 4, closing loop 5, and open loop 6.
- a detailed construction of the preferred embodiment of the present invention 1 can be seen with its woven body 2 and elastic rim 4.
- the woven body 2 is preferably made of a plastic and is abrasive in nature.
- Elastic rim 4 is attached to the woven body 2 by sewing, fusing or other appropriate means.
- the end of the woven body 2 can be closed by the closing loop 5 or other effective methods such as fusing the plastic fibers together, other mechanical fasteners or other appropriate means.
- Fig. 9 the top of the present invention 1 can be seen with its woven body 2, opening 3, elastic rim 4, and open loop 6.
- Fig. 10 the bottom of the present invention 1 can be seen with its woven body 2 and closing loop 5.
- FIG. 11 a further embodiment can be seen. This simple version has no handles or exterior loops.
- a further embodiment with handles 9 and 10 can be seen attached to woven body 2, elastic rim 4, and closed loop 5. These handles 9 and 10 can be used to place the hands and fingers inside. This allows for more control while using this further embodiment.
- a further embodiment construction can be seen in detail.
- the body material is woven together. This simple cross weave is composed of abrasive fibers.
- Fig. 14 a further embodiment construction can be seen in detail.
- the body material is composed of little brushes 11 and holes 12. These little brushes are abrasive.
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- Brushes (AREA)
- Cleaning Implements For Floors, Carpets, Furniture, Walls, And The Like (AREA)
- Detergent Compositions (AREA)
- Cleaning In General (AREA)
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