Patent ID: 6276375
Filing Date: 2001-08-21
Classification: A23N

Abstract:
An apparatus for washing a cored head of lettuce comprising:a lettuce head guide that fits into the core hole of a cored lettuce head, said lettuce head guide being attached to, supported by, and projecting upwardly from a perforated support platform;a lettuce head holder pivotally connected to supports, said supports being connected to said perforated support platform, said lettuce head holder having an opening sufficiently large to permit said lettuce head guide to project through said opening with said holder in a first position over said lettuce head guide, said opening including, near the top of said holder, a recess to receive and support a cored head of lettuce, said lettuce head holder being moveable to a second raised position at a distance of about 45.degree. to about 75.degree. from said first position; and, beneath said support platform, an aqueous solution spraying system that delivers an aqueous spray into said core hole when said lettuce head core hole is atop said lettuce head guide.