Title: Method of hollowing out an article of food

Abstract: Method for hollowing out an article of food such as a fruit or vegetable so that a shell of substantially uniform predetermined thickness is formed. A rotating knife is rotated about its axis, while an end area of an article of food is guided with a curved guide member against the rotating knife. The guide member loosely supports the food for rotation and translation about its longitudinal axis while maintaining the knife a predetermined distance from the surface of the food. The distance between the guide and the blade is adjustable to control the thickness of the shell.

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Inventors: Farha, Bahia Rashid (Charlton Heights, WV, US)
Lee, Lloyd (Charlton Heights, WV, US)

Application Number: 403575
Filing Date: 1973-10-04
Publication_date: 1976-02-10
Assignee: Farha; Bahia Rashid (Charlton Heights, WV)
Primary Class(es): 426/484 99/567, 99/584, 426/481, 426/514
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US Patent Ref:

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Primary Examiner: Lindsay, Jr., Robert L.
Assistant Examiner: Alvo, Steve
Attorney: Browne, Beveridge, DeGrandi & Kline