Edward H Vivier

US Patent:

45045062, Mar 12, 1985

Filed:

Sep 9, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/416264

Inventors:

Edward H. Vivier - Visalia CA

International Classification:

A23N 408
A47J 2300

US Classification:

426485

Abstract:

A method for chopping olives comprises feeding olives into an abrading zone in a pulper having at least one rotatable brush which clears a screen extending around the periphery of the abrading zone. The brush is rotated to abrade the olive meat between the brush, the screen, and the pits from the olives. The product passing through the screen is collected and has a uniform character and is essentially pit free. The pit caps are separated from the olive pits by this process and shredded through the screen.