VEGETABLE AND FRUIT WASHING APPARATUS

Abstract

A vegetable and fruit washing apparatus which includes a dual lid system configured to couple with a cylindrical container, the dual lid comprising a first lid that is a cover containing a rectangular slot and the second lid is a strainer, wherein the first lid coupled to the second lid covers the second lid when both are closed, and the second lid includes a plurality of holes, coupled to a cylindrical container with an opening configured to allow fruit or vegetables to enter the container.

Claims

1. An apparatus comprising: a dual lid system configured to couple with a cylindrical container, the dual lid comprising a first lid that is a cover containing a rectangular slot and the second lid is a strainer, wherein the first lid coupled to the second lid covers the second lid when both are closed, and the second lid includes a plurality of holes, coupled to a cylindrical container with an opening configured to allow fruit or vegetables to enter the container.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the slot holds the cleaner package.

3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the outer top lid, is made of a solid plastic material which holds the liquids within the cup.

4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein at least one of the plurality of recess holes has at least one of a different size or a different shape than at least one the plurality of holes.

5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the recess comprises a tapered cylindrical shape.

6. An apparatus comprising: a container and a dual lid system coupled with a cylindrical container comprising: a container, a dual lid comprising a first lid that is a cover containing a rectangular slot along with a locking mechanism and the second lid is a strainer, wherein the first lid coupled to the second lid covers the second lid when both are closed, and the second lid includes a plurality of holes, coupled to a cylindrical container with an opening configured to allow fruit or vegetables to enter the container.

7. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein the cover is screwed onto the body.

8. The apparatus of claim 5, further including a locking mechanism holding the cover in the closed position and operable to permit transition of the cover from the closed position to the open position.

9. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein the bottom of the container fits securely within a standard vehicle cup holder.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0005] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the Vegetable and Fruit Washing Apparatus including dual lid system having a top lid with a slot and a second lid with a strainer;

[0006] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the strainer lid of the dual lid system;

[0007] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a container used to hold liquids and produce.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0008] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing Vegetable and Fruit Washing Apparatus including a dual lid system attached to a cup. The dual lid system contains a top lid that contains a slot. The slot is located in the center of the top of the lid. The purpose of the slot is to hold the cleaning packet solution that is used for washing the produce placed in the cup. The top lid is attached to the strainer lid with a hinge located at the rear of the lids and locked in place with a fastener located in the front of the top lid and the strainer lid. After produce, liquid, and/or the cleaning solution are added to the container, and the dual lid system is screwed on to the top of the container. The top lid is closed over the strainer lid to prevent liquid from escaping the container when the produce is washed. After washing the produce, the top lid is opened, then the liquid and cleaning solution if used are strained from the container through the strainer lid.

[0009] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a strainer lid that is used to keep produce enclosed inside of the container as the fruit is washed and as the liquid and the cleaning solution if used is poured out of the container. After the produce, the liquid, and/or cleaner are placed in the container the strainer lid is screwed on to the top of the container.

[0010] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a container that is used to hold liquids, the cleaning solution, and produce. The produce is placed in the container and filled with water. The cleaning solution may or may not be added to the water. Once the cleaning solution is added to the water, if it is used, the dual lid system is screwed onto the container to prevent liquid from escaping. The container is shaken or tilted several times to clean the produce. After cleaning the produce, the water is poured out of the container through the strainer lid and the produce is removed. The container may be placed in a cup holder.