CPC C05F 17/907 (2020.01) [C05F 9/02 (2013.01); C05F 9/04 (2013.01); C05F 17/60 (2020.01); C05F 17/964 (2020.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. An organic matter processing apparatus (OMPA), comprising: a bucket assembly for processing organic matter, comprising:
a housing comprising:
an opening through which organic matter can be deposited and removed and a cavity that is at least partially defined by a plurality of interior surfaces;
a curved metal plate, wherein the cavity is further defined by the curved metal plate and the plurality of interior surfaces; and
a blade array coupled to a cavity facing side of the curved metal plate;
a heater operative to apply heat to a first side of curved metal plate, wherein the first side is opposite of the cavity facing side; and
a grinding mechanism assembly comprising:
a rod member having a center axis aligned parallel to a surface on which the OMPA resides;
at least one multi-prong blade secured to the rod member and that extends radially away from the center axis;
at least one paddle secured to the rod member and that extends radially away from the center axis; and
wherein the grinding mechanism assembly is operative to rotate around the center axis within the cavity such that the at least one multi-prong blade and the least one paddle pass by the blade array during rotation.
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