] Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a washing apparatus and particularly to an edible washing apparatus.
Description of Related Art
[002] It is well known that a variety of edibles such as, fruits and vegetables are spray coasted with harmful pesticides and insecticides. The edibles once procured from farm are passed through many hands in a supply chain and hence are prone to bacteria, dust, smut, soot and other pollutants which can have viruses including Coronavirus. Some of the edibles which are consumed with a skin are most susceptible. They require a certain time of water exposure to remove health deteriorating chemicals such as chlorpyrifos and malathion which is being widely used on all the edibles. Somehow, a person handling the edibles may come in direct contact which can cause an allergy or infection.
[003] To overcome the aforementioned issues, various solutions are available that can only be used commercially, not for household. Further, there are some solutions which only focused on very small sized mixed vegetables, however, in such process, soft veggies such as, tomato, chilies, and so forth are ruptured and pressed against each other, which can cause problems. On the other hand, there exists an apparatus which do not have a mechanism for thoroughly washing the edibles from all sides. Also, such apparatus is bulky, space occupying, costly, and high on maintenance.
[004] There is thus a need for an advanced and more effective edible washing apparatus that can administer the drawbacks faced by the conventional apparatus.

SUMMARY
[005] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide an edible washing apparatus. The apparatus comprising: a sprinkler attached at a top of a body of the apparatus. The sprinkler is rotated at 360 degrees to evenly sprinkle water onto edibles placed in edible baskets. The apparatus further comprising: a water pump attached to a bottom of the body of the apparatus, to pump the water from a water source to the sprinkler through a delivery pipe. The apparatus further comprising: wheels rotated at 360 degrees to enable a rotation of the edible baskets. The apparatus further comprising: a drying fan disposed onto the body of the apparatus, to throw air to remove water droplets from the washed edibles. The apparatus further comprising: a control unit configured to: activate the water pump to supply the water to the sprinkler for a first time interval; enable a timer to continue measuring the first time interval; compare the measured first time interval with a first pre-defined time interval; deactivate the water pump, when the first time interval reaches the first pre-defined time interval; activate the drying fan for a second time interval; enable the timer to continue measuring the second time interval; compare the measured second time interval with a second pre-defined time interval; and deactivate the drying fan when the second time interval reaches the second pre-defined time interval.
[006] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention further provide a method for washing edibles by an edible washing apparatus. The method comprising steps of: activating a water pump for a first time interval to supply water to a sprinkler to wash the edibles; enabling a timer to continue measuring the first time interval; comparing the measured first time interval with a first pre-defined time interval; deactivating the water pump when the first time interval reaches the first pre-defined time interval; activating a drying fan for a second time interval; enabling the timer to continue measuring the second time interval; comparing the measured

second time interval with a second pre-defined time interval; and deactivating the drying fan, when the second time interval reaches the second pre-defined time interval.
[007] Embodiments of the present invention may provide a number of advantages depending on its particular configuration. First, embodiments of the present application may provide an edible washing apparatus that saves water. Next, embodiments of the present application may provide an edible washing apparatus that avoids a direct contact with harmful chemicals.
[008] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide an edible washing apparatus that saves time, besides giving priority to other household tasks during washing and drying time, so that one can easily place neat and clean edibles in a refrigerator. Next, embodiments of the present application may provide an edible washing apparatus that provides a facility of drying edibles after washing.
[009] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide an edible washing apparatus that is beneficial for working class people. Next, embodiments of the present application may provide an edible washing apparatus that provides a facility of hot and cold water washing based on a requirement.
[0010] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide an edible washing apparatus that is provided with multiple baskets separated from each other to place different forms, shapes and sizes of edibles. Next, embodiments of the present application may provide an edible washing apparatus that is an auto start and shut down edible washing machine.
[0011] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide an edible washing apparatus that thoroughly wash edibles from all sides.

Next, embodiments of the present application may provide an edible washing apparatus that is provided with a display unit to display weight, time and volume of used water.
[0012] These and other advantages will be apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.
[0013] The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an extensive nor exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. As will be appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible utilizing, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] The above and still further features and advantages of embodiments of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of embodiments thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and wherein:
[0015] FIG. 1A illustrates a rear view of an edible washing apparatus, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0016] FIG. 1B illustrates a front view of the edible washing apparatus, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0017] FIG. 1C illustrates a right view of the edible washing apparatus, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] FIG. 1D illustrates internal components of the edible washing apparatus, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0019] FIG. 1E illustrates a zoomed view of a basket, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0020] FIG. 1F illustrates an isometric view of the edible washing apparatus, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0021] FIG. 1G illustrates a left view of the edible washing apparatus, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0022] FIG. 1H illustrates a bottom view of the edible washing apparatus, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0023] FIG. 2 illustrates a block diagram of components of a control unit of the edible washing apparatus, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
[0024] FIG. 3 depicts a flowchart of a method for washing edibles by the edible washing apparatus, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0025] The headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not meant to be used to limit the scope of the description or the claims. As used throughout this application, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words "include", "including", and "includes" mean including but not limited to. To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures. Optional portions of the figures may be illustrated using dashed or dotted lines, unless the context of usage indicates otherwise.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0026] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.
[0027] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising", "comprises", and the like (which are synonymous with "including", "having", and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of", "consists essentially of, and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of", "consists of", the like.
[0028] As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.
[0029] FIG. 1A illustrates a rear view of an edible washing apparatus 100 (hereinafter referred to as the apparatus 100), according to an embodiment of the present invention. The apparatus 100 may be configured to thoroughly wash edibles, by avoiding a direct contact and long water exposure. The edibles may be, but not limited to, vegetables, fruits, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the edibles. The vegetables may be, but not limited to, potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, cassavas, chilies',

and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the vegetables to be washed. The fruits may be, but not limited to, guava, apples, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the fruits to be washed.
[0030] In an embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus 100 may be operated with an electrical power supply. A power cord (not shown) may be provided to supply an electrical power to the apparatus 100. The power cord may have a first end attached to a wall socket and a second end attached to a socket (not shown) of the apparatus 100 to supply the electrical power to the apparatus 100.
[0031] According to embodiments of the present invention, the apparatus 100 may comprise a body 102 that may be an enclosed body to be designed to house components of the apparatus 100. The body 102 may be made up of a material such as, but not limited to, a stainless steel, an iron, a plastic, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the material of the body 102 including known related art and/or later developed technologies. Further, the body 102 may be of any shape such as, but not limited to, a cuboid, a rectangle, a square, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any shape of the body 102 including known related art and/or later developed technologies.
[0032] FIG. 1B illustrates a front view of the apparatus 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The apparatus 100 may comprise a washing solution tank 104 that may be equipped to a top end of the body 102, in an embodiment of the present invention. The washing solution tank 104 may be adapted to store edible washing solution that may be mixed with water to wash the edibles, in an embodiment of the present invention. The edible washing solution may be, but not limited to, detergent, vinegar,

baking soda, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the edible washing solution.
[0033] Further, in an embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus 100 may comprise a sprinkler 106 that may be attached at a top of the body 102, to sprinkle a mixture of the edible washing solution and the water onto the edibles. In another embodiment of the present invention, the sprinkler 106 may sprinkle the water onto the edibles. In an embodiment of the present invention, the sprinkler 106 may be an atomized water sprinkler, that may be rotated at 360 degrees to evenly remove dust, smut and chemicals from the edibles. The sprinkler 106 may avoid water wastage that may not be possible in a regular hand washing method under a running tap water. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the sprinkler 106 including known related art and/or later developed technologies.
[0034] FIG. 1C illustrates a right view of the apparatus 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The apparatus 100 may comprise a water pump 108 that may be attached to a bottom of the body 102, in an embodiment of the present invention. The water pump 108 may be provided to pump the water from a water source to the sprinkler 106 (as shown in the FIG. 1B) through a delivery pipe 110. In an embodiment of the present invention, the water pump 108 may be activated for a first time interval to supply the water to the sprinkler 106. The water may be hot water and/or cold water based on a requirement of a user. The water source may be, but not limited to, a water bucket, a well, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the water source. The water pump 108 may be, but not limited to, a centrifugal pump, a pressure booster pump, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the water pump 108 including known, related art, and/or

later developed technologies.
[0035] In an embodiment of the present invention, a first end of the delivery pipe 110 may be connected to the water pump 108 and a second end of the delivery pipe 110 may be connected to the sprinkler 106. The delivery pipe 110 may be made up of a material such as, but not limited to, the plastic, a rubber, a metal, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the material of the delivery pipe 110 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0036] FIG. 1D illustrates internal components of the apparatus 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The apparatus 100 may comprise a frame 112 that may be located inside the body 102 (as shown in the FIG. 1A) of the apparatus 100, in an embodiment of the present invention. The frame 112 may be designed to provide support to wheels 114a-114b (hereinafter referred to as the wheels 114), a motor 116 and edible baskets 118a-118n (hereinafter collectively referred to as the baskets 118 and individually referred to as the basket 118), in an embodiment of the present invention. The frame 112 may be made up of a material such as, but not limited to, mild steel, aluminum, wood, the iron, and alike. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the material of the frame 112 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0037] The wheels 114 may be attached to the frame 112 through a shaft 120, in an embodiment of the present invention. The wheels 114 may be fixedly attached at corresponding ends of the shaft 120, in an embodiment of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, the wheels 114 may be removably attached at the corresponding ends of the shaft 120. The wheels 114 may start rotating at 360 degrees to enable a rotation of each of the baskets 118 attached to the wheels 114. The

wheels 114 may enable the rotation of each of the baskets 118, so that the water can sprinkle evenly on all sides of the edibles. The wheels 114 may be, but not limited to, chrome wheels, forged wheels, disc wheels, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the wheels 114, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0038] The motor 116 may be fixedly attached to the shaft 120, in an embodiment of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, the motor 116 may be removably attached to the shaft 120. The motor 116 may be actuated to enable the rotation of the wheels 114, in an embodiment of the present invention. The motor 116 may convert the electrical power into a mechanical energy to rotate the wheels 114. The motor 116 may be, but not limited to, a Direct Current (DC) motor, an Alternating Current (AC) motor, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the motor 116, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0039] Further, in an embodiment of the present invention, each of the baskets 118 may be separated from each other to receive the edibles of every size and shape. In an embodiment of the present invention, the user may keep the mix edibles and/or edibles of same variety in a corresponding basket of the baskets 118. The user may keep soft edibles such as, tomatoes, chilies, and so forth in a separate basket of the baskets 118 to avoid pressing against each other. In an embodiment of the present invention, each of the baskets 118 may comprise a weight sensor (not shown) to sense a weight of the edibles placed in the corresponding basket of the baskets 118. The weight sensor may be activated as soon as the edibles are placed in the baskets 118. The weight sensor may be, but not limited to, a capacitance, a hydraulic, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of

the weight sensor, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0040] FIG. 1E illustrates a zoomed view of the basket 118, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The basket 118 may be made up of a material such as, but not limited to, the stainless steel, the plastic, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the material of the basket 118, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the basket 118 may be a wire mesh basket that may enable a free flow of the water through an open space 122 of the basket 118. The basket 118 may be provided with a lid 124 that may be of any type, such as, but not limited to, a snap on lid, a detachable lid, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the basket 118 may be provided with the lid 124 that may be a swing lid attached to a rod 126 provided at a middle of an opening of the basket 118 to divide the opening of the basket 118 into two compartments.
[0041] FIG. 1F illustrates an isometric view of the apparatus 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The apparatus 100 may comprise a collection pan 128 that may be disposed at an outlet of the apparatus 100, to collect used water that may be disposed of from the corresponding basket 118 through the open space 122 for irrigation and any other purpose. The collection pan 128 may be of any shape such as, but not limited to, a rectangular shape, a square shape, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the collection pan 128 may be of a circular shape. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any shape of the collection pan 128, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. The collection pan 128 may be made up of a material such as, but not limited to, the plastic, the aluminum, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the

material of the collection pan 128, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0042] The apparatus 100 may also be provided with a filter 130 attached at the outlet of the apparatus 100, to filter the used water collected in the collection pan 128 before using the water for other purposes. The filter 130 may be, but not limited to, a reverse osmosis filter, an activated carbon filter, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the filter 130, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0043] FIG. 1G illustrates a left view of the apparatus 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The apparatus 100 may comprise a drying fan 132 that may be disposed onto the body 102 of the apparatus 100, in an embodiment of the present invention. The drying fan 132 may be activated to throw air to blow away water droplets from the washed edibles. The drying fan 132 may be activated for a second time interval based on an output generated by a control unit 140, in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0044] Further, the apparatus 100 may comprise a display unit 134 that may be fixedly attached on an outer surface of the body 102, in an embodiment of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, the display unit 134 may be removably attached on the outer surface of the body 102. The display unit 134 may be configured to display a value of parameters associated with the apparatus 100 based on the output generated by the control unit 140. The parameters may be, but not limited to, the sensed weight of the edibles in the corresponding baskets 118 (as shown in the FIG. 1F), a total time of washing the edibles, a volume of water used, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the parameters associated with the apparatus 100. The display unit 134 may

be, but not limited to, a touch screen display, a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), an Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) display, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the display unit 134, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0045] The apparatus 100 may further comprise a sound unit 136 that may be provided to generate a sound alert upon completion of a washing program based on the output generated by the control unit 140, in an embodiment of the present invention. The sound unit 136 may be an audible alarm, such as, but not limited to, a buzzer, an alarm, and alike. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the sound unit 136 may be a beeper. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the sound unit 136 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. The apparatus 100 may comprise a timer 138 that may be configured to measure the first time interval and the second time interval based on the output generated by the control unit 140, in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0046] The apparatus 100 may comprise the control unit 140 that may be connected to the weight sensor, the display unit 134, the sound unit, the timer 138, and so forth, in an embodiment of the present invention. The control unit 140 may include suitable logic, instructions, circuitry, interfaces, and/or codes for executing various operations, such as displaying the output through the display unit 134 and generating the sound through the sound unit 136. The control unit 140 may be configured to perform the operations associated with the apparatus 100 by communicating commands and/or instructions. The control unit 140 may be, but not limited to, a microprocessor, a microcontroller, a development board, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the control unit 140 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. Further,

components of the control unit 140 may be explained in conjunction with FIG. 2.
[0047] The apparatus 100 may comprise a memory (not shown) that may be a non-transitory data storage medium that may be configured to store the logic, the instructions, the circuitry, the interfaces, and/or the codes of the control unit 140 for executing the various operations associated to the apparatus 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The memory may be, but not limited to, a Random-Access Memory (RAM) device, a Read Only Memory (ROM) device, a flash memory, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the memory including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0048] FIG. 1H illustrates a bottom view of the apparatus 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus 100 may be provided with a supporting element 142 that may be attached at a bottom end of the body 102, to provide a rigid support to the apparatus 100. The supporting element 142 may be made up of a material such as, but not limited to, the plastic, the stainless steel, the wood, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the material for the supporting element 142, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0049] FIG. 2 illustrates a block diagram of the components of the control unit 140 of the apparatus 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The components may be, but not limited to, an apparatus configuration module 200, a data receiving module 202, a comparison module 204, a sound control module 206, a fan dryer control module 208, and a display module 210.
[0050] According to embodiments of the present invention, a switch (not

shown) may be configured to generate an activation signal when the user of the apparatus 100 activates the switch. The activation signal may enable the apparatus configuration module 200 that may be configured to activate the water pump 108, the weight sensor, and the timer 138. The water pump 108 may be actuated to continue supply the water to the sprinkler 106 through the delivery pipe 110 for the first time interval. The weight sensor may be configured to sense the weight of the edibles placed in the corresponding baskets 118. Further, the apparatus configuration module 200 may be configured to transmit the sensed weight received from the weight sensor to the data receiving module 202, in an embodiment of the present invention. Similarly, the timer 138 may be configured to measure the first time interval. The apparatus configuration module 200 may be configured to transmit the measured first time interval to the data receiving module 202.
[0051] In an embodiment of the present invention, the data receiving module 202 may be configured to receive the sensed weight of the edibles placed inside the baskets 118 from the apparatus configuration module 200. The data receiving module 202 may also be configured to receive the measured first time interval from the apparatus configuration module 200. The data receiving module 202 may be configured to transmit the sensed weight and measured first time interval to the comparison module 204. The data receiving module 202 may also be configured to transmit the sensed weight to the display module 210.
[0052] The comparison module 204 may be configured to compare the sensed weight with a pre-defined weight stored in the memory. The comparison module 204 may be configured to generate a mismatch signal, if the sensed weight is not equal to the pre-defined weight. The comparison module 204 may be configured to transmit the generated mismatch signal to the sound control module 206. In another embodiment of the present invention, the comparison module 204 may be configured to

enable the data receiving module 202 to continue receiving the sensed weight from the weight sensor.
[0053] Further, the comparison module 204 may be configured to compare the measured first time interval with a first pre-defined time interval. In an embodiment of the present invention, the comparison module 204 may be configured to generate a fan activation signal, when the measured first time interval reaches the first pre-defined time interval. The comparison module 204 may be configured to transmit the generated fan activation signal to the fan dryer control module 208. In another embodiment of the present invention, the comparison module 204 may be configured to enable the timer 138 to continue measuring the first time interval until the first time interval reaches the first pre-defined time interval.
[0054] Further, in an embodiment of the present invention, the sound control module 206 may be configured to generate a first pre-defined sound alert based on the received mismatch signal. The first pre-defined sound alert may indicate the user to remove and/or add the edibles from and/or in the corresponding basket of the baskets 118.
[0055] The fan dryer control module 208 may be configured to deactivate the water pump 108 to stop a flow of water to the sprinkler 106 based on the received fan activation signal. Further, the fan dryer control module 208 may be configured to activate the drying fan 132 for a second time interval to throw the air to blow away the water droplets from the washed edibles. The fan dryer control module 208 may be configured to activate the timer 138 to start measuring the second time interval upon activation of the drying fan 132.
[0056] The comparison module 204 may be configured to compare the measured second time interval with a second pre-defined time interval. In an embodiment of the present invention, the comparison module 204 may be configured to generate a fan deactivation signal, when the measured

second time interval reaches the second pre-defined time interval. The comparison module 204 may be configured to transmit the generated fan deactivation signal to the fan dryer control module 208. In another embodiment of the present invention, the comparison module 204 may be configured to enable the timer 138 to continue measuring the second time interval until the second time interval reaches the second pre-defined time interval.
[0057] The fan dryer control module 208 may be configured to deactivate the drying fan 132 based on the received fan deactivation signal. The fan dryer control module 208 may be configured to generate a sound generation signal upon deactivation of the drying fan 132. The fan dryer control module 208 may be configured to transmit the generated sound generation signal to the sound control module 206.
[0058] The sound control module 206 may be configured to enable the sound unit 136 to generate a second pre-defined sound alert based on the received sound generation signal. The second pre-defined sound alert may be generated to indicate a completion of a washing process.
[0059] Further, the display module 210 may be configured to display the sensed weight of the edibles on the display unit 134, in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0060] FIG. 3 depicts a flowchart of a method 300 for washing the edibles by the apparatus 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0061] At step 302, the apparatus 100 may activate the water pump 108 to supply the water to the sprinkler 106 for the first time interval.
[0062] At step 304, the apparatus 100 may enable the timer 138 to continue measuring the first time interval.

[0063] At step 306, the apparatus 100 may compare the measured first time interval with the first pre-defined time interval. The method 300 may proceed to a step 308, when the first time interval reaches the first pre-defined time interval. Otherwise, the method 300 may return to the step 304.
[0064] At the step 308, the apparatus 100 may deactivate the water pump 108 and activate the drying fan 132 for the second time interval to remove the water droplets from the washed edibles.
[0065] At step 310, the apparatus 100 may enable the timer 138 to continue measuring the second time interval.
[0066] At step 312, the apparatus 100 may compare the measured second time interval with the second pre-defined time interval. The method 300 may proceed to a step 314, when the second time interval reaches the second pre-defined time interval. Otherwise, the method 300 may return to the step 310.
[0067] At the step 314, the apparatus 100 may deactivate the drying fan 132.
[0068] At step 316, the apparatus 100 may generate the sound alert to indicate the user about the completion of washing process.
[0069] Embodiments of the invention are described above with reference to block diagrams and schematic illustrations of methods and apparatus according to embodiments of the invention. While the invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and various embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiments, but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

[0070] This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope the invention is defined in the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements within substantial differences from the literal languages of the claims.

CLAIMS
I/We Claim:

1. An edible washing apparatus (100), the apparatus (100) comprising:
a sprinkler (106) attached at a top of the body (102) of the apparatus (100), wherein the sprinkler (106) is rotated at 360 degrees to evenly sprinkle water onto edibles placed in edible baskets (118a-118n);
a water pump (108) attached to a bottom of the body (102) of the apparatus (100), to pump the water from a water source to the sprinkler (106) through a delivery pipe (110);
wheels (114a-114b) rotated at 360 degrees to enable a rotation of the edible baskets (118a-118n);
a drying fan (132) disposed onto the body (102) of the apparatus (100), to throw air to remove water droplets from the washed edibles; and
a control unit (140) configured to:
activate the water pump (108) to supply the water to the sprinkler (106) for a first time interval;
enable a timer (138) to continue measuring the first time interval;
compare the measured first time interval with a first pre-defined time interval;
deactivate the water pump (108) when the first time interval reaches the first pre-defined time interval;
activate the drying fan (132) for a second time interval;

enable the timer (138) to continue measuring the second time interval;
compare the measured second time interval with a second pre-defined time interval; and
deactivate the drying fan (132) when the second time interval reaches the second pre-defined time interval.
2. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a washing solution tank (104) equipped to a top end of the body (102), to store edible washing solution to be mixed with water to wash the edibles.
3. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a frame (112) located inside the body (102), to provide support to the wheels (114a-114b), a motor (116) and the edible baskets (118a-118n).
4. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the wheels (114a-114b) are attached to the frame (112) through a shaft (120).
5. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the motor (116) is attached to the shaft (120) to enable a rotation of the wheels (114a-114b).
6. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the edible baskets (118a-118n) enable a free flow of the water through an open space (122) of the edible baskets (118a-118n).
7. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 6, further comprising a collection pan (128) disposed at an outlet of the apparatus (100), to collect used water disposed of from the edible baskets (118a-118n) through the open space (122) of each of the edible baskets (118a-118n).

8. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 7, further comprising a filter (130) attached at the outlet of the apparatus (100), to filter the used water collected in the collection pan (128).
9. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control unit (140) is configured to generate a sound alert to indicate a user about a completion of an edible washing process upon deactivation of the drying fan (132).
10. A method of washing edibles by an edible washing apparatus (100), wherein the method comprising steps of:
activating a water pump (108) to supply water to a sprinkler (106) to sprinkle water onto edibles for a first time interval;
enabling a timer (138) to continue measuring the first time interval;
comparing the measured first time interval with a first pre-defined time interval;
deactivating the water pump (108) when the first time interval reaches the first pre-defined time interval;
activating a drying fan (132) for a second time interval;
enabling the timer (138) to continue measuring the second time interval;
comparing the measured second time interval with a second pre-defined time interval; and
deactivating the drying fan (132) when the second time interval reaches the second pre-defined time interval.