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20-06-2013 дата публикации

PROCESS FOR SANITIZING OBJECTS

Номер: US20130156907A1
Автор: Larose Robert
Принадлежит: BIOSAFE SYSTEMS LLC

A process for sanitizing objects is comprised of the steps of: (1) contacting the object with a dry fog in an enclosed sanitization zone wherein the dry fog is comprised of droplets having a diameter of 4-5 microns and wherein the droplets comprise an aqueous solution of a sanitizing agent for a time sufficient to produce a substantially dry sanitized object and a residual amount of dry fog; (2) removing the substantially dry, sanitized product from the enclosed zone while simultaneously removing the residual dry fog and passing the residual dry fog through a treatment zone whereby unreacted sanitizing agent is removed from the dry fog. The disclosed process yields substantially dry sanitized objects that do not require rinsing with water. 1. A process for sanitizing an object comprising the steps of: (1) contacting an object with a dry fog in an enclosed sanitization zone for a time sufficient to produce a substantially dry sanitized object and a residual amount of dry fog wherein the dry fog is comprised of droplets having a diameter of 4-5 microns and wherein the droplets comprise an aqueous solution of a sanitizing agent; (2) removing the substantially dry , sanitized product from the enclosed zone while simultaneously removing the residual dry fog and passing the residual dry fog through a treatment zone whereby unreacted sanitizing agent is removed from the dry fog.2. The process of wherein the sanitizing agent is chlorine claim 1 , quaternary ammonium compounds claim 1 , hydrogen peroxide claim 1 , peroxycarboxylic acids or a combination thereof.3. The process of wherein the sanitizing agent is peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide.4. The process of wherein the sanitizing agent is peracetic acid.5. The process of wherein the object is an article of produce.6. The process of wherein the article of produce is a fruit claim 5 , a vegetable claim 5 , a nut or combinations thereof.7. The process of wherein the article of produce is a vegetable.8. The process of ...

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Номер записи: 1
24-10-2013 дата публикации

FRUIT FERMENTS CONTAINING PROPIONATE AND USE THEREOF

Номер: US20130280380A1
Автор: HEINTZ Eelco Anthonius Johannes, SLIEKERS Arne Olav
Принадлежит: Purac Biochem BV

The present invention discloses a method to prepare a fruit ferment containing propionic acid and/or a salt thereof comprising i) obtaining a liquid fruit preparation, ii) optionally supplementing the liquid fruit preparation with water and/or with additional components to support fermentation, iii) fermenting the optionally supplemented liquid fruit preparation with a propionic acid-producing bacterial strain, iv) optionally further processing the fermentation product, to obtain the fruit ferment. Next to a propionic acid-producing bacterial strain, a lactic acid-producing bacterial strain may be used in the fermentation. The invention also relates to a fruit ferment obtainable by said method and the use in a food, beverage, as a probiotic and to improve the sensory properties and/or the storage stability is also disclosed. 1. A method to prepare a fruit ferment containing propionic acid and/or a salt thereof comprisingi) obtaining a liquid fruit preparation,ii) optionally supplementing the liquid fruit preparation with water and/or with additional components to support and/or improve fermentation,iii) fermenting the optionally supplemented liquid fruit preparation with a propionic acid-producing bacterial strain,iv) optionally further processing the fermentation product, to obtain the fruit ferment.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the liquid fruit preparation is a fruit juice claim 1 , a fruit extract or a fruit purée.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the liquid fruit preparation is supplemented with water and/or with additional components necessary to support and/or improve bacterial fermentation.4PropionibacteriumClostridium propionicum, Selenomonas ruminantumBacteroides ruminicolaVeillonella.. The method according to any claim 1 , wherein the propionic acid-producing bacterial strain is from the genus and/or from the species and/or and/or form the genus5Propionibacterium freudenreichii, Propionibacterium shermaniiPropionibacterium acidi. ...

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Номер записи: 2
07-11-2013 дата публикации

TABLE WITH ETHYLENE SCRUBBER

Номер: US20130295247A1
Автор: Forejt Lubos, Kolda Michal, Kopecka Marketa, Roche John M., Ryska Antonin, Zmola Daniel
Принадлежит: HUSSMANN CORPORATION

A display for supporting produce generating ethylene gas as the produce ripens includes a surface for supporting the produce, a blower positioned in communication with the produce to move a gas containing at least a portion of the ethylene gas from the produce and an ethylene scrubber positioned in communication with the produce and in a flow path of the gas. The ethylene scrubber removes the at least a portion of the ethylene from the gas. The display does not include a refrigeration system such that a life of the produce is lengthened without use of refrigeration. 1. A display for supporting produce generating ethylene gas as the produce ripens , comprising:a surface for supporting the produce;a blower positioned in communication with the produce to move a gas containing at least a portion of the ethylene gas from the produce; andan ethylene scrubber positioned in communication with the produce and in a flow path of the gas, the ethylene scrubber configured to remove the at least a portion of the ethylene from the gas;wherein the display does not include a refrigeration system such that a life of the produce is lengthened without use of refrigeration.2. The display of claim 1 , wherein the ethylene scrubber includes a reactive oxygen species generator.3. The display of claim 1 , wherein the ethylene scrubber includes an ultraviolet lamp configured to irradiate a surface including a photocatalyst suitable to provide photocatalytic oxidation of ethylene.4. The display of claim 3 , wherein the photocatalyst includes titanium dioxide.5. The display of claim 3 , wherein the surface includes perforations and is positioned to prevent at least some light from the ultraviolet lamp from exiting through the perforations.6. The display of claim 5 , wherein the surface includes at least two layers of perforations offset from one another to substantially prevent direct light from the ultraviolet lamp from exiting through the at least two layers of perforations.7. The display of ...

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Номер записи: 3
14-11-2013 дата публикации

Antimicrobial Compositions and related methods of use

Номер: US20130302480A1
Автор: Gary A. Strobel, Niranjan Ramanlal GANDHI, Victoria Palmer Skebba
Принадлежит: Jeneil Biosurfactant Co LLC

Antimicrobial compositions comprising one or more compound components generally recognized as safe for human consumption, and related methods of use, such compositions and methods as can be employed in a wide range of agricultural, industrial, building, pharmaceutical and/or personal care products and, applications.

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Номер записи: 4
30-01-2014 дата публикации

Atmosphere Control Around Respiring Biological Materials

Номер: US20140030391A1
Автор: Angel Reyes, Raymond Clarke
Принадлежит: Apio Inc

Packaging of respiring biological materials, particularly bananas and other fruits, in sealed containers. The containers preferably include a gas-permeable membrane comprising (1) a microporous film, and (2) a polymeric coating on the microporous film. Using appropriate containers and appropriate controlled atmospheres around the container, the respiring materials can be stored and/or ripened under controlled conditions. Bananas can be ripened while they are being transported, or in conventional ripening rooms without opening the containers in which they have been transported. The ripe bananas are less dehydrated and remain in a satisfactory ripened state for longer periods of time. The gas-permeable membrane can preferably take the form of either a “curtain” or “cartridge” and the R ratio of the membrane may be optimized by adjusting the differential pressure across the membrane.

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Номер записи: 5
13-02-2014 дата публикации

Logistic Transport System for Nutritional Substances

Номер: US20140041532A1
Автор: Eugenio MINVIELLE
Принадлежит: Iceberg Luxembourg SARL

Disclosed herein is a preservation system for storage and logistic transport of nutritional substances. The preservation system obtains information about the nutritional substance to be preserved, senses and measures the external environment to the preservation system, senses and measures the internal environment to the preservation system, senses and measures the state of the nutritional substance, and stores such information throughout the period of preservation. Using this accumulated information, the preservation system can measure, or estimate, changes in nutritional content (usually degradation) during the period of preservation. Additionally, the preservation system can use this information to dynamically modify the preservation system to minimize detrimental changes to the nutritional content of the nutritional substance, and in some cases actually improve the nutritional substance attributes.

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Номер записи: 6
20-02-2014 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PROLONGING THE SHELF LIFE OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD PRODUCTS

Номер: US20140050831A1
Автор: Itzhak David
Принадлежит: MEGAIR LTD.

The invention relates to a method for prolonging the shelf life of agricultural and food products placed in a large storage room having a volume greater than 200 m3, wherein said method comprises treating the air in said storage room by means of withdrawing air from the storage room, passing the air through a gas-liquid contactor, circulating an electrolyzed halide solution through said gas-liquid contactor, directing the treated air back into the storage room, wherein an acid is intermittently added to said circulated halide solution. An apparatus suitable for carrying out the method is also provided. 1) A method for treating agricultural and food products placed in a large storage room having a volume greater than 200 m , wherein said method comprises treating the air in said storage room by means of withdrawing air from said storage room , passing the air through a gas-liquid contactor , circulating an electrolyzed halide solution through said gas-liquid contactor , directing the treated air back into said storage room , wherein an acid is intermittently added to said circulated halide solution.2) A method according to claim 1 , wherein the gas-liquid contactor comprises a vertically-positioned column having a horizontal perforated surface mounted therein claim 1 , such that the air withdrawn from the storage room flows upward through said column and contacts with the electrolyzed acidified salt solution claim 1 , forming a bubbling liquid above said perforated surface.3) A method according to claim 1 , further comprising separating liquid droplets from the stream of treated air and directing the essentially droplet-free treated air back into the storage room claim 1 , providing one or more halogen-containing oxidants in the atmosphere of said storage room.4) A method according to claim 1 , wherein the halide salt solution undergoing electrolysis is a chloride-containing solution at a concentration of not less than 5% (w/w) claim 1 , and the halogen-containing ...

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Номер записи: 7
06-03-2014 дата публикации

Systems and methods for storing and transporting perishable foods

Номер: US20140065274A1
Автор: Laurence D. Bell
Принадлежит: Global Fresh Foods

Disclosed are methods for producing and maintaining a very low level of oxygen in a sealed container for maintaining a foodstuff. In one aspect, the method comprises (1) a first oxygen reduction step wherein the oxygen content in said container is reduced to no more than 20,000 ppm; (2) maintaining the foodstuff in the container such that the oxygen content in the foodstuff and the gaseous environment approaches equilibrium; and (3) a second oxygen reduction step wherein the oxygen content in said container is reduced to no more than 2000 ppm. Systems useful in the methods disclosed herein.

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Номер записи: 8
13-03-2014 дата публикации

BANANA RIPENING

Номер: US20140072682A1
Автор: JEONG Jiwon
Принадлежит: Chiquita Brands L.L.C.

The present invention provides methods and systems for accelerating the ripening of bananas to a color stage of 3.0 to 3.5. Also provided herein are bananas ripened according to the methods of the present invention. 1. A method for accelerating the ripening of hard green bananas to color stage 3.0 to 3.5 , comprising the following steps: i. at an averaged minimum ethylene concentration in the air of about 150 parts per million to an averaged maximum concentration of about 600 parts per million; and', 'ii. at a controlled air temperature of about 70° F. (21° C.) to about 80° F. (27° C.);, 'a. exposing the hard green bananas for about 24 hours to exogenous ethylene gas by flowing air containing the exogenous ethylene gas over the surface of the bananasb. ending the exposing by ventilating the bananas with forced air at an air temperature of about 50° F. (10° C.) to about 80° F. (27° C.);c. storing the bananas in air at an air temperature of about 50° F. (10° C.) to about 60° F. (16° C.) for about 24 hours or until the bananas have reached a color stage of 2.5 to 3.0;{'sub': '2', 'd. ventilating the stored bananas with forced air at an air temperature of about 50° F. (10° C.) to about 80° F. (27° C.) to remove excess CO; and'}e. storing the bananas in a controlled air temperature of about 50° F. (10° C.) to about 60° F. (16° C.) for about 24 hours or until the bananas have reached a color stage of 3.0 to 3.5;thereby accelerating the ripening of bananas to color stage 3.0 to 3.5.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising the step of maintaining a static pressure of at least about 45 to about 55 Pa (N/m).3. The method of claim 1 , comprising the step of maintaining a static pressure of at least about 0.18 to about 0.22 inches of water.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the concentration range in step (a)(i) is an averaged minimum ethylene concentration in air of about 250 parts per million to an averaged maximum concentration of 500 parts per million.5. The method of claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 9
06-01-2022 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING FRUIT WITH COLD RESISTANCE TO ENABLE COLD QUARANTINE

Номер: US20220000128A1
Автор: ALKAN Noam, FEYGENBERG Oleg, MAURER Dalia
Принадлежит:

The present invention provides systems and methods, which integrate artificial ripening, low temperature conditioning or acclimation, and modified atmosphere, to increase cold resistance in fruit. These processes prepare the fruit for additional processes, such as cold quarantining. 1. A method for treating fruit comprising:ripening the fruit;subjecting the fruit to a modified atmosphere to slow the metabolism of the fruit; and,conditioning the fruit for treatment by cooling processes, by gradually lowering the core temperature of the fruit by predetermined temperature amounts for predetermined time periods for a predetermined amount of time, to avoid cold shock in the fruit.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ripening includes artificial ripening.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the artificial ripening includes subjecting the fruit to approximately 150 ppm ethylene in a ripening chamber.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the modified atmosphere includes a COat a concentration of approximately 4-7 percent claim 1 , and to Oat a concentration of approximately 16%.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the conditioning includes cooling the fruit from core temperatures of approximately 12° C. to approximately 2° C. claim 1 , over a time period of at least three days claim 1 , with each time interval being a day and the temperature difference between the time intervals no more than 7° C.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the subjecting the fruit to the modified atmosphere includes covering the fruit within a porous polymeric bag.7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. The method of claim 1 , wherein the subjecting the fruit to a modified atmosphere and conditioning the fruit are performed simultaneously.13. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fruit includes mango.14. A method for treating fruit comprising:artificially ripening the fruit; and,conditioning the fruit for treatment by cooling processes, by gradually lowering the core ...

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Номер записи: 10
02-01-2020 дата публикации

ANTI-MICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED METHODS OF TREATING FOODSTUFFS AND SURFACES

Номер: US20200000095A1
Автор: Dautreuil Francis, Dietrich James, Meccia John, Shapira Ron
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure provides compositions for antimicrobial use comprising a mineral acid, an organic acid, or a combination thereof a copper(II) salt; and a buffering salt, a detergent, or a combination thereof. The present disclosure also provides methods for reducing the number of pathogens on a surface by applying compositions of the present disclosure to the surface. 1. A composition comprising:a mineral acid and an organic acid;a copper(II) salt; anda buffering salt, a detergent, or a combination thereof.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the copper(II) salt is copper (II) sulfate.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the copper(II) salt concentration is between about 1 ppm and about 100 ppm claim 1 , between about 1 ppm and about 80 ppm claim 1 , or between about 1 ppm and about 60 ppm.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the copper(II) salt concentration is between about 10 ppm and about 50 ppm.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the copper(II) salt concentration is between about 20 ppm and about 45 ppm.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the mineral acid is sulfuric acid claim 1 , phosphoric acid claim 1 , hydrochloric acid claim 1 , or a combination thereof.7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the organic acid is citric acid claim 1 , ascorbic acid claim 1 , lactic acid claim 1 , acetic acid claim 1 , peracetic acid claim 1 , propionic acid claim 1 , or a combination thereof.8. The composition of claim 1 , comprising a buffering salt wherein the buffering salt is ammonium sulfate claim 1 , sodium sulfate claim 1 , sodium chloride claim 1 , calcium sulfate claim 1 , or a combination thereof.9. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the buffering salt concentration is between 0.01 and 0.5 percent.1012.-. (canceled)13. The composition of claim 1 , comprising a detergent wherein the detergent comprises dodecyl sulfate claim 1 , n-alkylbenzene dodecyl sulfate claim 1 , sodium lauryl sulfate claim 1 , a polysorbate claim 1 , or a ...

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Номер записи: 11
04-01-2018 дата публикации

SUBSTRATES HAVING A FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITY

Номер: US20180000092A1
Автор: BIRD Michael, CROUCH Tarquin
Принадлежит:

A surface-mineralized substrate having an enhanced functional capability, for example, enhanced antibacterial activity, a method of making the surface-mineralized substrate, and an article of manufacture, for example, packaging for fresh produce, comprising or formed from or of the surface-mineralized substrate. 1. A surface-mineralized substrate having enhanced antibacterial activity , the substrate comprising an inorganic particulate material embedded in a surface region thereof and/or attached to a surface thereof , wherein the inorganic particulate material has an antibacterial capability , wherein the surface-mineralized substrate has an antibacterial activity enhancement factor (AAEF) of at least 1.5 , [{'i': 'Pseudomonas aeruginosa,', 'R is the antibacterial activity of the surface-mineralized substrate according to ISO 22196:2007 for and'}, 'W is the % by weight of inorganic particulate material embedded in the surface region and/or attached to the surface of the surface-mineralized substrate, based on the total weight of the surface mineralized substrate., 'wherein AAEF=R/W, where'}2Pseudomonas aeruginosa. A surface-mineralized substrate having enhanced antibacterial activity , the substrate comprising an inorganic particulate material embedded in a surface region thereof and/or attached to a surface thereof , wherein the inorganic particulate material has an antibacterial capability , and wherein the surface-mineralized substrate has an antibacterial activity , R , of at least about 2.0 according to ISO 22196:2007 for when the substrate comprises no more than about 3.0% by weight of inorganic particulate material in the surface region thereof and/or attached to the surface thereof , based on the total weight of the surface-mineralized substrate.3. (canceled)4. A surface-mineralized substrate according to claim 1 , wherein the surface region constitutes no more than about 10% of the total thickness of the substrate.5. A surface-mineralized substrate ...

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Номер записи: 12
05-01-2017 дата публикации

Packaging

Номер: US20170000142A1
Автор: Clarke Raymond, Tompkins Nicholas J
Принадлежит:

Atmosphere control members (ACMs) are used in various ways. In one aspect, at least one of the atmospheres in contact with the ACM is caused to flow over the surface of the ACM. In another aspect, the ACM is an internal ACM which does not form part of the exterior surface of a container. In another aspect, the ACM forms part of a reusable module. In another aspect, a plurality of sealed containers, each including an ACM, are stored in an outer container also including an ACM. FIGS. - illustrate a shipping container comprising an internal ACM having one surface which is exposed to the packaging atmosphere within the shipping container and an opposite surface which is part of a closed chamber to which gases can be supplied in a controlled fashion. 2. A method according to wherein the second atmosphere flows over the second surface of the ACM.3. A method according to wherein the second atmosphere is refrigerated air.4. A method according to wherein the rate at which the second atmosphere flows over the ACM is 0.005 to 0.1 ft.per square inch of the ACM exposed to send atmosphere.5. A method according to wherein the rate at which the second atmosphere flows over the ACM is 0.005 to 0.04 ft.per square inch of the ACM exposed to send atmosphere.6. A method according to wherein the packaging atmosphere flows over the first surface of the ACM.7. A method according to wherein the first atmosphere contains p % by volume of CO claim 1 , where p is at least 3 claim 1 , and the second atmosphere contains substantially 0% by volume of CO.8. A method according to wherein the second atmosphere contains substantially 21% by volume of O; and the first atmosphere contains 2-15% by volume of O.9. A method according to wherein the sealed container comprising the ACM is within a closed chamber and the second atmosphere flows over the second surface of the ACM.10. A method according to wherein the closed chamber has a volume of at least 1 m.11. A method according to wherein the closed ...

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Номер записи: 13
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Controlled Environment Shipping Containers

Номер: US20210000128A1
Автор: Joshua N. Goldman
Принадлежит: AUSTRALIS AQUACULTURE LLC

Systems and apparatus are provided for maintaining an ultra low oxygen concentration in a shipping container for the purpose of preventing spoilage of perishable food products. The system and apparatus may contain a composition of a mixture of gases including one or more of nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and another inert gas, wherein the mixture of gases positively pressurizes the shipping container with an ultra low oxygen concentration. The system and apparatus may use one or more sensors to monitor the composition of the mixture of gases, and may use one or more controllers to release the compressed gases into the interior of the container. The controller may release the compressed gases at a variable rate of release sufficient to maintain the ultra low oxygen concentration and to ensure consistent concentrations of the mixture of gases with the container.

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Номер записи: 14
12-01-2017 дата публикации

NOVEL LACTOBACILLUS PLANTARUM AND USE THEREOF

Номер: US20170006888A9
Автор: LI Zheng
Принадлежит:

A novel and use thereof are disclosed, which fall within the technical field of microorganisms. The tlj-2014 is deposited in China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center (CGMCC) under CGMCC Accession No. 9405. With the strain, the lactic acid production rate can be up to 35 g/L/d, and the concentration of lactic acid after 71 hrs of fermentation is up to 95 g/L. The is acid tolerant, survives well at pH 1.80, can degrade the nitrite quickly with a decomposition capability of up to 9.8 mg/h/kg, and is tolerant to 1% bile salt. When the strain is used in production of pickles, the nitrite concentration is less than 5 mg/kg throughout the entire fermentation process, which is far below the content specified in the national standard GB2714-2003. 1Lactobacillus plantarum. A tlj-2014 , which is deposited on Jul. 2 , 2014 in China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center (CGMCC) under CGMCC Accession No. 9405.2Lactobacillus plantarumLactobacillus plantarum. The tlj-2014 according to claim 1 , characterized in that with the claim 1 , the lactic acid production rate can be up to 35 g/L/d claim 1 , and the concentration of lactic acid after 71 hrs of fermentation is up to 95 g/L.3Lactobacillus plantarumLactobacillus plantarum. The tlj-2014 according to claim 1 , characterized in that the is acid tolerant claim 1 , and survives well at pH 1.80.4Lactobacillus plantarumLactobacillus plantarum. The tlj-2014 according to claim 1 , characterized in that the can degrade the nitrite quickly with a decomposition capability of up to 9.8 mg/h/kg.5Lactobacillus plantarum. Use of the tlj-2014 according to in production of pickles through fermentation.6Lactobacillus plantarum. Use of the tlj-2014 according to in production of pickles through fermentation.7Lactobacillus plantarum. Use of the tlj-2014 according to in production of pickles through fermentation.8Lactobacillus plantarum. Use of the tlj-2014 according to in production of pickles through fermentation. This ...

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Номер записи: 15
15-01-2015 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING THE ATMOSPHERE IN A SPACE FILLED WITH AGRICULTURAL OR HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS

Номер: US20150017296A1
Автор: Veltman Rob Henk
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a method for controlling the atmosphere in a closable space filled with agricultural or horticultural products. The method comprises directly detecting the respiration of the agricultural or horticultural products and adjusting an oxygen content, a carbon dioxide content and/or a nitrogen content in the space subject to the detected respiration. The respiration is detected here periodically, in each case for a determined time, and the space is sealed off from external influences during detection of the respiration. A very good control is achieved by taking the actual respiration as starting point, and a highly reliable detection forms the basis of this control when the detection is performed periodically for some time in a completely isolated atmosphere. The invention also relates to an installation for performing the method, and to a closable space provided with such an installation. 1. A method for controlling the atmosphere in a closable space at least partially filled with agricultural or horticultural products by directly detecting the respiration of the agricultural or horticultural products and adjusting an oxygen content , a carbon dioxide content and/or a nitrogen content in the space subject to the detected respiration , wherein the respiration is detected periodically , in each case for a determined time , and the space is sealed off from external influences during detection of the respiration.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the respiration is detected for at least one hour at a time claim 1 , preferably for several hours.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , claim 1 , wherein an adjusting apparatus for the oxygen content claim 1 , the carbon dioxide content and/or the nitrogen content which is connected to the space is switched off during detection of the respiration.4. The method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising adjusting means for the temperature connected to the space are switched off during detection ...

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Номер записи: 16
21-01-2021 дата публикации

STORAGE DEVICE WITH MAINTAINED ATMOSPHERIC CONTROL

Номер: US20210016952A1
Автор: Duval Gideon
Принадлежит:

A storage device composed of a chamber with an interior volume configured to receive media in fluid connection with a storage valve configured to selectively control the flow of media and ambient atmosphere, the storage valve in fluid communication with a dock configured to sealingly engage with an additional storage device. The dock configured to facilitate the passage of media without exposure to an ambient atmosphere. 1a chamber with an interior volume configured to receive media in fluid connection with a storage valve configured to selectively control the flow of media and ambient atmosphere, the storage valve in fluid communication with a dock configured to sealingly engage with an additional storage device;the dock configured to facilitate the passage of media without exposure to an ambient atmosphere.. A storage device comprising: This application claims priority to, U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 62/876,418, filed on Jul. 19, 2019, the entirety of all are is incorporated by reference.The present invention discloses a system for storing and transferring media in containers with constant atmospheric control.The storage of media in controlled atmospheres has been well established benefits in a multitude of fields including food preservation. One problem with accessing media stored in a controlled atmosphere is the act of accessing the media typically results in the loss of the controlled atmosphere. Thus, there is a need for a system for storing media in a controlled atmosphere and readily accessed whereby the atmosphere may be controlled continually.The present invention relates to a storage device that satisfies the outlined need, facilitating the storage of media within a controlled atmosphere while allowing the selective insertion and removal of media from the storage device while maintaining a controlled atmosphere within the storage device. An exemplary system is composed of a chamber with an interior volume configured to receive media in ...

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Номер записи: 17
28-01-2016 дата публикации

METHOD FOR SANITIZING FRESH PRODUCE

Номер: US20160021903A1
Автор: BILLINGSLEY Roger Dale, DEERING Amanda Jane, DULL Bob J., KAWABATA Jessica Okane, KHAIRULLAH Abizer Moiz, MIKOSHIBA Yuki
Принадлежит: Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc.

Provided herein, inter alia, is a method for sanitizing produce, by: treating the produce with a catholyte solution for a period of time sufficient to sanitize the produce; treating the produce with a solution containing chlorine for a period of time sufficient to further sanitize the produce; and treating the produce with a solution containing peroxyacetic acid for a period of time sufficient to further sanitize the produce, where treating with the catholyte solution, the solution containing chlorine, and the solution containing peroxyacetic acid yields at least an additional 1 log unit reduction in microbial load, as compared to produce treated with a single solution selected from the catholyte solution, the solution containing chlorine, and the solution containing peroxyacetic acid. 1. A method for sanitizing produce , the method comprising:treating the produce with a catholyte solution for a period of time sufficient to de-soil the produce;treating the produce with a solution comprising free available chlorine for a period of time sufficient to sanitize the produce; andtreating the produce with a solution comprising peroxyacetic acid for a period of time sufficient to further sanitize the produce,wherein treating with the catholyte solution, the solution comprising free available chlorine, and the solution comprising peroxyacetic acid yields at least an additional 1 log unit reduction in microbial load, as compared to produce treated with a single solution selected from the catholyte solution, the solution comprising free available chlorine, and the solution comprising peroxyacetic acid.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein treating with the catholyte solution occurs prior to treating with the solution comprising free available chlorine or occurs prior to treating with the solution comprising peroxyacetic acid.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein treating with the catholyte solution occurs prior to treating with the solution comprising free available chlorine claim 2 ...

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Номер записи: 18
25-01-2018 дата публикации

GAS SUPPLY DEVICE AND REFRIGERATION DEVICE FOR CONTAINER PROVIDED WITH SAID GAS SUPPLY DEVICE

Номер: US20180020687A1
Автор: FUJIMOTO Yuusuke, KAMEI Noritaka, NAKANO Masataka, OZATO Atsushi, TANAKA Naohiro, Yokohara Kazuma
Принадлежит: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.

Disclosed is a gas supply device provided for a container in which a breathing plant is housed. The device supplies nitrogen-enriched air into the container. The device is provided with a malfunction diagnosis section which checks whether each of components of the device works properly or not and specifies a malfunctioning portion if an oxygen concentration of the nitrogen-enriched air does not fall to or below a predetermined concentration. The malfunction diagnosis section checks whether each of an air pump, a motor, and a switching mechanism works properly or not, and determines that an adsorbent is not working properly when it is determined that all of the air pump, the motor, and the switching mechanism are working properly. 1. A gas supply device provided for a container in which a breathing plant is housed , the device comprising:a first adsorption portion and a second adsorption portion in each of which an adsorbent for adsorbing nitrogen in air is provided;an air pump having a first pump mechanism connected to one of the first adsorption portion and the second adsorption portion, and a second pump mechanism connected to the other one of the first adsorption portion and the second adsorption portion, the first pump mechanism supplying outside air to the first or second adsorption portion to allow the adsorbent to adsorb nitrogen in the outside air and thereby producing oxygen-enriched air having a higher oxygen concentration than the outside air, the second pump mechanism sucking air from the first or second adsorption portion and thereby producing nitrogen-enriched air containing the nitrogen desorbed from the adsorbent;a motor which drives the air pump;a switching mechanism which alternately switches between a first connection state in which the first adsorption portion is connected to the first pump mechanism and the second adsorption portion is connected to the second pump mechanism, and a second connection state in which the second adsorption portion is ...

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Номер записи: 19
10-02-2022 дата публикации

METHODS FOR PACKAGING AND PRESERVING BERRY PRODUCTS

Номер: US20220039415A1
Автор: JOHNSTON Michael
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Methods are provided for storing and preserving a cut or whole berry product, preferably so as to extend shelf life of the same. In one optional method, the berry product is placed in a product containing space of a storage container atop a platform of a support structure. The storage container includes an internal compartment having the product containing space. The support structure defines the platform for supporting the berry product. The internal compartment further includes a reservoir, configured to retain liquid, below the platform. The platform and/or support structure are configured to direct liquid exuded from the berry product to the reservoir. Optionally, the reservoir comprises an absorbent material for absorbing liquid in the reservoir 1. A method of packaging and preserving a cut or whole berry product comprising: placing the berry product in a product containing space of a storage container atop a platform of a support structure , the storage container comprising an internal compartment having the product containing space , the support structure defining the platform for supporting the berry product , the internal compartment further comprising a reservoir below the platform , the reservoir being configured to retain liquid , the platform and/or support structure being configured to direct liquid exuded from the berry product to the reservoir , the storage container further comprising a lid enclosing the berry product within the product containing space , wherein the lid comprises an oxygen permeable material.2. The method of packaging and preserving a cut or whole berry product of claim 1 , the support structure defining the platform located above the reservoir claim 1 , the support structure and/or platform comprising one or more of:a. a liquid permeable surface;b. one or more openings; andc. a ramp providing for liquid runoff from a side of the platform;wherein the one or more of the liquid permeable surface, the one or more openings and the ramp ...

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Номер записи: 20
24-01-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR TRANSPORTING OR STORING OXIDATIVELY-DEGRADABLE FOODSTUFF

Номер: US20190021350A1
Автор: Bell Laurence D., Schanzer David G., Westcott Brian J.
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Disclosed are packaging systems and method useful in extending the storage-life of foodstuff such as fresh fish. The packaging systems and methods can be used to transport or store the foodstuff for an extended period of time. The packaging systems preferably use a fuel cell to maintain a reduced oxygen level in the environment surrounding the foodstuff. 1. A device for storing or transporting oxidatively degradable foodstuff , comprising:a sealable tote usable for storing or transporting the oxidatively degradable foodstuff;a fuel cell having at least a cathode having a cathode inlet in gaseous communication with an inside of the tote, the cathode configured to consume oxygen inside the tote and thereby extract oxygen from the inside of the tote; anda hydrogen source in gaseous communication with the fuel cell anode.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the sealable tote comprises a rigid tote.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the rigid tote comprises a refrigerator.4. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a carbon dioxide remover.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the carbon dioxide remover comprises hydrated lime claim 4 , activated carbon claim 4 , lithium hydroxide or metal oxides.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the sealable tote comprises a flexible tote.7. A device for storing or transporting oxidatively degradable foodstuff claim 1 , comprising:a sealable tote usable for storing or transporting the oxidatively degradable foodstuff;a fuel cell having at least a cathode having a cathode inlet in gaseous communication with an inside of the tote, the cathode configured to consume oxygen inside the tote and thereby extract oxygen from the inside of the tote; anda hydrogen source in gaseous communication with the fuel cell anode,wherein the fuel cell is configured to react hydrogen from the hydrogen source with oxygen located in the tote to consume the oxygen located in the tote.8. The device of claim 7 , wherein the sealable tote comprises a rigid tote.9. ...

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Номер записи: 21
22-01-2015 дата публикации

Method of and System For Surface Pasteurization or Sterilization of Low-Moisture Particulate Foods

Номер: US20150024101A1
Автор: De Koomen Joost Jan
Принадлежит:

A method of and a system for surface pasteurizing or sterilizing low-moisture particulate foods, such as nuts, oats, and spices, is disclosed wherein the foods are pre-heated, pasteurized or sterilized in a gas, optionally dried, and cooled. The gas pasteurizing or sterilizing the foods contains water vapor and one or more further gasses, preferably air. 1. A method of surface pasteurizing or sterilizing low-moisture particulate foods , comprising:pre-heating the foods;pasteurizing or sterilizing the foods with gas comprising water vapor and one or more further gasses, and wherein the foods are heated to a temperature higher than the condensation temperature of the water vapor in the gas; andcooling the foods.2. The method of wherein the one or more further gasses comprises air.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the relative humidity (RH) of the gas pasteurizing or sterilizing the foods is in excess of 60%.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the relative humidity (RH) of the gas pasteurizing or sterilizing the foods is in a range from 60 to 99%.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the relative humidity (RH) of the gas pasteurizing or sterilizing the foods is in a range from 80 to 98%.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the relative humidity (RH) of the gas pasteurizing or sterilizing the foods is in a range from 70 to 97%.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the foods are pre-heated to a temperature in a range from 1 to 20° C. above the condensation temperature of the water vapor in the gas.8. The method according to claim 7 , wherein the foods are pre-heated to a temperature in a range from 2 to 10° C. above the condensation temperature of the water vapor in the gas pasteurizing or sterilizing the foods.9. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the foods are pre-heated by means of a gas having a relative humidity in a range from 5 to 70% if pre-heating is followed by pasteurization and in a range from 5 to 90% if pre- ...

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Номер записи: 22
10-02-2022 дата публикации

FOOD PACKAGING

Номер: US20220041314A1
Автор: GOIHMAN Alexey, TUNCHEL Ivo, Ward Gary
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a layered packaging film for fresh produce. The film provides a water vapour transmission rate of at least 30 g mper day, and includes a polymer layer with a sealing temperature of 205° C. or less. The present invention also provides a comprising fresh produce enclosed by a packaging film, wherein the packaging film is sealed by an elongate seal extending along the underside of the package, and wherein the elongate seal has a sealing strength such that when the packaging film is lifted from the upper side of the fresh produce package the seal breaks permitting the packaging film to be removed from the fresh produce in a single lifting action. 2. A layered packaging film according to having a water vapour transmission rate of at least 50 g mper day.3. A layered packaging film according to claim 1 , wherein the first layer of polymer film comprises two or more sub-layers.4. A layered packaging film according to claim 1 , wherein the second layer of polymer film has a sealing temperature of 100° C. to 200° C.5. A layered packaging film according to claim 1 , wherein the second layer of polymer film comprises a blend of PA6/66 with PA66/69/610/6I.6. A layered packaging film according to claim 1 , wherein the second layer of polymer film comprises SBS.7. A fresh produce package comprising fresh produce enclosed by the packaging film of claim 1 , the fresh produce package having an underside and an upper side claim 1 , wherein the packaging film is sealed by an elongate seal extending along the underside of the package claim 1 , and wherein the elongate seal has a sealing strength such that when the packaging film is lifted from the upper side of the fresh produce package the seal breaks permitting the packaging film to be removed from the fresh produce in a single lifting action.8. A fresh produce package according to claim 7 , which is a bulk fresh produce package.9. A fresh produce package according to claim 8 , comprising at least 2 kg ...

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Номер записи: 23
23-01-2020 дата публикации

Produce Ripening System and Apparatus

Номер: US20200022378A1
Автор: Obolo Christophe
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A system and apparatus ripen produce such as fruits and vegetables, and include a chamber having a plurality of chamber walls integrally coupled to a floor and forming an interior therein for retaining the produce; and a lid configured to be removably coupled with the chamber at an upper end thereof, the lid having: a top having: a top surface; and an underside surface; a plurality of underside walls extending downward from the underside surface and forming a plurality of cavities; a first aperture extending through the top surface and the underside surface and positioned within a first cavity of the plurality of cavities; and a second aperture extending through the top surface and the underside surface and positioned to not be in any of the plurality of cavities, wherein the first gas passing through at least the first and second apertures causes the produce to ripen. 1. An apparatus for ripening produce , the apparatus comprising:a chamber having a plurality of chamber walls integrally coupled to a floor and forming an interior therein for retaining the produce; and [ a top surface; and', 'an underside surface;, 'a top having, 'a plurality of underside walls extending downward from the underside surface and forming a plurality of cavities;', 'a first aperture extending through the top surface and the underside surface and positioned within a first cavity of the plurality of cavities; and', 'a second aperture extending through the top surface and the underside surface and positioned to not be in any of the plurality of cavities;', 'wherein a first gas passing through at least the first and second apertures causes the produce to ripen., 'a lid configured to be coupled with the chamber at an upper end thereof, the lid having2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second apertures is between 1 to 3 mm in diameter.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first aperture is not centrally positioned within the first cavity.4. The apparatus of ...

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Номер записи: 24
28-01-2021 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20210025638A1
Автор: CHEN Jianquan, XIA ENPIN, YANG CHUN, ZHANG Hao
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The present application discloses a vacuum assembly for a refrigerator, comprising: upper and lower sealing bodies, which are buckled to define a sealed cavity; a vacuum pump, provided in the cavity; a plurality of plate-like members, arranged between the vacuum pump and a sealing box; a plurality of abutting parts, provided on the upper sealing body and abutting against tops of the plate-like members, a step being provided at an end of the abutting part coming into contact with the plate-like member, a top surface of the step abutting against the plate-like member, and a side surface of the step abutting against the plate-like member; a plurality of ribs, provided on the lower sealing body and spaced apart from the side walls to define limiting grooves; and a plurality of guide grooves, provided on the lower sealing body and extending in a vertical direction to guide the plate-like members. 1. A vacuum assembly for a refrigerator , comprising:upper and lower sealing bodies, which are buckled to define a sealed accommodating cavity;a vacuum pump, provided in the accommodating cavity;a plurality of plate-like members, provided in the accommodating cavity and arranged between the vacuum pump and side walls of a sealing box, for sound insulation;a plurality of abutting parts, provided on the upper sealing body and abutting against tops of the plate-like members when the upper and lower sealing bodies are buckled, a step being provided at an end of the abutting part coming into contact with the plate-like member, a top surface of the step abutting against a top surface of the plate-like member, and a side surface of the step abutting against a side surface of the plate-like member;a plurality of ribs, provided on the lower sealing body and spaced apart from the side walls to define limiting grooves for the plate-like members; anda plurality of guide grooves, provided on the lower sealing body and extending in a vertical direction to guide the plate-like members.2. The ...

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Номер записи: 25
04-02-2016 дата публикации

NOVEL LACTOBACILLUS PLANTARUM AND USE THEREOF

Номер: US20160029653A1
Автор: LI Zheng
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A novel and use thereof are disclosed, which fall within the technical field of microorganisms. The tlj-2014 is deposited in China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center (CGMCC) under CGMCC Accession No. 9405. With the strain, the lactic acid production rate can be up to 35 g/L/d, and the concentration of lactic acid after 71 hrs of fermentation is up to 95 g/L. The is acid tolerant, survives well at pH 1.80, can degrade the nitrite quickly with a decomposition capability of up to 9.8 mg/h/kg, and is tolerant to 1% bile salt. When the strain is used in production of pickles, the nitrite concentration is less than 5 mg/kg throughout the entire fermentation process, which is far below the content specified in the national standard GB2714-2003. 1Lactobacillus plantarum. A tlj-2014 , which is deposited on Jul. 2 , 2014 in China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center (CGMCC) under CGMCC Accession No. 9405.2Lactobacillus plantarumLactobacillus plantarum. The tlj-2014 according to claim 1 , characterized in that with the claim 1 , the lactic acid production rate can be up to 35 g/L/d claim 1 , and the concentration of lactic acid after 71 hrs of fermentation is up to 95 g/L.3Lactobacillus plantarumLactobacillus plantarum. The tlj-2014 according to claim 1 , characterized in that the is acid tolerant claim 1 , and survives well at pH 1.80.4Lactobacillus plantarumLactobacillus plantarum. The tlj-2014 according to claim 1 , characterized in that the can degrade the nitrite quickly with a decomposition capability of up to 9.8 mg/h/kg.5Lactobacillus plantarum. Use of the tlj-2014 according to in production of pickles through fermentation.6Lactobacillus plantarum. Use of the tlj-2014 according to in production of pickles through fermentation.7Lactobacillus plantarum. Use of the tlj-2014 according to in production of pickles through fermentation.8Lactobacillus plantarum. Use of the tlj-2014 according to in production of pickles through fermentation. This ...

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Номер записи: 26
01-02-2018 дата публикации

METHOD AND CONVEYOR BELT APPARATUS FOR THE CONTINUOUS GASIFICATION OF CRANBERRIES WITH S02 GAS

Номер: US20180027832A1
Автор: CAMALEZ Cristian RAAB
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The invention relates to a method for continuous gasification with SOgas, using a conveyor belt apparatus that moves along five stations, each station designed for a specific process and having a pre-determined space or “module” where its process is carried out. The conveyor belt is programmed to alternately advance module and stops in the stations for a certain amount of time or a “break” so that the processes can be simultaneously verified in the five stations. The invention uses the instability of the SOgas in relation to water, a phenomenon which is accentuated and accelerated according to its lowest temperature, reaching its maximum potential at 0° C. The instability of the gas refers to the fact that the gas is absorbed by the water, forming a sulfurous acid solution. According to the method, the fruit is first cooled and is then exposed to the environment so that the humidity condenses thereon, said cold humidity causing a rapid and total absorption of the SOgas which is dispersed in the environment. The method provides for a sequence in three continuous stations: a refrigeration station, a humidifying station and a gasification station. 1123. SOgasification method to sanitise blueberries and fruit , CHARACTERISED in that the fruit is first chilled () and humidified () , achieving optimal conditions for the absorption of the SOgas () , swiftly and effectively.2botrytis. SOgasification method according to CHARACTERISED in that the dose of SOgas is around 6 cm(at atmospheric pressure) per kilogram of fruit treated claim 1 , sufficient to inhibit or destroy fungi and ensure that there is no egress to or contamination of the environment (100% ecological condition) claim 1 , applied at the entrance and exit of a gasification tunnel of a conveyor belt.3. SOgasification method claim 1 , according to claim 1 , CHARACTERISED in that it is necessary to expose the chilled fruit to the atmosphere (or a specifically devised enclosure) for humidity to condense on the skin ...

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Номер записи: 27
31-01-2019 дата публикации

PROCEDURE FOR REDUCING CONTAMINANTS IN VEGETABLE PROTEIN MATTER

Номер: US20190029295A1
Автор: MARQUEZ LOPEZ Jose Carlos, MIELGO IZA Inaki, ROMERO RAMIREZ Eduardo J.
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This invention refers to a procedure for reducing inorganic (heavy metals) and organic (aflatoxins, molds, etc.) contaminants in high-protein vegetable matter, mainly originating from rice. Applying said procedure to raw vegetable matter results in the obtainment of derivatives presenting levels of these contaminants significantly lower than the legal limits set by health authorities. Following the procedure set out in this invention, high-quality protein derivatives are obtained usable for vitamin and nutritional supplements, milk formula for babies, sports nutrition, clinical nutrition, animal feed ingredients, etc. 1. A procedure for reducing contaminants in vegetable protein which includes performing each of the following steps at least once:a) Mixing the initial vegetable matter with water and at least one type of protease enzyme, bringing the mixture to a pH of between 3 and 10 and keeping it in agitation for a period of at least 20 minutes, at a temperature of between 20 and 90° C.,b) Optionally, performing a wash and a solid-liquid separation of the product obtained in the previous stage,c) Optionally, subjecting the hydrolysate obtained in the previous stage to a sterilization process.2. A procedure according to where the pH of the mixture obtained from stage (a) is between 5 and 8.3. A procedure according to where the pH of the mixture from stage (a) is 7.5.4. A procedure according to where the time of agitation at stage (a) is from 60 to 180 minutes.5. A procedure according to where the time of agitation at stage (a) is 70 minutes.6. A procedure according to where temperature during stage (a) is between 50 and 80° C.7. A procedure according to where the temperature during stage (a) is 60° C.8. A procedure according to where the sterilization process during stage (c) can be either UHT sterilization or pasteurization.9. A procedure for reducing contaminants in vegetable protein which includes performing each of the following steps at least once:a1) Mixing ...

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Номер записи: 28
11-02-2016 дата публикации

IMPROVED METHODS FOR TREATING GRAIN WITH OZONE

Номер: US20160037790A1
Автор: Gower William, Johnson Kevin
Принадлежит: ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY

Improved methods for treating grain with ozone are disclosed. The methods include introducing ozone into grain at more than one location in order to effectively treat the grain. 1. A method of treating grain with ozone , the method comprising:introducing ozone in a headspace above the grain in a first location;drawing the ozone into the grain with at least two fans until the ozone is detected in air drawn through a first fan of the at least two fans;once the ozone is detected in the air drawn through the first fan, reducing a flow of air generated by the first fan; andcontinuing to draw the ozone into the grain with the remaining fans of the at least two fans.2. The method according to claim 1 , after a first period of time of introducing the ozone in the first location claim 1 , further comprising:introducing the ozone in the headspace above the grain in a second location;drawing the ozone into the grain with the at least two fans until the ozone is detected in air drawn through the first fan of the at least two fans;once the ozone is detected in the air drawn through the first fan, reducing a flow of air generated by the first fan; andcontinuing to draw the ozone into the grain with the remaining fans of the at least two fans.3. The method according to claim 2 , further comprising discontinuing to introduce the ozone in the first location before introducing the ozone in the second location.4. The method according to claim 2 , after a second period of time of introducing the ozone in the second location claim 2 , further comprising:introducing the ozone in the headspace above the grain in a third location;drawing the ozone into the grain with the at least two fans until the ozone is detected in air drawn through the first fan of the at least two fans;once the ozone is detected in the air drawn through the first fan, reducing a flow of air generated by the first fan; andcontinuing to draw the ozone into the grain with the remaining fans of the at least two fans.5. ...

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Номер записи: 29
06-02-2020 дата публикации

REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20200037640A1
Автор: JIANG Bo, LIU HAOQUAN, Wang Lei, XIN RUOWU, Zhu Xiaobing
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A refrigerator comprises a refrigerator body, an air-conditioning membrane assembly and an air pump assembly. The refrigerator body defines a storage space and a compressor chamber therein, a storage container is arranged in the storage space, and a freshness-keeping space is defined inside the storage container. The air-conditioning membrane assembly is configured to allow more oxygen than nitrogen in airflow in a surrounding space of the air-conditioning membrane assembly to pass through the air-conditioning membrane and enter an oxygen-rich gas collection chamber. An inlet end of the air pump is communicated with the oxygen-rich gas collection chamber in a controlled manner via a pipeline and a pipeline switching mechanism, for pumping gas in the oxygen-rich gas collection chamber to the outside of the freshness-keeping space, such that the actual content of oxygen in the freshness-keeping space is in a range of 2% to 19%. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a refrigerator body, in which a storage space is defined, a storage container is arranged in the storage space, the storage space is configured as a refrigerating space, and a freshness-keeping space is defined inside the storage container;an air-conditioning membrane assembly comprises at least one air-conditioning membrane and an oxygen-rich gas collection chamber, and is configured to allow more oxygen than nitrogen in airflow in the surrounding space of the air-conditioning membrane assembly to pass through the air-conditioning membrane and enter the oxygen-rich gas collection chamber, the air-conditioning membrane assembly is mounted to the storage container, and the surrounding space of the air-conditioning membrane assembly is communicated with the freshness-keeping space; andan air pump, is arranged at the refrigerator body, an inlet end of the air pump is communicated with the oxygen-rich gas collection chamber via a pipeline, for pumping gas in the oxygen-rich gas collection chamber to the outside of the ...

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Номер записи: 30
23-02-2017 дата публикации

Filtration System

Номер: US20170049118A1
Автор: Christie Scott Aaron, Fassel Robert Scott
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A filtration system is arranged to safely vent a storage room into which a fog mixture is introduced. Venting the storage room reduces and/or prevents a substantial increase in the internal pressure of the storage room. To control the pressure differential between the storage room and the ambient air pressure, a venting manifold with an in-line duct fan is used, for example, to exhaust storage room air into the atmosphere. The exhausted storage room air is filtered to reduce the exfiltration of chemicals and/or other contaminants from the environmentally sealed storage room. 127.-. (canceled)28. A method for filtration , comprising:arranging fruits in a substantially closed room having a volume of air;introducing post-harvest chemicals, and optionally, additional treatment substances, into an airstream with a thermo-fogger gun to generate air-borne treatment substances at a rate of up to 80 cubic feet per minute;introducing the airstream and the air-borne treatment substances into the volume of air of the substantially closed room to generate the dispersed air-borne substances;creating with a fan a pressure between −0.25 and 0 inches water column upon a bank of at least six high particle-rated pleated fiber filters; andinducing an exhaust air current that flows from the substantially closed room into an exhaust port of the substantially closed room, wherein the exhaust air current includes the air-borne substances from the exhaust port and the filter bank captures at least around 95 percent of the air-borne treatment substances.29. The method of claim 28 , wherein ambient air is used as input to the thermo-fogger gun.30. A method for filtration claim 28 , comprising:arranging vegetables in a substantially closed room having a volume of air;introducing post-harvest chemicals, and optionally, additional treatment substances, into an airstream with a thermo-fogger gun to generate air-borne treatment substances at a rate of up to 80 cubic feet per minute;introducing the ...

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Номер записи: 31
10-03-2022 дата публикации

Controlled Environment Shipping Containers

Номер: US20220071222A1
Автор: Joshua N. Goldman
Принадлежит: AUSTRALIS AQUACULTURE LLC

Systems and apparatus are provided for maintaining an ultra low oxygen concentration in a shipping container for the purpose of preventing spoilage of perishable food products. The system and apparatus may contain a composition of a mixture of gases including one or more of nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and another inert gas, wherein the mixture of gases positively pressurizes the shipping container with an ultra low oxygen concentration. The system and apparatus may use one or more sensors to monitor the composition of the mixture of gases, and may use one or more controllers to release the compressed gases into the interior of the container. The controller may release the compressed gases at a variable rate of release sufficient to maintain the ultra low oxygen concentration and to ensure consistent concentrations of the mixture of gases with the container.

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Номер записи: 32
10-03-2022 дата публикации

ELEMENT FOR MOISTURE CONTROL IN A CONTAINER

Номер: US20220073247A1
Автор: Basso Andrea, BERZOLLA Andrea
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The present invention refers to an element (E) for moisture control and to the use of said element for preserving substrates in controlled moisture conditions. 1. An element for moisture control in a container , comprising:a base comprising one or more layers of polymeric film, optionally stretchable so that the element may be adapted to said container, wherein:when the layers of said base are two or more, they optionally define at least one internal first cavity;said base carries two or more raised portions made of polymeric material, positioned on one or on both sides of the base, each of said raised portions defining an internal second cavity and being distanced from each other so as to allow the passage of a gaseous flux between the two or more raised portions;at least one of said first and/or second cavities contains a gas, preferably air, or an aqueous solution or suspension comprising at least one food grade substance selected from an inorganic or organic salt, a sugar, a polyol, a polyprotic acid and/or mixtures thereof, provided that;at least one of the first and/or second cavities contains the solution or suspension and thatthe at least one cavity containing the solution or suspension is enclosed, at least in part, by a film impervious to water and permeable to moisture.2. The element according to claim 1 , wherein the aqueous solution or suspension further comprises at least one thickening agent.3. The element according to claim 1 , wherein the film impervious to water and permeable to moisture comprises at least one of a paper claim 1 , a fabric claim 1 , a polymeric material selected from polyvinyl chloride claim 1 , microporous polyethylene claim 1 , high density polyethylene claim 1 , low density polyethylene claim 1 , cellophane claim 1 , polyethylene terephthalate claim 1 , biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate claim 1 , polycarbonate claim 1 , ethyl vinyl alcohol claim 1 , polyamide claim 1 , polystyrene claim 1 , oriented polystyrene claim ...

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Номер записи: 33
04-03-2021 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE PRESERVATION, STORAGE AND/OR SHIPMENT OF LIQUID-EXUDING PRODUCTS

Номер: US20210061537A1
Автор: Belfance John, Freedman Jonathan R., Gleason G. F. Alexia, Gupta Deepti S., Hollinger James S., JOHNSTON Michael, Jr. Franklin Lee, Lucas, Perdue Ethan Ross, Perko Kathryn, Pratt Jason, Riley Derek, Watson Neal
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Apparatuses and methods are provided for storing and preserving product, such as to extend shelf life of the same. In one optional method, liquid-exuding product is placed in a product containing space of a container atop a platform of a support structure. The container can include an internal compartment having the product containing space. The structure can define the platform for supporting the product. The internal compartment can further include a reservoir, configured to retain liquid, below the platform. At least one of the platform or the support structure can be configured to direct liquid exuded from the product to the reservoir. Optionally, the reservoir comprises or contains an absorbent material for absorbing liquid in the reservoir. 1. A container configured to preserve , store or ship a liquid-exuding product in a product containing space within the container , the container comprising an internal compartment having a product containing space and a support structure defining a platform for supporting a liquid-exuding product , the internal compartment further comprising a reservoir below the platform , the reservoir being configured to retain liquid , at least one of the platform or the support structure being configured to direct liquid exuded from the product to the reservoir.2. The container of claim 1 , wherein the platform comprises a generally centrally disposed peak and two or more downwardly inclined ramps extending from the peak in order to provide for liquid runoff.3. The container of claim 1 , wherein the support structure is corrugated.4. The container of claim 3 , wherein the support structure comprises a plurality of spaced ribs extending across a base of the container from one end to an opposite opposing end claim 3 , and wherein the ribs comprise a plurality of peaks with a plurality of valleys disposed therebetween.5. The container of claim 1 , wherein the reservoir is provided as one single or uninterrupted compartment occupying ...

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Номер записи: 34
04-03-2021 дата публикации

METHODS FOR PACKAGING AND PRESERVING ZUCCHINI SPIRALS

Номер: US20210061538A1
Автор: Belfance John, Freedman Jonathan R., Gleason G. F. Alexia, Gupta Deepti S., Hollinger James S., JOHNSTON Michael, Jr. Franklin Lee, Lucas, Perdue Ethan Ross, Perko Kathryn, Pratt Jason, Riley Derek, Watson Neal
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Methods are provided for storing and preserving zucchini spirals, preferably so as to extend shelf life of the same. In one optional method, zucchini spirals are placed in a product containing space of a storage container atop a platform of a support structure. The storage container includes an internal compartment having the product containing space. The support structure defines the platform for supporting the zucchini spirals. The internal compartment further includes a reservoir, configured to retain liquid, below the platform. The platform and/or support structure are configured to direct liquid exuded from the zucchini spirals to the reservoir. Optionally, the reservoir comprises an absorbent material for absorbing liquid in the reservoir. 1. A method of packaging and preserving zucchini spirals comprising: placing zucchini spirals in a product containing space of a storage container atop a platform of a support structure , the storage container comprising an internal compartment having the product containing space , the support structure defining the platform for supporting the zucchini spirals , the internal compartment further comprising a reservoir below the platform , the reservoir being configured to retain liquid , the platform and/or support structure being configured to direct liquid exuded from the zucchini spirals to the reservoir , the storage container further comprising a lid enclosing the zucchini spirals within the product containing space , wherein the lid comprises an oxygen permeable material.3. The method of packaging and preserving zucchini spirals of claim 1 , the support structure and/or platform comprising a liquid permeable surface made from a nonwoven material.4. The method of packaging and preserving zucchini spirals of claim 1 , wherein the reservoir comprises an absorbent material.5. The method of packaging and preserving zucchini spirals of claim 1 , wherein the reservoir comprises an absorbent material comprising a gel-forming ...

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Номер записи: 35
22-05-2014 дата публикации

Membrane Separation Process for Controlling Gas Concentrations Within Produce Shipping or Storage Containers

Номер: US20140141139A1
Автор: Gottschlich Douglas, Tan Jonathan S.
Принадлежит: MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH, INC.

Disclosed herein is a membrane separation process and system for controlling the relative concentrations of carbon dioxide, oxygen, and nitrogen within a shipping or storage container containing respiring produce. The process uses a first membrane that is selective to carbon dioxide over oxygen and nitrogen, and a second membrane that is selective to oxygen over nitrogen. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first membrane exhibits a selectivity to carbon dioxide over oxygen of at least 2.5.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first membrane exhibits a selectivity to carbon dioxide over nitrogen of at least 5.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first membrane exhibits a carbon dioxide permeance of at east 400 gpu.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first membrane is driven by a compressor claim 1 , a vacuum pump claim 1 , or by a sweep stream of air claim 1 , oxygen claim 1 , or oxygen-enriched air.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second membrane exhibits a selectivity to oxygen over nitrogen of at least 1.5.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second membrane exhibits an oxygen permeance of at least 100 gpu.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first permeate stream and the second permeate stream are combined and discharged by means of a single vacuum pump.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first membrane unit is mounted inside the container.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second membrane unit is mounted inside the container.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first membrane unit and the second membrane unit are constructed as a single unit.12. A produce storage or shipment system claim 1 , wherein the system comprises:(a) a produce storage or shipping container;(b) air intake means for conveying air into the container;(c) air output means for discharging air from the container;(d) a first membrane unit containing a first membrane having a first feed side and a first permeate side, wherein the first membrane is selective for ...

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Номер записи: 36
10-03-2016 дата публикации

Method of sanitizing edible seeds, particularly mucilage producing seeds

Номер: US20160066572A1
Автор: Devin Thomas MICHAUD, Fadi Dagher, Johannes MATHIEU, Nicholas DILLON, Steven Kent WHITESIDES
Принадлежит: Agri Neo Inc

Edible seeds are sanitized with a composition comprising water, a biocidal agent and a solvent. The composition is applied to the seeds and the seeds are later dried without first rinsing the seeds. The application rate may be 15% by weight of the seeds or less. The solvent may be a water-miscible alcohol such as ethanol or propylene glycol. When sanitizing mucilaginous seeds, the composition comprises one or more alcohols in an amount effective to inhibit the release of mucilage. The composition is initially applied as a mist to mucilaginous seeds. The biocidal agent may be an oxidizer such as peracetic acid. A treatment system includes an atomizing sprayer and a dryer, for example a fixed bed forced-air dryer.

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Номер записи: 37
27-02-2020 дата публикации

Antimicrobial Compositions and Related Methods of Use

Номер: US20200060272A1
Автор: Gandhi Niranjan R., Palmer Skebba Victoria, Strobel Gary A.
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Antimicrobial compositions comprising one or more compound components generally recognized as safe for human consumption, and related methods of use, such compositions and methods as can be employed in a wide range of agricultural, industrial, building, pharmaceutical and/or personal care products and applications. 1. A method of affecting microbial activity , said method comprising providing a composition comprising an acid component selected from propanoic acid , isobutyric acid , salts of said acids and combinations of said acids and said salts; and another component selected from a C-Cacid ester , an aldehyde and combinations thereof , providing said composition is absent naphthalene and azulene derivative compounds; and contacting at least one of a microbe and a substrate capable of supporting microbial activity with said composition , said composition in an amount at least partially sufficient to affect microbial activity.2. The method of wherein said other component is selected from isoamyl acetate claim 1 , isobutyl isobutyrate claim 1 , benzaldehyde and combinations thereof.3. The method of wherein said substrate is selected from food items.4. The method of wherein said food item comprises post-harvest produce.5. The method of wherein said other component is selected from isoamyl acetate claim 4 , isobutyl isobutyrate claim 4 , benzaldehyde and combinations thereof.6. A method of affecting microbial activity claim 4 , said method comprising providing a composition comprising an acid component selected from propanoic acid claim 4 , isobutyric acid claim 4 , salts of said acids and combinations of said acids and said salts; and another component selected from a C-Cacid ester claim 4 , an aldehyde and combinations thereof claim 4 , providing said composition is absent naphthalene and azulene derivative compounds; and contacting at least one of a microbe and a food item capable of supporting microbial activity with said composition claim 4 , said composition in ...

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Номер записи: 38
27-02-2020 дата публикации

PROCESS FOR TREATMENT BY AT LEAST ONE MODERATELY VOLATILE BIOCIDAL AND/OR PLANT-PROTECTION PRODUCT, CORRESPONDING TREATMENT ASSEMBLY AND STORAGE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20200060300A1
Автор: PAITEL Laura, Sardo Alberto, Sardo Stefano
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The process includes a treatment step during which a liquid containing a biocidal and/or plant-protection product or a mixture of biocidal and/or plant-protection products is evaporated and injected into the internal atmosphere of premises, the liquid being evaporates at a temperature of less than 50° C., the product vapour concentration in the internal atmosphere of the premises being kept at greater than 10% of a saturation concentration of the vapour of said product in said atmosphere at said temperature for a saturation duration of greater than 12 hours. 1. A method of treatment of plant products stored in premises or sanitization of the premises , comprising:evaporating and injecting at least one biocidal or plant-protection product having a boiling point between 150 and 280° C. into an inner atmosphere of the premises, the biocidal or plant protection product being evaporated at a temperature lower than 50° C., the vapor concentration of the biocidal or plant protection product in the inner atmosphere of the premises being held at more than 10% of a saturation concentration of the vapor of said biocidal or plant protection product in said atmosphere at said temperature for a saturation time of more than 12 hours.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one biocidal or plant protection product is selected from the group consisting of:essential oil; terpene; saturated or unsaturated C6 to C10 short chain alcohol; synthetic volatile product; liquid organic acids with high boiling point; and esters having biocidal action.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the premises contain plant products claim 1 , stored for a storage time.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the injecting comprises a continuous injection phase lasting more than 50% of the storage time claim 3 , during which the vapor concentration in the atmosphere is held at between 10% and 50% of saturation.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the injecting ...

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Номер записи: 39
08-03-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PREPARING A PACKAGED POTATO MILLEFEUILLE, AND POTATO MILLEFEUILLE PRODUCED

Номер: US20180064150A1
Автор: GASCONS DIAZ Marc
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The invention relates to a method for preparing a packaged potato millefeuille and potato millefeuille produced, the method comprising cutting potatoes into slices that are between 1 and 2 mm thick, stacking said slices in alternate superimposed layers in a mold () with side walls () having an inner height measuring between 2 and 3 cm, thermally treating the millefeuille and then cooling and packaging same. The method also includes a preserving step that includes vacuum-packaging the mold () with the potato millefeuille in a plastic film packaging () before thermal treatment, and subjecting said vacuum-packaged millefeuille to said thermal treatment which causes the pasteurization thereof. 22520. The preparation method according to claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises claim 1 , after the vacuum-packaging claim 1 , the thermal treatment and the cooling of the millefeuille claim 1 , leaving the cooled product to stand at said temperature comprised between 2° C. and 8° C. for a period of time comprised between 20 and 30 hours claim 1 , taking the pre-prepared potato millefeuille out of said plastic film packaging () claim 1 , removing it from the mold () claim 1 , cutting it into portions claim 1 , packaging it and freezing it at a temperature of −15° C. or lower and preserving it in packaged form at this temperature until the moment of use.320112111. The preparation method according to claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises filling the mold () with elongated slender potato slices () by arranging alternate superimposed layers of elongated slender potato slices () until forming a potato millefeuille () claim 1 , where each layer comprises adjacent elongated slender potato slices () oriented with the longitudinal directions thereof parallel to one another claim 1 , and where the longitudinal directions of the elongated slender potato slices () of one layer are crossed with respect to the longitudinal directions of the elongated slender potato slices () of ...

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Номер записи: 40
12-03-2015 дата публикации

Antimicrobial Compositions and Related Methods of Use

Номер: US20150073048A1
Автор: Gary A. Strobel, Niranjan Ramanlal GANDHI, Victoria Palmer Skebba
Принадлежит: Jeneil Biosurfactant Co LLC

Antimicrobial compositions comprising one or more compound components generally recognized as safe for human consumption, and related methods of use, such compositions and methods as can be employed in a wide range of agricultural, industrial, building, pharmaceutical and/or personal care products and applications.

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Номер записи: 41
17-03-2016 дата публикации

Filtration System

Номер: US20160073649A1
Автор: Christie Scott Aaron, Fassel Robert Scott
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A filtration system is arranged to safely vent a storage room into which a fog mixture is introduced. Venting the storage room reduces and/or prevents a substantial increase in the internal pressure of the storage room. To control the pressure differential between the storage room and the ambient air pressure, a venting manifold with an in-line duct fan is used, for example, to exhaust storage room air into the atmosphere. The exhausted storage room air is filtered to reduce the exfiltration of chemicals and/or other contaminants from the environmentally sealed storage room. 127.-. (canceled)28. A method for filtration , comprising:arranging fruits in a substantially closed room having a volume of air;introducing pyrimethanil, and optionally, additional treatment substances, into an airstream with a thermofogger gun to generate air-borne treatment substances at a rate of up to 40 cubic feet per minute;introducing the airstream and the air-borne treatment substances into the volume of air of the substantially closed room to generate the dispersed air-borne substances;creating with a fan a pressure between −0.15 and 0 inches water column upon a bank of six high particle-rated pleated fiber filters; andinducing an exhaust air current that flows from the substantially closed room into an exhaust port of the substantially closed room, wherein the exhaust air current includes the air-borne substances from the exhaust port and the filter bank captures around 95 percent of the air-borne treatment substances.29. The method of claim 28 , wherein ambient air is used as input to the thermofogger gun.30. A method for filtration claim 28 , comprising:arranging vegetables in a substantially closed room having a volume of air;introducing pyrimethanil, and optionally, additional treatment substances, into an airstream with a thermofogger gun to generate air-borne treatment substances at a rate of up to 40 cubic feet per minute;introducing the airstream and the air-borne treatment ...

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Номер записи: 42
17-03-2016 дата публикации

PRESERVATIVE AND ADDITIVE FOR FOOD AND FEED

Номер: US20160073662A1
Автор: Carpenter Robert H., Kemp Maurice Clarence, McKenzie K. Scott
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A preservative and additive for food and feed. One aspect of the invention concerns various acidified clays and minerals as food or feed additive to kill, or inhibit the growth of, harmful microorganisms and to inactivate mycotoxins, such as aflatoxins, present as contaminants in human foods and animal feeds. Another aspect of the present invention relates to a clay of hydrated sodium calcium aluminosilicate with relatively uniform particle size distribution. 1. A method of preparing an acidified clay comprising:blending a clay with an acid or an acidic mixture in a weight ratio of the clay to the acid or the acidic mixture of from about 50:1 to about 1:5, wherein the acid or the acidic mixture is a sparingly-soluble Group IIA complex (“AGIIS”); a highly acidic metalated organic acid (“HAMO”); a highly acidic metalated mixture of inorganic acid (“HAMMIA”); or a mixture thereof; and the clay comprises an isolated low-sodium, calcium aluminosilicate clay that is substantially free from dioxins and priority toxic heavy metal contamination, and is capable of binding aflatoxins.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the acid or the acidic mixture is an adduct having AGIIS.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising selecting a processed clay to have a chemical composition comprising: CaO above 3.2%; MgO ranging from about 4.0 to about 5.4%; FeOranging from about 5.4 to about 6.5%; KO ranging from about 0.50 to about 0.90%; NaO ranging from about 0.10 to about 0.30%; MnO ranging from about 0.01 to about 0.03%; AlOranging from about 14.8 to about 18.2%; and SiOranging from about 62.4 to about 73.5%; wherein claim 1 , the chemical composition is given as weight percent.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising selecting the clay to have a substantially uniform particle size of less than about 80 microns.5. A method of killing or inhibiting the growth of a microorganism and inactivating a mycotoxin in a food or feed comprising:contacting the food or the feed with an ...

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Номер записи: 43
07-03-2019 дата публикации

FOOD PACKAGING

Номер: US20190071200A1
Автор: GOIHMAN Alexey, TUNCHEL Ivo, Ward Gary
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The present invention relates to a layered packaging film for fresh produce. The film provides a water vapour transmission rate of at least 30 g mper day, and includes a polymer layer with a sealing temperature of 205° C. or less. The present invention also provides a comprising fresh produce enclosed by a packaging film, wherein the packaging film is sealed by an elongate seal extending along the underside of the package, and wherein the elongate seal has a sealing strength such that when the packaging film is lifted from the upper side of the fresh produce package the seal breaks permitting the packaging film to be removed from the fresh produce in a single lifting action. 2. A layered packaging film according to having a water vapour transmission rate of at least 30 g mper day.3. A layered packaging film according to wherein the first layer of polymer film comprises polycaprolactam.4. A layered packaging film according to wherein the first layer of polymer film comprises two or more sub-layers.5. A layered packaging film according to wherein the second layer of polymer film has a sealing temperature of 200° C. or less.6. A layered packaging film according to wherein the second layer of polymer film comprises:(i) a copolyamide, such as PA6/66, PA6/12, optionally in combination with a multipolyamide such as PA66/69/610/6I;(ii) a blend of two or more polyamides (homo-, co- or multi-polyamides, for example selected from the group consisting of PA6 (polycaprolactam), PA66 (Polyhexamethylene adipamide), PA12 (Polydodecanolactam), PA69 (Polyhexamethylene azelaamide), PA610 (hexamethylene sebacamide), PA11 (Poly(11-aminoundecanoamide), PA612 Poly(hexamethylene dodecanoamide), PA6/66, PA6/12, and PA66/69/610/6I;(iii) one or more styrene copolymers, optionally blended with PS (polystyrene) or HIPS (high impact polystyrene), for example one or more styrene copolymers selected from the group consisting of SBS (styrene butadiene styrene copolymer), SBC (styrene butadiene ...

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Номер записи: 44
19-03-2015 дата публикации

BANANA STORAGE AND SHIPPING BAGS

Номер: US20150079252A1
Автор: JEONG Jiwon, Murillo Francisco Javier Rodriguez
Принадлежит: Chiquita Brands LLC

A film for wrapping respiring produce is disclosed. The film comprises from about 60% to about 90% of an ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) mixture which consists of (for example, from about 75% to about 90%) ethylene vinyl acetate and (for example, from about 10% to about 25%) vinyl acetate, with the balance of the film selected from food-safe, EVA-compatible, thermoplastic resins, such as low density polyethylene, linear low density polyethylene, and mixtures of those materials. A bag for storage and shipment of respiring produce, such as bananas, made from that film material, as well as a method for shipping and storing respiring produce, such as bananas, avocados, salad components or flowers, utilizing that bag, are also disclosed. 1. A film for wrapping respiring produce comprising from about 60% to about 90% of an ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) mixture which consists of ethylene vinyl acetate and vinyl acetate , and the balance of the film comprising a second resin selected from food-safe EVA-compatible thermoplastic resins , the film having a thickness of from about 0.5 to about 5 mils.2. The film according to wherein the second resin is selected from low density polyethylene claim 1 , linear low density polyethylene claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.3. The film according to which includes micro-perforations going through the film.4. The film according to which comprises about 80% of the ethylene vinyl acetate mixture claim 2 , and wherein the second resin comprises linear low density polyethylene.5. The film according to wherein the EVA mixture consists of about 75% to about 90% ethylene vinyl acetate and from about 10% to about 25% vinyl acetate.6. The film according to which is not a laminate.7. The film according to which comprises from about 10% to about 40% of the second resin.8. A bag for the shipment of respiring produce comprising a rectangular top sheet and a rectangular bottom sheet joined together along at least three of their edges claim 2 , at least a ...

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Номер записи: 45
19-03-2015 дата публикации

Potato Storage

Номер: US20150079256A1
Автор: McWilliam Simon Charles, Meyer Brian Robert, Terry Leon A.
Принадлежит: Frito-Lay Trading Company GmbH

A method of storing potatoes comprises storing a plurality of endodormant or ecodormant potatoes in a first gaseous environment including carbon dioxide in an amount of from greater than the amount of carbon dioxide present in atmospheric air to up to 5 mol % based on the composition of the first gaseous environment; and in a subsequent storage step storing the potatoes in a second gaseous environment including carbon dioxide in an amount of from 0.03 to 2 mol % based on the composition of the second gaseous environment, the first and second gaseous environments having different carbon dioxide contents. The method may comprise: monitoring the dormancy of the potatoes; in response to eye movement of a potato, changing the first gaseous environment to a second gaseous environment; maintaining a level of carbon dioxide in the second gaseous environment below a selected threshold to control sugar content of the potatoes. 1. A method of storing potatoes , the method comprising the steps of:i. providing a plurality of endodormant or ecodormant potatoes;ii. in a first storage step, storing the potatoes in a first gaseous environment, the first gaseous environment including carbon dioxide in an amount of from greater than the amount of carbon dioxide present in atmospheric air to up to 5 mol % based on the composition of the first gaseous environment; andiii. in a second subsequent storage step, storing the potatoes in a second gaseous environment, the second gaseous environment including carbon dioxide in an amount of from 0.03 to 2 mol % based on the composition of the second gaseous environment, the first and second gaseous environments having different carbon dioxide contents.2. A method according to wherein the first gaseous environment comprises atmospheric air to which additional carbon dioxide has been added.3. A method according to wherein the first gaseous environment includes carbon dioxide in an amount of from greater than 0.1 to up to 5 mol % based on the ...

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Номер записи: 46
18-03-2021 дата публикации

GAS MONITORING DEVICE AND METHOD

Номер: US20210076661A1
Автор: DREWNOWSKI Bartek P.
Принадлежит: Degesch America, Inc.

The present invention relates to a gas monitoring device having a gas tight base unit containing a sensor. The base unit is detachably connected to an elongated hollow rod having a perforated tip end and a base unit connection end. The base unit comprises a sensor, a data processor, a telemetry unit, a battery with wireless charging and an internal on/off switch. The invention also relates to a method of monitoring the gas concentration within a fumigated commodity sample comprising inserting the tapered perforated end of a gas monitoring device into a commodity sample. 1. A gas monitoring device comprising:a gas tight base unit containing a sensor, said base unit is detachably connected to an elongated hollow rod having a perforated tip end and a base unit connection end,wherein said base unit comprises a sensor, data processor, a telemetry unit, a battery with wireless charging and an internal on/off switch.2. A gas monitoring device according to claim 1 , wherein said elongated hollow rod is between 12 to 36 inches long.3. A gas monitoring device according to claim 1 , wherein elongated hollow is between 0.5 to 1 inch in diameter.4. A gas monitoring device according to embodiment 1 claim 1 , wherein said base end is 4 to 10 inches wide and 2 to 6 inches tall.5. A gas monitoring device according to embodiment 1 claim 1 , wherein said housing unit is made of a shock absorbing plastic.7. A method according to claim 6 , wherein said gas is phosphine and parts per million data is collected and transmitted via telemetry based communication unit at preset intervals.8. A method according to claim 6 , wherein said telemetry unit sends data to cloud storage.9. A method according to claim 6 , wherein said elongated hollow rod further comprises a filter.10. A method according to claim 6 , wherein said elongated hollow rod is between 12 to 36 inches long.11. A method according to claim 6 , wherein said elongated hollow rod is stainless steel.12. A method of monitoring the gas ...

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Номер записи: 47
18-03-2021 дата публикации

TRANSPORT CONTAINER WITH GAS SELECTIVE MEMBRANE EXHAUST

Номер: US20210076693A1
Автор: JONES Lee James, SAVUR Sanjay
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Described herein is a method for operating a refrigerated stripping container containing respiring produce, the method including: passing a cooled CO-rich air stream from an internal environment within the shipping container through a COselective membrane of a membrane system to produce a cooled CO-lean air stream and a CO-rich permeate stream; retaining or returning the cooled CO-lean air stream to the internal environment; and exhausting the CO-rich permeate stream to an external environment outside of the shipping container: drawing external air or permitting external air to pass into the shipping container through an air vent with a pre-set fixed opening of the shipping container in a volume to at least balance a volume difference between the cooled CO-rich air stream and the cooled CO-lean air stream; wherein the membrane system is operated according to a pre-set mode, and the pre-set mode is independent of a measured gas concentration or pressure of the internal environment; and the pre-set fixed opening of the vent is selected based on one or more characteristics of the respiring produce and the pre-set mode of the membrane system. 1. A method for operating a refrigerated shipping container or other cooled enclosure containing respiring produce , the method including:{'sub': 2', '2', '2', '2, 'passing a cooled CO-rich air stream from an internal environment within the enclosure through a COselective membrane of a membrane system to produce a cooled CO-lean air stream and a CO-rich permeate stream;'}{'sub': '2', 'retaining or returning the cooled CO-lean air stream to the internal environment;'}{'sub': '2', 'exhausting the CO-rich permeate stream to an external environment outside of the enclosure; and'}{'sub': 2', '2, 'drawing external air or permitting external air to pass into the enclosure through an air vent with a pre-set fixed opening of the enclosure in a volume to at least balance a volume difference between the cooled CO-rich air stream and the ...

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Номер записи: 48
26-03-2015 дата публикации

MODIFIED AND CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20150082815A1
Автор: BELL Laurence Don.
Принадлежит: FRESH FOOD SOLUTIONS LLC

The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for creating and maintaining modified and controlled atmospheres (MA/CA) in a rigid sealable container having at least one refrigeration unit with an integrated oxygen reduction structure. The refrigeration unit provides the necessary ambient atmosphere movement for the oxygen reduction structure, such as a hydrogen fuel cell. The systems and methods are useful in the, storage, transport, distribution, processing and packaging of fresh perishables with a focus on altering the natural gaseous environment around the perishables such that fresh shelf-life is extended. The systems may operate in a power generation/power production mode, such that the fuel cells maintain the MA/CA environment while providing both primary and back-up power. 1. A method for extending the storage life of non-respiring foodstuffs comprising:generating and maintaining a modified and controlled atmosphere (MA/CA) environment in a mechanically refrigerated system within a rigid sealable container, the mechanically refrigerated system having at least one mechanical refrigeration unit, by:generating a recirculating forced atmosphere stream within the rigid sealable container by operation of said mechanical refrigeration unit, the recirculating forced atmosphere stream being from the ambient atmosphere inside the rigid sealable container;positioning an oxygen reduction means along the recirculating forced atmosphere stream within the container interior to reduce the amount of oxygen within the forced atmosphere stream; andoperating the oxygen reduction means on the recirculating forced atmosphere stream in an oxygen reduction mode to reduce the oxygen level to, and maintain the oxygen level at, 10,000 ppm or less inside the rigid sealable container.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising operating said oxygen reduction means to reduce the oxygen level inside said rigid claim 1 , refrigerated container to 1000 ppm or less.3. The method of ...

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Номер записи: 49
23-03-2017 дата публикации

Methods For Treating Plants Or Fruits

Номер: US20170079296A1
Автор: Luo Yaguang, Zhang Boce
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Methods for treating plants or fruits, involving contacting the plants or fruits with a solvothermal prepared metal-organic framework which releases at least one gas (e.g., ethylene) to treat the plants or fruits. 1. A method for treating plants or fruits , comprising contacting said plants or fruits with a solvothermal prepared metal-organic framework which releases at least one gas to treat said plants or fruits.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the solvothermal prepared metal-organic framework comprises at least one metal of groups Ia claim 1 , IIa claim 1 , IIIa claim 1 , IVa to VIIIa and Ib and VIb claim 1 , of the Periodic Table of the Elements.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein said at least one metal is Cu.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the solvothermal prepared metal-organic framework comprises at least one bidentate organic compound.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein said at least one bidentate organic compound is terephthalic acid.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said gas is ethylene.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said fruits are bananas. Methods are described for treating plants or fruits, involving contacting the plants or fruits with a solvothermal prepared metal-organic framework which releases at least one gas (e.g., ethylene) to treat the plants or fruits.Gaseous plant hormone, ethylene, acts at trace levels to regulate the ripening of climacteric fruits, the opening of flowers, the abscission of leaves, and dormancy of seeds (Clendennen, S., and G. May, Plant Physiol., 115: 463-469 (1997)). Ethylene is considered by FDA as generally recognized as safe (GRAS), and found not harmful or toxic to humans, and has broad applications in both preharvest and postharvest stages. Ethylene gas has been widely used commercially to stimulate ripening of bananas, avocados, tomatoes, mangos, etc. (Burg, S., and E. A. Bur, Plant Physiol., 37(2): 179-189 (1962)). However, ethylene is highly ...

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Номер записи: 50
12-03-2020 дата публикации

Antimicrobial Compositions and Related Methods of Use

Номер: US20200077651A1
Автор: Gandhi Niranjan R., Palmer Skebba Victoria, Strobel Gary A.
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Antimicrobial compositions comprising one or more compound components generally recognized as safe for human consumption, and related methods of use, such compositions and methods as can be employed in a wide range of agricultural, industrial, building, pharmaceutical and/or personal care products and applications. 1Muscodor crispans. An antimicrobial composition comprising an acid component selected from C-Cacids , acid salts and combinations thereof a C-Cacid ester component; a C-Cketone component; and at least two C-Ccomponents isolatable from a volatile by-product of an isolated culture of grown on potato dextrose agar , providing said composition is absent naphthalene and azulene derivative compounds.2. The composition of wherein said acid component is selected from isobutyric acid claim 1 , propanoic acid and combinations thereof3. The composition of wherein said ester component is selected from esters of acetic acid claim 1 , propanoic acid and isobutyric acid and combinations of said esters.4. The composition of wherein said ketone component is 2-butanone.5. The composition of wherein acetic acid claim 4 , propanoic acid or a combination thereof is at least in part substituted for said 2-butanone.6. The composition of where each said component of said composition is generally recognized as safe for human consumption under Chapter 21 of the United States Code of Federal Regulations.7. The composition of comprising a rhamnolipid component.8. The composition of applied to an article selected from a human food product claim 1 , food processing equipment and a surface of a food processing facility.9. The composition of wherein said human food product is selected from a carcass claim 8 , meats and meat products.10Muscodor crispans. An antimicrobial composition comprising an acid component selected from C-Cacids claim 8 , acid salts and combinations thereof a C-Cacid ester component; a C-Cketone component; and at least two C-Ccomponents isolatable from a volatile ...

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Номер записи: 51
31-03-2016 дата публикации

COMPOSITIONS FOR RETARDING SPOILAGE OF COFFEE, METHODS OF TREATING COFFEE WITH THE COMPOSITIONS AND COFFEE TREATED WITH THE COMPOSITIONS

Номер: US20160088854A1
Автор: BLUM Mel
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A composition for retarding spoilage of coffee includes tara extract and glutathione along with propyl gallate or a synthetic antioxidant which is tert-butyl hydroquione or butylated hydroxyanisole or ethoxyquin or ethoxyquin phosphate. 15-. (canceled)6. A method of retarding spoilage of coffee , comprising applying thereto or admixing therewith a solution comprising , all by weight , and based on total weight of the composition unless otherwise stated:a) 0.55-5% propyl gallate.b) 0.01-0.05% alcohol or alcohol/water extract of tara;c) 10-25 parts by weight of glutathione per million parts by weight of the tara extract;e) 0.1-1% ascorbic acid;f) optionally 0.5-1% ascorbyl palmitate; andg) balance glycerine, propylene glycol, ethanol or isopropyl alcohol or a mixture of any two or more thereof, and, optionally, water and emulsifier or surfactant.7. A method of retarding spoilage of coffee , comprising applying thereto or admixing therewith a solution comprising , all by weight , and based on total weight of the composition unless otherwise stated:a) 0.1-1% of tert-butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ) or butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) or ethoxyquin or ethoxyquin phosphate;b) 0.01-1.0% alcohol or alcohol/water extract of tara;c) 10-25 parts by weight glutathione per million parts by weight of the tara extract;d) 0.5-1% of at least one of citric acid which is hydrated or anhydrous, proportion thereof calculated based on anhydrous, ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) or a salt of EDTA;e) 0.2-1.5% ascorbic acid; andf) balance, glycerine, propylene glycol, ethanol or isopropyl alcohol or a mixture of any two or more thereof, water, and, optionally emulsifier or surfactant.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein tara extract comprises 0.1-0.5% of the composition.915.-. (canceled)16. Coffee treated by the method of .17. Coffee treated by the method of .1820.-. (canceled)21. Coffee treated by the method of . This is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/500,165, ...

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Номер записи: 52
30-03-2017 дата публикации

Method for Preserving Perishable Fresh Food Products in a Packaging and Packaging Provided Therefor

Номер: US20170086484A1
Автор: BELTRÁN SANAHUJA Ana, Bermúdez Saldaña José María, GALET DOMINGO Ana Gudalupe, GUARDEÑO EXPOSITO Luis Miguel, JOVANI ABRIL Maria Rut, PRATS GARCIA Luis
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A packaging that generates a protective atmosphere from a chemical reaction that generates carbon dioxide which is triggered by the natural exudate of the packaged product and which extends over time, such as to effectively control the generation of gases inside the packaging and avoiding build-up of exudate in contact with the food product inside said packaging. 1. A packaging configured to generate a protective atmosphere for a perishable fresh food product generating exudate , the packaging comprising:a bottom: anda coating on the bottom of the packaging,the coating comprising a mixture of a polymer, citric acid and sodium bicarbonate, wherein the amounts of citric acid and sodium bicarbonate are chosen such that a non-stoichiometric reaction can occur between the citric acid and sodium bicarbonate when the exudate from the perishable fresh food product enters into contact with the coating.2. The packaging according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer is a polymer dissolved in a solvent.3. The packaging according to claim 2 , wherein the polymer is selected from the group consisting of polyamide claim 2 , polylactic acid claim 2 , polycaprolactone and polystyrene.4. The packaging according to claim 3 , wherein the solvent s selected from the group consisting of ethanol claim 3 , acetone and ethyl acetate.5. The packaging according to claim 2 , wherein the polymer is a polystyrene based polymer dissolved in ethyl acetate.6. The packaging according to claim 5 , wherein the polystyrene is dissolved in ethyl acetate with a concentration in weight percent of 4% to 20% claim 5 , the polystyrene being a crystal polystyrene or a high impact polystyrene.7. The packaging according to claim 6 , wherein the concentration in weight percent of the polystyrene is 7% to 12%.8. The packaging according to any of claim 1 , wherein the packaging is made from a polymer suitable for food packaging.9. The packaging according to claim 1 , further comprising a sheet for separating the food ...

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Номер записи: 53
04-04-2019 дата публикации

ATMOSPHERE CONTROL DEVICE, REQUIRING MINIMUM INTERVENTION FOR INSTALLATION IN REFRIGERATED CONTAINERS, SAID DEVICE BEING A STANDALONE, COMPACT AND REUSABLE DEVICE COMPRISING A LONG CYLINDRICAL BODY, A BATTERY AREA, AN ELECTRONICS AREA, A HANDLING AREA, A COVER AREA, AND A GAS EXCHANGE AREA

Номер: US20190098910A1
Автор: Mardones Soto Claudia Alejandra, Pola Matte Mariano, Valenzuela Rollán Francisco Javier
Принадлежит: Liventus Chile S.A.

Atmospheric control valve device, part of an atmospheric control system built into a refrigerated container, whose installation requires minimal intervention and is self-sufficient, compact and reusable due to its long, cylindrical body that includes a battery compartment. The body also has a compartment for the electrical, electronic and sensor elements; a handling compartment for the elements that handle the device; a cover area to cover the container after removing the device; and a gas exchange compartment for two-way gas exchanges, controlled by a solenoid valve and by the differences in pressure that occur naturally within the refrigerated container. 1. An atmospheric control valve device , requiring minimal intervention in its installation in refrigerated containers , self-sufficient , compact , and reusable , WHEREIN its body has an elongated cylindrical shape; the body in turn contains a battery compartment; an electronics compartment with the electrical , electronic and sensor elements; a handling compartment with the elements that handle the device; a plug area with means for capping the container once the device is removed; and a gas exchange compartment with bi-directional gas exchange means controlled by a solenoid valve and by the natural pressure differences generated in the refrigerated container.2. An atmosphere control valve device claim 1 , according to claim 1 , WHEREIN it is part of an atmosphere control system for a refrigerated cargo container that transports perishable goods.32345656. An atmosphere controller valve device claim 1 , according to claim 1 , WHEREIN the device's body has an elongated cylindrical shape () and consists of a front face or end () claim 1 , a rear face or end () claim 1 , an upper portion of a cylindrical body () that forms an elongated upper semicircle claim 1 , and a lower portion of the cylindrical body () that forms an elongated lower semicircle claim 1 , where said body portions ( claim 1 ,).45346344556. An ...

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Номер записи: 54
21-04-2016 дата публикации

METHOD FOR FORCE-RIPENING ROSACEOUS FRUIT

Номер: US20160106116A1
Автор: Sasanuma Yumi
Принадлежит: SUNTORY HOLDINGS LIMITED

A method for maturing a rosaceous fruit after harvest, characterized by maturing a rosaceous fruit in an oxygen-loaded atmosphere; a method for storing a rosaceous fruit, a method for increasing ester production, or a method for increasing lactone production, a method for producing a fruit matured after harvest, having the same characteristics as the above characteristics; and a fruit matured after harvest obtained by these methods; a processed product using the fruit; a method for producing a fruit liqueur using the fruit; and a fruit liqueur obtained by the method. According to the present invention, it is possible to obtain a fruit that is matured after harvest which is more excellent in aroma. In addition, a fruity fruit liqueur can be provided by using the fruits that are matured after harvest. 1. A method for maturing a rosaceous fruit after harvest , comprising maturing a rosaceous fruit in an oxygen-loaded atmosphere.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the environment is an oxygen concentration of from 40 to 80% by volume.3Prunus mumePrunus salicinaPrunus armeniaca. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the rosaceous fruit is selected from the group consisting of Japanese apricot () fruit claim 1 , apple fruit claim 1 , Japanese plum () fruit claim 1 , apricot () fruit claim 1 , and strawberry fruit.4. A method for storing a rosaceous fruit claim 1 , comprising storing a rosaceous fruit in an oxygen-loaded atmosphere.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the environment is an oxygen concentration of from 40 to 80% by volume.6Prunus mumePrunus salicinaPrunus armeniaca. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the rosaceous fruit is selected from the group consisting of Japanese apricot () fruit claim 4 , apple fruit claim 4 , Japanese plum () fruit claim 4 , apricot () fruit claim 4 , and strawberry fruit.7. A method for increasing ester production of a rosaceous fruit claim 4 , comprising storing a rosaceous fruit in an oxygen-loaded ...

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Номер записи: 55
23-04-2015 дата публикации

DISPERSAL UNITS

Номер: US20150110934A1
Автор: Taylor Sarah
Принадлежит: AG THAMES HOLDINGS LTD

A dispersal unit for use in treating perishable goods in a storage volume to control microbial growth, the dispersal unit comprising: a housing; an airflow passage in the housing; an impeller for driving a flow of air through the airflow passage; a support for supporting at least one replaceable cartridge in communication with the airflow passage; and a vapouriser for promoting vapourisation of a volatile antimicrobial active material in a cartridge supported by the support to release an antimicrobial vapour from the cartridge into the airflow passage to be entrained in the flow of air and expelled from the airflow passage into the storage volume. The support is a base wall of a shallow vapourisation chamber that incorporates the airflow passage between the base wall and an upper wall spaced from the base wall and has openings between the base wall and the upper wall defining an inlet and an out let of the vapourisation chamber The height of the vapourisation chamber between the base wall and the upper wall is less than 40% of a width or length of the base wall. 1. A dispersal unit for use in treating perishable goods in a storage volume to control microbial growth , the dispersal unit comprising:a housing;an airflow passage in the housing;an impeller for driving a flow of air through the airflow passage;a support for supporting at least one replaceable cartridge in communication with the airflow passage; anda vapouriser for promoting vapourisation of a volatile antimicrobial active material in a cartridge supported by the support to release an antimicrobial vapour from the cartridge into the airflow passage to be entrained in the flow of air and expelled from the airflow passage into the storage volume;wherein the support is a base wall of a shallow vapourisation chamber that incorporates the airflow passage between the base wall and an upper wall spaced from the base wall and has openings between the base wall and the upper wall defining an inlet and an outlet of ...

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Номер записи: 56
29-04-2021 дата публикации

Fast-Freezing Chopped Tender Herbs

Номер: US20210120849A1
Автор: Mercanti Ann Marie N.
Принадлежит: Herbs Unlimited Corporation

An exemplary method for preserving fresh herbs includes obtaining fresh trimmings from a plant, grinding and/or chopping the fresh trimmings to form processed trimmings, packaging the processed trimmings in a container, and freezing the processed trimmings in the container. Freezing the processed trimmings may include subjecting the processed trimmings to a dry ice atmosphere. 120.-. (canceled)21. A method for preserving fresh herbs , the method comprising:a. grinding and/or chopping fresh trimmings from a plant to form processed trimmings, wherein the grinding and/or chopping occurs less than 96 hours from a time the fresh trimmings are obtained from the plant;b. packaging the processed trimmings in an interior environment of a sealable container; andc. freezing the processed trimmings by placing the container in a chamber containing dry ice, wherein the processed trimmings are never in direct contact with the dry ice, and wherein oxygen is substantially removed from the interior environment of the container and the container is sealed.22. The preserved fresh herbs produced by the method according to .23. The method of claim 21 , wherein the grinding and/or chopping occurs less than 24 hours from the time the fresh trimmings are obtained from the plant.24. The method of claim 21 , wherein the freezing occurs less than 30 minutes from the grinding and/or chopping.25. The method of claim 24 , wherein the grinding and/or chopping occurs less than 24 hours from the time the fresh trimmings are obtained from the plant.26. The method of claim 21 , wherein the fresh trimmings are obtained from a single plant.27. The method of claim 21 , wherein the fresh trimmings are obtained from at least two different plants.28. The method of claim 21 , wherein the fresh herbs consist of one type of herb.29. The method of claim 21 , wherein the fresh herbs comprise two or more different types of herbs.30. The method of claim 21 , wherein claim 21 , upon thawing one year after freezing ...

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Номер записи: 57
27-04-2017 дата публикации

REACTIVE GAS, REACTIVE GAS GENERATION SYSTEM AND PRODUCT TREATMENT USING REACTIVE GAS

Номер: US20170112157A1
Автор: Hochwalt Mark A., Keener Kevin M.
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A method of treating a product or surface with a reactive gas, comprises producing the reactive gas by forming a high-voltage cold plasma (HVCP) from a working gas; transporting the reactive gas at least 5 cm away from the HVCP; followed by contacting the product or surface with the reactive gas. The HVCP does not contact the product or surface. 1. A method of treating a product with a reactive gas , comprising:producing the reactive gas by forming a high-voltage cold plasma (HVCP) from a working gas;transporting the reactive gas at least 5 cm away from the HVCP; followed by contacting the product with the reactive gas;wherein the HVCP does not contact the product.23-. (canceled)4. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the transporting is transporting the reactive gas at least 1 meter away from the HVCP, andthe product is not sealed or substantially sealed inside a package during the contacting.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the transporting is transporting the reactive gas at least 3 meter away from the HVCP and the product is medically sterilized by the contacting.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the product comprises food.7. The method of claim 5 , wherein the product comprises grain.8. The method of claim 5 , further comprising removing the reactive gas from contact with the product claim 5 , after 1 second to 12 hours.9. The method of claim 5 , wherein the reactive gas comprises at least one reactive or excited species other than ozone.10. The method of claim 5 , wherein the working gas comprises MA65.11. A method of reducing mycotoxins on fruit or seeds claim 5 , comprising:producing a reactive gas by forming a high-voltage cold plasma (HVCP) from a working gas;transporting the reactive gas at least 3 meters away from the HVCP; followed by contacting the fruit or seeds with the reactive gas.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the fruit or seeds are medically sterilized by the contacting.13. The method of claim 11 , wherein the working gas comprises MA65.14. ...

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Номер записи: 58
26-04-2018 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TREATMENT OF MICROORGANISMS DURING PROPAGATION, CONDITIONING, FERMENTATION, AND PRESERVATION USING LAE AND SELECTED ADDITIVES

Номер: US20180112238A1
Автор: ZIEGLER Allen M.
Принадлежит: Archangel, LLC

What is disclosed is a method of reducing undesirable concentrations of microorganisms without the use of man-made antibiotics, comprising the steps of: introducing a quantity of fermentable carbohydrate; sugar or cellulose to an aqueous system; introducing a quantity of desirable microorganism to the aqueous system; introducing at least one acid into the aqueous system, wherein the at least one acid is selected from the group consisting of hops acid, organic acid, or a combination of hops acid and organic acid; and introducing a compound comprised of Lauryl-L-arginine ethyl ester monohydrochloride (LAE) into the aqueous system. The use of LAE as a preservative of distiller's grains and solubles is also disclosed. 1. A method of controlling undesirable microorganism concentration in an aqueous fluid solution employed in a fermentation process , the method comprising the steps of:introducing a fermentable carbohydrate to the aqueous fluid solution;introducing at least one desirable microorganism that is capable of fermenting carbohydrate to the aqueous fluid solution; andintroducing at least one LAE compound into the aqueous fluid solution.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of introducing at least one acid into the aqueous fluid solution claim 1 ,wherein the at least one acid is selected from the group consisting of hops acid, organic acid, or a combination of hops acid and organic acid.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the LAE compound is selected from the group consisting of LAEPro™ claim 1 , LAEPro™ S50 claim 1 , MIRENAT®-P/100 claim 1 , and MIRENAT®-GA.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said at least one desirable microorganism is selected from the group consisting of a yeast claim 1 , a fungi claim 1 , a bacteria claim 1 , and combination thereof.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the steps are performed sequentially in the order provided in .6. The method of claim 2 , wherein the concentration of the at least one acid in said aqueous fluid ...

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Номер записи: 59
13-05-2021 дата публикации

ATMOSPHERIC CONTROL OF FREIGHT CONTAINER

Номер: US20210137130A1
Автор: Fleming Malcolm N., Postgate Farley William, Spearing Robert C.
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Disclosed is a container for shipping agricultural commodities, the container including a generator that generates gas pressure to balance vacuum pressure that accumulates over time in the container. 1. A container for shipping agricultural commodities , the container comprising a generator that generates gas pressure to balance vacuum pressure that accumulates over time in the container.2. The container of wherein the generator automatically activates after sensing oxygen levels in the container reaching a maximum allowable set point for storing therein the agricultural commodities.3. The container of wherein the generator generates an inert gas.4. The generator of wherein the generator generates nitrogen gas.5. The container of claim 1 , wherein the container is a freight container.6. The container of claim 1 , wherein the container is a refrigerated freight container.7. The container of including a carbon dioxide scrubber that automatically activates after sensing carbon dioxide levels in the container reaching a maximum allowable set point for storing therein the agricultural commodities.8. The container of claim 7 , wherein the scrubber and generator operate independently.9. The container of wherein the scrubber and generator operate concurrently.10. The container of wherein the generator alone or with the scrubber creates positive pressure in the container.11. A method for shipping agricultural commodities in a container claim 9 , the container comprising a generator and the method includes generating gas pressure to balance vacuum pressure that accumulates over time in the container.12. The method of wherein the generator automatically activates after sensing oxygen levels in the container reaching a maximum allowable set point for storing therein the agricultural commodities.13. The method of wherein the generator generates an inert gas.14. The method of wherein the generator generates nitrogen gas.15. The method of claim 11 , wherein the container is a ...

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Номер записи: 60
07-05-2015 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PACKAGING READY MEALS IN AT LEAST ONE BOWL

Номер: US20150125579A1
Автор: SCHRADE Karl-Wilhelm
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For packaging ready meals in at least one bowl featuring a circumferential rim, where the basic ingredients of the meal are placed into the bowl, a cover foil is sealed to the circumferential rim of the bowl so as to leave at least two rim sections unsealed, where the meal is subsequently prepared in the bowl, after which the cover foil is sealed completely over the whole circumferential rim of the bowl. A device for packaging ready meals in at least one bowl with circumferential rim, includes a sealing tool for complete sealing of a cover foil to the circumferential rim. The sealing tool or a second sealing tool is provided for partial sealing of the cover foil to the circumferential rim. 1. A method for packaging ready meals in at least one bowl featuring a circumferential rim , where the basic ingredients of the meal are placed into the bowl , whereina cover foil is sealed to the circumferential rim of a bowl, leaving at least two unsealed rim sections, with the meal being subsequently prepared in the bowl, after which the cover foil is resealed to the whole of the circumferential rim of the bowl in a second sealing process.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , prior to the second sealing of the cover foil claim 1 , free ends of gas hoses are placed near the unsealed rim sections.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the ready meal is prepared by microwaves.4. A device for packaging ready meals in at least one bowl with circumferential rim claim 1 , comprising a sealing tool for completely sealing a cover foil to the circumferential rim claim 1 , whereinsaid sealing tool or a second sealing tool is provided for partially sealing the cover foil to the circumferential rim.5. A device according to wherein the sealing tool for partial sealing reconstructs the circumferential rim of the bowl incompletely in that at least two sections of the circumferential rim have no counterpart in the sealing tool.6. A device according to wherein free ends of gas ...

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Номер записи: 61
03-05-2018 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR VACUUM PACKAGING OF FOODS

Номер: US20180118391A1
Автор: ABATE Simone, PAROLINI Giancarlo
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A device for vacuum packaging of foods is provided. The device has an enveloping unit defining a vacuum chamber adapted to accommodate part of the opening of a food packaging bag, and a suction unit adapted to suction air and make a vacuum, in the vacuum chamber. The enveloping unit and the suction unit are reciprocally movable independently from one another, with the enveloping unit being fluidically connected to the suction unit by means of a suction pipe. 1. A device for vacuum packaging of foods , comprising an enveloping unit defining a vacuum chamber adapted to accommodate part of the opening of a food packaging bag , and a suction unit adapted to suction air and make a vacuum , in said vacuum chamber , wherein said enveloping unit and said suction unit are reciprocally movable independently from one another , said enveloping unit being fluidically connected to said suction unit by means of a suction pipe.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said enveloping unit comprises a welding member adapted to weld part of the opening of a food packaging bag after a vacuum has been made inside said bag.3. The device according to claim 2 , wherein said welding member comprises a heating member.4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said enveloping unit is electrically supplied by means of electric cables claim 1 , and said electric cables are coupled to said suction pipe.5. The device according to claim 4 , wherein said electric cables run inside said suction pipe.6. The device according to claim 4 , wherein said electric cables are coupled to said suction pipe by means of a connection pipe.7. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said suction pipe is of the flexible claim 1 , and/or extensible claim 1 , and/or bellows-like type.8. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said suction pipe is releasable from said enveloping unit and/or said suction unit.9. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said suction unit comprises a compressor and/or an ...

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Номер записи: 62
24-07-2014 дата публикации

Control Of Atmosphere Within A Closed Environment

Номер: US20140202183A1
Автор: Adams Eric W., Chadwick William C., Thibaud-Erkey Catherine
Принадлежит: CARRIER CORPORATION

A method and apparatus are disclosed for controlling a concentration of carbon dioxide in a gaseous atmosphere within a closed environment of a refrigerated transport container to maintain the concentration of carbon dioxide therein at a desired level. A carbon dioxide scrubber apparatus operates alternately in an adsorption mode and a regeneration mode. When a perishable produce is stowed in the closed environment, for example in a cargo box of a refrigerated transport container, the concentration of carbon dioxide may be maintain at a desired level to retard ripening of the perishable produce. 1. A method for controlling a concentration of carbon dioxide in an atmosphere within a closed environment of a transport refrigeration container comprising the steps of:a. providing a porous mass of a regenerative carbon dioxide adsorbent material;b. removing at least a portion of carbon dioxide in a flow of air by circulating the flow of air from within the closed environment through the carbon dioxide adsorbent material and circulating the flow of air back into the closed environment;c. regenerating the porous mass of carbon dioxide adsorbent material by removing adsorbed carbon dioxide from the porous mass of carbon dioxide adsorbent; andd. selectively repeating steps b and c to maintain the concentration of carbon dioxide in the gaseous atmosphere within the closed environment at a desired level.2. The method as recited in wherein the step of selectively repeating steps b and c to maintain the concentration of carbon dioxide in the gaseous atmosphere within the closed environment at a desired level comprises selectively repeating steps b and c to maintain the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere within the closed environment at a desired level.3. The method as recited in wherein the step of selectively repeating steps b and c to maintain the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere within the closed environment at a desired level comprises ...

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Номер записи: 63
16-04-2020 дата публикации

Respiration Ranking in Controlled Atmosphere Rooms

Номер: US20200113199A1
Автор: Boozer Daniel E., Schaefer James C.
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An improved system and method for evaluating stored agricultural or horticultural commodities is provided. The system and method generally include performing atmospheric measurements within multiple controlled atmosphere rooms, or sampling enclosures coupled to controlled atmosphere rooms, and determining a change over time of a respiratory value of the commodities stored therein. Based on the change over time of the respiratory value, the system and method selects commodities from among at least one of the controlled atmosphere rooms for delivery, marketing, storage, or other disposition. 1. A system for evaluating agricultural or horticultural commodities , the system comprising:a plurality of enclosures, each storing a bulk quantity of commodities therein; perform a plurality of successive atmospheric measurements within each of the plurality of enclosures over time,', 'determine a change over time of a respiratory value, the respiratory value being at least partially based on the respiration of the commodities,', 'select commodities from among one of the enclosures based on the detected change over time of the respiratory value, and', 'cause delivery of the selected commodities from among the plurality of enclosures in response to the selecting step., 'a control system adapted to regulate the atmosphere within each of the plurality of enclosures, the control system being further adapted to perform the following2. The system of wherein the plurality of enclosures includes a plurality of controlled atmosphere rooms and a corresponding plurality of sampling enclosures.3. The system of wherein each of the plurality of sampling enclosures is in fluid communication with a respective one of the plurality of controlled atmosphere rooms.4. The system of wherein the plurality of successive atmospheric measurements are performed in the plurality of sampling enclosures.5. The system of wherein the respiratory value includes the oxygen consumed by the commodities within each ...

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Номер записи: 64
11-05-2017 дата публикации

ATMOSPHERE CONTROL IN TRANSPORT UNIT

Номер: US20170127705A1
Автор: Cermak Radim, Forejt Lubos, ZITA Jiri
Принадлежит:

Methods, systems and apparatuses to help control atmosphere in a storage space, such as for example a storage space of a transport unit are disclosed. Generally, the embodiments herein are directed to provide a desired amount of nitrogen to the storage space to replace oxygen and carbon dioxide while removing the same amount of air from the storage space, which can help maintain a pressure balance between the storage space and the ambient atmosphere. Air directed out of the storage space and ambient air can be directed through an air separation device to separate a nitrogen portion. The nitrogen portion can be directed back to the storage space. 1. An atmosphere control system for a storage space , comprising:a storage air intake device configured to move air out of the storage space;an ambient air intake device configured to provide ambient air;an air separation device configured to separate a first air portion and a waste air portion from the air moved out of the storage space and the ambient air provided by the ambient air intake device; anda gas supply device configured to supply the first air portion to the storage space.2. The atmosphere control system of claim 1 , further comprising:a controller, wherein the controller is configured to control the ambient air intake device so that an amount of the air moved out of the storage space by the storage air intake device is the same as an amount of the ambient air provided by the ambient air intake device.3. The atmosphere control system of claim 1 , further comprising:a pressure sensing device configured to measure a pressure in the storage space and an ambient pressure; anda controller, wherein the controller is configured to control the ambient air intake device so that the pressure in the storage space is the same as the ambient pressure.4. The atmosphere control system of claim 2 , further comprising:a first airflow metering device configured to measure the amount of the air moved out of the storage space by ...

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Номер записи: 65
03-06-2021 дата публикации

INDOOR AIR-CONDITIONING DEVICE AND CONTAINER REFRIGERATION DEVICE EQUIPPED WITH SAME

Номер: US20210161075A1
Автор: FUJIMOTO Yuusuke, KAMEI Noritaka, NAKANO Masataka, TAKAYAMA Maho
Принадлежит: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.

A CA system includes a gas supply device which performs a gas supply operation of supplying nitrogen-enriched air into a container, and a controller which performs the gas supply operation so that the inside air has a desired composition. The controller performs carbon dioxide priority control in which the controller performs the gas supply operation if an oxygen concentration of the inside air is equal to or higher than a ceiling concentration higher than a target oxygen concentration, stops the gas supply operation if a carbon dioxide concentration of the inside air is lowered to a critical concentration lower than a target carbon dioxide concentration, and restarts the gas supply operation if the carbon dioxide concentration of the inside air has reached a restart concentration higher than the target carbon dioxide concentration through breathing of the plants. 1. An inside air control system comprising:a gas supply device which performs a gas supply operation of supplying nitrogen-enriched air having a higher nitrogen concentration and a lower oxygen concentration than outside air into a storage; anda controller which controls the gas supply operation so that inside air of the storage has a desired composition, wherein oxygen priority control in which the gas supply operation is performed to lower an oxygen concentration of the inside air, irrespective of a carbon dioxide concentration of the inside air, and', 'carbon dioxide priority control in which the gas supply operation is controlled in accordance with the carbon dioxide concentration of the inside air to lower the oxygen concentration of the inside air, and, 'the controller is capable of performing'}the controller performs a predetermined priority determination to determine which of the oxygen priority control and the carbon dioxide priority control is performed.2. The inside air control system of claim 1 , whereinthe controller determines to perform the carbon dioxide priority control through the ...

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Номер записи: 66
07-08-2014 дата публикации

Regenerative Scrubber System With Single Flow Diversion Actuator

Номер: US20140216261A1
Автор: Fleming, JR. Malcolm N.
Принадлежит: CARRIER CORPORATION

A regenerative scrubber system is provided for removing a selected gas from an atmosphere within a closed environment. The scrubber system includes a scrubber module having a first scrubber and a second scrubber, each housing a porous mass of regenerative adsorbent material for adsorbing the selected gas, a first flow diversion device disposed upstream of the scrubber module with respect to the gaseous flow from the closed environment, a second flow diversion device disposed downstream of the scrubber with respect to the gaseous flow from the closed environment, and a single actuator operatively associated with each of the first flow diversion device and the second flow diversion device. 1. A regenerative scrubber system for removing a selected gas from an atmosphere within a closed environment comprising:a scrubber module having a first scrubber and a second scrubber, each housing a porous mass of regenerative adsorbent material for adsorbing the selected gas;a first flow diversion device disposed upstream of the scrubber module with respect to the gaseous flow from the closed environment, the first flow diversion device selectively positionable between a first position and a second position;a second flow diversion device disposed downstream of the scrubber with respect to the gaseous flow from the closed environment, the second flow diversion device selectively positionable between a first position and a second position; anda single actuator operatively associated with each of the first flow diversion device and the second flow diversion device, the actuator configured for selectively positioning each of the first and the second flow diversion devices simultaneously in either the first position or in the second position.2. The regenerative scrubber system as recited in wherein the actuator is configured for selectively positioning each of the first and the second flow diversion devices simultaneously in either a first position for operating the first scrubber of ...

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Номер записи: 67
17-05-2018 дата публикации

COMPOSITION FOR TREATMENT OF GRAIN, PULSE AND CEREAL CROP GRAINS BEFORE PROCESSING

Номер: US20180132497A1
Автор: "Tumanova Alla Evgenevna", Petrichenko Valeriya Vladimirovna
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This invention relates to agriculture, more specifically, to processing of grain, pulse and cereal crop grains, in particular, to a composition for the treatment of grain, pulse and cereal crop grains before processing wherein the composition includes a combination of enzyme preparations containing cellulases, cellobiohydrolases, xylanases, catalases, phytases, peroxidases, oxidoreduetases, laccases, esterases and antioxidants. An object of the present technical solution is to increase the output of flour or grit mills with a concurrent gain in the quality and dietary value of the milled products. 1. Composition for the treatment of grain , pulse and cereal crop grains before processing wherein said composition comprises a combination of enzyme preparations comprising cellulases , cellobiohydrolases , xylanases , catalases phytases , peroxidases , oxidoreductases , laccases , esterases and antioxidants.2. (canceled)3. Composition of wherein said antioxidants are ascorbates claim 1 , polyphenols claim 1 , natural vegetable extracts claim 1 , citric acid claim 1 , or a combination thereof. This invention relates to agriculture, more specifically, to processing of grain, pulse and cereal crop grains, in particular, to methods of their enzymatic treatment before processing to food products (grits, semolina, flakes, flour etc.) with the aim of increasing the output and quality of the processed and milled product.Grain, pulse and cereal crops have grains quite differing in shape, size and structure. Basically a grain consists of two parts: the kernel (the endosperm with the germ) and the coat (glumes). The glumes covering the kernel can be either floral (as in millets, rice, oats or barley) or fruit (as in buckwheat, wheat or popcorn) or in the form of testa (as in peas).A very important property of a grain is the strength of the bond between the glumes and the kernel. In the grains of cereals such as rice, millets, oats and buckwheat the glumes envelop the kernel without ...

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Номер записи: 68
09-05-2019 дата публикации

FRUIT RIPENING SYSTEM AND FRUIT RIPENING METHOD USING THE SAME

Номер: US20190133143A1
Автор: LIN Chien-Der
Принадлежит: INSTITUTE FOR INFORMATION INDUSTRY

A fruit ripening system and a fruit ripening method using the same are provided. The fruit ripening system includes an image capturing device, a ripening gas generator and a controller. The image capturing device is configured to capture an image of a fruit within a closed container. The ripening gas generator is configured to supply a ripening gas to the closed container. The controller is configured to analyze the image of the fruit to determine an initial maturity of the fruit, determine a required ripening gas concentration according to the initial maturity and a target maturity, and control the ripening gas generator to supply the ripening gas to the closed container for controlling a ripening gas concentration within the closed container at the required ripening gas concentration. 1. A fruit ripening system , comprising:an image capturing device configured to capture an image of a fruit within a closed container;a ripening gas generator configured to supply a ripening gas to the closed container; and analyze the image of the fruit to determine an initial maturity of the fruit;', 'determine a required ripening gas concentration according to the initial maturity and a target maturity; and', 'control the ripening gas generator to supply the ripening gas to the closed container for controlling a ripening gas concentration within the closed container at the required ripening gas concentration., 'a controller configured to2. The fruit ripening system according to claim 1 , further comprising:a ripening gas sensor disposed within the closed container for detecting the ripening gas concentration within the closed container.3. The fruit ripening system according to claim 1 , further comprising:an exhaust device disposed within the closed container; 'in response to the ripening gas concentration within the closed container being higher than the required ripening gas concentration, control the exhaust device to discharge gas from the closed container so as to reduce the ...

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Номер записи: 69
10-06-2021 дата публикации

Pallet Bag System

Номер: US20210171261A1
Автор: Angel Reyes, Shehbaz Singh, Steven Bitler
Принадлежит: Curation Foods Inc

This invention relates to a pallet bag system for bags enclosing items, pallets loaded with bags containing items, and containers containing such loaded pallets.

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Номер записи: 70
25-05-2017 дата публикации

Apparatus and Method for Decontaminating Grain

Номер: US20170142991A1
Автор: Zwijack Tim
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Disclosed is an apparatus for decontaminating grain with ozone, where the apparatus includes a grain inlet, a decontamination chamber that includes a plurality of baffles and a plurality of ozone ports; and a grain outlet. Also disclosed is a method for decontaminating grain that includes contacting a gravity assisted or gravity driven flow of grain with ozone. 1a grain inlet configured to accept grain; a plurality of baffles that are each configured to divert a gravity-driven flow path of grain flowing from the grain inlet into and through the decontamination chamber; and', 'at least one ozone port configured to provide ozone to the decontamination chamber; and, 'a decontamination chamber connected to the grain inlet and comprisinga grain outlet.. An ozonation system comprising: This application claims the benefit of and is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/713,383, which was filed on May 15, 2015, and issued as U.S. Pat. No. 9,560,860 on Feb. 7, 2017, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/993,375, which was filed May 15, 2014, and which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.The disclosure relates to food products and animal feeds, particularly to apparatuses and related methods for decontaminating grain products including food products for human consumption and products for animal feed.It has been estimated that annual losses of stored grain damaged by insect infestation, heat, molds, fungi (mycotoxins), and bacteria are approximately equal to the annual grain loss arising from crop pests during the growing season. A 1990 survey conducted in the U.S. estimated the stored grain losses for the year to be over $500 million. Typically about 5-10% of the world's food production is estimated to be lost each year because of direct or indirect insect damage to stored grain supplies. The increasing world population places an ever-increasing strain on the world supply and production of foodstuffs, and as such, ...

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Номер записи: 71
14-08-2014 дата публикации

METHODS TO DECONTAMINATE CEREAL GRAINS WITH CHLORINE DIOXIDE

Номер: US20140227390A1
Автор: Basar Petr, Kosar Karel, Von Rege Henry
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Methods are provided which include steeping and/or spraying a harvested cereal grain, such as barley, wheat, rye, millet, corn (maize), rice, or oats, in or with an aqueous solution including an effective amount of chlorine dioxide to provide a treated cereal grain. The treated cereal grain obtained from chlorine-dioxide steeping and/or spraying generally has a reduced microorganism and/or toxin content, and may be subjected to additional malting processes. 1. A method comprising steeping a harvested cereal grain in an aqueous solution comprising an effective amount of chlorine dioxide , spraying the harvested cereal grain with water comprising an effective amount of chlorine dioxide during germination , or a combination thereof , to provide a treated cereal grain.24-. (canceled)5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the harvested cereal grain is selected from the group consisting of barley claim 1 , wheat claim 1 , rye claim 1 , millet claim 1 , corn (maize) claim 1 , rice claim 1 , and oats.6. (canceled)7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising repeating the chlorine dioxide steeping step.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the aqueous solution comprises from about 1 ppm to about 50 ppm chlorine dioxide.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the aqueous solution consists essentially of chlorine dioxide and water.1014-. (canceled)15. The method of claim 1 , wherein the treated cereal grain has a chlorine dioxide concentration of less than about 1 part chlorine dioxide per 200 parts treated cereal grain.16. The method of claim 1 , comprising germinating the treated cereal grain after the chlorine dioxide steeping step.17. The method of claim 16 , wherein during germination the treated cereal grain is sprayed one or more times with water comprising an effective amount of chlorine dioxide.18. The method of claim 16 , wherein the sprayed water comprises from about 1 ppm to about 50 ppm chlorine dioxide.1920-. (canceled)21. The method of claim 1 , further comprising malting ...

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Номер записи: 72
16-05-2019 дата публикации

INDOOR AIR-CONDITIONING DEVICE AND CONTAINER REFRIGERATION DEVICE EQUIPPED WITH SAME

Номер: US20190141903A1
Автор: FUJIMOTO Yuusuke, KAMEI Noritaka, NAKANO Masataka, TAKAYAMA Maho
Принадлежит: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.

A CA system includes a gas supply device which performs a gas supply operation of supplying nitrogen-enriched air into a container, and a controller which performs the gas supply operation so that the inside air has a desired composition. The controller performs carbon dioxide priority control in which the controller performs the gas supply operation if an oxygen concentration of the inside air is equal to or higher than a ceiling concentration higher than a target oxygen concentration, stops the gas supply operation if a carbon dioxide concentration of the inside air is lowered to a critical concentration lower than a target carbon dioxide concentration, and restarts the gas supply operation if the carbon dioxide concentration of the inside air has reached a restart concentration higher than the target carbon dioxide concentration through breathing of the plants. 1. An inside air control system comprising:a gas supply device which performs a gas supply operation of supplying nitrogen-enriched air having a higher nitrogen concentration and a lower oxygen concentration than outside air into a storage storing breathing plants; anda controller which controls the gas supply operation so that inside air of the storage has a desired composition, whereinthe controller performs carbon dioxide priority control in whichthe controller performs the gas supply operation if an oxygen concentration of the inside air is equal to or higher than a ceiling concentration higher than a target oxygen concentration, stops the gas supply operation if a carbon dioxide concentration of the inside air is lowered to a critical concentration lower than a target carbon dioxide concentration, andrestarts the gas supply operation if the carbon dioxide concentration of the inside air has reached a restart concentration higher than the target carbon dioxide concentration through breathing of the plants while the gas supply operation is being stopped.2. The inside air control system of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 73
21-08-2014 дата публикации

Treatment of Produce

Номер: US20140234502A1
Автор: Giovanni Regiroli
Принадлежит: Rohm and Haas Co

There is provided a method of treating produce comprising the step of exposing said produce to an atmosphere containing (i) 100 ppb to 5,000 ppb by volume of one or more cyclopropene compound, and (ii) ethylene, wherein the ratio of ethylene concentration by volume to cyclopropene concentration by volume is from 0.1:1 to 8:1.

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Номер записи: 74
22-09-2022 дата публикации

Food Safety Method

Номер: US20220295807A1
Автор: Domingues David J, Dowd Craig A, Hu Yuewei, Michaels James P, Pretzel Steven R
Принадлежит: GENERAL MILLS, INC.

Methods for inoculating a grain suitable for use in testing methods of reducing bacterial load are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of reducing bacterial load on a grain by using elevated temperature and an organic acid. Also disclosed are methods of tempering a grain at an elevated temperature and reduced time as compared to standard tempering methods. 1. A method of tempering a grain , the method comprising:a. heating the grain in the absence of a tempering solution to a temperature of at least 115° F.,b. adding sufficient tempering solution to arrive at a moisture content of 12% to 20% to produce a tempering mixture, andc. incubating the tempering mixture at a temperature of least 115° F. for sufficient time to achieve a tempered grain.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the heating step and incubating step are performed at a temperature of from 115° F. to 170° F.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising a step of adjusting the temperature of the tempering solution to a temperature of within 5° F. or the heated grain.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the tempering solution includes an organic acid.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the time is less than 6 hours.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the time is less than 2 hours.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the time is less than 30 minutes.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the grain is wheat.9. The method of claim 2 , further comprising a step of adjusting the temperature of the tempering solution to a temperature of within 5° F. or the heated grain.10. The method of claim 2 , wherein the tempering solution includes an organic acid.11. The method of claim 2 , wherein the time is less than 6 hours.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the time is less than 2 hours.13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the time is less than 30 minutes.14. The method of claim 2 , wherein the grain is wheat.15. The method of claim 3 , wherein the tempering solution includes an organic acid.16. The method of claim 3 , ...

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Номер записи: 75
08-06-2017 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FRUIT DEGREENING

Номер: US20170156355A1
Автор: OLDFIELD Corwyn
Принадлежит: American Incorporated

An apparatus for fruit degreening and method of use. The apparatus may comprise: a plurality of air-permeable fruit storage compartments, a climate control unit configured to maintain temperature and/or humidity inside the apparatus; a gas exchanger configured to hold a quantity of degreening agent and dispense it as necessary, and a fan array including a plurality of centrifugal fans, the fan array configured to direct airflow in a continuous loop between at least the fan array, the plurality of fruit storage compartments, the climate control unit, and the gas exchanger. The fan array may be used to evenly conduct air through either all of the storage compartments or some percentage of them, resulting in generally faster and less risky degreening. 1. An apparatus for fruit degreening , comprising:an internal volume storing a quantity of air and a plurality of fruit storage compartments, said fruit storage compartments being permeable to the flow of air and configured to hold a quantity of fruit;a climate control unit configured to maintain at least one of: the temperature of the air inside the apparatus, and the humidity of the air inside the apparatus;a gas exchanger configured to hold a quantity of degreening agent, and further configured to dispense a quantity of degreening agent into the air inside the apparatus; anda fan array including a plurality of centrifugal fans, the fan array configured to direct airflow in a continuous loop between at least the fan array, the plurality of fruit storage compartments, the climate control unit, and the gas exchanger.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is substantially sealed from the external environment.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is insulated.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the degreening agent is ethylene.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the gas exchanger further removes waste gases from the air inside the apparatus.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plurality ...

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Номер записи: 76
28-08-2014 дата публикации

TREATMENT AND/OR PROPHYLAXIS OF STORAGE DISEASES OF HARVESTED MATERIAL

Номер: US20140242052A1
Автор: Vogt Wolfgang
Принадлежит: SOURCON-PADENA GmbH & CO.KG.

The present invention relates to the treatment and/or prophylaxis of storage diseases of harvested material. 1. Method for the treatment and prophylaxis of storage diseases of harvested material , comprising the following steps:a) providing of harvested material,{'i': 'Pseudomonas', 'b) contacting of said harvested material with a solution containing the bacterium of sp. Proradix (DSMZ 13134), and'}c) storing of said harvested material outside of the ground soil.2Helminthosporium solani. Method of claim 1 , wherein the storage disease is caused by the fungus of (silver scurf).3. Method of claim 1 , comprising before the step a) the following steps:a′) providing of plants or seed material,{'i': 'Pseudomonas', 'a″) contacting of said plants or seed material with a solution containing the bacterium of sp. Proradix (DSMZ 13134),'}a′″) introducing of said plants or seed material into the ground soil,a″″) cultivating of said plants or seed material in the ground soil, anda′″″) yielding of the harvested material.4. Method of claim 1 , wherein in step b) the solution is applied by mordanting claim 1 , spraying or immersing of the harvested material.5. Method of claim 3 , wherein in step a″) and step b) the solution is applied by mordanting claim 3 , spraying or immersing of the plants or seed material and the harvested material.6Solanum tuberosum. Method of claim 1 , wherein the harvested material is tubers of the potato plant ().7Solanum tuberosum. Method of claim 3 , wherein the plants or seed material are tubers of the potato plant ().8. Method of claim 3 , wherein instead of step a″) the following step is performed:a*) contacting the plants or seed material with a chemical which is effective against the storage disease.9. Method of claim 8 , wherein the chemical is Imazalil.10. Method for the production of a composition for the treatment and prophylaxis of storage diseases of harvested material claim 8 , comprising the following steps:{'i': 'Pseudomonas', 'a) providing ...

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Номер записи: 77
28-08-2014 дата публикации

METHODS OF HANDLING PAPAYA

Номер: US20140242235A1
Автор: Becerra Daniel M., EDAGI Fernando K., McCaskey Evan, McGee Robert L., Mir Nazir, Terra Felipe M.
Принадлежит: AgroFresh Inc.

Provided is a method of storing papaya comprising the step of exposing papaya to an atmosphere that contains a cyclopropene compound, wherein either (a) the papayas are in a modified-atmosphere package during exposure to the cyclopropene compound, or (b) the papayas are placed into a modified-atmosphere package after exposure to the cyclopropene compound, and the papaya remain in the modified atmosphere package for at least two hours. In some embodiments, the modified-atmosphere package is constructed so that the transmission rate of oxygen for the entire package is from 200 to 40,000 cubic centimeters per day per kilogram of papaya. 1. A method of storing papayas , comprising exposing papayas to an atmosphere that contains a cyclopropene compound , wherein either(a) the papayas are in a modified-atmosphere package during exposure to the cyclopropene compound, or;(b) the papayas are placed into a modified-atmosphere package after exposure to the cyclopropene compound, and the papaya remain in the modified atmosphere package for at least two hours.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the modified-atmosphere package is constructed so that the transmission rate of oxygen for the entire package is from 200 to 40 claim 1 ,000 cubic centimeters per day per kilogram of papaya.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the modified-atmosphere package is constructed so that the transmission rate of carbon dioxide for the entire package is from 500 to 150 claim 1 ,000 cubic centimeters per day per kilogram of papaya.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the modified-atmosphere package has a GT-30 or GT-25.4 for carbon dioxide at 23° C. from 800 to 150 claim 1 ,000 cm/(m-day).5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the modified-atmosphere package has a GT-30 or GT-25.4 for oxygen at 23° C. from 200 to 150 claim 1 ,000 cm/(m-day).6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the modified-atmosphere package has a GT-30 or GT-25.4 for water vapor at 37.8° C. from 5 to 1 claim 1 ,000 g/(m-day).7. A method of ...

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Номер записи: 78
28-08-2014 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CONTROLLED VENTING OF A CHAMBER

Номер: US20140242236A1
Автор: Barker Leigh R., JONES Lee J., Jordan Rodney A., Linde Gerrit, SAVUR Sanjay
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Australia Ltd.

The present invention provides apparatus and methods for adjusting the atmosphere within a substantially sealed chamber containing respiring produce. The chamber of the present invention includes inlet means to permit ambient atmosphere to enter the chamber, and outlet means to permit chamber atmosphere to exit the chamber. Methods using apparatus of the present invention comprise: 1. A method for adjusting the atmosphere within a chamber containing respiring produce , the chamber having inlet means to permit ambient atmosphere to enter the chamber , and outlet means to permit chamber atmosphere to exit the chamber , the method comprising:(a) monitoring the oxygen concentration within the chamber;(b) following detection that the oxygen concentration in the chamber has fallen below a predetermined amount as a result of the consumption of oxygen by the respiring produce, causing or permitting ambient atmosphere to enter the chamber so that the amount of oxygen in the chamber increases to maintain the oxygen concentration above a preset oxygen concentration to prolong the storage life of the respiring produce, the preset oxygen concentration being greater than zero but less than an oxygen concentration in ambient air; and(c) without actively monitoring and actively controlling the carbon dioxide concentration within the chamber, continuously removing the carbon dioxide from the chamber atmosphere substantially at a predetermined carbon dioxide removal rate by using an amount of a carbon dioxide absorbing material in the chamber in communication with the chamber atmosphere, the predetermined carbon dioxide removal rate having been selected such that a non-zero carbon dioxide concentration is maintained within the chamber atmosphere, which does not substantially exceed a predetermined level, in order to maintain the carbon dioxide concentration within a pre-determined desired range to inhibit deterioration of the respiring produce, wherein the amount of carbon dioxide ...

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Номер записи: 79
14-05-2020 дата публикации

PACKAGING FILMS

Номер: US20200148449A1
Автор: CORNISH Andrew, SMITH Andrew William John, Xu Han
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A packaging film is described comprising at least one polymer film layer in which particles of a small-pore or a medium-pore palladium-doped zeolite are dispersed. Such films are of particular utility for the adsorption of volatile organic compounds, such as those originating from organic matter. 1. A packaging film for the adsorption of volatile organic compounds comprising at least one polymer film layer , wherein particles of a small-pore or a medium-pore palladium-doped zeolite are dispersed in the polymer film layer.2. The packaging film according to wherein the polymer film layer comprises a polymer selected from an ethylene vinyl acetate co-polymer claim 1 , a low-density polyethylene claim 1 , a polypropylene claim 1 , or a high impact polystyrene.3. (canceled)4. The packaging film according to wherein the zeolite has a framework type that is chabazite.5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. (canceled)14. (canceled)15. The packaging film according to wherein the polymer film layer comprises 1 to 10 wt % of said palladium-doped zeolite.16. The packaging film according to wherein said palladium-doped zeolite comprises 0.2 to 2 wt % palladium based on the total weight of said palladium-doped zeolite.17. The packaging film according to wherein the polymer film layer has a thickness of 5 to 30 μm.18. The packaging film according to wherein the palladium-doped zeolite particles have a particle size (d50) between 5 and 10 μm.19. The packaging film according to consisting essentially of the polymer film layer.20. The packaging film according to comprising a gas permeable barrier layer.21. A packaging structure comprising a film according to .22. (canceled)23. (canceled)24. A method of adsorbing volatile organic compounds originating from organic matter using a packaging film according to .25. The method according to wherein the volatile organic compound is ethylene.26. The packaging film as ...

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Номер записи: 80
24-06-2021 дата публикации

MEMBRANE APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR USE IN SHIPPING CONTAINER

Номер: US20210188518A1
Автор: JONES Lee James, SAVUR Sanjay
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This invention relates to a method of, and apparatus for, controlling gas composition within a refrigerated container, such as to extend the life of perishable goods during transport within the refrigerated container. The invention involves contacting a blended airstream with a membrane system. The blended air stream is formed from a first air stream withdrawn from the refrigerated container and a second air stream obtained from an ambient environment external to the refrigerated container. The invention also relates to a refrigerated container, a membrane system, a gas membrane separation module and method for installing the apparatus, membrane system or gas membrane separation module into or onto a refrigerated container. 1. A method for controlling the atmosphere within a refrigerated shipping container containing respiring produce , the method including:blending a first air stream withdrawn from an internal environment within the refrigerated shipping container with a second air stream obtained from an ambient environment external to the shipping container to form a blended air stream;{'sub': 2', '2', '2', '2, 'subjecting the blended air stream to a membrane separation process using a separation membrane having greater relative selectivity for COand Othan Nto provide an N-rich gas stream; and'}{'sub': '2', 'returning the N-rich gas stream to the internal environment.'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first air stream is a cooled CO-rich air stream.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the N-rich gas stream is lean in COand O.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of subjecting the blended air stream to the membrane separation process includes:{'sub': 2', '2', '2, 'contacting the blended air stream with the membrane to produce a CO-, O-rich permeate stream and a retentate stream that is the N-rich gas stream; and'}{'sub': 2', '2, 'exhausting the CO-, O-rich permeate stream to the external environment.'}5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first air ...

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Номер записи: 81
16-06-2016 дата публикации

Treatment of Liquid Gluten Slurry to Reduce or Remove Aflatoxin

Номер: US20160165932A1
Автор: Armentrout Richard W., Farley Edward, MATTHEW Susan, McIntyre Timothy
Принадлежит:

A method for reducing aflatoxin in a grain gluten or corn gluten, the method comprising the steps of: (a) preparing a grain gluten or corn gluten slurry; and (b) treating the grain gluten or corn gluten slurry with ozone wherein the temperature of the grain gluten or corn gluten slurry in step (b) is from about 10 to about 60° C. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the grain gluten is a gluten derived from a grain selected from the group consisting of oats claim 1 , rice claim 1 , barley claim 1 , wheat claim 1 , spelt and rye.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method is for reducing aflatoxin in corn gluten.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein step (b) is conducted by bubbling ozone gas through the grain gluten or corn gluten slurry.5. (canceled)6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the resulting grain gluten or corn gluten slurry has less than 200 parts per billion aflatoxin claim 1 , as measured by the content of aflatoxin B1 using LC/MS.7. (canceled)8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the resulting grain gluten or corn gluten slurry has less than 20 parts per billion aflatoxin claim 1 , as measured by the content of aflatoxin B1 using LC/MS.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the grain gluten or corn gluten slurry contains from about 10 wt % to about 20 wt % dry solids per litre.10. (canceled)11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the total ozone dosage is up to about 6.6 g ozone per litre of grain gluten or corn gluten slurry.12. (canceled)13. The method of claim 11 , wherein the total ozone dosage is from about 1.50 g to about 2.80 g ozone per litre of grain gluten or corn gluten slurry.14. (canceled)15. The method of claim 1 , wherein during step (b) a liquid antifoaming agent or a dry antifoaming agent is added in an amount sufficent to prevent foaming during the addition of gas to the grain gluten or corn gluten slurry.16. The method of claim 15 , wherein the liquid antifoaming agent is added during step (b).17. The method of claim 1 , wherein the temperature of ...

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Номер записи: 82
29-09-2022 дата публикации

A METHOD FOR CONSERVING COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS

Номер: US20220304343A1
Автор: BELLEMO Luciano, FRANZOLIN Enrico
Принадлежит: UNOX S.P.A.

In a method for conserving cooked food products, the food products are contained inside conservation containers having a total volume which is partially occupied by the food product and partially occupied by air in contact with the food product. The method includes reducing the oxygen concentration in a container which contains the food product by application of a reduced pressure generated by an ejector device which operates with compressed air so as to bring the oxygen concentration to values below 10%, within a duration time including a first time period in which the pressure in the container is brought to a value equal to the vapor pressure of the water contained in the food product and corresponding to the temperature of the food product and maintaining this condition for a second successive time period so as to reach the oxygen concentration below 10%. 1. A method for conserving cooked food products , wherein the food products are contained inside conservation containers having a total volume which is partially occupied by the food product and partially occupied by air in contact with the food product , the method comprising the steps of:{'b': 10', '2', '1', '2', '1, 'reducing a concentration of oxygen in a container (1) which contains a cooked food product and in which the temperature of the cooked food product after the cooking is between 58° C. and 100° C., by application of a reduced pressure generated by an ejector device () which operates with compressed air so as to bring the concentration of oxygen to values less than 10%, within a duration time t including a first time period t in which the pressure in the container is brought to a value equal to the vapor pressure of the water contained in the food product and corresponding to the temperature of the food product, and maintaining this condition for a second successive time period t−t so as to reach the oxygen concentration less than 10%,'}{'b': '1', 'sealing the container () in order to prevent the ...

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Номер записи: 83
29-09-2022 дата публикации

METHOD OF MAKING PRESERVATIVE-FREE FOOD PRODUCT HAVING IMPROVED SHELF LIFE

Номер: US20220304345A1
Автор: ALATEEG Omar Taysir, OWEN David Nicholas
Принадлежит:

A traditional method for making, pasteurizing and packaging preservative-free, fresh food product comprising chickpeas, such as hummus that involves a continuous process in which the temperature does not deviate more than 50° C. from the cooking step until just prior to packaging. In one embodiment, the method comprises cooking the chickpeas from 110° C. to 125° C. while under pressure within the closed vessel, which is followed by adding raw ingredients to the cooked chickpeas at a temperature ranging from 75° C. to 85° C., which is immediately followed by a pasteurization at a temperature ranging from 70° C. to 80° C., such as approximately 75° C. Only after this pasteurization step is the temperature reduced in a multi-step cooling process. A fresh, preservative-free, fresh food product comprising chickpeas, such as hummus made according to the present method is also disclosed. 1. A method of preparing a preservative-free food product comprising chickpeas , said method comprising:placing chickpeas that have been previously soaked in water in a vessel configured to cook and blend said chickpeas;cooking the chickpeas in water for less than one hour at a temperature ranging from 110° C. to 125° C. while under pressure, to form cooked chickpeas;depressurizing and cooling the vessel to a temperature ranging from 75° C. to 85° C.adding raw ingredients to the depressurized vessel and mixing said raw ingredients with the cooked chickpeas at a temperature ranging from 75° C. to 85° C. to form a cooked food product;pasteurizing the cooked food product by holding the temperature of the vessel at approximately 75° C. for a time ranging from 5-20 minutes;blending and micro-cutting the pasteurized cooked food product to form a finished food product having a smooth consistency and particle size of less than 10 microns;cooling the finished food product to a temperature ranging from 5° C. to 10° C.; andtransferring the finished food product that is maintained at a temperature ...

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Номер записи: 84
29-09-2022 дата публикации

PACKAGE COMPRISING FRESH, PRESERVATIVE-FREE FOOD PRODUCT HAVING EXTENDED SHELF LIFE

Номер: US20220304346A1
Автор: ALATEEG Omar Taysir, OWEN David Nicholas
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A food package comprising a container having a sealed top layer and comprising a fresh, preservative-free food product comprising chickpeas, such as hummus, which includes no preservatives and exhibits a total yeast and mold counts of less than 10 CFU/g at 28 days after production when stored at 2° C. to 8° C. The package includes a headspace between the fresh hummus and the top sealing layer, the headspace comprising a modified atmosphere which is nitrogen rich, such as 70% N:30% CO. 1. A food package comprising a container , said container comprising fresh , preservative-free food product comprising chickpeas , which includes no preservatives and exhibits a total yeast and mold counts of less than 10 CFU/g at 28 days after production when stored at 2° C. to 8° C.2. The food package of claim 1 , wherein the food product has the following microbiological composition at 28 days after production: coliform <10 CFU/g; total bacterial counts <100 CFU/g; total aerobic plate count <100 CFU/g; Yeast <10 CFU/g; Mold <10 CFU/g; and Staphylococcus aureus <10CFU/g.3. The food package of claim 1 , wherein the food product was transferred into the container at a temperature ranging from 5° C. to 10° C.4. The food package of claim 1 , wherein the food product comprises one or more of the following ingredients: salt claim 1 , citric acid claim 1 , vegetable oil claim 1 , tahini claim 1 , natural garlic claim 1 , or garlic flavored compound.5. The food package of claim 4 , wherein the fresh claim 4 , preservative-free food product comprises hummus.6. The food package of claim 1 , wherein the container for holding the fresh claim 1 , preservative-free food product includes a top layer for sealing said container.7. The food package of claim 6 , wherein the top layer comprises a plastic film.8. The food package of claim 7 , wherein the plastic film comprises low- density polyethylene (LDPE); polypropylene (PP) claim 7 , polyvinyl chloride (PVC) claim 7 , amorphous polyethylene ...

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Номер записи: 85
30-05-2019 дата публикации

SERRATIA MARCESCENS BIOCONTROL STRAIN EFFICIENTLY INHIBITING AFLATOXINS PRODUCTION BY ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS AND APPLICATION THEREOF

Номер: US20190159462A1
Автор: BAI Yizhen, DING Xiaoxia, LI Peiwu, ZHANG Qi
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The present invention relates to the microbiological field, and particularly relates to a biocontrol strain efficiently inhibiting production of aflatoxins by and an application thereof. The biocontrol strain 3J4SM was deposited at China Center for Type Culture Collection (CCTCC) on Jun. 13, 2017, and the accession number of the strain is CCTCC No. M2017328. The biocontrol strain 3J4SM can be used to inhibit production of aflatoxins by and prevent grain crops from aflatoxin pollution. 1Aspergillus flavusSerratia marcescens. An inhibitor for production of aflatoxins by , comprise biologically pure culture of the 3J4SM deposited at China Center for Type Culture Collection (CCTCC) on Jun. 13 , 2017 with an accession number CCTCC No. M2017328.2. The inhibitor of claim 1 , wherein the inhibitor is in the form of a liquid claim 1 , a dust claim 1 , a dry wettable powder claim 1 , or a dry wettable granule.3Serratia marcescens. The inhibitor of claim 1 , wherein the inhibitor is in the form of a liquid and the biocontrol strain 3J4SM is present at a concentration of (1-9)×10CFU/mL.4Serratia marcescens. The inhibitor of claim 3 , wherein the inhibitor is a fermentation liquid of the biocontrol strain 3J4SM claim 3 , and{'i': Serratia marcescens', 'Serratia marcescens', 'Serratia marcescens, 'a preparation method of the fermentation liquid includes activating the 3J4SM in an LB plate, performing culturing in an incubator at 37° C. for 24 hours, picking a single colony of with a teasing needle, transferring the single colony to a liquid medium for shaking culture for 12-24 hours, sucking 1-3% of a culture solution, and transferring the culture solution to a fresh liquid medium for shaking culture for 12-24 h, so as to obtain an antagonistic 3J4SM fermentation liquid.'}5Aspergillus flavus. A method for inhibiting production of aflatoxins by claim 3 , comprising:{'claim-ref': [{'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}], 'i': 'Aspergillus flavus.', ' ...

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Номер записи: 86
30-05-2019 дата публикации

ENTEROBACTER CLOACAE BIOCONTROL STRAIN CAPABLE OF EFFECTIVELY INHIBITING ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS FROM SYNTHESIZING AFLATOXINS AND APPLICATION THEREOF

Номер: US20190159463A1
Автор: DING Xiaoxia, LI Peiwu, ZHANG Qi
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The present invention belongs to the field of microorganisms, and particularly relates to an biocontrol strain capable of effectively inhibiting from producing aflatoxins and an application thereof. biocontrol strain 3J1EC was deposited in China Center for Type Culture Collection on Jun. 13, 2017, with the deposit address being Wuhan University, Wuhan, China, and the deposit number being CCTCC No. M 2017330. The strain can be used for inhibiting from producing aflatoxins to prevent and control the contamination of food crops by aflatoxins. 1Aspergillus flavusEnterobacter cloacaeEnterobacter cloacae. An inhibitor for inhibiting production of aflatoxins by , comprising a fermentation product of an biocontrol strain 3J1EC , and the biocontrol strain 3J1EC is deposited in China Center for Type Culture Collection (CCTCC) on Jun. 13 , 2017 , with an accession number being CCTCC No. M 2017330.2. The inhibitor according to claim 1 , wherein the inhibitor is a liquid claim 1 , a spray powder claim 1 , a dry wettable powder claim 1 , or dry wettable granules.3Enterobacter cloacae. The inhibitor according to claim 1 , wherein the inhibitor is a liquid claim 1 , and a final concentration of in the inhibitor is (1-9)×10CFU/mL.4Enterobacter cloacaeEnterobacter cloacaeEnterobacter cloacaeEnterobacter cloacaeEnterobacter cloacaeEnterobacter cloacaeEnterobacter cloacaeEnterobacter cloacae. The inhibitor according to claim 3 , wherein the inhibitor is a fermentation broth of 3J1EC claim 3 , a final concentration of in the fermentation broth of 3J1EC is (1-9)×10CFU/mL claim 3 , and a method for preparing the fermentation broth of 3J1EC includes: activating 3J1EC on an LB plate claim 3 , culturing the in an incubator at 25° C.-37° C. for 24 h claim 3 , picking up a single colony of with a needle claim 3 , transferring the single colony to a liquid medium claim 3 , culturing with shaking for 12 h-24 h claim 3 , pipetting and transferring 1%-3% of culture liquid to a fresh liquid medium ...

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Номер записи: 87
30-05-2019 дата публикации

REACTIVE GAS, REACTIVE GAS GENERATION SYSTEM AND PRODUCT TREATMENT USING REACTIVE GAS

Номер: US20190159471A1
Автор: Hochwalt Mark A., Keener Kevin M.
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A method of treating a product or surface with a reactive gas, comprises producing the reactive gas by forming a high-voltage cold plasma (HVCP) from a working gas; transporting the reactive gas at least 5 cm away from the HVCP; followed by contacting the product or surface with the reactive gas. The HVCP does not contact the product or surface. 1. A method of treating a product with a reactive gas , comprising:producing the reactive gas by forming a high-voltage cold plasma (HVCP) from a working gas;transporting the reactive gas at least 5 cm away from the HVCP; followed bycontacting the product with the reactive gas;wherein the HVCP does not contact the product.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the transporting is transporting the reactive gas at least 1 meter away from the HVCP.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the product is not sealed or substantially sealed inside a package during the contacting.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the transporting is transporting the reactive gas at least 1 meter away from the HVCP, andthe product is not sealed or substantially sealed inside a package during the contacting.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the transporting is transporting the reactive gas at least 3 meter away from the HVCP and the product is medically sterilized by the contacting.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the product comprises food.7. The method of claim 5 , wherein the product comprises grain.8. The method of claim 5 , further comprising removing the reactive gas from contact with the product claim 5 , after 1 second to 12 hours.9. The method of claim 5 , wherein the reactive gas comprises at least one reactive or excited species other than ozone.10. The method of claim 5 , wherein the working gas comprises MA65.11. A method of reducing mycotoxins on fruit or seeds claim 5 , comprising:producing a reactive gas by forming a high-voltage cold plasma (HVCP) from a working gas;transporting the reactive gas at least 3 meters away from the HVCP; ...

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Номер записи: 88
21-05-2020 дата публикации

LONG CHAIN GLYCOLIPIDS USEFUL TO AVOID PERISHING OR MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION OF MATERIALS

Номер: US20200154708A1
Автор: BITZER Jens, Köpcke Bärbel, Moldenhauer Jana, Reinhardt Kathrin, Stadler Marc
Принадлежит: IMD Natural solutions GmbH

The invention relates to the use of, and methods of use employing, certain glycolipid compounds as defined in detail below and having preservative or antimicrobial properties, novel compounds of the glycolipid class, and related invention embodiments. 2. Method according to claim 1 , where the material to which the compound is added is a cosmetic claim 1 , a food or a beverage.5. Method according to claim 1 , where at least one additional preservative is added.6. Method according to claim 1 , where the compound or compounds of the formula I claim 1 , a physiologically acceptable salt thereof claim 1 , and/or an ester thereof claim 1 , is added in the form of an extract from a natural source or obtained from such an extract.7Dacryopinax spathularia, Ditiola radicata, Ditiola nudaFemsjonia luteoalbaDitiola pezizaeformis. Method according to claim 6 , where the source of the extract is strain FU50088strain MUCL 53180strain CBS 173.60 or -(=) strain MUCL 53500.10. The composition according to claim 8 , which is a precursor of a beverage.13. The material according to claim 12 , where the beverage is selected from the group consisting of water claim 12 , flavoured water claim 12 , fortified water claim 12 , a flavoured beverage claim 12 , carbonated water claim 12 , a juice claim 12 , cola claim 12 , lemon-lime claim 12 , ginger ale claim 12 , root beer beverages which are carbonated in the manner of soft drinks claim 12 , a syrup claim 12 , a diet beverages claim 12 , a carbonated soft drink claim 12 , a fruit juice claim 12 , other fruit containing beverages which provide the flavor of fruit juices and contain greater than 0% fruit juice but less than 100% fruit juice claim 12 , fruit flavored beverages claim 12 , vegetable juices claim 12 , vegetable containing beverages claim 12 , which provide the flavor of any of the aforementioned vegetable juices and contain greater than 0% vegetable juice but less than 100% vegetable juice claim 12 , isotonic beverages claim 12 , ...

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Номер записи: 89
21-05-2020 дата публикации

Controlled Environment Shipping Containers

Номер: US20200154723A1
Автор: Joshua N. Goldman
Принадлежит: AUSTRALIS AQUACULTURE LLC

Systems and apparatus are provided for maintaining an ultra low oxygen concentration in a shipping container for the purpose of preventing spoilage of perishable food products. The system and apparatus may contain a composition of a mixture of gases including one or more of nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and another inert gas, wherein the mixture of gases positively pressurizes the shipping container with an ultra low oxygen concentration. The system and apparatus may use one or more sensors to monitor the composition of the mixture of gases, and may use one or more controllers to release the compressed gases into the interior of the container. The controller may release the compressed gases at a variable rate of release sufficient to maintain the ultra low oxygen concentration and to ensure consistent concentrations of the mixture of gases with the container.

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Номер записи: 90
29-09-2022 дата публикации

PACKAGE FOR PRESERVING RESPIRING PRODUCE AND METHOD

Номер: US20220306369A1
Автор: Groeneweg Bastiaan Rinke Antony, VAN DE LOO Paulus Josephus Benedictus Maria
Принадлежит: PERFO TEC B.V.

A package for preserving respiring produce contained in the package, in particular vegetables, fruit, herbs, spices and/or flowers, and an associated method are provided. The package defines a package volume for containing a portion of the produce and a package atmosphere, and comprises a packaging material, in particular a polymer film (A), provided with at least one perforation () enabling gas exchange with the atmosphere surrounding the package () to form the package into a Controlled Atmosphere Package (CAP). The packaging material has a Water Vapour Transmission Rate (WVTR), a carbon dioxide transmission rate (COTR) and an oxygen transmission rate (OTR), wherein the WVTR of the packaging material is in a range of 50-1200 ml/(m·24 hrs), the COTR of the packaging material is larger than 1000 ml/(m·24 hrs), and a ratio β=COTR/OTR of the packaging material is larger than 4. 1. A package for preserving respiring produce contained in the package , comprising a packaging material, provided with at least one perforation enabling gas exchange with the atmosphere surrounding the package to form the package into a controlled atmosphere package, and', 'the package defining a package volume for containing a portion of the produce and a package atmosphere, and, 'the package'}{'sup': '2', 'wherein the packaging material has a water vapor transmission rate in a range of 100-1200 ml/(m·24 hrs),'}{'sup': '2', 'a carbon dioxide transmission rate larger than 1000 ml/(m·24 hrs), and'}a ratio β=carbon dioxide transmission rate/oxygen transmission rate larger than 4.2. The package according to claim 1 , wherein the water vapor transmission rate of the packaging material is in a range of 100-1000 ml/(m·24 hrs).3. The package according to claim 1 , wherein the water vapor transmission rate of the packaging material is in a range of 700-1100 ml/(m·24 hrs).4. The package according to claim 1 , wherein the carbon dioxide transmission rate of the packaging material is in a range of 1000- ...

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Номер записи: 91
01-07-2021 дата публикации

NATURAL COMPLEX PRESERVATIVE AGENT FOR GRAIN OR GRAIN PRODUCT

Номер: US20210195905A1
Автор: IM Kyung Hyun, KIM Chul, Lee Ho
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Provided is a natural complex preservative agent for a grain or grain-based product. The preservative agent contains 50 wt % or greater of a extract and a broccoli extract, wherein the extract and broccoli extract are conjugated. 1CordycepsCordyceps. A preservative agent for a grain or grain-based product containing 50 wt % or greater of a extract and a broccoli extract , wherein the extract and broccoli extract are conjugated.2. The preservative agent of claim 1 , wherein the agent contains at least one ingredient selected from the group consisting of a garlic extract claim 1 , a green tea extract claim 1 , a citrus junos extract claim 1 , a cockscomb flower extract claim 1 , a dandelion anulus extract claim 1 , a lactic acid bacteria culture medium claim 1 , a yeast culture medium claim 1 , a licorice extract claim 1 , a scutellariae radix extract claim 1 , and a turmeric extract.3SaccharomycesLactobacillus Plantarum.. The preservative agent of claim 1 , wherein a microorganism for the conjugation includes sp. or The present disclosure relates to a natural complex preservative agent for a grain or a grain-based product. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a natural complex preservative agent for a grain or a grain-based product based on and broccoli extracts.Due to the change in dietary patterns according to industrial development, the demand for alternative foods that may be easily eaten from children to adults is increasing. Grain-based foods as alternative foods include bread, rice cakes, noodles, cereals or similar products produced using grains. Such foods have been used as snacks, but gradually become a simple product that may replace the staple food in accordance with changes in the living environment. As the consumption of the grain-based products increases, a variety of products are being developed and released to actively reflect consumer tastes. However, most grain-based products have a disadvantage in that it is difficult to secure ...

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Номер записи: 92
06-06-2019 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE TREATMENT OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

Номер: US20190166861A1
Автор: Christie Scott, Fassel Robert, Felicetti David
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Systems and methods are disclosed for the generation of a treatment compound fluid to inhibit the ripening process of agricultural products, the application of the treatment compound fluid to a confined atmosphere at a location at which the products are stored, and the collection of a sample of the treated atmosphere. In one form, the system includes a treatment compound generator and a sampling subsystem. The treatment compound generator has an exit port fluidly connectable to the confined atmosphere and is configured to generate a treatment compound fluid in-situ. The sampling subsystem includes an inlet port fluidly connected to a pump and a collection chamber. The inlet port is fluidly connectable to the confined atmosphere such that the sampling subsystem can collect a sample of the treated atmosphere through the inlet port and store the sample within the collection chamber. 1. A method of treating an agricultural product in a confined atmosphere within a space at a treatment location to inhibit a ripening process of the agricultural product , the method comprising the steps of:deploying a portable treatment system at the treatment location, the treatment system comprising at least one treatment compound generator configured to deliver a treatment compound fluid, and a sampling subsystem configured to obtain a sample of the confined atmosphere for analysis;causing the at least one compound generator and sampling subsystem to be operated so that:a) the at least one treatment compound generator delivers the treatment compound fluid to the confined atmosphere; andb) the sampling subsystem automatically obtains a sample of the confined atmosphere treated by the treatment compound fluid at a preselected time.2. The method as recited in wherein the treatment compound fluid is a cyclopropene selected from the group consisting of cyclopropene claim 1 , 1-methylcyclopropene claim 1 , 1-ethylcyclopropene claim 1 , 1-propylcyclopropene claim 1 , 1-butylcyclopropene claim ...

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Номер записи: 93
28-05-2020 дата публикации

Antimicrobial Compositions and Related Methods of Use

Номер: US20200163333A1
Автор: Gandhi Niranjan R., Palmer Skebba Victoria, Strobel Gary A.
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Antimicrobial compositions comprising one or more compound components generally recognized as safe for human consumption, and related methods of use, such compositions and methods as can be employed in a wide range of agricultural, industrial, building, pharmaceutical, personal care and/or animal care products and applications. 1. A composition comprising propanoic acid , a C-Cacid salt and a component selected from a C-Cacid ester and a C-Caldehyde , said composition having a pH greater than about 4.4.2. The composition of wherein said acid salt is selected from salts of isobutyric acid claim 1 , salts of citric acid and combinations thereof.3. The composition of wherein said acid salt is selected from salts of isobutyric acid and combinations thereof.4. The composition of wherein said salt is selected from potassium and ammonium salts of isobutyric acid.5. The composition of wherein said ester is selected from esters of a Cacid and combinations thereof.6. The composition of wherein said ester is selected from esters of isobutyric acid and combinations thereof.7. The composition of wherein said ester is isobutyl isobutyrate.8. The composition of wherein said aldehyde is benzaldehyde.9. The composition of wherein said acid salt is selected from salts of isobutyric acid and combinations thereof.10. The composition of wherein said salt is selected from potassium and ammonium salts of isobutyric acid.11. The composition of wherein said ester is selected from esters of isobutyric acid and combinations thereof.12. The composition of wherein said ester is isobutyl isobutyrate.13. The composition of wherein said acid salt is potassium isobutyrate.14. The composition of wherein said pH is about 4.7 to about 5.4.15. The composition of comprising isobutyl isobutyrate and benzaldehyde.16. The composition of applied to a substrate selected from fruits claim 1 , nuts claim 1 , vegetables and seeds.17. A composition comprising propanoic acid claim 1 , a salt of isobutyric acid ...

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Номер записи: 94
08-07-2021 дата публикации

PACKING FRUITS IN PLASTIC CANS

Номер: US20210204554A1
Автор: CAPAGNGAN Charmine A., CORONIA Ma. Theresa P., FEROLIN Jose Rodeo D., JAVIER Ma. Bella B., LUNA Vilma L., SALCEDO Alan
Принадлежит: Del Monte Philippines, Inc.

The present invention discloses a new method of packing and preserving fruits in liquid (fruit juice, syrup, water, etc). The method comprises packaging fruits, where the fruit is filled into a specifically formulated plastic container, topped with liquid, dosed with inert gases to enforce can integrity, seamed with metal can ends, and thermally processed to eliminate viable microorganisms. The process is unique in that by adjusting thermal processing parameters and manipulating the seam specifications, replacing the metal cans by a flexible and sustainable plastic can, becomes a practical alternative. 1. A method of preserving and packaging fruits using a plastic container with metal closures comprising the steps of:(a) filing of fruits and liquid medium into plastic containers at suitable conditions to accommodate use of plastic without container deformation;(b) seaming of plastic cans with metal closures using double seamer set-up for metal cans set at specified seam specifications to achieve seam integrity and hermetic seal; and(c) thermally processing the seamed plastic cans in cookers for metal cans at controlled processing parameters to avoid container deformation and panelling.2. The method in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the suitable conditions of filling fruits into plastic cans in step (a) includes controlling fill weights claim 1 , headspace claim 1 , filling temperature claim 1 , liquid-to-juice ratio claim 1 , pH and dosing of gases to avoid container deformation and to ensure can integrity.3. The method in accordance with claim 2 , wherein the weight of fruits and liquid medium is kept at a range that achieves a headspace of 3.0 mm to 15.0 mm from top of the container to the surface of the fruit or liquid in the container.4. The method in accordance with claim 2 , wherein the filling temperature of packing medium ranges from 30° C. to 70° C. claim 2 , and the pH is kept within the range of 2.0 to 6.0.5. The method in accordance with claim 2 , ...

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Номер записи: 95
30-06-2016 дата публикации

PRODUCE RIPENING CHAMBER

Номер: US20160183546A1
Автор: GARRATT Alan, TURBITT Neil
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A produce ripening chamber is described which comprises an air conditioning system for circulating air through the chamber and regulating the air temperature and a doping system for regulating the concentration of a ripening agent in the recirculated air. The chamber has a floor , a ceiling and side walls extending between the floor and the ceiling . At least one kerb is arranged on the floor for spacing a pallet resting on the floor from a side wall and a duct arranged is at the ceiling end of the latter side wall to seal against the side facing the latter side wall of an upper produce box supported by the pallet. In this way, an air flow channel is defined between the boxes stacked on the pallet and the side wall . An air blower and a heat exchanger of the air conditioning system are housed within the duct to force air at a controlled temperature to circulate through the air flow channel , through the produce boxes supported by the pallet and through a clearance volume lying between the stack of boxes and the ceiling of the chamber. The ripening chamber is divided along its length into two or more mutually isolated ripening compartments by at least one partition that extends across the entire width of the chamber and the air conditioning systems and doping systems in the individual ripening compartments are controllable independently of one another. 1101214161216102024161816222432222416424018322224362214101010545010a. A ripening chamber comprising an air conditioning system for circulating air through the chamber and regulating the air temperature and a doping system for regulating the concentration of a ripening agent in the circulated air , wherein the chamber () is elongate and of rectangular cross section defined by a floor () , a ceiling () and side walls () extending between the floor () and the ceiling () , the chamber () having at least one kerb () on the floor for spacing a pallet () resting on the floor from a side wall () and a duct () arranged at the ...

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Номер записи: 96
13-06-2019 дата публикации

Vehicle safety devices and heat shields for use around inflators of automotive airbag systems and related methods

Номер: US20190176743A1
Автор: Vernon J. Lowe
Принадлежит: Trafalgar Associates LLC

Vehicle safety devices, heat shields used in such devices and related methods are provided. The heat shield for use in vehicle airbags can include a woven base substrate and a needlepunched nonwoven substrate comprising silicon-containing fibers. The needlepunched nonwoven can be needlepunched to the woven base substrate such that, when the heat shield is positioned within an interior space of an airbag, the needlepunched nonwoven substrate faces apertures of an inflator within the airbag.

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Номер записи: 97
15-07-2021 дата публикации

TWO SELECTIVE MODULES FOR A CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE CONTAINER

Номер: US20210212332A1
Автор: Madsen Poul Kim, POULSEN Niels Nielsen
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a reefer container () having a controlled atmosphere system () comprising:—a first selective unit () comprising an absorber or a membrane () being selective for carbon dioxide over oxygen and nitrogen;—a second selective unit () comprising an absorber or a membrane () being selective for oxygen over nitrogen; and—a vacuum pump () for extracting and removing separated gasses from a permeate side () of the first and second selective units () to outside the container(), where the system () is further comprising a pump () for providing an overpressure in the container(). The pump () can be connected to the container () through a feed side () of the second selective unit (). The invention further relates to a method of controlling reefer container () having a controlled atmosphere system (). 2. The reefer container according to claim 1 , characterized in that the pump is connected to the container through a feed side of the second selective unit.3. The reefer container according to claim 1 , characterized in that the pump is a positive displacement pump.4. The reefer container according to claim 1 , characterized in that flow of enriched nitrogen pressed into container by the pump is larger than flow out of container from the permeate side of the first selective unit.5. The reefer container according to claim 1 , characterized in that flow of enriched nitrogen pressed into container by the pump is 10% larger than flow out of container from the permeate side the first selective unit.6. The reefer container according to claim 1 , characterized in that flow of enriched nitrogen pressed into container by the pump is 25% larger than flow out of container from the permeate side the first selective unit.7. The reefer container according to claim 1 , characterized in that flow of enriched nitrogen pressed into container by the pump is 50 litre per hour (L/h) larger claim 1 , preferable 100 L/h larger claim 1 , more preferable 200 L/h larger than flow out ...

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Номер записи: 98
07-07-2016 дата публикации

PROCESSES FOR PREPARATION OF OIL COMPOSITIONS

Номер: US20160192668A1
Автор: Arhancet Juan P., Heise Jerald D., Makadia Vallabh
Принадлежит:

The present invention is directed to processes for preparing oil compositions having a high concentration of poly-unsaturated fatty acids and oil compositions having a low concentration of α-linolenic acid. In addition, the present invention is directed to processes for preparing oil compositions having advantageous stability characteristics. 1106.-. (canceled)107. A method of decreasing oxidative degradation of oil seeds or oil seed meats , the method comprising storing the seeds or the meats in the presence of an inert gas , wherein either:(i) the oil seeds are stored in the presence of the inert gas before the seeds are processed into an oil;(ii) the inert gas is capable of complexing at least one transition metal in the seeds;(iii) the inert gas is carbon monoxide; or(iv) the seeds are stored in a temperature and humidity-controlled environment.108. The method of wherein the oil seeds are stored in the presence of the inert gas before the seeds are processed into an oil.109. The method of wherein the seeds or the meats are stored in the presence of the inert gas after being flaked.110. The method of wherein the seeds or the meats are stored in the presence of the inert gas after being milled.111. The method of wherein the seeds or the meats are stored in the presence of the inert gas after being dehulled.112. The method of wherein the inert gas is capable of complexing at least one transition metal in the seeds.113. The method of wherein the inert gas comprises carbon monoxide.114. The method of wherein the oil seeds comprise at least 2 wt. % unsaturated fatty acid having two or more carbon-carbon double bonds.115. The method of wherein the oil seed is from canola claim 107 , soybean claim 107 , corn claim 107 , rapeseed claim 107 , cottonseed claim 107 , peanut claim 107 , sunflower claim 107 , olive claim 107 , coconut claim 107 , palm kernel or palm.116Arabidopsis. The method of wherein the oil seed is from claim 107 , canola claim 107 , carrot claim 107 , ...

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Номер записи: 99
07-07-2016 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PRESERVING FOOD

Номер: US20160192694A1
Автор: BELLEMO Luciano, CASSI Davide, FRANZOLIN Enrico, MICHELON Nicola
Принадлежит: NECST S.R.L.

What is described is a method for preserving cooked or pre-cooked food, wherein the cooked or pre-cooked food is kept in a preserving chamber with a controlled atmosphere, substantially at atmospheric pressure and at a predetermined temperature in the range from 57.2° C. to 90° C., for a preservation time of more than at least 24 hours, and wherein the partial oxygen pressure in the chamber is kept below 10 kPa, by at least partially replacing the oxygen present in the chamber with another non-oxidizing gas which is introduced into the chamber. 1. A method for preserving cooked or pre-cooked food , characterized in that the cooked or pre-cooked food is kept in a preserving chamber with a controlled atmosphere , substantially at atmospheric pressure and at a predetermined temperature in the range from 57.2° C. to 90° C. , for a preservation time of more than at least 24 hours , and wherein the partial oxygen pressure in the chamber is kept below 10 kPa , by at least partially replacing the oxygen present in the chamber with another non-oxidizing gas which is introduced into the chamber.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the predetermined temperature is chosen to be in the range from 58° C. to 72° C.3. A method according to or claim 1 , wherein antioxidant substances are added to the cooked food that is to be preserved in the chamber.4. A method according to any one or more of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , during the preservation time claim 1 , the partial oxygen pressure in the chamber is kept below 100 Pa.5. A method according to any one or more of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein provision is made to measure the oxygen concentration in the preserving chamber during the preservation time claim 1 , and to restore the oxygen concentration correlated with the predetermined level of partial oxygen pressure claim 1 , according to the measurement that is made.6. A method according to any one or more of to claim 1 , wherein provision is ...

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Номер записи: 100