The Bowden Group

James S Nagamine

Lisa A Bowden

R Craig Bowden

A method for introducing at least one substance into a sealed enclosure holding at least one product. At least one conduit may be provided through which one of gas or fluid may flow into or out of the sealed enclosure. Air may be evacuated from the sealed enclosure through the at least one conduit to create a predetermined pressure within the sealed enclosure and a predetermined quantity of the at least one substance may be injected into the sealed enclosure through the at least one conduit.

Method for providing a regulated atmosphere for packaging perishable goods

A method for introducing at least one substance into a sealed enclosure holding at least one product. The sealed enclosure having at least one conduit through which one of gas or fluid may flow into or out of the sealed enclosure. Air is evacuated from the sealed enclosure through the at least one conduit to create a predetermined pressure within the sealed enclosure and a predetermined quantity of the at least one substance is injected into the sealed enclosure through the at least one conduit.

System and method for providing a regulated atmosphere for packaging perishable goods

A new method and system for establishing, and optionally maintaining, a desired atmosphere for perishable or atmosphere-sensitive goods during their storage and/or transportation. In one embodiment, a conveyor is used to move a pallet with goods from station to station. A mechanical arm at a sheeting station lifts goods from a pallet while one or more sheets are placed between the goods and the pallet. A bottom plate with fingers having hollow tubes holds the pallet while the pallet is being wrapped and enclosed. A portable manifold may also be connected to the hollow tubes and a controller samples and adjusts atmosphere inside the pallet via the portable manifold.

The invention provides a method and system for establishing a desired atmosphere for perishable or atmosphere-sensitive goods during their storage and/or transportation. A system in one embodiment includes a base cap for receiving goods; a covering which surrounds the goods on the base cap and forming a sealed enclosure around the goods; a valve extending outwardly from a surface of the base cap and a second valve extending outwardly from a surface of the covering.

The invention provides a new method and system for establishing, and optionally maintaining, a desired atmosphere for perishable or atmosphere-sensitive goods during their storage and/or transportation. One embodiment includes providing a sealed enclosure around the goods; coupling at least one valve to the sealed enclosure so as to provide a port through which a desired gas from an external gas source may enter the sealed enclosure; coupling a first end of a hose to the at least one valve and a second end of the hose to the external gas source, thereby providing a conduit through which the desired gas may flow from the external gas source into the sealed enclosure; injecting a desired gas from the external gas source into the sealed enclosure so as to provide a desired atmosphere within the sealed enclosure; automatically monitoring an amount of gas which enters the sealed enclosure from the external source; and automatically controlling the flow of the desired gas into the sealed enclosure in response to the act of automatically monitoring.

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Watsonville, CA, United States of America

James S Nagamine