Patents by Inventor Craig D. Machado

Craig D. Machado has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • TREATMENT OF MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING
    Publication number: 20180339834
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for preserving, sanitizing, ripening, and preventing or suppressing the growth of microbials within a package used for the transport and storage of various items, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and other perishables and parcels. The device includes an enclosed container and at least one sack operably disposed adjacent the container, wherein the sack encloses an agent and the agent releases/absorbs gases in the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Applicant: FreshTec, Inc.
    Inventor: Craig D. Machado
  • Treatment of modified atmosphere packaging
    Patent number: 10035639
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for preserving, sanitizing, ripening, and preventing or suppressing the growth of microbials within a package used for the transport and storage of various items, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and other perishables and parcels. The device includes an enclosed container and at least one sack operably disposed adjacent the container, wherein the sack encloses an agent and the agent releases gases in the container upon the presence of humidity within the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: FreshTec, Inc.
    Inventor: Craig D Machado
  • TREATMENT OF MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING
    Publication number: 20170101248
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for preserving, sanitizing, ripening, and preventing or suppressing the growth of microbials within a package used for the transport and storage of various items, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and other perishables and parcels. The device includes an enclosed container and at least one sack operably disposed adjacent the container, wherein the sack encloses an agent and the agent releases gases in the container upon the presence of humidity within the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventor: Craig D. Machado
  • Treatment of modified atmosphere packaging
    Patent number: 9527648
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for preserving, sanitizing, ripening, and preventing or suppressing the growth of microbials within a package used for the transport and storage of various items, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and other perishables and parcels. The device includes an enclosed container and at least one sack operably disposed adjacent the container, wherein the sack encloses an agent and the agent releases gases in the container upon the presence of humidity within the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: FIRMA IP CORP.
    Inventor: Craig D Machado
  • Treatment of modified atmosphere packaging
    Publication number: 20140116900
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for preserving, sanitizing, ripening, and preventing or suppressing the growth of microbials within a package used for the transport and storage of various items, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and other perishables and parcels. The device includes an enclosed container and at least one sack operably disposed adjacent the container, wherein the sack encloses an agent and the agent releases gases in the container upon the presence of humidity within the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Inventor: Craig D. Machado
  • Treatment of Modified Atmosphere Packaging
    Publication number: 20110253562
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for preserving, sanitizing, ripening, and preventing or suppressing the growth of microbials within a package used for the transport and storage of various items, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and other perishables and parcels. The device includes an enclosed container and at least one sack operably disposed adjacent the container, wherein the sack encloses an agent and the agent releases gases in the container upon the presence of humidity within the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventor: Craig D. Machado