Patents by Inventor Jose M. Solar

Jose M. Solar 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).

  • Controlled release fumigation of harvested agricultural commodities
    Patent number: 5958490
    Abstract: A fumigant which is effective for the control of postharvest disease in agricultural commodities utilizes carbon supports impregnated with natural volatiles to provide controlled release of the volatiles in storage containers and facilities. Activated carbon is an effective carbon support, while essential oils and benzaldehyde are useful natural volatiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: The Unites States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Jose M. Solar, Charles L. Wilson, Ahmed El Ghaouth