Patents by Inventor Ron Wills

Ron Wills 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).

  • Method for reducing the rate of deterioration of perishable horticultural produce
    Patent number: 6720017
    Abstract: A method for reducing the rate of deterioration of perishable horticultural produce by causing the horticultural produce to be treated post harvest with nitric oxide in an amount and for a period of time sufficient to reduce the rate of deterioration of the horticultural produce.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignees: Bar-Ilan University, The University of Newcastle Research Associates Limited
    Inventors: Ron Wills, Ya'Acov Leshem
  • Method and package for the preservation of whole fruits and fresh-cut salads and flowers
    Patent number: 6451363
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel method for the storage and transport of fresh fruit, vegetables and cut flowers. More particularly, this invention pertains to a novel method to prolong the postharvest life of such horticultural produce that is packaged in a modified atmosphere by the inclusion of a small amount of nitric oxide gas into the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: The SunBlush Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Perry Lidster, Ron Wills, Miriam O'Donovan