Patents Assigned to 1,4 GROUP, INC.
  • Apparatus and systems for applying a liquid crop-preservative formulation to a container
    Patent number: 11071992
    Abstract: A method for treating a substrate with a volatile liquid, crop-preservative formulation includes transporting a predetermined quantity of the formulation from a reservoir to an injection device and applying the predetermined quantity to the substrate. The substrate may thereafter be in proximity to a crop to be treated by the vapor from the formulation. The substrate is most conveniently a portion of a container in which the crop is stored or shipped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: 1,4 Group, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Forsythe, Curtis Lee Eames, Jan W. de Weerd, James Zalewski
  • Apparatus and systems for applying a liquid crop-preservative formulation to a container
    Patent number: 10189044
    Abstract: A method for treating a substrate with a volatile liquid, crop-preservative formulation includes transporting a predetermined quantity of the formulation from a reservoir to an injection device and applying the predetermined quantity to the substrate. The substrate may thereafter be in proximity to a crop to be treated by the vapor from the formulation. The substrate is most conveniently a portion of a container in which the crop is stored or shipped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: 1,4 Group, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Forsythe, Curtis Lee Eames, Jan W. de Weerd, James Zalewski
  • Methods for applying a liquid crop-preservative formulation to a container
    Patent number: 9392805
    Abstract: A method for treating a substrate with a volatile liquid, crop-preservative formulation includes transporting a predetermined quantity of the formulation from a reservoir to an injection device and applying the predetermined quantity to the substrate. The substrate may thereafter be in proximity to a crop to be treated by the vapor from the formulation. The substrate is most conveniently a portion of a container in which the crop is stored or shipped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: 1,4 Group, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Forsythe, Curtis Lee Eames, Jan W. De Weerd, James Zalewski
  • TREATMENT OF STORED TUBERS WITH AEROSOLS OF HIGHER ALCOHOLS
    Publication number: 20140200142
    Abstract: A method and composition of treating post-harvest tubers with a higher alcohol as a thermofogged aerosol to suppress sprouting is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: 1,4 Group, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Forsythe, James Zalewski, Curtis Lee Eames, Henry John Duncan
  • FRUIT SHELF-LIFE EXTENSION
    Publication number: 20140199450
    Abstract: A method of maintaining freshly harvested fruit in a fresh condition includes treating freshly picked highly-hydrated fruit with a composition comprising a lower alkyl naphthalene at a rate of less than about 10 ppm. Another method includes treating freshly picked berries en route to market with a vapor of 1,4 DMN.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: 1,4 GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: JAMES ZALEWSKI, ADDIE WAXMAN
  • TREATMENT OF CROPS WITH A LOWER ALKYL NAPHTHALENE TO ALTER CELL CYCLE AND WATER REGULATION
    Publication number: 20140200144
    Abstract: The instant invention relates to identification of certain genes in potatoes, which are activated by treatment of said potatoes with a preselected dosage of a lower alkyl naphthalene, especially 1,4 dimethyl naphthalene. The activation of these genes produces a dormancy-like state in said potatoes. Particular embodiments relate to the identification of dehydration-resistant genes in said potatoes, which were also activated by said treatment with a lower alkyl naphthalene, such as 1,4 dimethyl naphthalene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: 1,4 GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Campbell, Addie Waxman, James Zalewski
  • APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR LOW-TEMPERATURE INJECTION OF A LIQUID CROP PRESERVATIVE FORMULATION
    Publication number: 20140199479
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for treating a substrate with a volatile liquid, crop-preservative formulation, wherein said substrate is in proximity to a crop to be treated by the vapor from said formulation, is disclosed. The substrate is most conveniently a portion of a container in which said crop is stored or shipped. The apparatus and method are adapted to place predetermined quantities of said formulation upon a desired substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: 1,4 GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: John M. FORSYTHE, Curtis Lee EAMES, Jan W. DE WEERD, James ZALEWSKI
  • CIPC VAPOR TREATMENT
    Publication number: 20120328749
    Abstract: Methods and systems useful for treating crop storage systems with a chemical vapor are set forth herein. Particularly, vapors of CIPC are used in either active or passive systems to inhibit sprouting of stored potatoes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: 1,4 GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: John M. Forsythe, Henry John Duncan, Curtis Lee Eames
  • INFUSING A POROUS MEDIA WITH AN ACTIVE CHEMICAL AGENT VAPOR
    Publication number: 20120328882
    Abstract: Porous media may be infused with a layer of chemical upon an extended surface of the porous media by forming a vapor of the chemical and condensing the vapor onto exposed surfaces of the porous media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: 1,4 GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: John M. Forsythe, Henry John Duncan, Curtis Lee Eames
  • POTATO BOX STORE CHEMICAL TREATMENTS
    Publication number: 20120328767
    Abstract: Chemical treatment systems and devices structured and adapted to provide chemical vapor of a sprout-inhibiting chemical to tubers stored in boxes in box storage facilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: 1,4 GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: John M. Forsythe, Henry John Duncan, Curtis Lee Eames
  • INFUSION OF POROUS MEDIA WITH A LIQUID CHEMICAL AGENT MIXTURE
    Publication number: 20120328778
    Abstract: Methods of infusing a porous media with a liquid chemical agent mixture are disclosed. In some embodiments, the methods include forming a solution of said chemical agent in a suitable solvent, introducing said chemical agent solution into contact with said porous media, and evaporating said solvent to deposit said chemical agent onto/into said porous media. In some embodiments, the chemical agent is CIPC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: 1,4 GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: John M. Forsythe, Henry John Duncan, Curtis Lee Eames