Patents Assigned to 1,4 GROUP, INC.
  • Apparatus and systems for applying a liquid crop-preservative formulation to a container
    Patent number: 11602762
    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 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    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: 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
  • Method of controlling on potato using lower alkyl naphthalene
    Patent number: 10842150
    Abstract: A method of controlling Fusarium disease on potato, wherein the method comprises contacting potato tuber with a composition comprising lower alkyl naphthalene. The growth of Fusarium is controlled by treating the potato tuber with a composition comprising lower alkyl naphthalene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: 1,4Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Campbell, Addie Waxman, John Forsythe
  • 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
  • Thermal fogger for creating stable aerosols
    Patent number: 9795976
    Abstract: An improved thermal fogging device includes an extended heat transfer surface located within the aerosolization chamber that increases the mixing of the liquid chemical particles and the hot gases in the aerosol to improve aerosolization. The extended heat transfer surface also helps to increase the heat transfer to the forming aerosol in the aerosolization chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: 1,4Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis Lee Eames, John Bergman
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • INJECTABLE LOW TEMPERATURE LIQUID CROP PRESERVATIVE FORMULATION
    Publication number: 20140199465
    Abstract: A liquid crop-preservative composition containing a volatile, liquid active ingredient suitable for effective crop-preservation in the vapor-phase. The crop-preservative composition is sufficiently non-viscous to be applied to crops or to a surface disassociated with said crops via one or more minute orifices. A suitable compatible lubricant and diluent may be incorporated in said composition.
    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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