Patents Assigned to Sambrailo Packaging, Inc.
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Patent number: 8490809Abstract: A produce packaging system incorporates a container having ample top ventilation enabling efficient ingress of cooling water into container to cool produce contained inside. The container also having a sloped bottom for draining water toward a bottom vent and out of the container during hydrocooling. The system also includes a cooling box configured for holding the containers in an upright orientation enabling inflow of cooling water into the containers and out of the box.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2011Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Sambrailo Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Cadiente, Mark Sambrailo
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Patent number: 8424701Abstract: The invention encompasses packaging and cooling methods and systems designed to improve cooling efficiencies, reduce damage to the contents of containers, and increase product packing density. A system of the present invention incorporates baskets loaded into trays and trays loaded in preferred configurations on a pallet. The trays are loaded with baskets arranged in the tray so that ventilation slots and/or channels of the baskets are aligned with tray ventilation openings. Nine (9) trays are loaded onto a standard pallet in a 3 by 3 configuration. Additionally, the trays are arranged so that the tray ventilation openings are in alignment with ventilation openings of other trays of the same layer. This 3 by 3 layer of trays comprises a so-called “nine-down” configuration. As will be discussed below, his configuration has some surprising cooling advantageous standard packaging configurations.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2011Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Sambrailo Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Mark Sambrailo, Anthony M. Cadiente, Mark Sambrailo
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Publication number: 20120312820Abstract: A packaging technology including a packaging cup and lid configured as a packaging container. In one approach the containers can have a frustro-conical shape having a lid with a securing rib and groove. The container can be arranged within a packaging sleeve apparatus suitable for shipping, secure storage, and easy cooling. Additionally, the packaging assembly can include a packaging tray configured to receive a plurality of containers arranged in a sleeve such that the sleeve is in registry with side vents of the tray.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: SAMBRAILO PACKAGING, INC.Inventor: Anthony M. CADIENTE
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Publication number: 20120061391Abstract: The invention encompasses packaging and cooling methods and systems designed to improve cooling efficiencies, reduce damage to the contents of containers, and increase product packing density. A system of the present invention incorporates baskets loaded into trays and trays loaded in preferred configurations on a pallet. The trays are loaded with baskets arranged in the tray so that ventilation slots and/or channels of the baskets are aligned with tray ventilation openings. Nine (9) trays are loaded onto a standard pallet in a 3 by 3 configuration. Additionally, the trays are arranged so that the tray ventilation openings are in alignment with ventilation openings of other trays of the same layer. This 3 by 3 layer of trays comprises a so-called “nine-down” configuration. As will be discussed below, his configuration has some surprising cooling advantageous standard packaging configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: SAMBRAILO PACKAGING, INC.Inventors: Mark Sambrailo, William K. Sambrailo, Mark Sambrailo, Anthony Cadiente
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Publication number: 20120031921Abstract: The invention encompasses packaging containers and locking features enabling damage resistant closed containers that are suitable for mechanized and automated closing and loading operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: SAMBRAILO PACKAGING, INC.Inventor: Anthony M. Cadiente
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Patent number: 8083085Abstract: The invention encompasses packaging and cooling methods and systems designed to improve cooling efficiencies, reduce damage to the contents of containers, and increase product packing density. A system of the present invention incorporates baskets loaded into trays and trays loaded in preferred configurations on a pallet. The trays are loaded with baskets arranged in the tray so that ventilation slots and/or channels of the baskets are aligned with tray ventilation openings. Nine (9) trays are loaded onto a standard pallet in a 3 by 3 configuration. Additionally, the trays are arranged so that the tray ventilation openings are in alignment with ventilation openings of other trays of the same layer. This 3 by 3 layer of trays comprises a so-called “nine-down” configuration. As will be discussed below, his configuration has some surprising cooling advantageous standard packaging configurations.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2006Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Sambrailo Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Mark Sambrailo, William K. Sambrailo, Mark Sambrailo, legal representative, Anthony Cadiente
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Publication number: 20110233077Abstract: A produce packaging system incorporates a container having ample top ventilation enabling efficient ingress of cooling water into container to cool produce contained inside. The container also having a sloped bottom for draining water toward a bottom vent and out of the container during hydrocooling. The system also includes a cooling box configured for holding the containers in an upright orientation enabling inflow of cooling water into the containers and out of the box.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2011Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicant: SAMBRAILO PACKAGING, INC.Inventors: Anthony Cadiente, Mark Sambrailo
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Patent number: 7980414Abstract: A produce packaging system incorporates a container having ample top ventilation enabling efficient ingress of cooling water into container to cool produce contained inside. The container also having a sloped bottom for draining water toward a bottom vent and out of the container during hydrocooling. The system also includes a cooling box configured for holding the containers in an upright orientation enabling inflow of cooling water into the containers and out of the box.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2010Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Sambrailo Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Cadiente, Mark Sambrailo
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Patent number: 7832585Abstract: The invention encompasses methods and systems loading trays with nine packaging containers. First and second cutouts are arranged on opposite ends of the tray and an approximate dimension of about 16 inches by about 20 inches. Each container has a lid connected to a body with a hinge and securable using latches. The closed lid defines at least two horizontal ventilation slots between the lid and body and at opposite ends of the container. Each container holding about 1 lb of contents with substantially vertical sidewalls. The nine containers are arranged in the tray in three columns of three containers aligning the ventilation slots of the containers with ventilation slots of other containers as well as with the tray ventilation cutouts.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2006Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Sambrailo Packaging, Inc.Inventor: Mark Sambrailo
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Publication number: 20100155267Abstract: A produce packaging system incorporates a container having ample top ventilation enabling efficient ingress of cooling water into container to cool produce contained inside. The container also having a sloped bottom for draining water toward a bottom vent and out of the container during hydrocooling. The system also includes a cooling box configured for holding the containers in an upright orientation enabling inflow of cooling water into the containers and out of the box.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2010Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: SAMBRAILO PACKAGING, INC.Inventors: Anthony Cadiente, Mark Sambrailo
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Patent number: 7703628Abstract: A produce packaging system incorporates a container having ample top ventilation enabling efficient ingress of cooling water into container to cool produce contained inside. The container also having a sloped bottom for draining water toward a bottom vent and out of the container during hydrocooling. The system also includes a cooling box configured for holding the containers in an upright orientation enabling inflow of cooling water into the containers and out of the box.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2006Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Sambrailo Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Cadiente, Mark Sambrailo
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Patent number: 7472799Abstract: A produce packaging system incorporates a tray for receiving a plurality of produce carrying baskets. The baskets each include upper ventilation slots and lower ventilation channels. The lower ventilation channels are formed by arching the bottoms of the baskets to form transversely oriented channels in the bottoms of the baskets configured to enable bi-directional cooling airflow to pass underneath the baskets in at least two transverse directions. Bi-directional airflow is also achieved in the upper portion of the baskets through the ventilation slots. The trays are configured such that, when the baskets are loaded into the trays, the upper ventilation slots and the lower cooling channels are aligned with sets of cooling vents in the trays thereby facilitating efficient cooling of produce contained in the baskets.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2005Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: Sambrailo Packaging Inc.Inventors: Anthony Cadiente, William K. Sambrailo, Mark Sambrailo
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Patent number: 7441672Abstract: A produce packaging container having an arched bottom surface and raised feet is described herein. The containers each can include upper ventilation slots and lower ventilation channels. The lower ventilation channels are formed by arching the bottoms of the baskets to form cooling flow channels that direct cool air under the bottoms of the containers. Raised supports enable bi-directional cooling airflow to pass underneath the baskets in at least two transverse directions. Bi-directional airflow is also achieved in the upper portion of the baskets through the ventilation slots.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2005Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: Sambrailo Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Cadiente, Mark Sambrailo
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Patent number: 7413094Abstract: Method for improved packing and cooling of produce. According to the present invention, baskets for the packing of fruit are provided with ventilation channels disposed upon a lower surface of the basket. Vent apertures communicate between the ventilation channels and the produce stored in the baskets. Upper vents are formed on four sides of an upper portion of the baskets. After packing the baskets with produce, they are loaded into trays. The trays may be provided with tray vents that align with the ventilation channels. Alternatively, the trays may be formed without tray vents to improve some cooling regimes. In this manner, entire pallets of produce-filled baskets, oriented in either the “X” or “Y” directions can be efficiently chilled by introducing a flow of cooling air into the baskets and thence through the produce packed inside, regardless of the orientation of the trays.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2006Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: Sambrailo Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Cadiente, William K. Sambrailo, Mark Sambrailo
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Patent number: 7100788Abstract: Method for improved packing and cooling of produce. According to the present invention, baskets for the packing of fruit are provided with ventilation channels disposed upon a lower surface of the basket. Vent apertures communicate between the ventilation channels and the produce stored in the baskets. Upper vents are formed on four sides of an upper portion of the baskets. After packing the baskets with produce, they are loaded into trays. The trays may be provided with tray vents that align with the ventilation channels. Alternatively, the trays may be formed without tray vents to improve some cooling regimes. In this manner, entire pallets of produce-filled baskets, oriented in either the “X” or “Y” directions can be efficiently chilled by introducing a flow of cooling air into the baskets and thence through the produce packed inside, regardless of the orientation of the trays.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2001Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: Sambrailo Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Cadiente, William K. Sambrailo, Mark Sambrailo
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Patent number: 6962263Abstract: A produce packaging system incorporates a tray for receiving a plurality of produce carrying baskets. The baskets each include upper ventilation slots and lower ventilation channels. The lower ventilation channels are formed by arching the bottoms of the baskets to form transversely oriented channels in the bottoms of the baskets configured to enable bi-directional cooling airflow to pass underneath the baskets in at least two transverse directions. Bi-directional airflow is also achieved in the upper portion of the baskets through the ventilation slots. The trays are configured such that, when the baskets are loaded into the trays, the upper ventilation slots and the lower cooling channels are aligned with sets of cooling vents in the trays thereby facilitating efficient cooling of produce contained in the baskets.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2002Date of Patent: November 8, 2005Assignee: Sambrailo Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Cadiente, William K. Sambrailo, Mark Sambrailo
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Patent number: D512633Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2003Date of Patent: December 13, 2005Assignee: Sambrailo Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Mark Sambrailo, Anthony Cadiente, William Sambrailo
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Patent number: D514932Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2003Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: Sambrailo Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Mark Sambrailo, Anthony Cadiente, William Sambrailo
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Patent number: D473137Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2002Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Sambrailo Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Cadiente, William K. Sambrailo, Mark Sambrailo
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Patent number: D483664Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2002Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Assignee: Sambrailo Packaging, Inc.Inventor: Anthony Cadiente