Patents by Inventor Elizabeth Varriano-Marston

Elizabeth Varriano-Marston 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).

  • Registered microperforated films for modified/controlled atmosphere packaging
    Publication number: 20030029850
    Abstract: A microperforated packaging material for use in modifying or controlling the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide into and/out of a fresh produce container, where the microperforations are specifically tailored in size, location and number for the specific produce. The packaging system specifically tailors microperforated containers and packaging for particular produce to optimally preserve the produce, using a method of making registered microperforations on the packaging material using a CO2 laser and a sensor mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2002
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventor: Elizabeth Varriano-Marston
  • Registered microperforated films for modified/controlled atmosphere packaging
    Patent number: 6441340
    Abstract: Microperforated packaging materials for use in modifying or controlling the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide into and/out of a fresh produce container, where the microperforations are specifically tailored in size, location and number for the specific produce. A packaging system of designating specifically tailored microperforated containers for particular fresh produce to optimally preserve the produce. A method of making the registered microperforations on the packaging material using a CO2 laser and a sensor mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Inventor: Elizabeth Varriano-Marston