Patents by Inventor F. Gordon Mitchell

F. Gordon Mitchell 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).

  • Grape handling and storage bag
    Patent number: 6045838
    Abstract: An improved grape storage and handling bag is disclosed. The bag has increased size and reduced venting. The bag of the invention has holes on one or both side walls of the bag to provide a percentage perforation ranging from 0.4 to 1.4%. The bag reduces water loss while still permitting SO.sub.2 ventilation. Grapes stored in the bags of this invention show reduced levels of water loss, stem browning, berry shatter, and decay. The grapes may be stacked in one or two layers. The bagged grapes are contained within a container and stacked in one or two layers within the containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Inventors: Harold L. Davis, F. Gordon Mitchell, Carlos H. Crisosto, Larry Faulkner, Rene Contreras