Patents by Inventor James S. Nagamine

James S. Nagamine 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).

  • System and method for providing a regulated atmosphere for packaging perishable goods
    Patent number: 7644560
    Abstract: A new method and system for establishing, and optionally maintaining, a desired atmosphere for perishable or atmosphere-sensitive goods during their storage and/or transportation. In one embodiment, a conveyor is used to move a pallet with goods from station to station. A mechanical arm at a sheeting station lifts goods from a pallet while one or more sheets are placed between the goods and the pallet. A bottom plate with fingers having hollow tubes holds the pallet while the pallet is being wrapped and enclosed. A portable manifold may also be connected to the hollow tubes and a controller samples and adjusts atmosphere inside the pallet via the portable manifold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: The Bowden Group
    Inventors: Lisa A. Bowden, James S. Nagamine
  • System and method for providing a regulated atmosphere for packaging perishable goods
    Patent number: 6685012
    Abstract: The invention provides a method and system for establishing a desired atmosphere for perishable or atmosphere-sensitive goods during their storage and/or transportation. A system in one embodiment includes a base cap for receiving goods; a covering which surrounds the goods on the base cap and forming a sealed enclosure around the goods; a valve extending outwardly from a surface of the base cap and a second valve extending outwardly from a surface of the covering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: The Bowden Group
    Inventors: Lisa A. Bowden, James S. Nagamine
  • System and method for providing a regulated atmosphere for packaging perishable goods
    Publication number: 20030182900
    Abstract: A new method and system for establishing, and optionally maintaining, a desired atmosphere for perishable or atmosphere-sensitive goods during their storage and/or transportation. In one embodiment, a conveyor is used to move a pallet with goods from station to station. A mechanical arm at a sheeting station lifts goods from a pallet while one or more sheets are placed between the goods and the pallet. A bottom plate with fingers having hollow tubes holds the pallet while the pallet is being wrapped and enclosed. A portable manifold may also be connected to the hollow tubes and a controller samples and adjusts atmosphere inside the pallet via the portable manifold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2003
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventors: Lisa A. Bowden, James S. Nagamine
  • System and method for providing a regulated atmosphere for packaging perishable goods
    Publication number: 20020078661
    Abstract: The invention provides a new method and system for establishing, and optionally maintaining, a desired atmosphere for perishable or atmosphere-sensitive goods during their storage and/or transportation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2001
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventors: Lisa A. Bowden, James S. Nagamine
  • System and method providing a regulated atmosphere for packaging perishable goods
    Patent number: 6305148
    Abstract: The invention provides a new method and system for establishing, and optionally maintaining, a desired atmosphere for perishable or atmosphere-sensitive goods during their storage and/or transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: The Bowden Group
    Inventors: Lisa A. Bowden, James S. Nagamine