Patents by Inventor Richard E. Pia

Richard E. Pia 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).

  • Mushroom bed cover
    Patent number: 6061951
    Abstract: A plastic film covers the compost in a mushroom bed during the spawn run step of the mushroom growing procedure. It is during this step that the spawn begins to colonize the compost with mycelium. The plastic cover is vented by having a pattern of symmetrically arranged holes throughout its area so as to prevent or minimize moisture loss and prevent airborne pathogens from landing on the compost. The vented cover also reduces the CO.sub.2 level while increasing the oxygen rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Assignee: Gourmet's Delight Mushroom Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Richard E. Pia
  • Mushroom bed structure
    Patent number: 6018906
    Abstract: A mushroom bed includes open grate as the center section of the floor with wood on each of its sides to complete the floor and with vertical wooden sides. A plastic grid type glider is mounted over the floor. Such glider could be used over the novel grate/wood floor or over conventional all wood floors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2000
    Inventors: Richard E. Pia, Gabriel F. Valentino