Patents by Inventor Thomas Gianfagna

Thomas Gianfagna 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).

  • Publication number: 20170245505
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for inhibiting the decomposition of agricultural products are provided. A composition comprises a breathable sachet of cyclodextrin-encapsulated plant essential oils, such as thyme oil. Another composition comprises a mixture of a plant essential oil, protein, wax and glycerine used as a coating on at least one inner surface of a defined space such as a storage, shipping or delivery container or a flower sleeve. A method comprises addition of the composition to a defined space containing, or designed to contain, an agricultural product such as a fruit, vegetable or cut flower.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Applicant: RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
    Inventors: Thomas Gianfagna, Jeanne Peters, Kit Yam