Patents by Inventor Tomoji Horiike

Tomoji Horiike 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).

  • Apparatus for fruit fly disinfestation using hot humid air in order to prevent the spread of infestation in fruits and vegetables
    Patent number: 4676152
    Abstract: An apparatus for using hot humid air to prevent the spread of fruit fly infestation in fruits and vegetables. The apparatus includes a treating room, an air chamber located above the treating room and communicating therewith, a temperature and humidity regulator, and a ventilation arrangement. The apparatus allows accurate and uniform control of temperature and humidity, thereby minimizing damage to the treated fruits and vegetables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1987
    Assignees: Takenaka Komuten Co., Starlanes Corp.
    Inventors: Eiji Tsuji, Norio Igawa, Hiroshi Tabuchi, Tomoji Horiike