2498results about "Packaging fruits/vegetables" patented technology

A microperforated packaging material for use in modifying or controlling the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide into and / out of a fresh produce container, where the microperforations are specifically tailored in size, location and number for the specific produce. The packaging system specifically tailors microperforated containers and packaging for particular produce to optimally preserve the produce, using a method of making registered microperforations on the packaging material using a CO2 laser and a sensor mechanism.

A method and an apparatus for communication between a coordinator-based wireless network and a different type of network interconnected through a wired backbone network by means of a wired / wireless connecting device are disclosed. In the method, in order to communicate with a network device connected to a different type of network other than a coordinator-based wireless network, a network device in the coordinator-based wireless network provides a frame containing type information on the different type of network and information on a length of a physical address supported by the different type of network, and a wireless / wired connecting device converts the frame of the coordinator-based wireless network to another type of frame supported by the different type of network, and transmits the converted frame.

A party tray includes a support tray and, on the support tray, a sealed package made up of transparent container body and a polymeric sealing sheet sealed to the rim of the container body. The sealed package contains foodstuffs, in particular respiring foodstuffs such as fresh fruits and vegetables, which rest on the sealing sheet; the sealing sheet is in turn supported by the support tray. The sealed package may include an atmosphere control member. When the party tray is on display, its contents are viewed through the single thickness of the container body.

Packaging of respiring biological materials, particularly bananas and other fruits, in sealed containers. The containers preferably include a gas-permeable membrane comprising (1) a microporous film, and (2) a polymeric coating on the microporous film. Using appropriate containers and appropriate controlled atmospheres around the container, the respiring materials can be stored and / or ripened under controlled conditions. Bananas can be ripened while they are being transported, or in conventional ripening rooms without opening the containers in which they have been transported. The ripe bananas are less dehydrated and remain in a satisfactory ripened state for longer periods of time.

Rubber mixtures which contain an organosilane of the general structure 1R2R3Si—R4—Z (I), wherein R1, R2 and R3 independently of one another are H, (C1-C4)alkyl, (C1-C4)alkoxy or halogen and the number of alkyl groups is ≧1; R4 is a linear or branched (C1-C18)alkylidene group; and Z=H, halogen, SCN, SH or Sx—R4—SiR1R2R3, where x is 2 to 10. The rubber mixtures are useful in molding compositions particularly for tires and tire treads.

A packaging device allowing for the distribution, storage and cooking of various food products, such as perishable or frozen food product(s). The packaging device includes a plurality of micro-perforations that may promote the extended shelf-life of the perishable food product and the maintenance of the quality of the perishable food product or be configured to maintain the integrity of a frozen food product. The packaging device also includes a venting system that allows the cooking of the perishable or frozen food products within the packaging device.

The invention provides a bagging and encasement all-in-one machine which comprises a conveyer system, a bagging system, a encasement system and a control system, wherein the conveyer system comprises a workbin, a loading material conveyor belt arranged at a position of an opening of the workbin, and a working table conveying device arranged in the back of the loading material conveyor belt. The bagging system is arranged in the middle of the working table conveying device, and comprises a net sleeve loading material roller, a net sleeve cylinder arranged below the net sleeve loading material roller, conveying rollers arranged on two sides including a left side and a right side of the net sleeve cylinder, fixed supports arranged on two sides including a front side and a back side of the net sleeve cylinder, a net sleeve cutter arranged on the upper middle portion of the net sleeve cylinder, a net sleeve expansion device arranged below the net sleeve cylinder, and a negative-pressure adsorption pushing device arranged below the working table conveying device which is arranged below the net sleeve expansion device. Compared with the prior art, the bagging and encasement all-in-one machine achieves automation of a bagging and encasement overall process, and is reasonable in structure, convenient to use and high in packaging efficiency.

A method for processing headed varieties of vegetables such as iceberg lettuce so as to remove all dirt, insects, and other debris from the vegetable and to allow shipping and transport of the vegetable while preserving the characteristics and versatility of the vegetable in a fresh form. The method comprises harvesting (10) the vegetable at or near maturity and then coring the vegetable (12). Latex is removed from cut surfaces (13) and a solubilized edible coating may be applied (14). A plurality of cored and separated leaves are made by separation of the leaves using a flow of water (15). The cored and separated leaves are then washed multiple times with each successive wash done using successively reduced water temperature (16). The plurality of separated leaves are maintained in a cool environment, preferably from 32 to 45 degrees F. The separated leaves are then packaged (22) in a permeable film or membrane sealed container allowing for the interchange of atmospheric gasses and gasses from the interior of the film or container, and stored (24) at a temperature which is equal to or less than the lowest temperature achieved in the preceding steps.

A multi-layer pouch assembly consisting of one or multiple inner sealed pouches that contain the ground produce or other product, and a surrounding mesh pouch or bag, acting as a filter for the juice contained in the inner pouches. The outer mesh or gauze pouch which completely envelops or surrounds the inner produce containing pouches has a volume at least equal to the total volume of the inner pouches, to allow for the pressing and expansion of the ground produce when the inner bags are burst by a press platen. Another alternative embodiment employs a third outermost sealable plastic pouch that is capable of holding the gauze bag or pouch, which holds the produce-containing pouches. This outer pouch can be sealed and serves as the package and container for storage in refrigerators or suitable storage facilities.

A produce packaging system incorporates a tray for receiving a plurality of produce carrying baskets. The baskets each include upper ventilation slots and lower ventilation channels. The lower ventilation channels are formed by arching the bottoms of the baskets to form transversely oriented channels in the bottoms of the baskets configured to enable bi-directional cooling airflow to pass underneath the baskets in at least two transverse directions. Bi-directional airflow is also achieved in the upper portion of the baskets through the ventilation slots. The trays are configured such that, when the baskets are loaded into the trays, the upper ventilation slots and the lower cooling channels are aligned with sets of cooling vents in the trays thereby facilitating efficient cooling of produce contained in the baskets.

An information display method in a mobile communication terminal. The method includes displaying information on a display unit of the mobile terminal, generating a scrolling start signal, and scrolling the information with a positive acceleration based on the generated scrolling start signal.

The invention is drawn to methods and apparatus for protecting fruits and vegetables, particularly soft-skinned fruits and vegetables, from bruising, crushing and other damage during transport. Preferably, the apparatus of the present invention are designed for transport and protection of individual or small numbers of fruits and vegetables. Methods include methods for protecting fruit and vegetable from damage during transport.

Cyclodextrin compositions including one or more radiation polymerizable monomers and a cyclodextrin inclusion complex, the cyclodextrin inclusion complex including a cyclodextrin compound and an olefinic inhibitor of an ethylene generation in produce, are coated onto packaging materials and cured. Treated containers and treated package inserts having the cured cyclodextrin compositions are useful in packaging of respiring plant materials.

The invention provides a fully-automatic apple sleeving machine and a using method thereof. Each net sleeve is pulled out from a net sleeve shell, is unfolded in a box shell, and is completely unfolded in an annular frame; by using a crank sliding block mechanism, a first stepping motor pushes a movement sleeving structure to ascend to hook up the net sleeve which is completely unfolded in the annular frame; the movement sleeving structure pulls the net sleeve which is completely unfolded in the annular frame to descend; a second stepping motor pushes a conveyor to move; and when an apple on the conveyor is positioned right below the movement sleeving structure, the movement sleeving structure ascends and hooks up the net sleeve which is completely unfolded in the annular frame to move down to sleeve the apple. By utilizing the first stepping motor and the second stepping motor, the horizontal movement of the conveyor and the vertical movement of the movement sleeving structure can be coordinated and synchronized, and the efficiency is improved.

Provided is a copper bonding wire formed of a high purity copper of 99.999% or more including at least one of P and Nb within a range between 20 wt ppm and 100 wt ppm and at least one of Zr, Sn, Be, Nd, Sc, Ga, Fr, and Ra within a range between 1 wt ppm and 100 wt ppm. Here, a total content of the added elements is restricted within a range between 20 wt ppm and 200 wt ppm, and a residual amount of the copper bonding wire is a high purity copper of 99.98% or more. As a result, metal squeeze out and chip cratering can be reduced in a general semiconductor chip and a low dielectric semiconductor chip. Also, a short tail of the copper bonding wire occurring during bonding of the copper bonding wire to a lead finger can be reduced.

Novel gas-permeable membranes which are particularly useful in the packaging of fresh cut fruit and vegetables, and other respiring biological materials. The membranes have an O2 permeability of at least 775,000 ml / m2.atm.24 hrs, a P10 ratio of at least 1.3, and a ratio of CO2 permeability to O2 permeability (R) of at least 1.5, and are made by forming thin polymeric coatings on microporous polymeric films. Preferred coating polymers are side chain crystalline polymers. Preferred microporous films contain inorganic fillers, particularly such films based on ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene or polypropylene. FIG. 1 illustrates how O2 permeability and R ratio vary for different coating polymers and microporous films.

A reusable combined multi-part product shipping box and display tray. There are two generally rectangular trays, each defining four sides, with four barrier portions projecting upward from each tray proximate its edges, one barrier portion at about the center of each of the sides, and four corner posts, one projecting up from each corner of the tray. There is also a generally rectangular sleeve defining four sides and four corners, and open ends that are about the same size and shape as the trays, the sleeve adapted to engage with the trays to close its open ends and form a shipping container, the sleeve adapted to sit on the tray inside of and up against the barrier portions, with each corner of the sleeve located outside of and against a corner post, such that the sleeve is tightly engaged with the trays.

A protective food storage container includes a first member and a second member that are engageable with one another, with at least one of the first and second members being corrugated, and with at least a portion of the first and second members engaged with one another being structured to generally depict a food item such as a banana. Another embodiment of a protective food storage container includes a first member, a second member, and a connection member extending between and connecting together the first and second members. At least a portion of the first and second members engaged with one another are structured to generally depict a food item that can be stored therein such as an apple, a peach, a pear, or a bunch of grapes.

Methods for controlling contamination of a food product are provided which utilize a combined treatment comprising thermal surface treatment and introduction of an antimicrobial solution to a food package prior to vacuum sealing the package.

A collapsible container is provided that incorporates various features for improving the stability of the container and for reducing damage to the items carried by the container. The container may include a stabilizing hinge assembly including a stabilizing ledge and a stabilizing hook that securely engage the respective sidewalls to the base of the container to stiffen the container and distribute the loads more evenly. The sidewalls and base of the container may also define contact areas to support the carried items without bruising or damaging the items. Non-contact areas of the container that do not come into contact with the items may include openings that are aligned with other openings in the container and other adjacent containers to provide a consistent flow of air through a number of containers stacked beside one another. The sidewalls may also include various latching features to maintain the container in the expanded configuration.

Methods and apparatus for manufacturing vacuum forming a produce container using a fiber-based slurry. The slurry includes a moisture barrier comprising alkylketene dimer in the range of about 4% by weight, and a cationic liquid starch component in the range of 1%-7% by weight.

A product packaging system includes a packaging element for receiving a first product, wherein the packaging element is fabricated from a convertible commodity. The first product is selected in combination with the selection of the packaging convertible commodity. The packaging convertible commodity is delivered to an end destination. The selection of the first product in combination with selecting the convertible commodity is embodied in an Optimization Program. More preferably the Optimization Program is executable by a computer. Also disclosed is a product packaging tray which can be stacked without need for an outer carton. A tray enclosure can be provided with a means for regulating and controlling the environment within it. The packaging system optimizes the use of packaging as a product and the shipped airspace. The packaging system also includes a packaging material in a form that can be employed in a wide variety of end uses as a product instead of a waste, without extensive reprocessing or recycling. The packaging system additionally provides a tracking means for product distribution and transfer from the grower or manufacturer to the end user or consumer within a value managed quality assurance system.

The invention provides an air-adjusting fresh keeping bag and a sterile air-adjusting fresh keeping method. The air-adjusting fresh keeping bag takes tasteless, odourlessness, innocuous resin material as a substrate which is then added and mixed with functional materials and then blown into a homogenous humidity keeping air-adjusting fresh keeping bag enabling the ozone to pass. The sterile air-adjusting fresh keeping method of the invention includes the procedures that: the air-adjusting fresh keeping bag is placed in an ordinary temperature adjustable plant according to the package weight after fruits and vegetables as well as flowers are pretreated; the air-adjusting fresh keeping bag is placed in a ventilated plastic circulating container after being sealed and packaged and then is sent into a sealing house for the ozonic sterilization; the fruits, the vegetables and freshly cut flowers are stored into a refrigerator after the sterilization according to the temperatures required by the storage of the fruits, the vegetables and the freshly cut flowers or is placed into a refrigerator car cabinet for the transportation. The sterile air-adjusting fresh keeping method of the invention is small in investment and convenient in operation and combines the ozonic sterilization and the air-adjusting fresh keeping, the sterilization is thorough and the fresh keeping effect is long-lasting.

The invention discloses a miniaturized apple net sleeve automatic packing machine. The miniaturized apple net sleeve automatic packing machine comprises a frame (I), an apple feeding module (III), a net sleeve feeding module (IV), a net sleeve module (V) and a finished product collection module (VI), wherein the frame (1) is provided with the apple feeding module (III) and the net sleeve module (V), the discharging port of the apple feeding module (III) is opposite to one side of the net outlet of the net sleeve module (V), the other side of the net outlet of the net sleeve module (V) communicates with the finished product collection module (VI) through an apple raceway tilted outwards and downwards, and the finished product collection module (VI) is installed on the frame (I); and the net sleeve feeding module (IV) is arranged above the net sleeve module (V), the net sleeve module (V) is wound on a net sleeve, and the outer surface of an apple is wrapped by the net sleeve through the net sleeve module (V). According to the invention, the miniaturized apple net sleeve automatic packing machine is a miniaturized packing device which aims at filling the market blank and also has high innovation. As the cost of employed workers keeps increasing, the demand of apple growers for automatic equipment keeps growing. Both at home and abroad, the machine has a great market demand and thus has quite large popularization application prospect.

A cost-effective packaging and preservation process for initiating and controlling the ripening rates of a perishable food product, and more particularly, banana fruit, having different maturity stages followed by uniform ripening, good internal and external fruit quality and normal development of flavor and aroma characteristics. A polymeric perforated package is provided which controls the atmosphere within the package as the fruit progresses through its ripening stages so as to not appreciably delay ripening to an intermediate ripening stage, but to delay ripening, and thus shelf life, of the food product beyond such intermediate ripening stage.