Atmosphere control for perishable produce
US6460352B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 19, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23B7/152
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Apparatus and method for controlling the composition of the atmosphere within a refrigerated container during the storage and/or transportation of perishable and/or respiring produce in which carbon dioxide and ethylene (and other evolved hydrocarbons) are removed from the container atmosphere by adsorption, the adsorptive materials being regenerated with ambient air.
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