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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7243857 | Grain aeration systems and techniques In one embodiment, the invention is directed toward a networked grain aeration control system. For example, the system can provide centralized monitoring of the aeration of a number of grain storage facilities, thereby improving the management of stored grain. The n... | 07/17/2007 |
| 6336299 | Food storage building floor and method of constructing the same A storage floor air vent may comprise at least two vent walls positioned in substantially parallel relation to thereby define a channel; a plurality of angular baffle members, each angular baffle member composed of two segments forming an apex therebetwee... | 01/08/2002 |
| 5965185 | Transportable and size-adjustable apparatus with multiple air flow control units for ripening of fresh produce A transportable and size-adjustable ripening apparatus for controlled ripening of produce includes a chamber defined by a ceiling, a floor, and walls connecting the ceiling and the floor. The chamber is configured to receive a row of boxed produce that de... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5789007 | Method and apparatus for controlled ripening of fresh produce A ripening room for controlled ripening of produce includes a chamber defined by a ceiling, a floor, and a plurality of walls connecting the ceiling and the floor. The chamber is configured to receive two rows of boxed produce that are spaced apart from e... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5713172 | Storage floor air vent and method of its use The present invention relates to atmospheric control in commodity storage buildings and in particular to the air flow floor vents installed during construction of concrete floors and employed in the control of flow and or circulation of air or atmosphere ... | 02/03/1998 |
| 5575714 | Method and apparatus to pour fluid around fresh produce A method and apparatus for providing a stream of fluid around fresh produce, which produce is stored in containers provided with openings in the sides. A consecutive row of a multiplicity of such containers is arranged along a wall some distance from the ... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5353564 | Thermodynamic air envelope for food storage structure A food storage building (10) having exterior wall surface (55) and exterior ceiling surfaces (65) held in spaced relationship with interior wall surfaces (64) and interior ceiling surfaces (64) to form interconnecting between wall and between wall cavitie... | 10/11/1994 |
| 5291698 | Tarpaulin air vent system A tarpaulin covering system for protecting a pile of material having an array of folded tubular vents connected to a tarpaulin to assist a weighting system on the tarpaulin in the prevention of aerodynamic lift. The vents remain in a folded state when the... | 03/08/1994 |
| 5288266 | Storage vessel A storage vessel for storing grain or other natural products comprises a gas-impermeable enclosure having a water-vapour-permeable membrane to allow the grain to breath and dry, and to prevent condensation and mould growth. The membrane is impermeable to ... | 02/22/1994 |
| 5263896 | Method and apparatus for storage of granular materials Method and apparatus for storing grain in a conical pile that is aerated by means of a centrally located aeration tower. The apparatus is broken down for shipment into components which are readily erected in a site area without construction equipment whic... | 11/23/1993 |
| 5095965 | Shutter and a slat for the same The present invention relates to a shutter which is capable of ventilating air in a building. There is provided a slat, which has a through-hole covered with a net, in the upper section of the shutter; there is provided a slat, which is capable of adjusti... | 03/17/1992 |
| 5074058 | Processing room for drying or ripening foodstuffs which give off humidity In order to dry or ripen foodstuffs giving off humidity, a processing room (1) with air inlets (7) on its lower side is disclosed. The air inlets are formed by the peripheral openings of textile hoses (6) suspended above the surface of the floor (2). Aisl... | 12/24/1991 |
| 5072659 | Heated door A heated ventilation door for a potato storage facility or the like is described comprising a door pivotally mounted in a support mounted in an opening formed in one wall of the storage facility. The door includes a hollow peripheral frame having heating ... | 12/17/1991 |
| 4934255 | Food treating apparatus and method Method and apparatus for treating fruits including use of an air plenum above palletized boxes of fruit to force air through the plenum and to the front of the trailer containing the palletized fruit. The air in very high volume per minute is forced downw... | 06/19/1990 |
| 4867046 | Vent system for storage bins Ventalation structure for farm storage bins and the like comprising a series of bracing members to hold a bin roof structure above a bin wall structure thereby opening the structure to uniform air circulation. Screening material is provided to prevent bug... | 09/19/1989 |
| 4824685 | Method and apparatus for controlling the ripening of fresh produce The disclosure is related to a method and apparatus for controlling the ripening of fresh produce, particularly the ripening of fresh fruit such as bananas. The fresh produce is arranged into a palletized load which is inserted into a ripening chamber. Th... | 04/25/1989 |
| 4630531 | Bulk silo Bulk silo with an outlet chamber, from whose upper area a generally open ventilation line runs which is provided with a closing valve for protection against flooding. The closing valve is constructed as a float valve. In order that this closing valve does... | 12/23/1986 |
| 4604815 | Trailer for storing and drying harvested crops A trailer for storing and/or drying harvested crops, such as peanuts, which trailer is economical to build yet will store a large volume of harvested crops and will prevent mold by natural air flow therethrough. The trailer has a front truck axle with a f... | 08/12/1986 |
| 4506799 | Fruit bowl There is disclosed a bowl for storing fruit or vegetables in such a manner as to minimize spoilage. The bowl is mounted on a pedestal and has holes in the bottom to permit the entrance of air. Formed on the inner surface of the bowl are a plurality of rib... | 03/26/1985 |
| 4238890 | Method and apparatus for field-drying harvested crops Apparatus for field drying harvested crops, particularly peanuts, in the form of an open-topped container having sides, ends and a bottom of wire mesh fine enough to retain the crops. Tubular wire mesh conduits extend inwardly from opposite side walls and... | 12/16/1980 |
