Method and apparatus for treating goods

Details Method and apparatus for treating goods Method and apparatus for treating goods

2001-06-01

2008-10-14

Warden, Jill (Department: 1797)

Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser

Process disinfecting, preserving, deodorizing, or sterilizing

C422S294000, C422S005000, C422S028000, C422S032000, C422S033000, C422S040000, C422S123000, C422S124000, C422S256000, C422S261000, C422S292000, C422S300000, C422S305000, C422S306000, C043S124000, C043S125000, C043S126000, C043S127000, C160S019000, C160S046000, C160S084010, C160S123000, C160S181000, C160S330000, C160S353000, C160S368100, C160S381000, C135S115000, C135S121000, C135S122000, C135S905000, C426S235000, C426S236000

Reexamination Certificate

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07435378

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for treating goods, such as, for example, fumigating and re-cooling perishable goods, such as fruit, using a tarp and floor seal. The apparatus encloses goods on a surface and includes a canopy that is substantially impermeable to flowable materials, such as gas, liquid, or a combination thereof; an upper perimeter for supporting an upper portion of the canopy; a lower perimeter for supporting a lower portion of the canopy, the lower perimeter to be placed in proximity to the surface; a support structure for supporting the upper perimeter and lower perimeters; and a gasket in communication with the lower perimeter, wherein the gasket is deformable to substantially seal the chamber by compressing the gasket against the surface. The apparatus may also include an intermediate support structure for providing support to the canopy and a conduit in communication with the chamber to supply cool air to the chamber.

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James F. Thompson, et al, Commercial Cooling of Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers, Publication 21567, University of California, Division of Agriculture & Nat. Resources.

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