James S Nagamine

US Patent:

6685012, Feb 3, 2004

Filed:

Oct 22, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/000211

Inventors:

Lisa A. Bowden - Aptos CA
James S. Nagamine - Watsonville CA

Assignee:

The Bowden Group - Aptos CA

International Classification:

B65D 8128

US Classification:

2062131, 206597

Abstract:

The invention provides a method and system for establishing a desired atmosphere for perishable or atmosphere-sensitive goods during their storage and/or transportation. A system in one embodiment includes a base cap for receiving goods; a covering which surrounds the goods on the base cap and forming a sealed enclosure around the goods; a valve extending outwardly from a surface of the base cap and a second valve extending outwardly from a surface of the covering.

US Patent:

7644560, Jan 12, 2010

Filed:

Jan 6, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/336962

Inventors:

Lisa A. Bowden - Aptos CA, US
James S. Nagamine - Watsonville CA, US

Assignee:

The Bowden Group - Aptos CA

International Classification:

B65B 31/04
B65B 11/58

US Classification:

53432, 53441, 53449, 53510, 53556, 53176, 2062131, 2065248, 206597

Abstract:

A new method and system for establishing, and optionally maintaining, a desired atmosphere for perishable or atmosphere-sensitive goods during their storage and/or transportation. In one embodiment, a conveyor is used to move a pallet with goods from station to station. A mechanical arm at a sheeting station lifts goods from a pallet while one or more sheets are placed between the goods and the pallet. A bottom plate with fingers having hollow tubes holds the pallet while the pallet is being wrapped and enclosed. A portable manifold may also be connected to the hollow tubes and a controller samples and adjusts atmosphere inside the pallet via the portable manifold.

US Patent:

8256190, Sep 4, 2012

Filed:

Oct 31, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/932611

Inventors:

Lisa Bowden - Honolulu HI, US
R. Craig Bowden - Honolulu HI, US
James Nagamine - Watsonville CA, US

Assignee:

The Bowden Group - Honolulu HI

International Classification:

B65B 31/04
B65B 55/00

US Classification:

53400, 53431, 53432, 53440, 53449, 53461, 426316, 426324, 426326

Abstract:

A method for introducing at least one substance into a sealed enclosure holding at least one product. The sealed enclosure having at least one conduit through which one of gas or fluid may flow into or out of the sealed enclosure. Air is evacuated from the sealed enclosure through the at least one conduit to create a predetermined pressure within the sealed enclosure and a predetermined quantity of the at least one substance is injected into the sealed enclosure through the at least one conduit.

US Patent:

20130000255, Jan 3, 2013

Filed:

Sep 4, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/602988

Inventors:

Lisa Bowden - Honolulu HI, US
R. Craig Bowden - Honolulu HI, US
James Nagamine - Watsonville CA, US

Assignee:

The Bowden Group - Honolulu HI

International Classification:

B65B 31/02

US Classification:

53432

Abstract:

A method for introducing at least one substance into a sealed enclosure holding at least one product. The sealed enclosure having at least one conduit through which one of gas or fluid may flow into or out of the sealed enclosure. Air is evacuated from the sealed enclosure through the at least one conduit to create a predetermined pressure within the sealed enclosure and a predetermined quantity of the at least one substance is injected into the sealed enclosure through the at least one conduit.

US Patent:

20130205717, Aug 15, 2013

Filed:

Mar 15, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/839460

Inventors:

The Bowden Group - , US
R. Craig Bowden - Honolulu HI, US
James Nagamine - Watsonville CA, US

Assignee:

The Bowden Group - Honolulu HI

International Classification:

B65B 31/00

US Classification:

53403

Abstract:

A method for introducing at least one substance into a sealed enclosure holding at least one product. At least one conduit may be provided through which one of gas or fluid may flow into or out of the sealed enclosure. Air may be evacuated from the sealed enclosure through the at least one conduit to create a predetermined pressure within the sealed enclosure and a predetermined quantity of the at least one substance may be injected into the sealed enclosure through the at least one conduit.

US Patent:

63051486, Oct 23, 2001

Filed:

Sep 9, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/393047

Inventors:

Lisa A. Bowden - Aptos CA
James S. Nagamine - Watsonville CA

Assignee:

The Bowden Group - Aptos CA

International Classification:

B65B 3104

US Classification:

53432

Abstract:

The invention provides a new method and system for establishing, and optionally maintaining, a desired atmosphere for perishable or atmosphere-sensitive goods during their storage and/or transportation. One embodiment includes providing a sealed enclosure around the goods; coupling at least one valve to the sealed enclosure so as to provide a port through which a desired gas from an external gas source may enter the sealed enclosure; coupling a first end of a hose to the at least one valve and a second end of the hose to the external gas source, thereby providing a conduit through which the desired gas may flow from the external gas source into the sealed enclosure; injecting a desired gas from the external gas source into the sealed enclosure so as to provide a desired atmosphere within the sealed enclosure; automatically monitoring an amount of gas which enters the sealed enclosure from the external source; and automatically controlling the flow of the desired gas into the sealed enclosure in response to the act of automatically monitoring.