| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 454173000 | STORAGE AREA FOR PERISHABLES | 16 |
| 20080311838 | Compost Ventilation - The invention relates to a method of ventilating a compost heap. The method comprises using at least one ventilation pipe and an air moving means, the ventilation pipe comprising a pipe wall defining a conduit for gas and the ventilation pipe having a connection end and a ventilation portion, the ventilation portion having a plurality of aeration holes extending through the pipe wall and the method comprising the steps of: constructing a compost heap comprising compostable materials; inserting the ventilation portion of the at least one ventilation pipe into the compost heap; connecting the connection end of the ventilation pipe to the air moving means; using the air moving means to cause movement of air through the aeration holes; in which the step of inserting the ventilation portion into the compost heap comprises the steps of: coupling the ventilation pipe to a piler apparatus; using the piler apparatus to drive the ventilation pipe into the compost heap; releasing the piler apparatus from the ventilation pipe; and retrieving the piler apparatus from the ventilation pipe. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20100273412 | Ventilation System for a Perishable Goods Store - The present invention provides a ventilation system for a perishable goods store and a method of operating a ventilation system for a perishable goods store. The system of the present invention may monitor and control the temperature and humidity of the goods within the store and comprises a controller for automatically operating the system, a duct through which air is propelled into the store, pressure control means for controlling the pressure within the duct and a pressure monitoring means for measuring the pressure within the duct. The controller monitors the pressure within the duct and controls the pressure control means ensure the air pressure within the duct is maintained within a defined pressure range. The pressure control means may comprise at least one variable speed fan. The present invention is advantageous in that it optimises the back-pressure within the duct, against which the at least fan must act, thereby providing a more efficient ventilation system. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20110143643 | Vent port for a refrigerated cabinet - The vent port employs a pair of mated housing parts that define a space for two criss-crossed flap valves. Each flap valve is formed of an aluminum bracket with an aperture for the passage of air and a silicone flap that closes over the aperture. The flap valves are oriented so that gravity enhances the closing of the flaps. Resistors are mounted on the brackets to heat the brackets at a low wattage. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20140017988 | Storage Device for Fresh Products, and Tablet and Method Therefor - The present invention relates to a storage device for fresh products and/or perishable produce and a method for storing fresh products, comprising: a cabinet provided with an access door and/or flap; one or more substantially gastight compartments arranged in the cabinet and provided with at least one gas inlet and one gas outlet; and conditioning means suitable for conditioning the climate in the compartment, wherein the conditioning comprises of providing desired gas conditions, including oxygen content. | 01-16-2014 |
| 454174000 | Harvested crop ventilation | 11 |
| 20090209192 | Drying apparatus and method of using the same - Exemplary mobile drying containers and related methods are provided. In one embodiment, the mobile drying container includes a first side wall, a second side wall, a first end wall, a second end wall having a gate, an interior bottom, an upper volume and a lower volume separated by a ventilated floor supported by support members, wheels positioned below the lower volume, and one or more support legs positioned below the lower volume to provide support between the mobile drying container and the ground. The upper volume holds the crop to be dried, and the gate of the second end wall is operable to open and provide a path to dump or remove the crop. The lower volume is operable to receive a flow of air from an opening to assist with the drying of the crop. The present invention also encompasses other embodiments and methods. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20100124877 | VENT FOR A GRAIN BIN - A grain bin assembly wherein the grain bin has a corrugated cylindrical wall and a roof structure having a plurality of triangular roof panels. The plurality of roof panels have rib junctions which form a gap. A vent assembly is positioned between the corrugated cylindrical wall and the roof structure. The vent assembly has a plurality of louvers positioned within the vent assembly. The vent assembly provides improved venting of the grain bin assembly. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100304656 | INTEGRATED AERATOR FOR STORAGE AND DRYING SILOS - Integrated aerator for storage and drying silos installed directly over the silo's grains unloading tunnel ( | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110034118 | Ripening/Storage Room with Reversible Air Flow - The invention relates to a ripening and/or storage room for produce, including fruit and/or vegetables, more particularly for bananas, and a method for storing and ripening such produce. The invention relates to the construction of said ripening and/or storage room to achieve substantially symmetrical distribution of the heat across the load stacked in room space during ripening/store periods using reversible air flow through the room. | 02-10-2011 |
| 454175000 | Having perforated or slotted duct contacting crop | 6 |
| 20110183597 | Ventilation system for ventilating particulate materials disposed in a storage bin - A ventilation system for ventilating particulate materials disposed in a storage bin is provided. The ventilation system comprises an extendable elongated hollow body for being disposed in proximity of a center of the storage bin and oriented substantially vertical. The body comprises a plurality of body sections and when extended has a length approximately equal to a distance between a bottom portion of the storage bin and a top portion of the storage bin. The body has a plurality of apertures such that airflow between inside and outside the body is enabled while transmission of the particulate materials into the body is substantially prevented. A holding mechanism is mounted to the body and to at least one of the top portion and the bottom portion of the storage bin. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110306286 | GRAIN BIN AERATION DUCT - An aeration duct apparatus for a grain bin has an air chamber with louvered side walls, which comprise a plurality of wall slats that extend the length of the chamber and slope from inner side edges thereof downward and outward to outer side edges thereof, and are spaced apart to form air gaps between adjacent slats. The slats prevent grain from flowing through the air gaps into the air chamber. In one embodiment the outer side edge of each slat is closer to a center of the air chamber than the outer side edge of an adjacent slat below, and farther from the center than the outer side edge of an adjacent slat above, such that the right and left louvered side walls each slope inward toward the center of the air chamber from lower edges thereof to upper edges thereof. The duct is well suited to hopper bottom bins. | 12-15-2011 |
| 454177000 | Horizontal and vertical perforated or slotted ducts | 1 |
| 454178000 | With air pump | 1 |
| 20130295833 | Hopper Bottom for Storage Bin with Integral Aeration - A hopper bottom for a grain bin includes a hopper wall having an inverted cone shape so as to taper downwardly and inwardly towards a central bottom opening and including ventilation openings therein. Perforated ducts extend into the grain bin from the ventilation openings. According to one embodiment upright support legs support the hopper wall above the foundation. Each upright support leg has a hollow interior chamber to direct air from an inlet manifold structure to the ventilation openings in the hopper wall. According to another embodiment, an outer support wall supports the hopper wall above a floor structure which collectively enclose a manifold space which directs air from a blower into the ventilation openings in the hopper wall. | 11-07-2013 |
| 454179000 | Horizontal duct | 1 |
| 454180000 | With air pump | 1 |
| 20160376096 | Hopper Bottom for Storage Bin with Integral Aeration - A hopper bottom for a grain bin includes a hopper wall having an inverted cone shape so as to taper downwardly and inwardly towards a central bottom opening and including ventilation openings therein. Perforated ducts extend into the grain bin from the ventilation openings. According to one embodiment upright support legs support the hopper wall above the foundation. Each upright support leg has a hollow interior chamber to direct air from an inlet manifold structure to the ventilation openings in the hopper wall. According to another embodiment, an outer support wall supports the hopper wall above a floor structure which collectively enclose a manifold space which directs air from a blower into the ventilation openings in the hopper wall. | 12-29-2016 |
| 454181000 | With air pump | 2 |
| 20140378044 | Method and System for Grain Bin Aeration - A grain bin aeration system has inlet ducting in communication with the hollow interior of the storage bin adjacent a perimeter of the storage bin and exhaust ducting in communication with the hollow interior of the storage bin at a central location within the storage bin. A first portion of the inlet ducting is directed to the top end of the bin so that aeration flow therethrough is directed downwardly through the material in the storage bin to the exhaust ducting. A second portion of the inlet ducting is directed to the bottom end of the bin so that aeration flow therethrough is directed upwardly through the material in the storage bin to the exhaust ducting. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20160014972 | Ventilation System for Ventilating Particulate Materials Disposed in a Storage Bin - A ventilation system for ventilating particulate materials disposed in a storage bin is provided. The ventilation system comprises an extendable elongated hollow body for being disposed in proximity of a center of the storage bin and oriented substantially vertical. The body comprises a plurality of body sections and when extended has a length approximately equal to a distance between a bottom portion of the storage bin and a top portion of the storage bin. The body has a plurality of apertures such that airflow between inside and outside the body is enabled while transmission of the particulate materials into the body is substantially prevented. A holding mechanism is mounted to the body and to at least one of the top portion and the bottom portion of the storage bin. | 01-21-2016 |
| 454182000 | Granular crop or corn ears | 1 |
| 20110003542 | Roof Ventilation System - A roof ventilation system for efficiently allowing air to flow through the peak of a grain bin year round. The roof ventilation system generally includes a frame extending from the upper opening, wherein the frame defines a passageway extending through an interior of the frame adapted to communicate air flow between an interior of the grain bin and ambient air. A shell at least partially surrounding the frame to at least partially seal the interior of the frame. A screen is interconnected between the frame and the shell, wherein the screen includes a plurality of outlets extending therethrough in communication with the passageway. A heating element is in communication with the screen, wherein the heating element dissipates heat to the screen to prevent ice buildup upon the screen. | 01-06-2011 |
| 454183000 | Provision safe | 1 |
| 20170234603 | SECTORIZED COOLING ARRANGEMENT FOR REFRIGERATORS | 08-17-2017 |
