ANTIMICROBIAL PACKAGING SYSTEM

摘要

Implementations of the present invention extend to sanitary systems, methods, and devices configured to package food items with an even coating of an accurate amount of sanitizing agent, such as an antimicrobial agent. In one implementation, an exemplary system comprises a combination of air nozzles, anti-bacterial spray nozzles or spray headers, metering valves, and timers to achieve uniform distribution of an antimicrobial solution into a product package, and subsequently provide a uniform distribution of the antimicrobial solution to the food item.

主权项

1. A packaging system for packaging a food item and a sanitizing agent into a package, the packaging system comprising:
a delivery portion having an exit with a variable cross-sectional dimension that operatively couples to the package to deliver the food item into the package as the food item moves through the exit; a controller that receives a food item characteristic associated with the food item and determines an amount of the sanitizing agent to apply to the package based on the food item characteristic; an air dispenser communicably connected to the controller and positioned proximate the exit in order to at least partially inflate the package with air; and a liquid dispenser communicably connected to the controller and positioned proximate the exit in order to dispense the amount of the sanitizing agent determined by the controller.