TREATMENT OF MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING

摘要

The invention relates to a device for preserving, sanitizing, ripening, and preventing or suppressing the growth of microbials within a package used for the transport and storage of various items, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and other perishables and parcels. The device includes an enclosed container and at least one sack operably disposed adjacent the container, wherein the sack encloses an agent and the agent releases gases in the container upon the presence of humidity within the container.

主权项

1. A packaging system, comprising:
a rigid container with an open top portion and a removable lid covering the open top portion of the container, wherein the lid includes a recess disposed on an exterior side of the lid, with air passages from a bottom of the recess into the container, and elevated portions on top corners of the lid; a dry agent releasable sack having an agent therein and being disposed within the recess, the sack being operably configured to release the agent within the container through the air passages of the recess; and an adhesive patch covering an exterior of the recess to retain the at least one agent releasable sack within the recess.