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US 10,117,442 B2Granted
System and methods for transporting or storing oxidatively-degradable foodstuff
AssigneeGlobal Fresh Foods
InventorsLaurence D. Bell, David G. Schanzer, Brian J. Westcott
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Abstract
Disclosed are packaging systems and method useful in extending the storage-life of foodstuff such as fresh fish. The packaging systems and methods can be used to transport or store the foodstuff for an extended period of time. The packaging systems preferably use a fuel cell to maintain a reduced oxygen level in the environment surrounding the foodstuff.
Claims8
A device for storing or transporting oxidatively degradable foodstuff, comprising:
- a sealable tote usable for storing or transporting the oxidatively degradable foodstuff;
- a fuel cell having at least a cathode having a cathode inlet in gaseous communication with an inside of the tote, the cathode configured to consume oxygen inside the tote and thereby extract oxygen from the inside of the tote, wherein the fuel cell is contained internal to the tote;
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- a hydrogen source in gaseous communication with the fuel cell anode.
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A device for storing or transporting oxidatively degradable foodstuff, comprising:
- a sealable tote usable for storing or transporting the oxidatively degradable foodstuff;
- a fuel cell having at least a cathode having a cathode inlet in gaseous communication with an inside of the tote, the cathode configured to consume oxygen inside the tote and thereby extract oxygen from the inside of the tote;
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- a hydrogen source in gaseous communication with the fuel cell anode,
- wherein the fuel cell is configured to react hydrogen from the hydrogen source with oxygen located in the tote to consume the oxygen located in the tote wherein the fuel cell is contained internal to the tote.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.