Systems, methods, and apparatus for creating an enclosure, a regulated atmosphere, and functional treatments for perishable products

An apparatus for creating a modified atmosphere in a sealed enclosure, the apparatus comprising:

• a stabilizing support bar;
• at least one nozzle attached to the stabilizing support bar at an angle, the at least one nozzle being configured to connect to a gas source, wherein the stabilizing support bar is configured for being placed on or adjacent to a package to be enclosed in the sealed enclosure;
• and
• one or more containment devices, pads, and/or aspirating collars attached to the at least one nozzle and configured to prevent leaking of the modified atmosphere from the sealed enclosure,
• wherein the at least one nozzle is configured to inject gas into the sealed enclosure through the nozzle, and
• wherein, as the at least one nozzle slides out of a wrapping in which the at least one nozzle is inserted, the one or more containment devices, pads, and/or aspirating collars allows no contents of the sealed enclosure to leak into an operating environment.

An apparatus for creating a modified atmosphere in a sealed enclosure, the apparatus comprising:

• a wrapping around a package, the wrapping creating a sealed enclosure around the package;
• a vacuum, controlled vent, and/or gas source;
• one or more nozzles connected to the vacuum, controlled vent, and/or gas source, the one or more nozzles placed within the sealed enclosure between the package and the wrapping;
• and
• a containment device, pad, and/or an aspirating cover,
• whereby the one or more nozzles are covered outside the wrapping by the containment device, pad and/or an aspirating cover such that, as the one or more nozzles inject gas and/or functional ingredients into the sealed enclosure and are then removed, the containment device, pad, and/or aspirating cover prevent or capture any leaking gas materials.

A system for creating a modified atmosphere in a sealed enclosure, the system comprising:

• an injection system having one or more nozzles, the injection system configured to enable and facilitate mixing of air, industrial gasses, and/or substances from multiple sources,
• wherein the one or more nozzles include one or more internal channels, the one or more internal channels configured to channel the air, industrial gasses, and/or substances from multiple sources to a point near a tip of the nozzle to improve distribution or a desired pattern of distribution,
• wherein the one or more nozzles are configured for improved blending and distribution,
• wherein the one or more nozzles include the use of a vacuum source or controlled venting to facilitate faster uniform distribution and prevent over-pressuring the sealed enclosure;
• and
• wherein the one or more nozzles include a pressure pump, mixing chamber, high pressure air, industrial gas or volatized liquid, a high pressure surge chamber, a turbo boost, a turbo charger, or any combination thereof.