Device and methods for modifying an atmosphere
AssigneeCO2 Technologies, Inc.
InventorWes Boldt
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Abstract
The present invention provides a device for modifying an atmosphere in proximity to the device, the device comprising a sachet comprising a semipermeable material, and a composition including a mixture of acetylsalicylic acid and sodium bicarbonate contained within a cavity of the sachet. The invention further provides methods for modifying an atmosphere comprising placing a mixture of a carboxylic acid and a base in the atmosphere, wherein the atmosphere has a sufficient level of water vapor such that, upon contact of the water vapor with the mixture, carbon dioxide is produced.
Claims16
A method for modifying refrigerated space where perishable food and non-food products are stored comprising:
- placing a mixture of a carboxylic acid and a base in the refrigerated space,
- wherein the refrigerated space has a sufficient level of water vapor such that, upon contact with the mixture, carbon dioxide and water are produced to facilitate storage of the perishable food and non-food products.
A method for modifying a refrigerated space where perishable food and non-food products are stored, comprising:
- placing a sachet made of semipermeable material in the refrigerated space,
- wherein the sachet contains a mixture of a carboxylic acid and a base, and
- wherein the refrigerated space has a sufficient level of water vapor such that, upon contact with the mixture, carbon dioxide and water are produced to facilitate storage of the perishable food and non-food products.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.