Edward J Colombo from Englewood, FL, age 81

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Office:

Bracewell LLP

ISLN:

1001269662

Admitted:

2022

Packaging System For Extending The Shelf Life Of Food
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US Patent:

6520323, Feb 18, 2003
Filed:

Jul 16, 2001
Appl. No.:

09/906280
Inventors:

Edward A. Colombo - Penfield NY
Assignee:

Tres Fresh, LLC - Penfield NY
International Classification:

B65D 8120
US Classification:

2062131, 53434, 426129
Abstract:

A sealed barrier bag that contains a first compartment, a second compartment, a non-oxidizing gas located in the first compartment, a perishable item located in the second compartment, and a device for venting the non-oxidizing gas from said second compartment.

Food Package With Integral Juice Absorbing Bottom
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US Patent:

6695138, Feb 24, 2004
Filed:

Nov 20, 2002
Appl. No.:

10/300256
Inventors:

Edward A. Colombo - Penfield NY
Jeffrey J. Braddon - Bloomfield NY
Assignee:

Commodaic Machine Co. Inc. - Bloomfield NY
International Classification:

B65D 8126
US Classification:

206204, 206557, 426124, 426129, 428 365
Abstract:

A juice absorbing food package comprising a tray having a bottom bounded by an upwardly extending lip around the perimeter of the bottom and a liquid-absorbing pad comprised of polymer foam joined to the bottom of said tray, wherein the polymer foam is open cell foam. The tray of the juice absorbing package is overwrapped with gas permeable film, and may be provided with an oxygen absorbing substance therein. Alternatively, the overwrapped tray may be placed in a sealed barrier bag that is subsequently purged with a non-oxidizing gas such as carbon dioxide.

Packaging System For Extending The Shelf Life Of Moisture-Containing Foods
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US Patent:

6877601, Apr 12, 2005
Filed:

Oct 24, 2002
Appl. No.:

10/280034
Inventors:

Edward A. Colombo - Penfield NY, US
Assignee:

Tres Fresh L.L.C. - Penfield NY
International Classification:

B65D081/20
US Classification:

2062131, 53434, 426129
Abstract:

A packaging system for preserving perishable moisture-containing items comprising a shrinkable barrier bag comprising at least one compartment, and a one-way valve disposed in the wall of the barrier bag, sealing means for closing the barrier bag, a carbon dioxide gas source gas disposed within the barrier bag, a clear transparent oxygen-permeable container disposed within the barrier bag, for containment of perishable moisture containing items, and a water-containing pad disposed within the barrier bag for providing humidity within the barrier bag.

Highly Absorbent Open Cell Polymer Foam And Food Package Comprised Thereof
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US Patent:

7175021, Feb 13, 2007
Filed:

Dec 23, 2003
Appl. No.:

10/744965
Inventors:

Edward A. Colombo - Penfield NY, US
Assignee:

Commodore Machine Co. Inc. - Bloomfield NY
International Classification:

B65D 81/26
US Classification:

206204, 206557, 426124, 426129, 428 365
Abstract:

A highly absorptive open cell foam having a ratio of cell size to pore size of between about 1 and about 10. A juice absorbing food package comprising a tray having a bottom bounded by an upwardly extending lip around the perimeter of the bottom and a liquid-absorbing pad comprised of polymer foam joined to the bottom of said tray, wherein the polymer foam is a highly absorptive open cell foam having a ratio of cell size to pore size of between about 1 and about 10. The tray of the juice-absorbing package may be overwrapped with gas permeable film, and may be provided with an oxygen absorbing substance therein. Alternatively, the overwrapped tray may be placed in a sealed barrier bag that is subsequently purged with a non-oxidizing gas such as carbon dioxide.

Process To Make A Sheet Material With Cells And Voids
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US Patent:

20030203184, Oct 30, 2003
Filed:

Apr 24, 2002
Appl. No.:

10/131645
Inventors:

Suresh Sunderrajan - Rochester NY, US
Narasimharao Dontula - Rochester NY, US
Thaddeus Gula - Rochester NY, US
William Mruk - Rochester NY, US
Sandra Dagan - Churchville NY, US
Peter Aylward - Hilton NY, US
Richard Bomba - Rochester NY, US
Terry Heath - Caledonia NY, US
Edward Colombo - Penfield NY, US
International Classification:

B32B003/26
US Classification:

428/317900, 428/319300, 428/319700
Abstract:

A method of forming a sheet comprising extruding a polymer material comprising an incompatible material and a foaming agent, cooling the extruded material, stretching said extruded material in at least one direction.

Thermally Insulating Transparent Food Package
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US Patent:

20040134910, Jul 15, 2004
Filed:

Oct 31, 2003
Appl. No.:

10/698326
Inventors:

Edward Colombo - Penfield NY, US
International Classification:

B65D043/14
US Classification:

220/004230, 220/835000, 220/839000
Abstract:

A food container comprising a polymer foam bottom compartment hingeably joined to a transparent polymer top cover.

Process To Make A Sheet Material With Cells And Voids
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US Patent:

20040151889, Aug 5, 2004
Filed:

Aug 29, 2003
Appl. No.:

10/651471
Inventors:

Suresh Sunderrajan - Rochester NY, US
Narasimharao Dontula - Rochester NY, US
Thaddeus Gula - Rochester NY, US
William Mruk - Rochester NY, US
Sandra Dagan - Churchville NY, US
Peter Aylward - Hilton NY, US
Richard Bomba - Rochester NY, US
Terry Heath - Caledonia NY, US
Edward Colombo - Penfield NY, US
International Classification:

B32B003/26
B32B005/22
B32B005/20
US Classification:

428/304400, 428/317900, 428/318800
Abstract:

A method of forming a sheet comprising extruding a polymer material comprising an incompatible material and a foaming agent, cooling the extruded material, stretching said extruded material in at least one direction.

Process To Make A Sheet Material With Cells And Voids
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US Patent:

20060240244, Oct 26, 2006
Filed:

Jun 27, 2006
Appl. No.:

11/475747
Inventors:

Suresh Sunderrajan - Rochester NY, US
Narasimharao Dontula - Rochester NY, US
Thaddeus Gula - Rochester NY, US
William Mruk - Rochester NY, US
Sandra Dagan - Churchville NY, US
Peter Aylward - Hilton NY, US
Richard Bomba - Rochester NY, US
Terry Heath - Caledonia NY, US
Edward Colombo - Penfield NY, US
International Classification:

B32B 3/26
B32B 9/00
B32B 5/22
US Classification:

428304400, 428318400, 428317900
Abstract:

A method of forming a sheet comprising extruding a polymer material comprising an incompatible material and a foaming agent, cooling the extruded material, stretching said extruded material in at least one direction.