Jason M Pratt

US Patent:

20220267075, Aug 25, 2022

Filed:

Dec 18, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/719975

Inventors:

- Atlanta GA, US
Micheal Johnston - Marietta GA, US
Neal Watson - Tyrone GA, US
John Belfance - Phenix AL, US
Jonathan R. Freedman - Auburn AL, US
Deepti S. Gupta - Glenn Allen VA, US
Jason Pratt - Auburn AL, US
Kathryn Gustafson - Helena AL, US
Ethan Ross Perdue - Auburn AL, US
James S. Hollinger - Auburn AL, US

International Classification:

B65D 81/26
B65D 81/20
B65D 85/50
A01K 63/02

Abstract:

Methods are provided for storing and preserving comestible crustacean material, preferably so as to extend shelf life of the same. In one optional method, comestible crustacean material is placed in a product containing space of a storage container atop a platform of a support structure. The storage container includes an internal compartment having the product containing space. The support structure defines the platform for supporting the comestible crustacean material. The internal compartment further includes a reservoir, configured to retain liquid, below the platform. The platform and/or support structure are configured to direct liquid exuded from the comestible crustacean material to the reservoir. Optionally, the reservoir comprises an absorbent material for absorbing liquid in the reservoir.

US Patent:

20230079615, Mar 16, 2023

Filed:

Oct 17, 2022

Appl. No.:

18/047100

Inventors:

- Auburn AL, US
Michael A. Johnston - Marietta GA, US
Jason Pratt - Auburn AL, US
James S. Hollinger - Auburn AL, US

International Classification:

B65D 81/28
B65D 81/26

Abstract:

A package () configured to preserve or prevent contamination through inhibition of pathogens of product therein includes an active member () co-extruded to a carrier (). The combined active member and carrier can be attached to an interior surface of a package, optionally a lidding film () enclosing a cavity formed by a tray of the package.

US Patent:

20230014429, Jan 19, 2023

Filed:

Sep 23, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/934624

Inventors:

- Auburn AL, US
Michael A. Johnston - Marietta GA, US
Neal D. Watson - Atlanta GA, US
John Belfance - Phenix AL, US
Jonathan R. Freedman - Auburn AL, US
Deepti S. Gupta - Glenn Allen VA, US
Jason Pratt - Auburn AL, US
Kathryn Perko - Auburn AL, US
Ethan Ross Perdue - Auburn AL, US
James S. Hollinger - Auburn AL, US

International Classification:

B65D 81/26
A23B 4/16
A23B 7/152
B65B 25/00
B65B 25/04
B65B 25/06

Abstract:

Apparatuses and methods are provided for storing and preserving product, such as to extend shelf life of the same. In one optional method, liquid-exuding product is placed in a product containing space of a container atop a platform of a support structure. The container can include an internal compartment having the product containing space. The structure can define the platform for supporting the product. The internal compartment can further include a reservoir, configured to retain liquid, below the platform. At least one of the platform or the support structure can be configured to direct liquid exuded from the product to the reservoir. Optionally, the reservoir comprises or contains an absorbent material for absorbing liquid in the reservoir.

US Patent:

20210061537, Mar 4, 2021

Filed:

Nov 11, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/095512

Inventors:

- Atlanta GA, US
Michael Johnston - Marietta GA, US
Neal Watson - Tyrone GA, US
John Belfance - Phenix AL, US
Jonathan R. Freedman - Auburn AL, US
Deepti S. Gupta - Glenn Allen VA, US
Jason Pratt - Auburn AL, US
Kathryn Perko - Helena GA, US
G. F. Alexia Gleason - Madison WI, US
Ethan Ross Perdue - Auburn AL, US
James S. Hollinger - Auburn AL, US

International Classification:

B65D 81/26
B65B 25/00
B65B 25/04
B65B 25/06
A23B 7/152
A23B 4/16

Abstract:

Apparatuses and methods are provided for storing and preserving product, such as to extend shelf life of the same. In one optional method, liquid-exuding product is placed in a product containing space of a container atop a platform of a support structure. The container can include an internal compartment having the product containing space. The structure can define the platform for supporting the product. The internal compartment can further include a reservoir, configured to retain liquid, below the platform. At least one of the platform or the support structure can be configured to direct liquid exuded from the product to the reservoir. Optionally, the reservoir comprises or contains an absorbent material for absorbing liquid in the reservoir.

US Patent:

20210061538, Mar 4, 2021

Filed:

Nov 11, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/095565

Inventors:

- Atlanta GA, US
Michael Johnston - Marietta GA, US
Neal Watson - Tyrone GA, US
John Belfance - Phenix AL, US
Jonathan R. Freedman - Auburn AL, US
Deepti S. Gupta - Glenn Allen VA, US
Jason Pratt - Auburn AL, US
Kathryn Perko - Helena GA, US
G. F. Alexia Gleason - Madison WI, US
Ethan Ross Perdue - Auburn AL, US
James S. Hollinger - Auburn AL, US

International Classification:

B65D 81/26
B65D 25/02
B65D 77/20
B65D 81/28
A23B 7/152
B65B 25/04

Abstract:

Methods are provided for storing and preserving zucchini spirals, preferably so as to extend shelf life of the same. In one optional method, zucchini spirals are placed in a product containing space of a storage container atop a platform of a support structure. The storage container includes an internal compartment having the product containing space. The support structure defines the platform for supporting the zucchini spirals. The internal compartment further includes a reservoir, configured to retain liquid, below the platform. The platform and/or support structure are configured to direct liquid exuded from the zucchini spirals to the reservoir. Optionally, the reservoir comprises an absorbent material for absorbing liquid in the reservoir.

US Patent:

20200255173, Aug 13, 2020

Filed:

Dec 20, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/722379

Inventors:

- Atlanta GA, US
Michael Johnston - Marietta GA, US
Neal Watson - Tyrone GA, US
John Belfance - Phenix AL, US
Jonathan R. Freedman - Auburn AL, US
Deepti S. Gupta - Glenn Allen VA, US
Jason Pratt - Auburn AL, US
Kathryn Gustafson - Helena AL, US
Ethan Ross Perdue - Auburn AL, US
James S. Hollinger - Auburn AL, US

International Classification:

B65B 25/06
B65B 7/28
B65D 81/26
A23L 17/00

Abstract:

Methods are provided for storing and preserving comestible finfish material, preferably so as to extend shelf life of the same. In one optional method, comestible finfish material is placed in a product containing space of a storage container atop a platform of a support structure. The storage container includes an internal compartment having the product containing space. The support structure defines the platform for supporting the comestible finfish material. The internal compartment further includes a reservoir, configured to retain liquid, below the platform. The platform and/or support structure are configured to direct liquid exuded from the comestible finfish material to the reservoir. Optionally, the reservoir comprises an absorbent material for absorbing liquid in the reservoir.

US Patent:

20200207533, Jul 2, 2020

Filed:

Dec 18, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/719945

Inventors:

- Atlanta GA, US
Michael Johnston - Marietta GA, US
Neal Watson - Tyrone GA, US
John Belfance - Phenix AL, US
Jonathan R. Freedman - Auburn AL, US
Deepti S. Gupta - Glenn Allen VA, US
Jason Pratt - Auburn AL, US
Kathryn Gustafson - Helena AL, US
Ethan Ross Perdue - Auburn AL, US
James S. Hollinger - Auburn AL, US

International Classification:

B65D 81/26
A23B 4/24
B65D 85/50

Abstract:

Methods are provided for storing and preserving comestible mollusk material, preferably so as to extend shelf life of the same. In one optional method, comestible mollusk material is placed in a product containing space of a storage container atop a platform of a support structure. The storage container includes an internal compartment having the product containing space. The support structure defines the platform for supporting the comestible mollusk material. The internal compartment further includes a reservoir, configured to retain liquid, below the platform. The platform and/or support structure are configured to direct liquid exuded from the comestible mollusk material to the reservoir. Optionally, the reservoir comprises an absorbent material for absorbing liquid in the reservoir.

US Patent:

20190335746, Nov 7, 2019

Filed:

May 16, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/414715

Inventors:

- Auburn AL, US
Deepti S. GUPTA - Glenn Allen VA, US
Michael A. JOHNSTON - Marietta GA, US
John BELFANCE - Phenix City AL, US
Jason PRATT - Auburn AL, US
William Frederick SPANO - Auburn AL, US

International Classification:

A01N 25/10
A01N 59/00
B65D 81/28
B65B 25/04
B65B 55/19

Abstract:

A system and method are disclosed for inhibiting or preventing the growth of microbes and/or for killing microbes in a closed package or container in which a good (optionally a food product) is held or stored. The system and method optionally include use of an entrained polymer article, preferably a film that includes an antimicrobial releasing agent and channeling agent.