Apparatus for storing produce
First Claim
1. Apparatus for storing produce comprising a storage area in which the produce is collected, an aerosol mist generator for creating a vapor pressure level within the storage area to at least substantially prevent a loss of moisture from the produce and air exchange means to provide an exchange of air between air in said storage area and a supply of air outside of said storage area to replenish oxygen consumed and to dispose of carbon dioxide given off by the produce, said aerosol mist generator comprising pressurized water and air supply lines meeting with one another to provide a water atomized by high air pressure mixture and a mist nozzle through which such mixture is then forced as an aerosol mist by the high air pressure.
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The present invention provides a system including method and apparatus for storing living plants or produce, and in particular, tuberous-type plants, such as potatoes and carrots in the dormant stage. The method comprises collecting the plants in a storage area and then creating a storage area vapor pressure, which at least substantially prevents a loss of moisture from the plants to the air in the storage area and additionally providing an exchange of air between the storage area and the supply of air outside the storage area to replenish oxygen consumed and to dispose of carbon dioxide given off by respiration of the plants.
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- 1. Apparatus for storing produce comprising a storage area in which the produce is collected, an aerosol mist generator for creating a vapor pressure level within the storage area to at least substantially prevent a loss of moisture from the produce and air exchange means to provide an exchange of air between air in said storage area and a supply of air outside of said storage area to replenish oxygen consumed and to dispose of carbon dioxide given off by the produce, said aerosol mist generator comprising pressurized water and air supply lines meeting with one another to provide a water atomized by high air pressure mixture and a mist nozzle through which such mixture is then forced as an aerosol mist by the high air pressure.
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