Patents by Inventor Armando Luis

Armando Luis has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8640746
    Abstract: Devices and methods for the sealing of a container are disclosed. The devices and methods include stoppers that allow for removal of air from the container with a vacuum source. Various embodiments comprise a high-volume valve allowing for expeditious evacuation of the air. The stopper may also comprise a low vacuum indicator to indicate to the user whether the vacuum internal to the container is at or above a desired amount. The stopper may also comprise other indicators, such as a day of the week or month indicator. A rotating bezel may be used to identify temporal or other types of events, such as when the container was first opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Inventor: Armando Luis
  • Publication number: 20110126939
    Abstract: Devices and methods for the sealing of a container are disclosed. The devices and methods include stoppers that allow for removal of air from the container with a vacuum source. Various embodiments comprise a high-volume valve allowing for expeditious evacuation of the air. The stopper may also comprise a low vacuum indicator to indicate to the user whether the vacuum internal to the container is at or above a desired amount. The stopper may also comprise other indicators, such as a day of the week or month indicator. A rotating bezel may be used to identify temporal or other types of events, such as when the container was first opened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventor: Armando Luis
  • Patent number: 7108023
    Abstract: An apparatus for the preservation of still beverages is disclosed. The apparatus includes a vacuum tank capable of maintaining a standing vacuum. The apparatus also includes a vacuum pump connected to the vacuum tank. The vacuum pump reduces the pressure in the vacuum tank to create the vacuum. A vacuum line is connected to the vacuum tank, and at least one valve head is connected to the vacuum line for receiving a bottle having a stopper placed therein. The valve head exposes the bottle and stopper to a vacuum. Upon exposure to the vacuum, air in the bottle is substantially evacuated and is prevented from reentering the bottle by the stopper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Inventor: Armando Luis
  • Patent number: 7048016
    Abstract: An apparatus for the preservation of still beverages is disclosed. The apparatus includes a vacuum tank capable of maintaining a standing vacuum. The apparatus also includes a vacuum pump connected to the vacuum tank. The vacuum pump reduces the pressure in the vacuum tank to create the vacuum. A vacuum line is connected to the vacuum tank, and at least one valve head is connected to the vacuum line for receiving a bottle having a stopper placed therein. The valve head exposes the bottle and stopper to a vacuum. Upon exposure to the vacuum, air in the bottle is substantially evacuated and is prevented from reentering the bottle by the stopper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Inventor: Armando Luis
  • Publication number: 20050161108
    Abstract: An apparatus for the preservation of still beverages is disclosed. The apparatus includes a vacuum tank capable of maintaining a standing vacuum. The apparatus also includes a vacuum pump connected to the vacuum tank. The vacuum pump reduces the pressure in the vacuum tank to create the vacuum. A vacuum line is connected to the vacuum tank, and at least one valve head is connected to the vacuum line for receiving a bottle having a stopper placed therein. The valve head exposes the bottle and stopper to a vacuum. Upon exposure to the vacuum, air in the bottle is substantially evacuated and is prevented from reentering the bottle by the stopper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2005
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Inventor: Armando Luis
  • Publication number: 20050161109
    Abstract: An apparatus for the preservation of still beverages is disclosed. The apparatus includes a vacuum tank capable of maintaining a standing vacuum. The apparatus also includes a vacuum pump connected to the vacuum tank. The vacuum pump reduces the pressure in the vacuum tank to create the vacuum. A vacuum line is connected to the vacuum tank, and at least one valve head is connected to the vacuum line for receiving a bottle having a stopper placed therein. The valve head exposes the bottle and stopper to a vacuum. Upon exposure to the vacuum, air in the bottle is substantially evacuated and is prevented from reentering the bottle by the stopper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2005
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Inventor: Armando Luis
  • Patent number: 6886605
    Abstract: An apparatus for the preservation of still beverages is disclosed. The apparatus includes a vacuum tank capable of maintaining a standing vacuum. The apparatus also includes a vacuum pump connected to the vacuum tank. The vacuum pump reduces the pressure in the vacuum tank to create the vacuum. A vacuum line is connected to the vacuum tank, and at least one valve head is connected to the vacuum line for receiving a bottle having a stopper placed therein. The valve head exposes the bottle and stopper to a vacuum. Upon exposure to the vacuum, air in the bottle is substantially evacuated and is prevented from reentering the bottle by the stopper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Inventor: Armando Luis
  • Publication number: 20050061393
    Abstract: An apparatus for the preservation of still beverages is disclosed. The apparatus includes a vacuum tank capable of maintaining a standing vacuum. The apparatus also includes a vacuum pump connected to the vacuum tank. The vacuum pump reduces the pressure in the vacuum tank to create the vacuum. A vacuum line is connected to the vacuum tank, and at least one valve head is connected to the vacuum line for receiving a bottle having a stopper placed therein. The valve head exposes the bottle and stopper to a vacuum. Upon exposure to the vacuum, air in the bottle is substantially evacuated and is prevented from reentering the bottle by the stopper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2003
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Inventor: Armando Luis