Abstract: The present invention relates to packaging 10 for housing a medical device 100. The packaging 10 includes first and second sides 12, 14 sealed or otherwise secured around the periphery thereof to define a plurality of edges. An interaction region 24 is provided and defines a first point of contact for a user of the packaging 100. The packaging 10 also includes a tear-away region 28 which may be at least partially separated from the remainder of the packaging to form an open upper end of the packaging 10, in use. The tear-away region 28 includes an interaction point defining a second point of contact for a user of the packaging 10. A sealing arrangement including first and second sealing members 42, 44 provides a user-sealable seal between the first and second sides 12, 14 of the packaging 10.

Abstract: The valve comprises a fluid inlet and/or outlet duct (8) comprising a flowrate regulator element (9) and a seating (10) for said fluid inlet and/or outlet duct (8), said seating (10) including a surface (10b) adapted to be attached to a portion of an internal bag (4) made of flexible material in the container (1), and is characterised in that it comprises a cover (11) to protect said seating (10) and comprising a hole for access to said fluid inlet and/or outlet duct (8); said cover (11) comprising means (13, 14) for securing a protective wrapping (5) enveloping the internal bag (4) on said seating (10). The container is characterised in that it includes at least one valve (3a, 3b) for the injection and/or extraction of fluid, and in that a portion of said internal bag (4) made of flexible material is attached to the seating (10) of the inlet duct (8) of said valve (3a, 3b) and that a portion of the protective wrapping (5) for said internal bag (4) is held against said seating (10) by the cover (11).

Abstract: An automated method of unpacking a container containing semiconductor wafers from a sealed bag is provided. The method includes inflating the bag with a gas using an automated gas dispenser. After inflating the bag, the bag is cut using an automated cutting device to expose the container, and the cut bag is removed from around the container.

Abstract: An inventive vacuum storage container for long term storage of perishable and non-perishable items, incorporating a pump, power supply, controller, sensor, top cover, expandable seal, pressure sensor and base plate. The controller activates the pump based on signals from the sensor to maintain a vacuum state within an interior vacuum chamber formed by the top cover, expandable seal, and base plate. The container is configured to effectively maintain vacuum pressure by activating a pump when the lack of vacuum pressure is indicated.

Abstract: An air extracting device (2) at least includes a processor (21), a motor (23), an air-extracting unit (24), and a wireless transmitting unit (25), and a method of the air extracting device (2) for calculating remaining time required for extracting action includes following steps: activating the motor (23) after the air extracting device (2) and a sealed bag (1) are jointed together; driving the air-extracting unit (24) to execute an extracting action by the activated motor (23) for extracting air from the sealed bag (1); monitoring load current of the motor (23) by the processor (21) while executing the extracting action; calculating a remaining time required for the extracting action by the processor (21) according to a variation of the load current; and, transmitting the remaining time required for the extracting action to a mobile device (4) through the wireless transmitting unit (25) for displaying thereon.

Abstract: The device consists of two separate parts: a stationary unit (12) which contains a motor (16) and vacuum pump (14), and a mobile head (20) with a power-supply switch for the motor and an aspirating nozzle designed to fit over the valve (32) in the lid of an airtight container (28, 30). The mobile head connects to the stationary unit with two flexible coaxial spiral cords, consisting of a hose (22) linking the vacuum pump and aspirating nozzle, and a power cord (36) linking the switch to the electrical motor. Both lines can easily be stretched together from the storage position, in which the mobile head sits on the stationary unit, to active mode, in which the suction effect keeps the mobile head coupled to the container.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of packaging a sterilized product. The method includes the steps of providing a product and sterilizing the product. The sterilized product is enclosed in a first layer, which is substantially hermetically sealed to form a first sealed enclosure. The first sealed enclosure is enclosed in a second layer, which is substantially hermetically sealed to form a second sealed enclosure. The second sealed enclosure is enclosed in a third layer, which is substantially hermetically sealed to form a third sealed enclosure. The third sealed enclosure is enclosed in a fourth layer, which is substantially hermetically sealed to form a packaged product.

Abstract: Systems and methods for pumping milk from a breast, wherein the milk is expressed from the breast under suction and milk is expulsed from the pumping mechanism to a collection container assembly.

Abstract: A vacuum storage apparatus includes a bag and a pump. A zipper is operable to close a mouth of the bag. The pump includes a shell, a bottom plate and two check valves. The shell includes a flange extending from an air bag. The air bag includes a chamber. The flange includes a vent in communication with the chamber and is inserted in and connected to the bag so that the air bag extends out of an aperture of the bag. The bottom plate includes an entrance and is connected to the flange so that the entrance is in communication with the chamber. The first check valve is located between the flange and the bottom plate so that an inlet thereof is in communication with the chamber and an outlet thereof is in communication with the vent. The second check valve is connected to the bottom plate, over the entrance.

Abstract: Described herein is an apparatus for air-tight storage and preservation of cannabis. In embodiments, the apparatus includes a silicone compressor operable to reduce a volume of air within an interior of a container of the apparatus, a childproof cap, UV tinted glass, and a storage bag that is porous to allow for transmission of gasses therethrough. The silicone compressor includes an input pinhole for injecting inert gases into an interior of the container and an output valve through which internal oxygen can escape as the volume of air is being reduced.

Abstract: A kit and a method of providing a kit for compact storage and maximum portability of a reusable compressible dress intended for emergency use, wherein the kit includes a wrinkle-resistant polymeric fabric dress, a pouch formed of a flexible, waterproof, tear-resistant material, including means for selectable opening and closure of a longitudinal opening thereof, wherein the dress is capable of selectable folding and compression to less than the volume of the pouch and which is press-or slip-fittable thereinto, and the kit includes a reclosable sealable plastic zip-top bag for receiving soiled garments, separate from that of the pouch.

Abstract: This holding device comprising a supporting plate, the supporting plate having an upper face, a lower face opposite the upper face, a plurality of openings arranged according to a predetermined pattern and each configured to receive a barrel of one of the medical containers, plurality of reinforcing ribs protruding from at least one of the upper and lower faces and extending between adjacent openings of the plurality of openings, and the plurality of reinforcing ribs comprises at least one oblique rib extending obliquely relative to a longitudinal direction of the supporting plate from one side to another side of the supporting plate and between two different pairs of adjacent peripheral openings.

Abstract: A method and apparatus can be used for vacuum skin packaging of a product. The product can be arranged on a support comprising providing a film sheet above the support with the product being arranged between the support and the film sheet. The film sheet can be air tightly fixed to the support. The wall of the support can be perforated to form at least one through hole. At least a portion of air from within the support underneath the film sheet can be removed through the at least one hole. A packaged product is obtainable using the method and apparatus.

Abstract: A coffee degassing device is disclosed and method. The coffee degassing device comprises a coffee bin and a hollow tree within the bin. The hollow tree has an opening in communication with the interior of the coffee bin. The tree provides an exit path for carbon dioxide off-gassing from the coffee. The device may have a diffusion gas supply conduit. The diffusion gas supply conduit is in communication with the hollow tree and is configured to supply nitrogen, or another diffusion gas, to the degassing tree for accelerating the degassing of coffee.

Abstract: Provided is a vacuum packaging machine (100), comprising a machine body (1), a vacuum cover (2), a main controller (3), a sub-controller (4), a heat-sealing mechanism (5) and a vacuumizing mechanism (6), wherein a vacuum chamber (11) is provided in the machine body, the vacuum cover covers the machine body and corresponds to the position of the vacuum chamber; the main controller is provided on the machine body, the sub-controller is provided on the vacuum cover, and the main controller is in communication connection with the sub-controller; and the main controller is in communication connection with the heat-sealing mechanism and the vacuumizing mechanism, and functional keys (40) used for implementing vacuumizing and heat-sealing operations are provided on the sub-controller.

Abstract: A deformable closure mechanism for an aperture that may include an aperture seal that has a seal seat between an internal support structure and an external support structure. A barrier structure may be configured to resealably close the aperture, and have a central membrane and a barrier sealed that is inflatable in order to engage the barrier structure with the aperture seal.

Abstract: A liquid housing container includes a suppressing portion at one end portion of a first surface-portion film and one end portion of a second surface-portion film, and at another end portion of the first surface-portion film and another end portion of the second surface-portion film. The suppressing portion suppresses spreading of a gap between the one end portion of the first surface-portion film and the one end portion of the second surface-portion film, and spreading of a gap between the other end portion of the first surface-portion film and the other end portion of the second surface-portion film.

Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a versatile storage bag and methods of making same. The versatile storage bag may have first and second sidewalls, a double-locking closure mechanism with a first closure element extending along the first sidewall and a second closure element extending along the second sidewall, each closure element having a channel and an elongated member configured for interlocking with one another. A double-seal along three sides of the first sidewall and the second sidewall form a gusset between two seals, leaving an opening through the double-locking closure mechanism. Corner seals may be formed at the corners of the first and second sidewalls, further reinforcing the double-locking closure mechanism for an airtight and hence waterproof seal. The versatile storage bag may be made of a food-grade polyethylene vinyl acetate blend, approximately 90% or less ethylene vinyl acetate and approximately 10% or less polyethylene.

Abstract: A sealable enclosure is disclosed that is configured to enclose an object that is to be heated, wherein heating of the sealable enclosure with the object sealed therein permits gas generated by the heating to vent out through a first micro-perforation portion disposed in an enclosure, wherein the gas vents into a cavity formed between the outside surface of the enclosure, a lower surface of a file layer, and a strip of heat sensitive adhesive. When the temperature of the strip of heat sensitive adhesive reaches a threshold temperature, the strip of heat sensitive adhesive releases so that the gas may vent from the cavity through a second micro-perforation portion disposed in the film layer out into an ambient region surrounding the sealable enclosure while preventing ambient contaminates in the ambient region from entering into the sealable enclosure.

Abstract: A housing of an incline adjuster may include a medial fluid chamber in fluid communication with a lateral fluid chamber through a serpentine transfer channel. The housing of the incline adjuster may include channels through which electrorheological fluid may be injected into the chambers. A method of filling an electrorheological fluid structure may include introducing electrorheological fluid into an interior volume of a housing. The electrorheological fluid within the housing may then be subjected to a sub-atmospheric pressure. Subsequently, the interior volume may be sealed relative to an exterior of the housing.

Abstract: A breather valve and a portable communication device including a breather valve are provided. The breather valve includes a housing having a bottom portion having an opening and side portions, a rigid substrate located within the housing and a breathable membrane mounted to the rigid substrate. The breather valve further includes a gasket having a top surface and a bottom surface, and a preloaded compression element across the gasket and the rigid substrate. The gasket has an upper energy director located at the top surface and a lower energy director located at the bottom surface. The preloaded compression element provides at least a first compressive position providing a contact between the lower energy director and the bottom portion of the housing and a second compressive position in which air passes around the lower energy director and the upper energy director.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device in a filling machine, said filling machine comprising a filling pipe for supplying liquid food to the tube of packaging material, a pipe for supplying pressurized sterile air to the tube of packaging material, and a gasket for sealing against the tube of packaging material and any pipes inside the tube, for creating an overpressure in the tube. The device further comprises a first pressure gauge for measuring a first pressure inside the pipe at a location upstream from the tube, a device for determining an air mass flow in the pipe, and a control unit for receiving the measured parameters, where the control unit is adapted to calculate the pressure in the tube based on the air mass flow and the first pressure, according to a first pre-established relationship. The invention also relates to a method being implemented by the device.

Abstract: Described is a device for feeding and dosing infusion or extraction product of a machine (100) for making filter bags (S) containing the infusion or extraction product comprising a space (2) for containing infusion or extraction product defined by an outer lateral wall (3) and by an inner lateral wall (4) comprising openings (7) for the passage of the product; a feeding chamber (6) made inside the inner lateral wall (4), communicating through the openings (7) with the containment space (2) and equipped with an outlet (8) leading outside the containment space (2); a shutter (9), which is movable inside the feeding chamber (6) at least between a closed lower end position (P1), wherein it occludes the openings (7), and an open upper end position (P2), wherein it allows the passage of the product from the containment space (2) to the feeding chamber (6) through the openings (7) towards the outlet (8) to fill the filter bags (S) being formed.

Abstract: A soiled undergarment disposal container is provided. The soiled undergarment disposal container includes a bag for housing a soiled undergarment and a sealable closure for sealing the bag. A resizing mechanism including a one-way degassing valve is provided to extract air from the bag, when sealed, upon application of a force on the bag by a user, and a plurality of studs each sized and shaped to fit into and close an air extraction aperture of the one-way degassing valve. The position and shape of the studs provides multiple sizing options for securing the folded or rolled sealed bag containing different soiled undergarment products. The bag in a compact state is configured for concealed transport of the soiled undergarment under or within a user's clothing, and/or within a user's handbag, purse, bag.

Abstract: A nutraceutical food product includes a solid matrix and a liquid combined into a gel. The nutraceutical food product may include an immune modulator, such as transfer factor and/or a nanofraction immune modulator. A fruit component may be included in the nutraceutical food product. The fruit component may include at least one oligoproanthocyanidin-containing fruit, such as açai.

Abstract: A matrix formulation for a soft chewable capsule is provided which includes a gel-forming composition, a plasticizer, a polymer modifier, and water. The polymer modifier may be a carboxylic acid or other organic compound that alters the physical and/or chemical properties of the capsule formulation. A chewable soft capsule is also provided, having enhanced organoleptic and processing properties. An active material may be delivered to a user using this dosage form. A method of forming the chewable soft capsule is also provided.

Abstract: A breather valve and a portable communication device including a breather valve are provided. The breather valve includes a housing having a bottom portion having an opening and side portions, a rigid substrate located within the housing and a breathable membrane mounted to the rigid substrate. The breather valve further includes a gasket having a top surface and a bottom surface, and a preloaded compression element across the gasket and the rigid substrate. The gasket has an upper energy director located at the top surface and a lower energy director located at the bottom surface. The preloaded compression element provides at least a first compressive position providing a contact between the lower energy director and the bottom portion of the housing and a second compressive position in which air passes around the lower energy director and the upper energy director.

Abstract: A flexible laminate for a package is described that includes an integrated one-way valve that allows gas generated within the package (e.g., carbon dioxide outgas) to be released to the external environment, while at the same time preventing environmental elements from entering the package. The valve is defined by the layers that form the flexible laminate, as opposed to being a separate structure that is attached to the flexible laminate. In particular, first and second cut lines are defined in a valve area of the first and second film layers of the flexible laminate structure in an offset manner. Oil is pattern-applied to one or both film layers in the valve area, and an opposing surface of one or both of the film layers further includes a surface treatment that decreases the amount of surface energy between the film layers to allow the valve to open at the desired pressure.

Abstract: An articulated liner system for the protection of mining equipment surfaces subject to impact and abrasive wear caused by the circulation, loading and/or transport of ores, having a one-piece liner mat and an anchorage assembly with a first part having one mat fastening means and a second part having at least one supporting means for the anchorage assembly. The supporting means is fixed to a reference surface of the mining equipment. The liner mat is fixedly arranged in the one mat fastening means of the first part of the anchorage assembly. The first part of the anchorage assembly is joined to the second part of the anchorage assembly, enabling the mat to be arranged over the mining equipment surface when the joint between the first and the second parts of the anchorage assembly is driven. A method of installation, maintenance and manufacture is also provided.

Abstract: A vacuum lid for sealing a container. The vacuum lid is adapted to seal a container. The lid has a knob, either a twist knob or a push-pull knob, which, when twisted or pushed, forces air inside the container out through evacuation ports. This creates a vacuum inside the container, which aids in maintaining freshness of consumable foods or other substances that degrade over time in the presence of air.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a food package for cooking, storing and heating of ready-to-eat food.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to an apparatus, system and method for retrieving a target material from a sample. A density-altering agent may be added to a vessel that contains the sample to change the density of a non-target material.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method and apparatus for closing a resealable vacuum bag while the vacuum bag is still inside the vacuum chamber of a heat-sealing vacuum packing machine. The resealable bag may be automatically closed, at least temporally, by either (1) the compressive forces that vacuum packing machines exert against the sides of vacuum bags, or (2) an autonomous, vacuum-activated device that closes the open section of the vacuum bag's sealing strip. Finally, the cost of the resealable vacuum bag may be minimized by eliminating the air valve that is imbedded in the sides of conventional resealable vacuum bags, but which is superfluous for the present invention.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to an apparatus, system and method for retrieving target material from a suspension. A system includes a processing vessel, such as an Eppendorf tube, a syringe or a test tube, and a collector. The collector is sized and shaped to fit into a primary vessel, such as a test tube. The collector funnels the target material from the suspension through a cannula and into the processing vessel. The cannula extends into a cavity at a first end of the collector that holds the processing vessel. The collector includes a concave opening at a second end in fluid communication with the cannula. In one implementation, the processing vessel includes at least one displacement fluid to be expelled, such that the at least one displacement fluid pushes the target material into the collector.

Abstract: A container includes a container body, a lid member, a first seal valve and a second non-return valve. The lid member is superimposable on the container body to form a storage chamber in the container, and defines therein a first opening and a second opening. The first seal valve is disposed on the lid member, normally seals the first opening of the lid member, and is operable to unseal the first opening of the lid member. The second, non-return valve is disposed in the second opening of the lid member to permit air to actively flow out of the storage chamber of the container body upon reaching a predetermined degree of pressure, and to prevent environmental air from being drawn into the storage chamber.

Abstract: An airtight container includes a cover, a container and two airtight members. The cover is assembled with the container. The cover has an exhaust part and a releasing part defined therein. The two airtight members are mounted in the exhaust part and the releasing part of the cover respectively. Each airtight member having an inlet and an air gap defined at two ends thereof respectively. The air gap communicates with the inlet. The inlet of one airtight member opened toward an inside of the container and the air gap opened toward an outside of the container, the inlet of another airtight member opened toward the outside of the container and the air gap opened toward the inside of the container. Therefore, the container could be sealed or unsealed by pressing the cover to the container or detaching the cover from the container.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pack. The pack includes a pack body in which fluid is receivable, a plug affixed to an inner surface of the pack body, a portion of the plug being configured to protrude outward from the pack body, the plug having a discharge opening perforated therein, a lid located at one side of the plug to close the discharge opening, and an elastic member located at one side of the plug to impart elasticity to the lid in a direction of closing the discharge opening.

Abstract: A bottle made of polyethylene terephthalate does likely undergo that a gas having a small molecular weight or volatile component escapes from the bottle in a short time in comparison with a glass bottle, steel can, and aluminum can. For a countermeasure, a simple operation prevents hydrogen molecules, helium gas, and volatile component from scattering and being lost. A container filled with gas, or liquid or viscous fluid in which gas is dissolved, or metal granules adsorbing gas is given a cap, and then, the whole of the container including the cap is packed with a metal foil laminated film superior in gas-barrier properties to be vacuum packaged.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vacuum sealable container system comprising a container and a lid assembly having a movable valve insert. The valve insert includes a vacuum indicator for informing the user when a vacuum is present in the container. The valve insert is pneumatically movable within a chamber by way of a pump assembly to open and close a fluid communication between the container and the exterior of the container to remove fluid to form the vacuum. The vacuum indicator collapses into an opening formed in the lid assembly to inform the user of the vacuum as well as reinforce the seal formed by the valve insert.

Abstract: A diaper kit includes a packaged single-use disposable diaper comprising, a sealed substantially air impermeable encasement completely enclosing an interior space and having at least one airtight seal, and a single compressed single-use disposable diaper vacuum-sealed within said interior space, wherein said interior space has at least a partial vacuum whereby a pressure differential acts upon said encasement and said diaper to maintain said diaper in said compressed state; at least one diaper accessory for use in the diaper changing; and wherein said diaper accessory is disposed inside of said interior space of said encasement; wherein said encasement is dimensioned to fit within a pocket of an article of clothing; and wherein said single compressed single-use disposable diaper vacuum-sealed within said interior space is folded at least once; wherein the diaper kit is packaged together with a plurality of non-vacuum-packaged diapers in a combination package for retail sale.

Abstract: A vacuum container and/or pump system may include a rounded rectangular base container with opening at a top to receive foodstuffs, adapted with an edge; an optional cover having at least two locking latches adapted to couple to the edge, the cover to close the opening of the container, the cover including: a circular vacuum tubular opening forming a cylindrical hole through the cover, and a cross-shaped notch on the inner cross-section of the tube, through which at least a portion of a plug is received and disposed when evacuating air, and optionally the cover may include a spinner, chopper, and/or twist/lock cap (coupling plug to container) to prevent loss of vacuum of the container (when cap has been twisted in locked position). A vacuum bag may in dude an opening; resealable fastener; hole for evacuating air with pump; cap for covering hole; and removable clip for easing closure.

Abstract: A vacuumized container box having a box body opened at its upper end and constructed in a shape of a container; a box cover is provided at the upper end of the box body; an air outlet opening is provided on the box cover; a vacuumizing device is provided on the air outlet opening for vacuumizing the box body; the vacuumizing device comprises a vacuum operation button and air pumps; the vacuum operation button is provided at an upper end of the box cover; the air pumps are actuated by the vacuum operation button and are provided at a bottom end of the box cover. Since the vacuumized container box is configured to incorporate the vacuumizing device, no other extra vacuumizing devices are required. The vacuumized container box is therefore convenient to use and attains good vacuumization.

Abstract: Provided herein is a tray for holding medical containers, including a plurality of elongated parallel cavities that are intended to receive at least one container. Each of said cavities includes a first set of contact surfaces for holding said at least one container, and each of said cavities includes a second set of contact surfaces for holding said at least one container when provided with a cap. The first set of contact surfaces and the second set of contact surfaces are arranged such that said at least one capped container is held in the cavity in a reverse orientation with respect to said at least one container when provided without a cap. A packaging for medial containers and a method for packaging medical containers are also provided herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the new impurities of Fesoterodine, Fesoterodine symmetric dimer impurity and asymmetric dimer impurity, process for preparing and isolating thereof. The invention also deals with analytical standards and analytical methods used for the control of the production process and final quality of Fesoterodine.

Abstract: A vacuum storage bag comprising a plastic bag film, an exhaust valve and a pressure-sealing zipper is provided. The exhaust valve includes a valve plate, a valve seat and a valve cover, the exhaust valve configured between an upper film and a lower film of the plastic bag. One side of the valve seat is bonded to an inner surface of one of the films. Numerous grooves are spread over the other surface of the valve seat, and are wrapped tightly by the valve cover. A cone head is raised in the center of the valve plate between valve seat and the film, and tightly mates with a conical boring of the valve seat. A narrow air duct is formed by the grooves of valve seat and cover, and could filter air in the bag to prevent dust from entering sealing surface between the valve plate and the valve seat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to artwork preservation, and more particularly to an artwork preservation system that utilizes vacuum and is particularly suited to framed artwork. The artwork preservation system includes: a pair of corrugated planar members constructed and arranged to overlap a front side and back side of an artwork; at least one securing element, such as hook and loop fastener, for mating the first and second corrugated boards when the artwork is placed there between; a layer of air cushioning; and a sealable bag. The system may further include a vacuum pump for removing air from the sealable bag.

Abstract: The present application provides a unique process of canning a controlled substance where the cans are hermetically sealed and clearly identified in a number of different ways. The process will begin by inserting a packing and dehumidifying agent, preferably a formed rice cake. The controlled substance is then inserted. In some cases the rice cakes will be eliminated or just a single rice cake will be used on the top or the bottom. If the process of storing the controlled substance in an inert atmosphere is desired, the oxygen in the container is replaced with gaseous nitrogen. After the container has been sealed in the conventional pop-top canning procedure; an identifying scent substance is permanently adhered to the can or label. An internal or external microchip could be used to detect, track and trace the container filled with a controlled substance.

Abstract: A container cover device having an automatic vacuum function includes a container cover. The container cover is provided with an air extraction mechanism, a vacuum indication assembly, a first switch and a second switch. For the second switch, a control assembly is provided. The first switch and the second switch control the air extraction mechanism to open or close so as to extract the air in the container thorough. The vacuum indication member is to indicate whether the container is in a vacuum state or not for the user to check air leakage. The control assembly automatically controls connection or disconnection of the second switch, so that the air extraction mechanism is automatically started to extract the air in the container when there is air leakage. In this way, the inside of the container can be kept vacuum all the time, providing fresh-keeping and moisture-proof functions.

Abstract: This invention provides a vacuum bag, including vacuum bag (1), gas nozzle (13) on the bag (1) which can exhaust air out, inlet (11) in the upper part of vacuum bag through which items can be placed into the bag, and sealing device (12) which can seal the inlet. The invention is characterized in its outer packing part (2) which can incorporate up the bag, and tightening device (3) between the vacuum bag and outer packing part. This invention overcomes the shortage of current craft and provides a vacuum bag with reasonable structure, that is easy to use and can be stacked neatly and prevents from damage.

Abstract: A vacuum container and/or pump system may include a rounded rectangular base container with opening at a top to receive foodstuffs, adapted with an edge; an optional cover having at least two locking latches adapted to couple to the edge, the cover to close the opening of the container, the cover including: a circular vacuum tubular opening forming a cylindrical hole through the cover, and a cross-shaped notch on the inner cross-section of the tube, through which at least a portion of a plug is received and disposed when evacuating air, and optionally the cover may include a spinner, chopper, and/or twist/lock cap (coupling plug to container) to prevent loss of vacuum of the container (when cap has been twisted in locked position). A vacuum bag may include an opening; resealable fastener; hole for evacuating air with pump; cap for covering hole; and removable clip for easing closure.