Evacuated Patents (Class 206/524.8)
  • Publication number: 20110293205
    Abstract: A consumer textile soft goods product for retail sale includes a vacuum-resealable bag, one or more textile soft goods located within the interior space of the vacuum-resealable bag, retail packaging in which the vacuum-resealable bag containing the textile soft goods is contained; and printed media for viewing by a consumer at retail sale identifying the one or more textile soft goods contained in the interior space of the vacuum-resealable bag and identifying the reusability of the vacuum-resealable bag. The retail packaging may include a case, and an insert contained with the vacuum-resealable bag within the case may comprise the printed media. Alternatively, the retail packaging may comprise a box within which the vacuum-resealable bag is contained. The vacuum-resealable bag includes air impermeable walls; a one-way valve assembly; and a closure mechanism configured to seal a mouth of the vacuum-resealable bag in an airtight manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventors: John A. Piazza, Paul Mischinski, Nancy Golden, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Todd Stancombe
  • Publication number: 20110293691
    Abstract: Provided herein are multimodal barrier materials useful for preventing adhesions in a subject, which may include a collagen, a collagen deposition inhibitor and/or a chitosan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventors: Kurt R. Weber, Steve J. Hodges, Scott A. Washburn
  • Publication number: 20110266188
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for compressing woven material or other compressible material, such as, but not limited to, a comforter set or bedding set. The bedding set or other woven material is placed into a reclosable storage bag through the open bottom thereof. The bag is compressed by a compression apparatus and the open bottom of the storage bag is sealed shut. The result is a package with reduced volume, which reduces shipping and display costs, and is more aesthetically attractive to the consumer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2010
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Lawrence Share, Timothy Michael Arends, Gregory Topel, Daniel McDonald, Donald Lee Crevier, Thomas Moeller, Lisa Taylor, Alan J. Varacins, Stanley Piotrowski
  • Patent number: 8016261
    Abstract: A safety air valve of a receiving bag includes an upper valve body, a valve seat and a valve gate. The upper valve body is installed inside the receiving bag. A first thread is formed at the protrusion stayed closely to the interior of the receiving bag. The first thread penetrates out the receiving bag; and a first main air channel is formed in the bottom of the first thread penetrating into the receiving bag so as to form a stepped valve opening on the top of the first main air channel. A second thread is formed at the valve seat corresponding to the first thread of the upper valve body. The second thread is screwed into the first thread and is positioned at the outer side of the receiving bag. The second thread has a press body corresponding to a first main air channel of the upper valve body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Highland Champ Corporation
    Inventor: Wen-Chin Tang
  • Patent number: 8011511
    Abstract: A packing material is made of a thin plastic bag with compressible beads inside, and with the pressure inside the bag being sufficiently less than the ambient pressure outside the bag to keep the beads in a non-free-flowing state, the packing material being generally flat, with a generally constant cross-sectional thickness and having at least one trough of lesser cross-sectional thickness to serve as a bend line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Simpak International LLC
    Inventors: Max D. Oyler, William Kennet Oyler, III, Michael J. Lyons, Ron Smith, Charles W. Woods, II
  • Patent number: 8006839
    Abstract: In one exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides a container system having an outer shell defining a cavity that is configured to receive a first medical device component therein. A support tray is sized for receipt within the outer shell of the container system and is supported above the first medical device component. In one exemplary embodiment, the support tray defines a second cavity that may receive a second medical device component. In addition, a retention tray may be positioned within the cavity of the support tray and supported above the second medical device component. The retention tray facilitates the retention of the support tray within the outer shell and also facilitates the retention of the first and second medical device components in their desired positions within the container system. Additionally, positioned to extend across an opening in the outer shell is a cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Hafner
  • Publication number: 20110198260
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for compressing woven material or other compressible material, such as, but not limited to, a comforter set or bedding set. The bedding set or other woven material is placed into a reclosable storage bag which includes a reclosable zipper and a reclosable air valve. With the zipper open, the bag is compressed by a compression apparatus, typically in the absence of vacuum being applied, and, thereafter, the zipper is closed. Straps are wrapped around the compressed bag and the compressed bag is placed into a tote container or similar device. The result is a package with reduced volume, which reduces shipping and display costs, and is more aesthetically attractive to the consumer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Lawrence Share, Donald Lee Crevier, Alan Varacins, Stanley Piotrowski, Timothy Michael Arends
  • Publication number: 20110192737
    Abstract: Cigarettes are stored in one or more reservoirs at a customer location. A computer receives customer orders and transmits them to a dispenser. Upon receipt of a customer order, a pre-selected number of cigarettes is automatically removed from the reservoir(s) by the dispenser and then automatically packed in a container by a packer comprising a collation mandrel which is movable relative to the dispenser. A preferred type of substantially air-tight, self-sealing container has a lid portion, a body portion and a collar, which is mounted within the body portion. The body portion is provided with one or more upwardly extending protrusions on the upper surface of the base thereof. An air and moisture impermeable membrane is sealed about the upper periphery of the collar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Teresa Ancona, Michael Vincent Lewis, Katrina Lewis, Oliver Pulz, Bodo-Werner Lutzig
  • Publication number: 20110162995
    Abstract: It is the object of the present invention to provide a storage slipcover for at least one article, especially textile articles, comprising a first envelope extending vertically and fitted at its upper end with an opening for insertion of said at least one article, and a plate fitted with folding means for the formation of a parallelepiped base in which is placed at least the lower part of the first envelope, said storage slipcover further comprising a second envelope assembled horizontally below the lower end of the first envelope, this second envelope comprising dimensions slightly greater than the plate, and at least one opening for introducing this plate in said second envelope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2009
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: CIE EUROPE S.A.S.
    Inventor: Giulio Epicureo
  • Patent number: 7966787
    Abstract: A method for packaging the vacuum device includes providing a pre-packaged container having an exhaust through hole defined therein and a sealing element placed into the exhaust through hole, pumping the pre-packaged container to create a vacuum, heating and softening the sealing element to seal the exhaust through hole, and cooling the melted low-melting glass to package the pre-packaged container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Cai-Lin Guo, Peng Liu, Pi-Jin Chen, Bing-Chu Du, Liang Liu, Shou-Shan Fan
  • Publication number: 20110147262
    Abstract: A method of at least one embodiment of the present invention for packing a TAB tape is a method in which the TAB tape is wound on a core reel so as to be packed, the TAB tape being a tape-shaped insulating film on which circuits are provided in a repeated manner, the circuits each of which is made up of metal wiring and a solder resist. In at least one embodiment, the method includes a first step of winding at least the TAB tape on an outer peripheral surface of a core reel having a cylindrical shape, the core reel having a shaft hole on its inner peripheral side. This makes it possible to provide (i) a method for packing a TAB tape which method makes it possible to reduce a packing size, and (ii) a smaller packing structure for a TAB tape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: Sharp Kabushkik Kaisha
    Inventor: Satoru Kudose
  • Patent number: 7963396
    Abstract: A vacuum packaging system for transporting a plurality of medical containers includes a plurality of medical a tray that receives and supports the medical containers. The tray includes opposing first and second side walls, opposing side and rear walls and a bottom floor. The walls extend generally perpendicularly from the bottom floor of the tray to a top edge thereof. A nesting plate is removably mountable in the tray and includes a plurality of generally cylindrical sleeves each receiving one of the plurality of medical containers. A support surface within the tray generally extends parallel to and spaced a predetermined distance from the bottom floor of the tray and receives and supports the nesting plate. An air impervious flexible film defines an internal cavity and completely surrounds the tray and the medical containers. The internal cavity is evacuated to and maintained at a predetermined vacuum level below atmospheric pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignees: West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc., Daikyo Seiko, Ltd.
    Inventors: Edward Vanderbush, Scott Young, Jon Lundquist, Ricky Yeager, Hiroshi Togashi
  • Publication number: 20110138744
    Abstract: A valve (20) is provided for sealing an evacuation port (16) in a port area (18) of a wall structure (12) of a container. The valve (20) comprises a casing (22) having a shell portion (30) which is deformable from an open condition, whereat the shell portion (30) forms a chamber (32) over the port area (18), and a closed condition, whereat the shell portion (30) contacts the port area (18). When the shell portion (30) is in its open condition, gas exits from the chamber (32) through gas-releasing holes (24) in the casing (22). When the shell portion (30) is deformed to its closed condition, a port-sealing adhesive (26) adheres to the port area (18) to thereby seal the evacuation port (16).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ronald Newrones, Richard L. Sandt, Ronald F. Sieloff
  • Patent number: 7937909
    Abstract: A method for making a two component device where the two components are in separate containers with one container inside the other. The method includes placing a first container between the top and bottom of a second container in a die that draws a vacuum between the top and bottom of the second container when they are sealed to form the container. The vacuum preferably ranges from about 8 to about 13 psi. The two components are selected to react to achieve a result, such as the generation of heat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Inventor: Raquel Carvallo
  • Publication number: 20110094927
    Abstract: A shipping package of bedding sets includes: a first textile soft goods product for retail sale, including a first vacuum-sealable bag with textile soft goods and first retail packaging in which the first vacuum-sealable bag is itself contained; and a second textile soft goods product for retail sale, including a second vacuum-sealable bag with textile soft goods and second retail packaging in which the second vacuum-sealable bag is itself contained. Each vacuum-sealable bag includes a plurality of individual bedding components constituting a bedding set for a particular size of bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: John A. PIAZZA, Paul Mischinski, Nancy Golden, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Todd Stancombe
  • Publication number: 20110094929
    Abstract: An environmentally friendly system in which product packaging is reused post purchase by consumers includes: packaging textile soft goods products for retail sale comprising, for each textile soft goods product, the steps of locating textile soft goods within an interior space of a reusable vacuum-resealable bag, locating the vacuum-resealable bag within retail packaging, and identifying the textile soft goods contained in the vacuum-resealable bag by physically associating printed media with the retail packaging; and advertising as a selling point to consumers the reusability of the vacuum-resealable bags of the textile soft goods products for retail sale. Each vacuum-resealable bag is reusable for vacuum-packing by a consumer after the textile soft goods have been removed therefrom post purchase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: John A. PIAZZA, Paul Mischinski, Nancy Golden, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Todd Stancombe
  • Publication number: 20110094925
    Abstract: Packaging a consumer textile soft goods product for retail sale includes: providing a vacuum-resealable bag; and sealing one or more textile soft goods within the interior space of the vacuum-resealable bag for retail sale to a consumer. The bag has air impermeable walls defining an interior space of the vacuum-resealable bag; a one-way valve assembly configured to permit air to be evacuated through the one-way valve assembly from the interior space of the vacuum-resealable bag but to preclude air from entering the interior space of the vacuum sealable bag through the one-way valve assembly, and a closure mechanism configured to seal a mouth of the vacuum-resealable bag in an airtight manner. The vacuum-resealable bag is configured to maintain a vacuum condition within the interior space. The vacuum-resealable bag is configured to be opened and then reclosed such that the vacuum-resealable bag is reusable by a consumer for vacuum-packing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: John A. PIAZZA, Paul Mischinski, Nancy Golden, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Todd Stancombe
  • Publication number: 20110094923
    Abstract: A consumer textile soft goods product for retail sale includes: a vacuum-sealable bag; and one or more textile soft goods located within the interior space of the vacuum-sealable bag. The one or more textile soft goods located within the interior space of the vacuum-sealable bag are maintained in a compressed condition resulting from a pressure differential existing between a pressure in the interior space of the vacuum-sealable bag and a pressure exterior to the vacuum-sealable bag. Printed media is physically associated with the vacuum-resealable bag for viewing by a consumer at retail sale, the printed media identifying the one or more textile soft goods contained in the interior space of the vacuum-resealable bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: John A. PIAZZA, Paul Mischinski, Nancy Golden, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Todd Stancombe
  • Publication number: 20110094187
    Abstract: Packaging a consumer textile soft goods product for retail sale includes: providing a vacuum-sealable bag; sealing one or more textile soft goods within the interior space of the vacuum-sealable bag for retail sale to a consumer; and locating the vacuum-sealable bag within retail packaging for retail sale to a consumer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: John A. PIAZZA, Paul Mischinski, Nancy Golden, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Todd Stancombe
  • Publication number: 20110094928
    Abstract: Shipping bedding sets for retail sale includes making textile soft goods product for retail sale constituting bedding sets for differing sizes of beds; packing the textile soft goods products in a shipping container such that the respective retail packaging of the textile soft goods products for retail sale collectively consume the entire interior containment space of the shipping container, wherein the interior containment space of the retail packaging of each textile soft goods product for retail sale is substantially the same, but wherein at least some of the particular bed sizes differ from another one; and shipping the packed shipping container to a retailer, wholesaler, distributor or consumer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: John A. PIAZZA, Paul Mischinski, Nancy Golden, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Todd Stancombe
  • Publication number: 20110094905
    Abstract: A consumer textile soft goods product for retail sale includes a vacuum-resealable bag and one or more textile soft goods located therein. The vacuum-resealable bag includes air impermeable walls, a one-way valve assembly, and a closure mechanism. The vacuum-resealable bag is configured to maintain a vacuum condition therein when the closure mechanism seals the vacuum-resealable bag and air is evacuated through the one-way valve assembly. A pressure differential preferably maintains the textile soft goods for retail sale in a compressed condition within the vacuum-sealable bag, and the vacuum-sealable bag preferably is located within retail packaging. Furthermore, the vacuum-resealable bag preferably is configured to be opened and then reclosed such that the vacuum-resealable bag is reusable by a consumer for vacuum-packing compressible items after the one or more textile soft goods have been removed from the interior space of the vacuum-resealable bag post purchase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: John A. PIAZZA, Paul Mischinski, Nancy Golden, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Todd Stancombe
  • Publication number: 20110094930
    Abstract: An environmentally friendly system in which product packaging is reused post purchase by consumers includes: (a) purchasing textile soft goods products, each including textile soft goods vacuum-packaged within a reusable vacuum-resealable bag; (b) removing the textile soft goods from the vacuum-resealable bags for use; and (c) reusing, by the consumers, the vacuum-resealable bags by vacuum-packing items therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: John A. PIAZZA, Paul Mischinski, Nancy Golden, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Todd Stancombe
  • Publication number: 20110094931
    Abstract: An environmentally friendly system in which product packaging is reused post purchase by consumers includes: packaging textile soft goods products for retail sale including, for each product, locating one or more textile soft goods within an interior space of a vacuum-resealable bag, locating the vacuum-resealable bag within retail packaging, and identifying the one or more textile soft goods contained in the vacuum-resealable bag by physically associating printed media with the retail packaging, wherein the vacuum-resealable bag reusable for vacuum-packing after the one or more textile soft goods have been removed therefrom; individually displaying, to consumers, the products for retail sale by setting out the products on store shelves; removing, by the consumers, the vacuum-resealable bags front the respective retail packaging and removing the one or more textile soft goods thereof from the respective vacuum-resealable bags; and reusing, by the consumers, the vacuum-resealable bags by vacuum-packing items t
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: John A. PIAZZA, Paul Mischinski, Nancy Golden, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Todd Stancombe
  • Publication number: 20110094935
    Abstract: A display of bedding sets for retail sale includes a first, second, third and fourth textile soft goods products for retail sale. Each includes a first vacuum-sealable bag and a plurality of individual bedding components constituting a bedding set for a particular size of bed. The bedding sets are displayed together on a shelf of a retail store, and the physical dimensions of each retail packaging are substantially the same as the physical dimensions of each other retail packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: John A. PIAZZA, Paul Mischinski, Nancy Golden, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Todd Stancombe
  • Publication number: 20110094926
    Abstract: Packaging a consumer textile soft goods product for retail sale includes: providing a vacuum-sealable bag; sealing one or more textile soft goods within the interior space of the vacuum-sealable bag for retail sale to a consumer; and physically associating with the vacuum-sealable bag, for viewing by a consumer at retail sale, printed media that identifies the one or more textile soft goods contained in the interior space of the vacuum-sealable bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: John A. PIAZZA, Paul Mischinski, Nancy Golden, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Todd Stancombe
  • Publication number: 20110094924
    Abstract: A consumer textile soft goods product for retail sale includes the combination of an inner bag and retail packaging in which the inner bag itself is contained. The inner bag comprises a vacuum-sealable bag. The vacuum-sealable bag is configured to maintain a vacuum condition within the interior space when a closure mechanism seals the mouth of the vacuum-sealable bag and air is evacuated through a one-way valve assembly from the interior space defined by the vacuum-sealable bag. One or more textile soft goods located within the interior space of the vacuum-sealable bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: John A. PIAZZA, Paul Mischinski, Nancy Golden, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Todd Stancombe
  • Publication number: 20110094933
    Abstract: A consumer textile soft goods product for retail sale includes a vacaum-resealable bag and one or more textile soft goods located therein. The vacuum-resealable bag includes air impermeable walls, a one-way valve assembly, and a closure mechanism. The vacuum-resealable bag is configured to maintain a vacuum condition therein when the closure mechanism seals the vacuum-resealable bag and air is evacuated through the one-way valve assembly. A pressure differential preferably maintains the textile soft goods for retail sale in a compressed condition within the vacuum-sealable bag, and the vacuum-sealable bag preferably is located within retail packaging. Furthermore, the vacuum-resealable bag preferably is configured to be opened and then reclosed such that the vacuum-resealable bag is reusable by a consumer for vacuum-packing compressible items after the one or more textile soft goods have been removed from the interior space of the vacuum-resealable bag post purchase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: John A. PIAZZA, Paul Mischinski, Nancy Golden, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Todd Stancombe
  • Publication number: 20110094932
    Abstract: Packaging textile soft goods for retail sale includes, for each product: receiving, from a first party by a second party, textile soft goods for a product to be sold at retail sale; compressing, by the second party, textile soft goods arranged together within an interior space of a vacuum-sealable bag, and maintaining the textile soft goods in a compressed condition within the vacuum-sealable bag by maintaining a pressure differential between a pressure in the interior space of the vacuum-sealable bag and a pressure exterior to the vacuum-sealable bag; locating, by the second party, the vacuum-sealable bag, itself having the textile soft goods contained therein, within retail packaging that identifies the textile soft goods contained in the vacuum-sealable bag; and shipping, by the second party, to a third party retailer, the vacuum-packed textile soft goods contained in the retail packaging for sale as a consumer product in the retail packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: John A. PIAZZA, Paul Mischinski, Nancy Golden, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Todd Stancombe
  • Patent number: 7895815
    Abstract: Devices comprising a plug positioned within a housing to regulate air within a container, for example, plastic storage containers or bags. One embodiment utilizes a plug that occludes an opening in a housing. The plug is displaced from the opening to inject or evacuate air from a container. An alternative embodiment utilizes a plug having air channels therein which can be sealed once air has been injected into or evacuated from a container. The devices are utilized with hose adaptors connected to vacuum or air hoses having specialized hose tips for coupling with the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Inventor: Joseph M. Waldron
  • Patent number: 7870960
    Abstract: A disaster pack comprising a pillow, a blanket, and a mattress pad compressed to a volume of about five and one-half percent of their free state volume. A method for making the packaged product comprises the steps of placing the compressible dry good within a bag; placing the compressible dry good disposed within the bag on a platen; compressing the compressible dry good within the bag; sealing the open end of the bag to form a sealed bag; and removing the dry good within the sealed bag from the platen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Inventor: Samuel L. DiLiberto
  • Publication number: 20100300920
    Abstract: A gate valve for a vacuum chamber comprises two carriers (5a) each connected to a frame structure providing an essentially plane front by two parallel links (6) and to an actuating rod (12a) by parallel levers (14). Upward motion of the actuating rods (12a) by a piston (17) causes, via the levers (14), upward motion of the carriers (5a) which is transformed into a circular motion by the links (6) where the carriers (5a) at the same time approach the front while remaining parallel to it, moving sealing plates (9) which are fixed to the carriers (5a) to an active position where they press against the front and seal openings (3) therein. Retraction of the piston (17) effects an inverse motion, whereby the sealing plates (9) are completely removed from the openings (3) and the latter made easily accessible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: OERLIKON SOLAR IP AG, TRÃœBBACH
    Inventors: Philipp Wagner, Andreas Meier, Christian Egli
  • Publication number: 20100300919
    Abstract: In an aspect of the invention, a resealable vacuum bag is provided that is configured to stand upright when a storage compartment of the resealable vacuum bag is under vacuum. In preferable embodiments of the invention, the resealable vacuum bag includes a sealing member that is configured to seal (or close) the resealable bag prior to the application of vacuum. Vacuum is applied to the storage compartment through a vacuum member in fluid communication with the storage compartment at a vacuum application area of the resealable bag. A filtering member may be provided to prevent fine material (e.g., grains, powders) from entering the vacuum member during the application of vacuum to the storage compartment. In another aspect of the invention, a resealable vacuum bag having one or more filters is provided. In yet another aspect of the invention, a vacuum bag having a spout is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: Oliso, INC.
    Inventor: Ehsan Alipour
  • Publication number: 20100293900
    Abstract: Devices comprising a plug positioned within a housing to regulate air within a container, for example, plastic storage containers or bags. One embodiment utilizes a plug that occludes an opening in a housing. The plug is displaced from the opening to inject or evacuate air from a container. An alternative embodiment utilizes a plug having air channels therein which can be sealed once air has been injected into or evacuated from a container. The devices are utilized with hose adaptors connected to vacuum or air hoses having specialized hose tips for coupling with the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventor: Joseph M. Waldron
  • Patent number: 7836607
    Abstract: A drum assembly of a laundry dryer includes a cylindrical drum main body formed through a seam-welding process, a drum head including a main head rim having a predetermined width in a direction toward a center of the drum main body, the main head rim being coupled to a first end of the drum main body and provided with a plurality of elevated portion, and a support sleeve bent from an end of the main head rim, a drum rear wall coupled to a second end of the drum main body and provided with a plurality of hot wind introducing holes, and a lift coupled to an inner circumference of the drum main body to lift the laundry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Chang Wook Kim
  • Patent number: 7820434
    Abstract: A novel apparatus and device is described for reconstituting a bone sample with a biological fluid, such as concentrated plasma or saline solutions, for example, prior to surgical implantation into a patient. In particular, the invention comprises, in certain aspects, a container in which a bone sample may be reconstituted with the desired fluid by applying a vacuum within the container, thereby driving the fluid into the bone for complete, or near complete, permeation of the fluid into the interstices of the bone sample prior to surgical implantation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Orogen Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Brandt, Michael Buzenius
  • Patent number: 7780005
    Abstract: A vacuum release device is provided for temporarily immobilizing objects, the device comprising: a substrate; a plurality of vacuum release subunits which can be operated independent of each other, each vacuum release subunit comprising an adhesive layer over a surface of the substrate; and a spacing material positioned between the substrate and the adhesive layer so as to form a chamber within which a vacuum may be formed, application of the vacuum causing the adhesive layer to recess toward the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Delphon Industries LLC
    Inventors: Claudia Leigh Allison, Darby Allen Davis, Philip John Haseltine
  • Patent number: 7770733
    Abstract: Vacuum packed absorbent articles including diapers, kits thereof, and retail packages including vacuum packed and non vacuum packed absorbent articles are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Diaperoos, LLC
    Inventor: Alan Kay Snell
  • Patent number: 7765777
    Abstract: Devices comprising a plug positioned within a housing to regulate air within a container, for example, plastic storage containers or bags. One embodiment utilizes a plug that occludes an opening in a housing. The plug is displaced from the opening to inject or evacuate air from a container. An alternative embodiment utilizes a plug having air channels therein which can be sealed once air has been injected into or evacuated from a container. The devices are utilized with hose adaptors connected to vacuum or air hoses having specialized hose tips for coupling with the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Inventor: Joseph M. Waldron
  • Patent number: 7757857
    Abstract: The plastic bag for vacuum packing provided by the present invention has embossments which space in longitudinal direction and stagger in transverse direction formed on the inner surface, and thus lots of intercommunicate channels are formed so as to eliminate the possibility to form any air pocket or internal cavity. Meanwhile, air linearly exits from the bottom to the open end, so it takes less time to evacuate the bag. Further, the bag only has one film be embossed, and thus the manufacturing process thereof is simplified and at low cost, and the bag is easy to wash. Moreover, the strength of the bag provided by the present invention is enhanced; especially the anti-avulsion capability is well improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Inventor: Guoqiang Liang
  • Patent number: 7748526
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mixing device with a first chamber (1) for a first component, in particular a powder [a liquid], a second chamber (12) for a second component, in particular a liquid [powder], and a divider means (11, 13) separating the first and the second chamber. The second chamber is defined by an inner hollow cylinder (10) which is arranged so as to be moved in a piston-like fashion in an outer hollow body (2) defining the first chamber. According to the invention, the first chamber comprises an evacuation opening (5) which is adapted to be connected with a vacuum source. The invention further relates to a method for vacuum packaging the mixing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: MTF MediTech Franken GmbH
    Inventor: Peter Iwatschenko
  • Patent number: 7748904
    Abstract: Storage bags having two or more evacuable reclosable compartments. Each compartment can be opened (to allow an article or goods to be placed inside), hermetically sealed, and then evacuated without disturbing the vacuum in the other compartment(s). Each compartment has a respective zipper that provides a hermetic seal and a respective valve through which air is exhausted from the compartment interior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Henn, Donald L. Crevier
  • Publication number: 20100151119
    Abstract: A vacuum vessel includes a pair of bending members which are formed by bending metal plates in predetermined shapes and are bonded to each other to form a closed space inside them. The vacuum vessel also includes a sealing member which seals the gap in the bonding portion between the bending members, and a cubic lattice structure which abuts against the inner surfaces of both the bending members and is accommodated in the closed space. The vacuum vessel further includes a magnet unit. The magnet unit fixes the bending members onto the structure and seals the gap in the bonding portion between the bending members by pressing an O-ring serving as a sealing member along the bonding portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: CANON ANELVA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Masao SASAKI
  • Patent number: 7708464
    Abstract: A deaeration valve comprising two valve films 11, 12 of synthetic resin that put one on the other, having an air passage 2 defined by two seal sections 21, 22 formed by means of bonding parts of the valve films together, wherein the inlet 2a of the air passage 2 is defined by the straight line linking the respective upward flow side end sections 21a, 221a of the seal sections 21, 22; the outlet 2b of the air passage is defined by the straight line linking the respective downward flow side end sections 21b, 223b of the seal sections 21, 22; and in at least one of the seal sections 21, 22, the valve films 11, 12 are not bonded together at the line of extension 21c, 223c of the seal section 21, 22, situated on the downward flow side of the downward flow side end section 21b, 223b of the seal section 21, 22.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Inventor: Kazuya Tanaka
  • Patent number: 7698762
    Abstract: A space saver pillow system comprises a space saver pillow and a bag. The space saver pillow includes a fill and a covering surrounding and enclosing the fill. The fill of the space saver pillow is adapted to generally rebound back to its natural state after being compressed. The bag encloses the space saver pillow and an amount of air. The space saver pillow enclosed in the bag is compressed no more than about 80% of its original size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Saher Hasan, Amy M Lamberg, James B. Robertson
  • Publication number: 20100084307
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a compact food processing apparatus for tumbling pieces of meat or other food in the presence of a marinade in an enclosed, sealed container (10) under a vacuum. The container (10) includes interiorly directed projections to tumble and turn the food during rotation of the container and a tenderizer which is separate from the container (10) and interfits into formations on the inside wall of the container to support the tenderizer along the length thereof. The container (10) has a closed end (6) and an open end (7) and a lid (20) to sealingly interfit into the open end to facilitate the creation of a vacuum within the container (10). The lid (20) has a one way valve which cooperates with a hand pump (50) to allow the pump (50) to create a vacuum within the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: Thane International Inc.
    Inventors: Arra Yeghiayan, Steven Takayama
  • Patent number: 7685793
    Abstract: A valve (20) is provided for sealing an evacuation port (16) in a port area (18) of a wall structure (12) of a container. The valve (20) comprises a casing (22) having a shell portion (30) which is deformable from an open condition, whereat the shell portion (30) forms a chamber (32) over the port area (18), and a closed condition, whereat the shell portion (30) contacts the port area (18). When the shell portion (30) is in its open condition, gas exits from the chamber (32) through gas-releasing holes (24) in the casing (22). When the shell portion (30) is deformed to its closed condition, a port-sealing adhesive (26) adheres to the port area (18) to thereby seal the evacuation port (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Roland Newrones, Richard L. Sandt, Ronald F. Sieloff
  • Patent number: 7681734
    Abstract: In an air evacuative binding type air packing bag and a packing method using the same, an air cylinder is bended to form a first cushioning wall and a second cushioning wall, two sides of the first cushioning wall and the second cushioning wall are adhered to each other to form an accepting space. Next, an article is placed in the accepting space, and air in the accepting space is then evacuated to allow the first cushioning wall and the second cushioning wall to bind the article up to retain the article in the accepting space and not to be shaken with the air packing bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Inventors: Chieh Hua Liao, Yaw Shin Liao, Yao Chuan Liao
  • Patent number: 7677166
    Abstract: The invention is to provide an adjustable vacuum food storage container, comprising of a base, a socket mounted on the base, and a cover covering the socket; a vacuum controller, a pressure detective means, an out connector power means, a spare battery set, and a power switch are disposed on the base, and an exhaust valve are further added on upper cover; the pressure detective connected to the socket for auto-detecting the accommodation between the socket and the upper cover, and the vacuum controller combined to the pressure detective means for keep it at vacuum state at any moment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Inventor: Mei-Hua Tsai
  • Publication number: 20100059403
    Abstract: The invention relates to protected filter units for safety filtration, in which the filter units are at least double-packed with different packaging materials and to a method for producing the protected filter units. In this case, the first packaging material is permeable to gases but impermeable to microorganisms and the at least second packaging material is impermeable to gases. The first packaging material fixes the at least one filter unit, and so no abrasion can take place during transport and handling. The filter units according to the invention are suitable for sterile filtration processes and for filtration processes under clean-room conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2008
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: Sartorius Stedim Biotech GmbH
    Inventor: Rainer Bautz
  • Patent number: 7674041
    Abstract: A packaging device generally includes a flexible inner container, a flexible outer container, and a one-way valve in fluid communication with the inner container. Articles to be packaged are contained within the inner container, and the inner container is positioned within the outer container. When the containers are closed and pressure is applied to the outer container, ambient fluid trapped within the outer container transfers the pressure to the inner container, thereby urging fluid flow from the inner container, through the one-way valve, and out of the packaging device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Cryovac, Inc.
    Inventor: Shawn Frayne