Abstract: A plastic bag formed from two panels of substantially rectangular plastic film that includes an oxygen barrier and a heat sealable surface. The panels are joined by three edges with the heat sealable surfaces facing one another. At least one of the panels includes a number of air channels. Each of the air channels has first and second opposing ends. The first end of each air channel is adjacent an unjoined edge of the panel. Each air channel extends toward the joined edges from the first end to the second end. The second end of each air channel is closer to the unjoined edge than the joined edges. Each air channel is spaced apart from an adjacent air channel by no more than a first distance. Each second end is spaced apart from an adjacent second end by a second distance that is greater than the first distance.

Abstract: The invention provides a vacuum package container, it comprises: a body, which includes a top portion, a bottom portion and a side wall, and is provided with one or more vent holes; a lotion pump, which is mounted on the top portion of the body. The vacuum package container further comprises a pouch, an edge of the pouch is hermetically joined to the inner wall of the body so that the pouch is in contact with a lotion on one side thereof and in communication with the atmosphere on the other side. The vacuum package container further comprises a guide bar, which is shaped as having a longitudinally opened guide channel and is connected at one end thereof to the intake of said lotion pump. The vacuum package container can provide a strong suction force, thereby solving the problems that the lotion in the container is difficult to be drawn out or drawn up thoroughly. The requirements for precision of components of the container are not so high and so the manufacture cost of the container is low.

Abstract: A vacuum vessel includes: a pair of bent members formed by bending two metal plates and connected to each other to form a closed space inside; one looped seal member which seals connecting portions of the pair of bent members; a structure arranged in the closed space to abut against an inner surface of the closed space formed by the pair of bent members; and a fastening member which connects the connecting portions of the pair of bent members.

Abstract: A new method and system for establishing, and optionally maintaining, a desired atmosphere for perishable or atmosphere-sensitive goods during their storage and/or transportation. In one embodiment, a conveyor is used to move a pallet with goods from station to station. A mechanical arm at a sheeting station lifts goods from a pallet while one or more sheets are placed between the goods and the pallet. A bottom plate with fingers having hollow tubes holds the pallet while the pallet is being wrapped and enclosed. A portable manifold may also be connected to the hollow tubes and a controller samples and adjusts atmosphere inside the pallet via the portable manifold.

Abstract: A shipping container for shipping diagnostic specimens. An outer container includes inner foam panels that define an inner cavity enclosed by a closed cell polymeric foam for receiving items to be shipped. The inner cavity has an H-shaped transverse cross section for receiving specimen vials that can be packaged in a polymeric bag having several side-by-side compartments for receiving specimen vials. A freezable material is placed within the inner cavity and adjacent to the specimens to maintain the specimens packed within the container below a predetermined temperature during shipment. The foam defining the inner cavity provides insulation to aid in maintaining the temperature of the contents.

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.

Abstract: The storage bag includes an interior volume for containing food items and a one-way valve element through which air from the interior volume can be evacuated. To prevent fluids and juices from the stored food items from contaminating the valve element, a separator defining a chamber is included that sealingly connects the valve element to the interior volume. In the separator, fluids and juices separate from the evacuating air by gravitational separation and are returned to the interior volume. In an embodiment, to facilitate packaging and distribution of multiple storage bags, the separator is adjustable between an expanded position for providing the chamber and a collapsed position substantially eliminating the chamber. In an embodiment, the separator may be comprised of elastically expandable material.

Abstract: An air discharge valve for a bedclothes compressing-and-storing bag includes a lower main body having an air passage and a packing-receiving groove. An upper body is coupled to the lower main body to define an internal space. The upper body has a plurality of air discharge holes and a central guide opening. A valve body positioned in the internal space and slidably inserted into the guide opening of the upper body for movement between an open position and a closed position. A packing is fitted to the packing-receiving groove of the lower main body, the packing provided with an outer flange portion and an inner flange portion. A top cover is fitted to the valve body for movement together with the valve body, the top cover shaped and sized to close off the air discharge holes of the upper body when the valve body is in the closed position.

Abstract: Disclosed is a packed, highly compressed cuboid-shaped filter tow bale, the top side and bottom side of which are free from noisome curvatures or constructions. A method for producing the bale comprises the following: (a) filter tow is supplied in a compressed form: (b) the compressed filter tow is enveloped in a wrapping; (c) the wrapping is closed in an airtight manner; and (d) the wrapped bale is relieved of the load. The wrapping of such a bale is largely prevented from bursting as a result of the prevailing internal pressure.

Abstract: The storage bag includes an interior volume for containing food items and a one-way valve element through which air from the interior volume can be evacuated. To prevent fluids and juices from the stored food items from contaminating the valve element, a separator defining a chamber is included that sealingly connects the valve element to the interior volume. In the separator, fluids and juices separate from the evacuating air by gravitational separation and are returned to the interior volume. In an embodiment, to facilitate packaging and distribution of multiple storage bags, the separator is adjustable between an expanded position for providing the chamber and a collapsed position substantially eliminating the chamber.

Abstract: A method and a device for moistening a porous medical material (50) utilize evacuation of the material before moistening it with a liquid which is contained in a container (48) for communication with the material (50).

Abstract: A flexible, air-tight storage bag has an entrance opening for inserting an item to be stored into said bag with a releasably-closable seal across said entrance opening. A one-way valve assembly is installed in a surface of the bag and in fluid communication with the inside of the bag to allow air inside the bag to exit the bag. The valve has an outer portion with a conical or curved exterior surface having an apex and a plurality of exit holes adjacent the apex so a vacuum cleaner nozzle can be placed over the exit holes. The outer portion has a conical or curved surface with at least one ridge thereon or groove therein extending away from the apex and beyond the exit holes to reduce the suction. A circular flange in the valve is located so air passes through the flange. A flexible diaphragm is placed in the circular flange so the diaphragm abuts an edge of the flange to vary the flow of air.

Abstract: A shipping container having side walls, a bottom and a top defining an internal volume. The top is selectively displaceable for gaining access to the internal volume and for sealing the internal volume of the container. A valve drawing a vacuum on the internal volume from outside of the container is provided. The side walls are capable of contracting and expanding as a result of the pressure within the internal volume.

Abstract: A vacuum container comprises a body coupled with a bottom seat having an air sucking device mounted therein, the body having a micro switch electrically connected to the air sucking device, a fastener having a second lever slidably contacted with a lever of the micro switch, a first lever having a first end with a pin optionally coupled to a hole defined in the body and a second end slidably contacted with the second lever of the fastener, and a spring mounted between the second end of the first lever and a tab of the body; and a cover pivotally connected to the body and having tabs for being clamped with the fastener of the body. When the cover is closed, the air sucking device can automatically start operation to suck air from the container for keeping food fresh therein.

Abstract: A sealable bag construction to facilitate the evacuation of excess air that would otherwise be trapped within the sealable bag upon closure. The construction comprises incorporating a blocking structure into the sealable bag by, for instance, attaching, integrally or otherwise, a spacer to material near the opening of a sealable bag, including resealable bags, such that an obstructing portion of the spacer may be temporarily placed in the opening of the bag to prevent the complete sealing thereof, or, in lieu of the spacer, a partial deformation of the sealing means for the sealable bag wherein the deformation is located to provide a temporary stop near, but not at, one end of the opening of the sealable bag. Excess air that would otherwise remain within the bag may thereby be evacuated before the obstructing portion of the spacer is removed (or the deformation is pushed by) and the opening completely sealed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vacuum packaging bag. Three edges of the bag are sealed and one edge is equipped with a concave-convex fastener. The bag is equipped with a deflating device. The deflating device consists of a base, a holding washer, a cover, and a sealing washer. The cover and the based are connected through screw threads. The base is placed inside the bag. The screw part of the base penetrates through one side of the bag. The holding washer fastens the film against the base. The sealing washer is placed on a support. The support is placed in the passageway between the base and the outside of the bag. The middle of the cover has a pressure post which is connected to the sealing washer. The middle of the pressure post has an opening to the outside of the bag. A deflating cylinder is used with the deflating device of the bag. The deflating cylinder is a piston cylinder. The front part of the piston rod has two holding boards. Between the holding boards there is a spacer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to vacuum skin packaging laminates. The laminates include a first film, a second film, an adhesive bonding the first film to the second film, and an adhesive-free interfacial section between the first and second films. The laminate is adapted to provide substantially horizontal first film-surface above the product for displaying product markings and a thermoformable second film-surface for conforming to the shape of the product. The present invention also is directed to vacuum skin packages formed from such laminates, and methods of packaging a product.

Abstract: A package containing a roll of a long electrode plate which is a package for storing a roll of a long electrode plate, making it is possible to simplify the work process of containing and packaging the roll of a long electrode plate and prevent the electrode performance from deterioration without the electrode plate to absorb moisture, be damaged or the like, and the collection of packaging material constituting the package is not necessary since the packaging material is disposable after opening of the package.

Abstract: A carry bag (60) has flexible walls (69) defining an enclosure adapted to house contents of the bag. The enclosure has an opening (64) for receiving the contents therethrough, the opening being sealable for airtightness of the enclosure. There are also means, including a pump (68), for evacuating air from the enclosure so as to compress the walls against the contents to thereby restrain the contents from movement.

Abstract: A method of making and filling a plastic bag includes the steps of providing a bag having a plurality of microperforations; filling the bag with a powdered product; securing the bag; removing at least a portion of entrapped air in the bag through the microperforations; and sealing the microperforations. A product includes a bag configured for being formed from a plastic film into which a plurality of microperforations have been created. The bag contents include less air than that present in the bag when the top and the bottom were secured, at least a portion of the air sealed inside the bag having been expelled through the microperforations. A sealant is used for sealing the microperforations.

Abstract: A cover for a container fits with a sliding air tight fit over the container body. A cover air release valve allows escape of air from the container when removing and installing the cover to create a vacuum seal fit. A handle positioned adjacent to the air release valve enables a user to remove and install the cover with a single hand gripping the handle and pressing the air release valve. Protrusions extending from opposite sides of the container sleeve engage mating L-shaped openings in a bottom edge of the cover to lock the cover in place. Special dual sided cradles engage a top of a vacuum sealed container below each cradle and a bottom of a vacuum sealed container above each cradle so that a series of cradles are used to vertically stack a number of vacuum sealed containers.

Abstract: A vacuum fresh-keeping cover includes an upper cover, a top of which is connected with an air suction-ventilation device, a lower rim of which is connected with a soft gasket that can be suppressed on any horizontal surface, and an interior of which is formed with a container space. When a barometric value of the container space gets larger, the air suction-ventilation device is activated to expel out air in the container space continuously, to keep the container space at a near vacuum condition for preserving objects or food. When pulling up a touching element of the air suction-ventilation device, the air in the container space is drained out by the air suction-ventilation device to quickly remove the upper cover, to facilitate consumers for use, and to conveniently separate the air suction-ventilation device from the upper cover, for easily washing the upper cover with water.

Abstract: Vacuum packed absorbent articles including diapers, kits thereof, and retail packages including vacuum packed and non vacuum packed absorbent articles are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide one-way valve of a sealed bag to expel the dead air out from the bag with a preferred air-tight effect. The one-way valve comprises a valve seat, a diaphragm mounted inside the valve seat, the diaphragm is also in linear contact with a projected annular ring, a stop device pressed on the diaphragm, a valve cap screwed to the valve seat and pressed the stop device. Said valve cap has hooks adapted to apertures of the seat, thus keep the cap on the seat not to be separated from thereof. Moving upward or downward the valve cap, the stop device can be controlled to press onto the diaphragm tightly or become loose. An airtight effect is achieved with a pressure exerted between the stop device and the annular ring. Or one-way valve can expel the dead air through the air pores under diaphragm.

Abstract: A moisture-proof sealing bag comprises a bag body and an exhausting valve. The bag body has an opening, which has a flexible belt on the opening end. A proper position under the flexible belt of the bag body has the exhausting valve. The exhausting valve is concealed inner the bag body, which comprises a valve body, an exhausting unit, a valve gate and an elastomer. The moisture-proof sealing bag has functions of moisture-proof and air-tightness so as to preserve the contents in the bag by use of sealing the opening of the bag with the flexible belt and exhausting the residual air with the exhausting valve.

Abstract: A system comprising: a tote bag comprising a container having an opening and means for closing the opening, wherein the container comprises first and second rigid or semi-rigid side walls and a connecting wall made of flexible fabric material; and a resealable evacuable bag placed inside and freely removable from the tote bag via the opening. The resealable evacuable bag comprises: a receptacle having an interior volume and a mouth that allows communication between an exterior and the interior volume, the receptacle comprising flexible front and rear walls and a flexible gusseted bottom; a resealable closure installed in the mouth; a one-way valve mounted to a hole in the front wall; and a rigid or semi-rigid board loosely disposed inside and freely removable from the receptacle and in contact with the gusseted bottom.

Abstract: A device for evacuating a container is disclosed. The device includes a housing, a pump for moving air, a nozzle for placing within the container, an air conduit operatively connecting the nozzle and the pump. A system includes a reusable plastic bag having at least one reusable mounted seal and methods for using a device for air evacuation with a plastic bag are disclosed.

Abstract: A one-way valve allows air to be drawn from a collapsible, flexible, airtight bag using a vacuum source. When the vacuum source is removed, the one-way valve prevents air from reentering the bag. The valve assembly comprises: a valve base comprising an opening, a seat disposed along a periphery of the opening, a flange surrounding the seat, and first and second pivot supports; a flapper comprising a diaphragm that is deformable and overlies the opening; and a cap pivotably supported by the first and second pivot supports for pivoting between first and second angular positions, the cap comprising at least one vent hole. The cap maintains the diaphragm in contact with the seat along an entire perimeter of the seat when the cap is in the first angular position and does not maintain the diaphragm in contact with the seat along its entire perimeter when the cap is in the second angular position.

Abstract: Vacuum packed absorbent articles including diapers, kits thereof, and retail packages including vacuum packed and non vacuum packed absorbent articles are disclosed.

Abstract: A packaged intimate feminine absorbent article that is compact and portable includes packaging made from a substantially flexible, substantially air impermeable material and an intimate feminine absorbent article contained within said packaging in a compressed condition, wherein said packaging is hermetically sealed and a negative pressure exists within said packaging such that said intimate feminine absorbent article is maintained in said compressed condition.

Abstract: A deflation valve for a compression bag comprising a base 2, a cover 3, and a valve body 4, the base 2 serving as a deflation opening 22 that communicates the inside and outside of the bag, the cover being provided with a through hole 32 that leads to the inside of the cover, the valve body 4 being able to close the deflation hole 22 by being drawn toward the hole under negative pressure inside the compression bag, wherein a pressing portion 33 is formed underside of the cover 3 in order to press the valve body, and a valve housing chamber S is defined by the sidewall 24 and diaphragm 24 on the base 2 and the lower edge of the pressing portion 33 of the cover 3, while the valve body 4 is neither secured to the base 2 and the cover 3 nor pressed by any elastic member, but is disposed inside the valve hosing chamber S in a free state, whereby the valve body 4 is movable upward and downward in the chamber S.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a container for controlling odor and scent incident upon a hunter's clothing stored prior to hunting to prevent the stored items from contamination with a human scent and as well inhibit human scent on the clothing escaping from the container. The container includes an open-topped housing and a lid removably connectible to the housing to form an enclosed accessible interior chamber. A check valve in communication with the interior chamber is connected to a vacuum pump for withdrawing air and reducing the pressure in said chamber to a value significantly lower than atmospheric pressure. A sheet or liner of activated carbon is disposed within the interior for adsorbing scents. The present container can be used to store household items, bridal accessories and gowns as well as other various and sundry items where odors are to be prevented.

Abstract: A styrofoam material 2 is placed in a corrugated carton 1, and a plastic bag 3 is then loaded into the corrugated carton 1. Air between any two of the corrugated carton 1, the styrofoam material 2, and the plastic bag 3 is evacuated so that the plastic bag 3 is adhered onto dented portions 2a for product placement of the styrofoam material 2, and inner surfaces of the corrugated carton 1. As a result, products 4 can be easily placed on the styrofoam material 2 onto which the plastic bag 3 is loaded without the products 4 getting snagged on the plastic bag 3 and the plastic bag 3 being torn.

Abstract: A plastic storage bag has a storage area that is resealably closed by a zipper. The zipper is provided in a passage way that extends from an opening of the bag to the storage area. The zipper extends between first and second edge seams of the storage bag. Wider edge seams are provided in the passage way, particularly at the interface between the passage way and the zipper. The wider edge seams protect the edges of the bag and the edges of the zipper when opening the zipper.

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.

Abstract: A vacuum packaging system for transporting a plurality of medical containers including a tray that supports the medical containers and an air impervious flexible film defining an internal cavity. The air impervious flexible film completely surrounds the tray and the medical containers. The internal cavity is evacuated to a predetermined vacuum level below atmospheric pressure. A method for packaging the plurality of medical containers for transportation in the tray includes inserting the medical containers into the tray, inserting the tray filled with medical containers into the internal cavity, evacuating the internal cavity to a predetermined vacuum pressure and sealing the flexible film such that the predetermined vacuum pressure is generally maintained in the internal cavity.

Abstract: The present invention provides a container assembly having: (1) a flexible wall defining fluid tight chamber; (2) a valve body attached to the flexible; (3) a plunger associated with the valve body and moveable with respect to the valve body from a first position to a second position; and (4) a diaphragm positioned in the valve body for opening and closing the valve.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a container comprising a circular end wall, a peripheral body wall, and an annular rolled end seam. A channel is created in the rolled end seam and is in communication with the interior of the container. A one-way valve forms a seal between the rolled end seam and an outer surface of the body wall. The one-way valve allows gases from the interior of the container to escape from the container during packaging.

Abstract: Vacuum packed absorbent articles including diapers, kits thereof, and retail packages including vacuum packed and non vacuum packed absorbent articles are disclosed.

Abstract: A system includes a storage bag having an interior volume for containing food items and a one-way valve element through which air from the interior volume can be evacuated. The system further includes an evacuation device having an inlet opening. To evacuate storage bag, the inlet opening is placed directly adjacent a pliable sidewall of the storage bag about the valve element. The placement of the inlet opening against the flexible sidewall will seal the interface between the valve element and the inlet opening facilitating the evacuation of the interior volume.

Abstract: Provided is a vinyl pack for vacuum packing. The vinyl pack includes a body including a zipper and an air discharge hole, an air discharge valve installed on the body so as to selectively open and close the air discharge hole; and a container disposed inside the body and coupled with the air discharge valve, the container includes a pack containing an antimicrobial agent or a microbicide. Therefore, the vinyl pack for vacuum packing provides more functions and can be used more easily.

Abstract: An evacuable, reclosable bag comprising: a receptacle having an interior volume and a mouth; a closure operable to open and close the mouth; a one-way valve penetrating a wall of the receptacle; and a filter attached to the same receptacle wall. The filter is arranged so that any air flowing from the interior volume outward through the one-way valve must flow through the filter before flowing through the valve. The filter may be a mesh or fabric (woven or nonwoven) having openings sized to prevent the passage of particulate matter placed inside the bag.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide a vacuum sealable storage bag and method in which a pad of material is located within the storage bag and is positioned to block, trap, and/or absorb fluid from product to be stored within the storage bag. The pad of material can comprise fluid-absorbing material, and in some embodiments is positioned between an open mouth of the bag and an interior of the bag in which product is retained.

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.

Abstract: A shipping container is provided for transporting biologically hazardous materials. The shipping container includes a rigid gas permeable exterior enclosure and an interior positioned substantially gas impermeable flexible bag. Preferably, the exterior enclosure includes an outer cardboard box and inner foam box made of expanded polystyrene. Preferably, the inner bag is made of polyethylene and includes a conventional open top. Preferably, the bag also includes two laterally extending lines. A first line provides a visual indication to the user where air should be evacuated from the bag. A second line is provided to indicate where the bag should be sealed.

Abstract: Vacuum packed absorbent articles including diapers, kits thereof, and retail packages including vacuum packed and non vacuum packed absorbent articles are disclosed.

Abstract: Vacuum packed absorbent articles including diapers, kits thereof, and retail packages including vacuum packed and non vacuum packed absorbent articles are disclosed.

Abstract: Vacuum packed absorbent articles including diapers, kits thereof, and retail packages including vacuum packed and non vacuum packed absorbent articles are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vacuum storage bag for daily use. The vacuum storage bag comprises a sealable body with an opening at one end and a pressed and sealed end at the other end; the sealable body is formed by two layers and each layer is made of two layers; the inner surfaces of the opening are coated with a layer of adhesive material; and the sealed and pressed end has a tubular opening at its bottom. It is convenient to use and of simple construction. It is suitable for storing articles in a vacuum state with limited space and preventing the articles from mildewing.

Abstract: A vacuum sealing bag includes first and second bag panels overlappedly affixed in an edge to edge manner to form a storing cavity between the first and second bag panels and an opening communicating with the storing cavity, and an air sealing arrangement having a plurality of first air channels longitudinally formed on an inner side of the first bag panel and a plurality of second air channels transversely formed on an inner side of the second bag panel in such a manner that when the inner side of the first bag panel is overlapped on the inner side of the second bag panel, the first air channels are communicatively intersected with the second air channels for guiding air within the storing cavity to outside, so as to air-seal the storing cavity in a vacuum manner.