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Controlled environment storage system

US4911317A · kind A · utility

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31Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 19, 1988
Grant dateMar 27, 1990
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Expiry dateAug 19, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2590/046
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A storage system for storing or shipping goods in a controlled environment comprises a bag made of a flexible gas and water impermeable material placed in an ISO type shipping container, with the bag having an entry flap equivalently sized with and positioned adjacent to the door of the container with an air and water resistant zipper sealing the flap with the bag, and having a resealable port for inflating and evacuating the interior of the bag. A method of using the storage system is also disclosed.

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