Method and apparatus for compacting soft goods
US5228271A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 28, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D81/2038
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for evacuating gas from a container having collapsible walls. The apparatus is especially useful for removing air from flexible collapsible containers which comprise soft goods such as disposable hospital gowns, surgical paper and plastic wastes which must be transported and disposed of in a safe fashion.
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