Method and device for evacuating gas tight envelope
US5875613A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 5, 1996 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B31/042
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved method and device are provided for evacuating gas from a gas tight envelope such as a bag of plastic film, enclosing one or more trays containing solid or granular material. The vacuum probe used in accordance with the invention to evacuate the envelope has one or more parallel grooves or apertures extending its length. The probe is inserted vertically into the envelope along the side of the tray and provides a vacuum, across the length of the probe to prevent blocking of the probe and ceasing evacuation of the gas.
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