Product storage and dispensing system
US6883686B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47F1/03
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
As storage and dispensing system for the storage of dispensable products under atmospherically modified conditions and for the dispensing of such products from the system. The system is for use with dispensable products, more particularly for use with roasted whole-bean coffee in any retailing application, to extend shelf life of the product. The invention comprises a storage and dispensing container, a valve for enabling a fluid communication between the container and an atmosphere modification source (vacuum pump, inert gas insertion device or other oxygen depletion mechanism), and a gateway for opening the container to the atmosphere and dispensing the product therefrom. A merchandising unit for storing and dispensing perishables includes a plurality of the above described vacuum storage and dispensing containers.
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