Method and apparatus for vacuum sealing
US7197860B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 17, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B31/06
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vacuum sealing apparatus has an inlet portion and an intermediate portion. The inlet portion is adapted to couple to, or insert into, a container to be vacuum sealed. The intermediate portion connects to a vacuum source, such as an in-house vacuum system. When the vacuum source is active, air is drawn in through the inlet portion. The vacuum sealing apparatus may also have a contamination filter disposed therein that substantially impedes contaminants from entering the vacuum source. In another configuration, the vacuum sealing apparatus is self-contained and includes a dedicated vacuum source.
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