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Visual vacuum indicator

US9242782B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 9, 2008
Grant dateJan 26, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2543/00972
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A packaging system for roast and ground coffee is disclosed. The packaging system can comprise a container, an overcap, and a visual indicator. The visual indicator can indicate a pressure difference between the inside of the packaging system and the outside of the packaging system by moving from a concave outwardly position to a concave inwardly position. The visual indicator can comprise a bubble.

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