Package making – Gas filling and/or evacuating of receptacle and closing
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-16
2011-08-16
Gerrity, Stephen F (Department: 3721)
Package making
Gas filling and/or evacuating of receptacle and closing
C053S512000, C383S059000, C383S103000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07997047
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates generally to an air evacuation assembly and methods of using the same, and in particular to an assembly used to evacuate air from a sealable plastic bag and to form an air tight seal, and to the methods of using the same. In a preferred embodiment, a valve assembly is provided with an inside piece that is matable with an outside piece. A plastic bag is pierced, and a gasket forms a seal with the bag when the inside piece and outside piece are threadably engaged. A check ball is contained within a spout. The ball can seal the inside of the bag, or alternatively be moved to allow air to evacuate from the bag. An external rib is provided for forming a tight engagement between the valve assembly and a pump and/or a cap.
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Brannen Law Office, LLC
Gerrity Stephen F
Widgeteer, Inc.
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