Foods and beverages: apparatus – Subjecting food to an enclosed modified atmosphere – Vacuum-producing means
Patent
1998-06-16
1999-10-05
Simone, Timothy F.
Foods and beverages: apparatus
Subjecting food to an enclosed modified atmosphere
Vacuum-producing means
99467, 99473, 99646C, 206509, 2065248, A47J 2700, B65D 2100, B65D 2102, B65D 5116
Patent
active
059607084
ABSTRACT:
A stackable, atmospheric controlled container is provided having upper and lower members that are hermetically sealed together for containing perishables therein. Inlet and outlet valves are provided for allowing the interior of the container to be provided with gases or combinations of gases to retard the spoilage process for food products and extend the shelf life of perishables several times over their normal life. The valves allow the container interior to be pressurized, purged of oxygen, and/or maintained at vacuum condition. The present containers can be used for storage and transportation of perishable food and other items as well as delicate non-perishables such as electronic components. The ability to control the interior atmosphere such as by purging it of oxygen is advantageous in that it inhibits the buildup of corrosion on electronic parts and equipment. A resilient member preferably is provided in the interior of the container to keep the atmosphere or gases therein within a desired pressure range. The resilient member responds to pressure changes in the container interior by flexing to either increase the volume so that pressure gains are minimized or alternatively, by decreasing the volume so that interior pressure losses are minimized.
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DeTemple Donald Edward
DeTemple Edward Bernhard
DeTemple, II Thomas Edward
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