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US20080190933A1
US20080190933A1 US11/663,996 US66399605A US2008190933A1 US 20080190933 A1 US20080190933 A1 US 20080190933A1 US 66399605 A US66399605 A US 66399605A US 2008190933 A1 US2008190933 A1 US 2008190933A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/24—Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contents; Applications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants
    • B65D81/245—Internal membrane, floating cover or the like isolating the contents from the ambient atmosphere

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  • the present invention concerns an airtight closing device designed to coact with a container of a product to be packed.
  • the invention also relates to a container equipped with such a device.
  • the invention finds its application in particular in the preservation of foodstuffs sensitive on contact with air and in particular liquid, paste, or powder products.
  • the invention allows the packing of jams or marmalade by avoiding oxidation and microbial contamination of the foodstuffs.
  • the layer of paraffin has the advantage of avoiding any air remaining above the surface of the jam.
  • jam jars are generally provided with a screw-on lid pot.
  • the jar is made of glass whereas the metal lid is screwed on.
  • the disadvantage is that there remains a layer of air between the inner surface of the lid and the upper surface of the product in the pot.
  • the present invention meets this requirement in the form of an airtight closing device which is practical to install while allowing it to be adjusted inside the container so as to come close to and preferably into contact with the upper surface of the product to be preserved.
  • This closing enables the invention to be easily removed and as required and placed in contact with the surface of the product to be preserved, even if the quantity of the foodstuffs alters in the meantime.
  • the airtight closing device consists of a single part that can be used with only one hand in a very practical manner, both for opening and closing.
  • the present invention relates to an airtight closing device intended to coact with a container of a product to be packed, characterized in that it has a base the circumference of which is adjustable to fit the inner wall of the container and allow the internal face to be brought into contact with the base and the product by displacing the base which has at least one hole for evacuating the enclosed air after installation of the base.
  • This closing device can take the form of the non-exhaustive alternatives described below:
  • the invention also relates to a container with airtight closing comprising a container for a product to be packed and a closing device according to the invention.
  • FIG. 1 is an exploded view of the components of the container in a preferred embodiment.
  • FIG. 2 is an exploded view of a longitudinal section of the container in FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 3 is a sectional view of the invention container in the closed position.
  • FIG. 4 shows three perspective views of the closing device.
  • FIG. 5 shows a possibility of stacking several containers.
  • FIG. 6 shows a first stage of closing device installation in a container.
  • FIGS. 7 , 8 and 9 show successively three stages of closing device installation.
  • FIG. 10 shows a possibility of adding a lid on the container after installation of the closing device.
  • the container of the invention includes an appreciably cylindrical container 1 , for example of circular form in section with a bottom 12 and an upper opening allowing the introduction of the product to be packed.
  • An inner wall 13 acting with bottom 12 defines a storage volume.
  • Container 1 can be executed in a plastic material such as polypropylene or glass or metal.
  • a closing device 2 can be added via the upper opening in container 1 .
  • Device 2 is presented in more detail on FIG. 2 .
  • this shows the formation of a base 3 constituting the lower part of device 2 capable of closing the storage volume of container 1 .
  • the circumference of base 3 has a shape (circular, polygonal or other), and dimensions that can be adjusted to those of inner wall 13 .
  • a very slightly sliding fit can also be used.
  • fittings of the standard type ISO H7g6 or H7h6 can be used.
  • base 3 is prolonged advantageously upwards (in reference to the orientation of FIG. 2 ) by an edge 2 advantageously configured to have the same adjustment relative to inner wall 13 of container 1 .
  • a hole 7 is retained in the centre of base 3 for the evacuation of the air during the installation of device 2 in container 1 .
  • a stopper 8 of a kind to allow the plugging of hole 7 is installed opposite hole 7 .
  • stopper 8 is fitted suspended on a pair of slats 10 a , 10 b elastically mobile between a retracted position of stopper 8 and an active position of same stopper 8 .
  • slats 10 a , 10 b create an assembly which is elastically deformable in flexure with a deformed position with an arrow oriented upwards when the stopper is in an inactive position (cf FIG. 2 , FIG. 4 , FIGS. 6 , 7 and 8 ).
  • stopper 8 when stopper 8 is in the plugged position, slats 10 a , 10 b are deformed in flexure with an arrow directed towards base 3 of device 2 .
  • This position is shown on FIG. 3 or on FIGS. 9 and 10 .
  • stopper 8 and slats 10 a , 10 b have two static positions (active and inactive) around a point for modifying the balance, the modification being produced by the user such as will be clarified below.
  • distal ends (peripheral) of slats 10 a , 10 b are joined to the upper part of edge 2 .
  • base 3 of device 2 has an appreciably truncated form with a summit directed towards the outside of container 1 .
  • Stopper 8 and hole 7 also advantageously have an appreciably truncated longitudinal section with a reverse orientation to that of base 3 , i.e. with a top directed towards the inner face 4 of base 3 .
  • Device 2 can be made of various materials and advantageously out of moulded plastic material.
  • a device 2 in polypropylene with a thickness of base 3 of around 0.5 mm to 1 mm so as to retain a possibility of flexural deformation can be used.
  • This slight deformability facilitates the installation and the removal of closing device 2 .
  • base 3 can be executed in several materials.
  • base 3 can be generally formed of a polymeric material such as polypropylene and have a different material on its circumference able to ensure better slipping and/or a better sealing relative to inner wall 13 .
  • the circumference could be made out of an elastic material such of rubber acting as a seal or be made of tetrafluoroethylene of a kind that will ensure a fatty contact between inner wall 13 and the circumference.
  • a lid 15 is added on the remainder of the container at the level of the upper edge of container 1 .
  • Lid 15 can be used to cap the entire container.
  • FIG. 5 An alternative, as shown on FIG. 5 , is a stackable system which consists in adjusting the dimension of bottom 12 of the containers so that they can be inserted at the level of the upper opening of another container in order to produce stacking.
  • a flange 14 forms a slightly radial projection over bottom 12 comprising an edge on which bears the upper edge of the opening of container 1 .
  • FIG. 6 shows gripping by the user of device 2 using elastic slats 10 a , 10 b or of stopper 8 .
  • Device 2 is thus inserted inside container 1 .
  • This stage is illustrated on FIG. 7 .
  • device 2 has come into contact with the upper surface of the product to be packed 6 and any residual air has been removed.
  • base 3 ensures movement of the air towards the centre of the base for complete evacuation via hole 7 .
  • This configuration is shown in FIG. 9 .
  • Slats 10 a , 10 b are found in a flexural deformed position to ensure stopper 8 is maintained in an active position.
  • FIG. 10 shows a possibility of installing a lid 15 capping the entire container.

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  • Food Science & Technology (AREA)
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  • Closures For Containers (AREA)
  • Supplying Of Containers To The Packaging Station (AREA)
  • General Preparation And Processing Of Foods (AREA)
  • Auxiliary Devices For And Details Of Packaging Control (AREA)
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FR0452210A FR2875794B1 (fr) 2004-09-30 2004-09-30 Dispositif de fermeture etanche pour conteneur
FR0452210 2004-09-30
PCT/EP2005/054960 WO2006035073A1 (fr) 2004-09-30 2005-09-30 Dispositif de fermeture etanche pour conteneur

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CN (1) CN101031482A (de)
AT (1) ATE471890T1 (de)
CA (1) CA2578307A1 (de)
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US20140061198A1 (en) * 2011-03-08 2014-03-06 Albea Services Container, particularly a tub for cosmetic product and method for manufacturing same
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US11498722B2 (en) 2019-04-24 2022-11-15 Mark Reynolds Adjustable partition for use inside storage containers providing sealed chambers for preservation and compartmentalization of products
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US4874108A (en) * 1988-11-03 1989-10-17 Chromatic Paint Corporation Sealer for containers
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US9517865B2 (en) * 2007-10-09 2016-12-13 Oliver Albers Airtight canister lid with flexible seal-breaking bulb
WO2011096814A1 (en) 2010-02-08 2011-08-11 Vacu Vin Innovations Limited Dispensing assembly
US20140061198A1 (en) * 2011-03-08 2014-03-06 Albea Services Container, particularly a tub for cosmetic product and method for manufacturing same
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US9676530B2 (en) 2012-12-13 2017-06-13 Tlc Design Limited Storage container
US11498722B2 (en) 2019-04-24 2022-11-15 Mark Reynolds Adjustable partition for use inside storage containers providing sealed chambers for preservation and compartmentalization of products
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FR2875794B1 (fr) 2008-02-29
DE602005021975D1 (de) 2010-08-05
MA28875B1 (fr) 2007-09-03
FR2875794A1 (fr) 2006-03-31
WO2006035073A1 (fr) 2006-04-06
CA2578307A1 (fr) 2006-04-06
ATE471890T1 (de) 2010-07-15
EP1794065B1 (de) 2010-06-23
CN101031482A (zh) 2007-09-05

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