WO2012170398A1 - Procédés et dispositifs pour commander l'air à l'intérieur d'un récipient fermé - Google Patents

Procédés et dispositifs pour commander l'air à l'intérieur d'un récipient fermé Download PDF

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WO2012170398A1
WO2012170398A1 PCT/US2012/040868 US2012040868W WO2012170398A1 WO 2012170398 A1 WO2012170398 A1 WO 2012170398A1 US 2012040868 W US2012040868 W US 2012040868W WO 2012170398 A1 WO2012170398 A1 WO 2012170398A1
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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
    • B65D81/18—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 providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient
    • B65D81/20—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 providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure, or in a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
    • B65D81/2007—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 providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure, or in a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas under vacuum
    • B65D81/2015—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 providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure, or in a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas under vacuum in an at least partially rigid container

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  • the present invention relates to devices for controlling air in containers.
  • Containers that store various types of materials may include devices for controlling the air volume in those containers.
  • the system includes a container with two sets of opposing solid side walls, a bottom, and a cover, wherein the container is capable of storing an oxygen-degradable product and a mating surface at an upper end of the container mates with a mating surface on an inner portion of the cover to form an airtight seal; and an air control device attached to the container, wherein the air control device has an activation device; at least one air control valve sufficiently designed to allow air to flow out of an inner volume of the container formed by the two sets of opposing walls, the bottom, and the cover of the container; at least one pressure relief valve in fluid communication with the inner volume of the container, wherein the at least one pressure relief valve is sufficiently designed to allow air to flow into the inner volume of the container; an at least one air flow device comprising a vacuum pump in fluid communication with the inner volume of the container, the at least one air control valve, and the at least one pressure relief valve, at least one filtration device in fluid communication with the at least one air flow device and the inner volume of the container
  • the system includes an air control device that is attached to a side wall of the container.
  • the system includes an air control device that is attached to the container cover.
  • the at least one controller includes a circuit board with a timer.
  • the activation device comprises a push button.
  • system further includes an indicator light.
  • the system includes a container with an oxygen-degradable product that may include foodstuffs and/or chemicals.
  • the foodstuffs includes grain, milk powder, and/or animal food.
  • the system includes a mating surface at the upper end of the container and an mating surface on the inner portion of the cover that are threaded.
  • the container includes a seal sufficiently designed to form an airtight seal.
  • the seal includes a gasket or an o-ring.
  • the seal is formed of thermoplastic, rubber, metal, graphite, or combinations thereof.
  • the system is sufficiently designed to maintain stability of the oxygen-degradable product for about one week to about 5 years.
  • FIGs. 1A and IB illustrate containers of some embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIGs. 3A and 3B illustrate a vacuum pump and a fan of some embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates an air control valve of an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIGs. 5A, 5B, 5C, and 5D illustrate an air control valve of some embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates yet another embodiment of the present invention.
  • an system for controlling air in a container includes, but is not limited to, an air control device designed to be securely connected to a container for controlling the air to the container.
  • the container may be a container capable of storing an oxygen-degradable products such as chemicals or foodstuffs having a cover.
  • the containers can be a cylindrical container 102, rectangular cube-shaped container 104 as shown in Fig. 1A and IB. In other embodiments, the container can be a square cube-shaped container.
  • the container may include a two sets of opposing side walls, a bottom, and a cover. In some embodiments, the side walls are solid.
  • the upper end of the container includes a mating surface that mates with a mating surface on an inner portion of the cover to form an airtight seal.
  • An "airtight seal” is defined as a seal that reduces air flow across the seal. The airtight seal, however, may allow some air leakage over time.
  • the container and cover are sealed using mating threads.
  • the container and cover are sealed using mating adhesive surfaces.
  • a seal is positioned between the cover and the container.
  • the seal may be a gasket or an o-ring.
  • the seal may be formed of thermoplastic, rubber, metal, graphite, combinations thereof or other suitable material for forming an airtight seal in the container.
  • the air control device may be connected to a side wall of the container. In other embodiments, the air control device may be connected to the cover of the container.
  • the air control device 202 shown in Fig. 2 can include, but not limited to, at least one air control valve that permits control of air inside the container 204, and at least one activation device such as a push button to activate the air flow device.
  • the air control device can include, but not limited to, at least one air control valve that permits control of air inside the container, at least one activation device such as a push button to activate the air flow device, and at least one controller such as a circuit board with air flow device timer.
  • the at least one air control device includes an air flow device such as a pump 302 or fan 304 as shown in Figs. 3A and 3B.
  • the air control device can include, but not limited to, at least one controller that permits control of the air inside the container, at least one activation device such as a push button to activate the air flow device, an air flow device such as a vacuum pump and/or fan, at least one controller such as a circuit board with air flow device timer, and at least one indicator showing air condition within the container.
  • the air control device can include an air control valve designed to allow air to flow out of the closed container.
  • the air control device includes an air control valve 402 as shown on Fig. 4.
  • the air control device can have (1) a first air control valve to remove stale air out of the closed container and (2) a second air control valve such as a pressure relief valve to allow air to flow into the closed container.
  • the air control device includes an air control valve 500 as shown in Figs. 5A-5D.
  • the air control valve 500 includes a hinge pin retainer 502, a spring 504, a hinge pin 506, a plate-lug bearing 508, a full flange 510, a body-lug bearing 512, a stop pin retainer 514, a lug flange 516, a plate 518, and/or a stop pin 520.
  • the air control valve is in the closed position.
  • the air control valve is in the partially open position.
  • the air control valve can be responsible for both (1) pulling stale air out of the container and (2) letting new air to enter the container
  • a cover or a lid of the container is securely sealed to the container.
  • a cover or a lid of the container can be easily removed to open the container.
  • the air control device can be connected to the cover or a lid of the container. In one embodiment of the instant invention, the air control device can be integrated into a cover or a lid of the container. In one embodiment, the air control device can be integral with wall(s) and/or a lid/cover of a container and thus can be incorporated during the manufacture of the container and/or container's lid/cover. In one embodiment of the instant invention, the air control device can be mounted on or attached to wall(s) and/or a lid/cover of a container after the manufacture of the container and/or container's lid/cover.
  • the instant invention allows to keep contents of the container, such as food, chemicals, etc., from being spoiled— e.g., keeping food fresh longer.
  • the instant invention allows the container to maintain substantially moisture-proof environment.
  • the instant invention allows to protect the contents of the container from extraneous solids and from loss of the content under the ordinary or customary conditions of handling, shipment, storage, and distribution.
  • the instant invention allows to protect the contents of the container from contamination by extraneous liquids, solids, and/or vapors.
  • the instant invention makes the container to be substantially impervious to air or any other gas under the ordinary or customary conditions of handling, shipment, storage, and distribution.
  • the operation of the air control device can provide a control mechanism for removing or adding air into the container.
  • the content of air inside the container is measure through air pressure inside the container using any suitable pressure measuring instrument, for example, a manometer.
  • the air control device can be started by either manually by pressing an activation device such as a push button or automatically (e.g., by a daily timer).
  • the operation of the air control device allows to create a negative pressure (e.g., vacuum-like) conditions inside the container.
  • a vacuum pump 602 can be used to remove air from the inside of a container 604 and then shut down when sufficient air is evacuated from the container 604.
  • the vacuum pump 602 can be powered from a 24 VDC source.
  • the device may include a backflow preventer 606, a relief valve 608, a filtration device 610, an electrical board 612, an indicator light 614, an activation device 616, and/or a transformer 618.
  • the relief valve can be actuated by a activation device such as a push button.
  • the filtration device can be either permanent or replaceable.
  • the filtration device can include a cartridge filter, filter paper or other filtration device sufficient for removing particulates from the air stream to protect the air flow device.
  • the electrical board can be a PCB electrical board.
  • the activation device can be a push button or equivalent.
  • the transformer also may include a rectifier and can convert the energy source from 115 VAC to 24 VDC. In an embodiment, the transformer and rectifier can convert the energy source voltage from 220 VAC to 24 VDC.
  • the container can be sealed by closing the container lid, connecting the air control device to a power source and actuating the activation device.
  • the power source may be 115 VAC.
  • the power source may be 220 VAC.
  • the activation device can include a push button.
  • the activation device can be identified as a "start" push button.
  • the container can be unsealed by actuating a relief valve.
  • the container can be unsealed by pressing a push button that actuates the relief valve.
  • the relief valve can be identified as a "pressure relief valve.”
  • a user can press a push button which starts a vacuum pump.
  • the vacuum pump vacuums the air out on the food and container, stopping when the vacuum is complete.
  • an indicator light alerts the user when the process is complete.
  • the indicator light is green.
  • the vacuum pump is enclosed by a housing or cover.
  • the housing or cover is formed of plastic, glass, metal, or other material.
  • a pressure valve is released when access is required to allow the user to open the container cover. In one embodiment, the access is required when a user desires to feed his or her pet.
  • a user presses a push button on the container to actuate the vacuum pump.
  • an indicator light turns on when the push button is pressed.
  • the indicator light is an LED light.
  • the indicator light is identified as a "pumping" indicator light.
  • the vacuum pump when the required vacuum was achieved, the vacuum pump would stop.
  • an indicator light would actuate when the vacuum pump stops.
  • the indicator light is a green LED.
  • the indicator light is identified as a "vacuum reached" indicator light.
  • the vacuum pump turns on if a leak occurred and actuates the green LED light indicating proper operation.
  • a microcontroller or equivalent device can be used to detect the vacuum was lost too quickly to be a leak.
  • the microcontroller would keep the vacuum pump turned off if the vacuum was lost too quickly.
  • an indicator light would indicate when the vacuum was lost too quickly.
  • the indicator light is a yellow LED. In an embodiment, the indicator light is identified as an "open" indicator light.
  • a microcontroller is used to terminate operation of the pump.
  • an indicator light would actuate when the vacuum pump is turned off by the microcontroller.
  • the indicator light is an LED.
  • the indicator light is identified as an "error" or "open” indicator light.
  • the system parameters such as vacuum level, vacuum pump operation timing, and other parameters can be adjusted by reprogramming the control software and/or changing the firmware.
  • the instant invention allows the substantial elimination of the presence of oxygen in oxygen-degradable products such as chemicals and foodstuffs such as grain, milk powder, animal food, or other product degradable when exposed to oxygen, ensuring long-term shelf stability.
  • oxygen-degradable products such as chemicals and foodstuffs such as grain, milk powder, animal food, or other product degradable when exposed to oxygen, ensuring long-term shelf stability.
  • the instant invention allows for a long-term shelf stability of the product in at least a week.
  • the instant invention allows for a long-term shelf stability of the product in at least two week.
  • the instant invention allows for a long-term shelf stability of the product in at least a month than if content is stored in the dark as well as dry and cool.
  • the instant invention allows for a long-term shelf stability of the product in at least 3 months longer than if content is stored in the dark as well as dry and cool. In one embodiment, the instant invention allows for a long-term shelf stability of the product in at least 6 months longer than if is content stored in the dark as well as dry and cool. In one embodiment, the instant invention allows for a long-term shelf stability of the product in at least 12 months longer than if is content stored in the dark as well as dry and cool. In one embodiment, the instant invention allows for a long-term shelf stability of the product in at least 24 months longer than if is content stored in the dark as well as dry and cool.
  • the instant invention allows for a long-term shelf stability of the product in at least 3 years longer than if is content stored in the dark as well as dry and cool. In one embodiment, the instant invention allows for a long-term shelf stability of the product in at least 5 years longer than if content is stored in the dark as well as dry and cool.
  • the shelf life stability is an ability of contents, such as food, to maintain its qualities (e.g., nutritional, physical qualities) over a certain time period having deterioration in original qualities (e.g., at the time of making (e.g., foods, chemical materials, etc.) or collecting (e.g., fruits, vegetables)) of less than 1%.
  • the shelf life stability is an ability of contents, such as food, to maintain its qualities (e.g., nutritional, physical qualities) over a certain time period having deterioration in original qualities (e.g., at the time of making (e.g., foods, chemical materials, etc.) or collecting (e.g., fruits, vegetables)) of less than 2%.
  • the shelf life stability is an ability of contents, such as food, to maintain its qualities (e.g., nutritional, physical qualities) over a certain time period having deterioration in original qualities (e.g., at the time of making (e.g., foods, chemical materials, etc.) or collecting (e.g., fruits, vegetables)) of less than 5%.
  • the shelf life stability is an ability of contents, such as food, to maintain its qualities (e.g., nutritional, physical qualities) over a certain time period having deterioration in original qualities (e.g., at the time of making (e.g., foods, chemical materials, etc.) or collecting (e.g., fruits, vegetables)) of less than 10%.
  • the shelf life stability is an ability of contents, such as food, to maintain its qualities (e.g., nutritional, physical qualities) over a certain time period having deterioration in original qualities (e.g., at the time of making (e.g., foods, chemical materials, etc.) or collecting (e.g., fruits, vegetables)) of less than 20%.
  • the shelf life stability is an ability of contents, such as food, to maintain its qualities (e.g., nutritional, physical qualities) over a certain time period having deterioration in original qualities (e.g., at the time of making (e.g., foods, chemical materials, etc.) or collecting (e.g., fruits, vegetables)) of less than 30%.
  • the shelf life stability is an ability of contents, such as food, to maintain its qualities (e.g., nutritional, physical qualities) over a certain time period having deterioration in original qualities (e.g., at the time of making (e.g., foods, chemical materials, etc.) or collecting (e.g., fruits, vegetables)) of less than 50%>.
  • qualities e.g., nutritional, physical qualities
  • original qualities e.g., at the time of making (e.g., foods, chemical materials, etc.) or collecting (e.g., fruits, vegetables) of less than 50%>.
  • the storage capacity of the container ranges from about 15 pounds to about 100 pounds. In some embodiments, the storage capacity of the container ranges from about 25 pounds to about 80 pounds. In some embodiments, the storage capacity of the container ranges from about 35 pounds to about 65 pounds. In some embodiments, the storage capacity of the container ranges from about 45 to about 55 pounds. In one embodiment, the container includes a 12" width, a 12" length, and a 10" depth.
  • Example 1 Calculating Amount Of Oxygen (Air) To Be Removed

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L'invention porte sur un système ayant un récipient étanche apte à stocker un produit dégradable à l'oxygène et un dispositif de commande d'air fixé au récipient, le dispositif de commande d'air comprenant un dispositif d'activation ; au moins une soupape de commande d'air pour permettre à l'air de s'écouler hors du récipient, au moins une soupape de libération de pression, et au moins un dispositif d'écoulement d'air comprenant une pompe à vide, au moins un dispositif de filtration et au moins un dispositif de commande et où le dispositif de commande d'air est conçu pour être fixé de manière sûre au récipient.
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