| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 053079000 | GAS FILLING AND/OR EVACUATING OF RECEPTACLE AND CLOSING | 47 |
| 20080209854 | Device and Method For Gas Filling of a Duct in a Container - The invention relates to a device for gas filling of a duct ( | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080236098 | BEVERAGE FILLING MACHINE LOCK LEVER AND METHODS FOR USE - The invention is directed to lock levers for use in an automatic beverage machine for filling cans for example, and a method and kit for installation of lock levers in such a machine. The method may include the steps of supplying a kit having a plurality of lock levers for installation in association with a filling machine, with the plurality of lock levers comprising a regular size lock lever with a first dimension associated with the height of the engagement surface relative to the axis of rotation of the lever, and at least one other lock size lever having a second dimension associated with the height of the engagement surface relative to the axis of rotation of the lever. The second dimension is a reduced or increased dimension relative to the first dimension. The at least one other lock size lever enables use thereof to accommodate any difference in positioning of an associated lift platform of the machine from a predetermined height relative to the filling valve of the machine, with the second dimension substantially correcting the height to the predetermined height. The regular size and other size lock levers may include an L-shaped configuration with a first and second leg, with the first and second leg being coupled by a corner portion. One of the first or second legs comprises an engagement surface at its distal end. The transition from the engagement surface to the outer surface of the leg utilizes a first radius extending from the corner region and a second blending radius extending from the first radius to the engagement surface. The second radius may be less than the first radius so as to remove material from this region adjacent the engagement surface. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20090049798 | Appartus for cutting gas-filled filling bodies to size, and assembly for producing strings of gas-filled filling bodies - An apparatus for cutting gas-filled filling bodies ( | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090094939 | INFLATION AND SEALING DEVICE WITH DISENGAGEMENT MECHANISM - A device for inflating and sealing an inflatable structure, such as inflatable cushions is disclosed. The device includes an inflation assembly configured for inflating a cushion cavity of a film material with a fluid such as air and a sealing assembly comprising first and second assembly portions configured for receiving and sealing overlapping portions of the film. A disengagement mechanism is associated with the first and second assembly portions for moving the first assembly portion relative to the second assembly portion for reversibly disengaging the portions for releasing the pressure therebetween. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090100797 | LOW-SPEED INERTING MEANS AND DEVICE FOR USING SAID INERTING MEANS FOR PACKAGING A FOOD PRODUCT - Low-speed inerting elements for depleting a receptacle of oxygen, include at least one hollow duct ( | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090217620 | Apparatus For Inflating And Sealing Pillows In Packaging Cushions - A machine which inflates and seals pillows in packaging is compact in overall size, can be conveniently operated to produce varied lengths of strips of inflated pillow-type packaging as needed, can begin production of inflated pillow-type strip packaging immediately after being held out of a production cycle for some period of time, and applies a heated sealing element directly to and in sliding contact with a web of film to securely seal the inlet port of an inflated pillow while the pillow is under pressure and as the web of film is continuously and uninterruptedly advanced through the machine. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20090249744 | PACKING MACHINE - A packaging machine is provided with a containing arrangement delimiting a processing volume having a longitudinal passing through dimension along which products to be packaged are moved; containing arrangement comprises an inlet arrangement for an air flow transversal to longitudinal passing through dimension and an outlet arrangement for air flow and a bottom portion adjacent to a body of the machine; the outlet arrangement extends substantially over the full extension of longitudinal passing through dimension. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090249745 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR GAS FILLING AND SEALING OF A DUCT INTENDED TO BE FILLED WITH GAS AND POSITIONED IN A CONTAINER OF A COLLAPSIBLE TYPE, AND CONTAINER BLANK COMPRISING SUCH A DUCT - The invention relates to a method and a device for gas filling and sealing of a duct intended to be filled with gas and positioned in a container of a collapsible type. The duct is defined by two opposite side walls which are joined along a connecting portion and comprises an inlet arranged in one of the side walls. A part of the container that comprises the inlet is clamped between an abutment and a gas module which is axially movable towards the abutment. Clamping occurs in such a manner that one of the two side walls included in the duct is allowed, in response to a gas flow supplied from the gas module and entering the duct through said inlet, to bulge to form a free passage into the duct for filling the same with gas. After completion of the gas filling, the duct is sealed. The invention also relates to a container blank having a duct which is specially developed for the method and the device. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090272071 | Vacuuming and inflating bag sealer - A bag sealer that can vacuum or inflate the plastic bags to be sealed. It is especially for domestic use. This bag sealer comprises the body, top cover the nozzle located a little behind on the body, pipe circuit for airflow, the mechanism to vacuum and inflate, the switch to alternate the said dual functions. The mechanism can be of propeller type or piston pump type. When a propeller is used, there is one pipe for airflow. The directions of the airflow is caused by whether the propeller is turned clockwise or anticlockwise by the motor driven by the switch set to either the negative or positive polarity of the power supply. When a piston pump is used, the pipe circuit has one pipe for air intake therefore to vacuum the bags, and one for air outflow hence to inflate the bags. The main benefit is that the bag sealer has dual functions; consumers need only to turn a switch to alternate the functions. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20100251665 | MACHINE FOR INFLATING AND SEALING AN INFLATABLE STRUCTURE - A machine for inflating and sealing an inflatable structure having a longitudinal edge generally comprises a drive, an inflation nozzle, a sealing device, and a sheet engagement device. The machine may define an engaging assembly and an opposing assembly. The drive may be rotationally coupled to the sheet engagement device such that when the drive rotates, the engagement device also rotates. The engagement device may include a first belt and an opposing second belt which may each have a plurality of teeth thereon. The teeth may intermesh between a drive roller and a backing roller on the longitudinal edge of the inflatable structure. Thereby, the sheets of the inflatable structure may be engaged together and the length of the longitudinal edge may contract to facilitate inflation. The resulting inflated inflatable structure may comprise an embossed longitudinal edge. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20110047934 | FLEXIBLE VACUUM CHAMBER - An apparatus for evacuating and sealing a panel having a core material and a pair of walls. The apparatus includes a flexible bag that surrounds the panel and a vacuum pump assembly configured to evacuate air from within the bag. A sealing mechanism is located in the bag. The sealing mechanism is configured to bond at least one pair of adjoining edges of the pair of walls together to seal a panel with an evacuated core. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110120053 | ORGANOMETALLIC-COMPOUND FEEDER - An organometallic compound feeder comprising a packing container into which an organometallic compound that is in a solid state at an ordinary temperature is to be packed and a carrier gas is to be fed to sublimate the organometallic compound further comprises: | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110192114 | AIR INJECTION APPARATUS FOR BUFFER PACKING BAG AND AIR INJECTION METHOD USING THE SAME - An air injection apparatus configured to inject air into a buffer packing bag. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110203222 | Apparatus for Domestic Use to Preserve Food, by Changing the Atmosphere in a Food Package - The invention relates to a device ( | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110271640 | Apparatus and Method for Forming Inflated Containers - A device for producing a longitudinal seal between two juxtaposed plies of film that are conveyed along a longitudinal path of travel, the juxtaposed film plies including a series of containers therebetween, wherein the device includes a sealing mechanism that forms a sealing zone in the travel path in which the longitudinal seal is produced, and a pressure mechanism that forms a pressure zone in the travel path in which the juxtaposed film plies are compressed, the pressure zone being positioned between the containers and the sealing zone. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20120085067 | APPARATUS FOR ADDING A GAS TO A LIQUID-FILLED BOTTLE - An apparatus for adding, from a gas container with a gas under an overpressure via a pressure reducing valve unit to a bottle fully or partly filled with a liquid while utilizing a two-part valve arrangement. The first part of the arrangement is related to the valve unit and a second part of the arrangement is related to the bottle. The two parts of the valve arrangement are easily coordinated with each other and easily separable. One valve part is adapted to enclose a first check valve which, when being mechanically influenced, allows gas flow from the container and into the bottle. The other valve part is adapted to enclose a second check valve which, when being pneumatically influenced, allows gas flow into the bottle. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120144775 | VACUUM FOOD PRESERVATION SYSTEM - A refrigerator includes a cabinet defining an open storage space and including a door with an exterior side and an interior side adapted to receive a modular component. The modular component includes a base removably connected to the interior side and has a first edge and a second edge. A component door is hingedly-connected to the first edge of the base and is operable between an open position and a closed position. The base and component door define a sealed compartment when the component door is in the closed position. First fasteners are disposed on the component door, and second fasteners are disposed on the base. The second fasteners engage the first fasteners to create an airtight seal between the component door and the base. A vacuum device is in communication with the sealed compartment and a heat sealer is disposed on the base or the component door. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120192524 | WATER BAGGING SYSTEM - A water bagging system ( | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120297729 | DEVICE FOR VACUUM PACKAGING, PARTICULARLY OF FOOD PRODUCTS - A packaging device, particularly for manually or automatically packaging trays containing food products or technical materials which can be inserted, by means of a loading platform, between longitudinally folded parts of a single-folded film and comprising elements for thermal bonding or heat-sealing for sealing, and at least one nozzle for producing a vacuum and/or for introducing the gas or mixture, and a vacuum chamber. The single-folded film is fixed and the vacuum chamber is movable and comprises at least one movable presser arranged above the single-folded film. The presser is forced on top of the tray and is provided with elements adapted to convey the streams of air and/or gas. The return of air into the vacuum chamber occurs by means of a series of holes provided between a transverse heat-sealing bar and the wall of the vacuum chamber that is parallel thereto. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20120304595 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR CONTROLLING AIR INSIDE A CLOSED CONTAINER - A system having a sealed container capable of storing an oxygen-degradable product and an air control device attached to the container, where the air control device includes an activation device; at least one air control valve to allow air to flow out of the container, at least one pressure relief valve, an at least one air flow device comprising a vacuum pump, at least one filtration device and at least one controller and where the air control device is designed to securely attach to the container. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20130008130 | VACUUM PUMP AND VACUUM CONTAINER HAVING THE SAME - A vacuum pump includes a case having a first discharge port in the lower membrane thereof, a piston coupled to the case to enable a vertical movement and having a second discharge port in the upper membrane thereof, a first opening/closing member and a second opening/closing member opening/closing the first discharge port and the second discharge port, respectively, based on the vertical movement of the piston, an elastic member placed between the case and the piston, a first separation preventing member coupled to the upper part of the case and preventing the piston from being separated, a second separation preventing member provided inside the case and preventing the first opening/closing member from being separated, a third separation preventing member coupled to the upper part of the piston and preventing the second opening/closing member from being separated, and a first packing member coupled to the lower part of the case. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130036706 | Apparatus with Opposing Housings for Modified Atmosphere Packaging of Products Placed in Trays - When the opposing housings ( | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130232913 | MACHINE AND METHODS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF AIR-FILLED CUSHIONS - A device and method are disclosed for forming air filled cushions. The device includes a drive mechanism to move inflatable tubing through the apparatus, and an injector, optionally including an outlet, located continuously within, or within a portion of, the tubing. This arrangement can permit the formation of air filled cushions in a continuous stream. Also disclosed is a roll of plastic tubing that is sealed transversely at a succession of intervals, with each pair of seals stopping just short of a longitudinal center line of the tubing. Such tubing might be used in conjunction with the apparatus, the central gap between the seals allowing passage of the injector. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130247510 | PACKAGING MACHINE WITH SEALING STATION FOR GAS FLUSHING A PACKAGE - The invention relates to a packaging machine including a sealing station which is used for sealing a package comprising a trough and a cover film, and which has at least two sides, the sealing station including a sealing tool provided with at least one evacuation aperture for discharging the atmosphere and at least one gas flushing aperture for supplying a gas volume flow. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20140013704 | PACKAGING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING EVACUATED AND/OR GASSED PACKAGINGS - The invention relates to a packaging machine ( | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140033645 | Apparatus For Inflating And Sealing Packing Cushions Employing Film Recognition Controller - An apparatus for inflating and sealing packing cushions utilizes a controller adapted for acquiring information from preconfigured film material and automatically setting one or more operation parameters suitable for inflating and sealing the film. The controller can avoid or limit the need for user input, thus simplifying use of the apparatus. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140090336 | APPARATUS FOR VACUUM PACKING - There is provided a vacuum packaging apparatus in which a cover is operated to hermetically seal a vacuum chamber to provide an evacuated environment by allowing the vacuum chamber to be in a more complete vacuum state. The vacuum packaging apparatus includes a lower body having a vacuum chamber connected to a vacuum generating device; a cover connected to the lower body to cover the vacuum chamber; and a vertical moving unit connected between the cover and the lower body to allow the cover to move upwardly and downwardly with respect to the lower body and closely contact the lower body such that the vacuum chamber is hermetically sealed when the vacuum generating device starts a vacuum creating operation. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140109511 | Vacuum Packaging and Sealing Appliance with Liquid Detection - A vacuum sealing appliance is provided including a vacuum motor assembly generating suction, a vacuum trough fluidly connected to the vacuum motor assembly configured to receive suction and evacuate a food container through an open end, and at least one heat sealing element adjacent the vacuum trough configured to heat seal the open end of the food container after evacuation. The vacuum sealing appliance further includes a control unit configured to control the vacuum motor assembly and the at least one heat sealing element. The vacuum sealing appliance further includes a sensor electrically connected to the control unit configured to detect moisture in exhaust air of the vacuum motor assembly and send electrical signals to the control unit. Based upon the electrical signals, the control unit controls one or both of the vacuum motor assembly and the at least one heat sealing element. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140137511 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CAPSULE PRESSURE-RELIEF - An system and method for coupling a capsule body and cap is provided. The system and method provide a first conduit configured to align a capsule body and a second conduit configured to align a capsule cap. The system and method provide for a pressure-relief cavity in at least one of the first conduit and the second conduit. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140325938 | Gas Pressure Testing Device For a Gas Compartment Portion of a Bag - A gas pressure testing device, which is for checking pressure of gas inside the gas compartment portion of a bag, including: a pressing member ( | 11-06-2014 |
| 20160039166 | PACKAGING PILLOW DEVICE WITH UPSTREAM COMPONENTS - The disclosure describes a device for inflating and cutting a material web. The device can include a web advancement mechanism to advance a material web in a longitudinal path, an inflation mechanism for inserting a fluid into the material web to create one or more inflated pillows, a fluid inlet for providing the fluid to the inflation mechanism and one or more fluid outlets positioned to inflate the pillow or guide an inflation channel of the web over the nozzle. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160130024 | PACKAGING MACHINE HAVING A SEALING MEANS - The present invention relates to a packaging machine comprising a sealing station which uses a sealing means to join an upper film web to a lower film web by sealing, said sealing means having at least one opening which is connected to a vacuum source and/or a source of substitute gas. The present invention also relates to a sealing frame. | 05-12-2016 |
| 053080000 | Including soldering means | 5 |
| 20080222998 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAKING GAS-FILLED FILLING BODIES - Apparatus for making gas-filled filling bodies includes a supply reel for storing a pre-fabricated half-tubular plastic film having an at least partially open border side and being divided into individual pockets by weld seams which extend transversally with respect to a transport direction of the plastic film. Positioned downstream of the reel and receiving the plastic film from the reel is a gas filling device for blowing air into the pockets. Positioned downstream of the gas filling device and receiving the plastic film from the gas filling device is a welding tool for welding the open border side of the plastic film for formation of closed filling bodies. The transport of the film through the apparatus is realized by a drive unit which applies a force upon the plastic film essentially downstream of the gas filling device, as viewed in the transport direction. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20080250753 | Apparatus and method for making inflated articles - An apparatus for making inflated containers from a film web having two juxtaposed film plies generally includes (a) a first sealing device for producing a series of transverse seals that bond the film plies together, (b) an inflation assembly for directing gas between the film plies, (c) a second sealing device for producing one or more longitudinal seals that bond the film plies together, the transverse seals and the longitudinal seals intersecting to enclose the gas between the film plies to thereby form one or more inflated containers, and (d) at least one intermediate sealing element for producing one or more intermediate seals within each inflated container, the intermediate seals partitioning the containers into two or more compartments and providing at least one flow passageway between the compartments to allow the compartments to fluidly communicate with one another. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080295454 | Packaging-Type Vacuum-Forming Composite Board Welded By Ultrasonic Welding - A packing-type vacuum-forming composite board welded by ultrasonic welding includes a plastic surface plate, a plastic bottom plate and filling materials packed between the plastic surface plate and the plastic bottom plate. The edge of the plastic surface plate overlaps the edge of plastic bottom plate, wherein a welding rod made of plastic is arranged along the edge at the overlapped joint region between the plastic surface plate and the plastic bottom plate. The welding rod is connected to the plastic surface plate and the plastic bottom plate by ultrasonic welding. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090288363 | VACUUM PACKAGING SYSTEM - A vacuum packaging system for packaging a vacuum apparatus includes a first accommodating room, a second container, a vacuum room, a first hatch, a second hatch, a delivery apparatus, a discharge device, and a heating apparatus. The delivery apparatus transports the vacuum apparatus from the first accommodating room to the vacuum room to the second accommodating room. The discharge device discharges a sealing element to seal an exhaust through hole of the vacuum apparatus. The heating apparatus is mounted on the inner wall of the vacuum room between the second hatch and the transport pipeline to heat and soften the sealing element. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090288364 | VACUUM PACKAGING SYSTEM - A vacuum packaging system includes a vacuum room, a delivery apparatus, a discharge device, a second heating apparatus. The delivery apparatus transport the pre-packaged container into the vacuum room. The discharge device discharges a sealing material to seal an exhaust through hole of the pre-packaged container. The discharge device includes a vessel configured for containing sealing material, a transport pipeline, a first heating, and a controlling element. The first heating apparatus softens the sealing material into viscous liquid. The second heating apparatus is mounted on the inner wall of the vacuum room between the second hatch and the transport pipeline. | 11-26-2009 |
| 053084000 | Pressure responsive and/or regulation | 1 |
| 20090071100 | Packaging machine and method for producing packages made of a film - The invention relates to a packaging machine comprising at least one working station, in which a film is acted upon by means of underpressure or overpressure, characterized in that the pressure and/or the volume flow is regulated by means of a proportional controller. | 03-19-2009 |
| 053085000 | Enclosure responsive | 1 |
| 20090173038 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR EVACUATING STORAGE BAG - To enhance evacuation of a storage bag having a one-way valve element and to reduce noise during evacuation, a handheld evacuation device includes one or more gaskets that can be made of resilient material. A gasket can be disposed about the rim of an inlet opening of the evacuation device to provide both a leak-free interface between the evacuation device and the storage bag and to reduce vibration and chatter of the evacuation device against a rigid support surface. A gasket can also be provided intermediately between a main body portion of the evacuation device and a nozzle portion that is to be placed adjacent to the storage bag during use. The intermediate gasket isolates vibrations in the main body portion thereby reducing vibrations and chatter of the evacuation device against a rigid support surface. | 07-09-2009 |
| 053086000 | Within enclosure | 7 |
| 20110247299 | Re-Vac - The RE-VAC invention is a housing, open on one end with an embedded sealing ring, and a port on the other end. The port allows insertion of a nipple and tube that is attached to a vacuum device. Or a housing, open on both ends with sealing rings embedded on each, and flanged ported lid. When the sealing ring on the open end of the housing is placed on a clean, hard, smooth non-porous surface, and firm pressure applied to the ported end, a vacuum chamber is created upon activation of the vacuum device. Air will be evacuated from any container with a lid, that was placed inside the housing. Releasing the chamber vacuum will not release the container vacuum. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20140202115 | Sealing Module of a Vacuum Packing Machine - A sealing module of a vacuum packing machine includes a base, a sealing bar, an air bag, and two guide posts. The sealing bar is mounted on the guide posts which are secured on the base. The sealing bar has a bottom provided with a substantially inverted T-shaped mounting groove. The air bag is mounted in the mounting groove. The mounting groove has two opposite sides each provided with an arcuate positioning recess. Thus, the sealing bar is located between the guide posts by the mounting groove and the arcuate positioning recess, so that the sealing bar is locked onto and detached from the base easily and quickly. In addition, the sealing bar can be detached from the guide posts easily and quickly, so that the sealing module is disassembled quickly and can be cleaned easily. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20150135641 | CAVITY-TYPE VACUUM SEALING MACHINE - The utility model discloses a cavity-type vacuum sealing machine, comprising a machine body and a cover which covers the machine body. The machine body is internally provided with a tray; an airtight cavity for holding packaging bags is formed between the tray and the cover; the cavity is internally provided with a hot-pressing bar and a heating and sealing component for sealing the packaging bags; the machine body is internally provided with a vacuum pump set for vacuumization; and the suction ports of the vacuum pump set communicate with the airtight cavity for holding the packaging bags via tubes. The cavity-type vacuum machine disclosed by the utility model has the advantages of smaller volume and small occupied space. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20160144988 | VACUUM PACKING MACHINE - A vacuum packing machine includes: a lower housing; an upper housing hinge-coupled with the lower housing to be rotationally opened and closed; a heating wire part for vacuum-packing mounted at an end of an upper side of the lower housing to carry out vacuum-packing; a pressing part mounted at a position where it coincides with the heating wire part at the end of the upper face of the upper housing; a gas intake tube mounted within the heating wire part inside the lower housing and inhaling and discharging gas; a tube driving part for progressing and reversing the gas intake tube; a suction pump mounted inside the lower housing and connected with the gas intake tube to inhale gas; a lower sealing member located on the upper side of the lower housing and mounted within the heating wire part; and a control unit. | 05-26-2016 |
| 053089000 | Machine positioned receptacle and/or closure | 1 |
| 053090000 | Through lock or valve means | 1 |
| 053094000 | Including closure handling means | 1 |
| 20090260320 | Workstation of a packaging machine having a lifting device - A workstation of a packaging machine comprises a lifting device ( | 10-22-2009 |
| 053097000 | With closure assembling means | 2 |
| 20140260086 | Apparatus with Facing Bell Members for Modified-Atmosphere Packaging of Products Contained in Trays - Apparatus with facing bell members for modified-atmosphere packaging of products contained in trays, comprising at least three circuits: a first circuit and a second circuit ( | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150113915 | FOOD VESSEL PACKING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a food vessel packing apparatus having a vacuum packing function, and more particularly, to a food vessel packing apparatus having a vacuum packing function, which that thermally bonds a film to a top of a food vessel in a vacuum state to seal the food vessel. The food vessel packing apparatus having a vacuum packing function of the present invention, which thermally bonds a film to a top of a food vessel to seal the food vessel, includes: a base configured to include an accommodating groove in which the food vessel is accommodated, the accommodating groove being formed at a top of the base; a cover configured to cover the top of the base; a first heater mounted on a bottom of the cover, and configured to thermally bond a film, disposed at a top of the food vessel, to a top border of the food vessel; a gasket provided in a closed-curve shape along a circumference of the first heater, outside the first heater, and mounted on a bottom of the cover or the top of the base; and a vacuum pump disposed inside the gasket that includes a sucking port formed in a closed-curve shape, wherein, the vacuum pump emits internal air of the food vessel to an outside through a space between the film and the top of the food vessel, and the internal air of the food vessel is emitted to the outside, and then the first heater thermally bonds the film to the food vessel. | 04-30-2015 |
| 053110000 | Within tunnel | 1 |
| 20160101885 | Food Storage Appliance with Biased Seal Profile - A food storage appliance is provided including a housing, a lid pivotally attached to the housing movable between an open and closed position, an elongated heat sealing element, an elongated resilient bumper mounted on an underside of the lid with a plurality of elastic members which bias the bumper into an extended position when the lid is open, and when the lid is moved to the closed position the bumper sandwiches a portion of a food storage container to be sealed against the heat sealing element while the elastic members allow the bumper to adjust to maintain even pressure on the food storage container along the elongated heat sealing element. | 04-14-2016 |
