Patent ID: 6305148
Filing Date: 2001-10-23
Classification: B65B,B65D

Abstract:
A system for packaging goods, comprising:a base cap having a top surface for receiving said goods thereon;a covering surrounding and enclosing said goods between said base cap and said covering, thereby forming a sealed enclosure around said goods; andat least two valves coupled to said sealed enclosure allowing a desired gas to flow into an interior area of the sealed enclosure; wherein at least one valve is attached to and extends outwardly from a surface of said base cap or sealed enclosure and wherein at least one valve is attached to and extends outwardly from a surface of said covering;wherein said at least two valves comprise a first valve and a second valve and the system further comprises:a tank containing a gas therein;a hose having a first end coupled to said first valve;an automated valve coupled to said tank, wherein a second end of said hose is coupled to the automated valve;at least one sensor coupled to said second valve, wherein the sensor receives an atmosphere sample from within said sealed enclosure via the second valve and measures at least one parameter associated with said atmosphere; anda controller coupled to said at least one sensor and said automated valve, wherein the controller receives data from said sensor and automatically opens or closes said automated valve in response to the data so as to either start or stop said gas from flowing into said sealed enclosure.