Multi-purpose Valve for Vacuuming, De-vacuuming, Gas Injecting and Pressure Regulating
OwnerTrong D. Nguyeninventor
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Abstract
A multifunctional valve features an injection function, a vacuuming function, a devacuuming function with fast and slow mode, and a pressure regulating function. The valve can be implemented on any sealingly closed container having a removable lid or a bag having a resealable zipper or any other similar sealable feature. The valve also features a tethered plug with a latch system to secure it in place to additionally provide sealing. The valve is incorporated into a container with a removable lid for microwave pressure cooking. The same valve is incorporated into a plug to close an opening on a barrel.
Claims21
A valve comprising a first annular flange, a second annular flange, a nipple, a hollow core, and a cap;
- wherein the core separates the flanges from each other establishing a gap between the flanges;
- wherein the nipple comprises a bore;
- wherein the cap comprising a flange extending from the cap to seal inside the bore;
- wherein a duckbill extending from the bore and including a slit;
- and,
- wherein the nipple further including a pair of hooks to retain the cap when sealed.
A container comprising a receptacle and a lid;
- wherein a valve is fixed to the lid through an opening on the lid;
- wherein the valve comprising a first annular flange, a second annular flange, a nipple, a hollow core, and a cap;
- wherein the core separates the flanges from each other establishing a gap between the flanges;
- wherein the nipple comprises a bore;
- wherein the cap comprising a flange extending from the cap to seal inside the bore;
- wherein a duckbill extending from the bore and including a slit;
- and,
- wherein the nipple further including a pair of hooks to retain the cap when sealed.
A barrel comprising a receptacle and a plug;
- wherein a valve is fixed to the plug through an opening on the plug;
- wherein the valve comprising a first annular flange, a second annular flange, a nipple, a hollow core, and a cap;
- wherein the core separates the flanges from each other establishing a gap between the flanges;
- wherein the nipple comprises a bore;
- wherein the cap comprising a flange extending from the cap to seal inside the bore;
- wherein a duckbill extending from the bore and including a slit;
- and,
- wherein the nipple further including a pair of hooks to retain the cap when sealed.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.