US20080073366A1 - Fast freeze container and seal - Google Patents
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- the present invention is broadly concerned with durable long-lasting reusable container seals, and more particularly, concerned with a reusable flexible container seal adapted to conform to the shape of the foodstuff contents of the container and to provide an air-tight seal for enhanced conservation of food quality.
- Prior art container seals such as thermoplastic lids and flexible film covers, have been commonly used to hermetically seal the container to preserve the foodstuff contents such as meat, fish, and vegetables while stored in a freezer.
- one of the shortcomings of the prior art seals is that they leave too much air or head space within the container if the foodstuff contents occupy a space smaller than the size of the container. They cannot conform to the shape of the foodstuff contents inside the container, which will result in longer freezing time of the foodstuff and lowered food quality.
- a reusable flexible seal having a flexible main portion and a peripheral ring surrounding the flexible main portion adapted to engage the rim of a container.
- the flexible main portion includes an upper surface and a lower surface, and is dimensioned and configured to generally eliminate the head space over the contents of the container when assembled onto the container.
- a venting means or valve mechanism includes at least one tab member extending inwardly from the peripheral ring for creating a gap between the lower surface of a portion of the peripheral ring and the upper surface of a portion of the edge of container wall.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the container and the reusable flexible seal assembled in a sealing configuration over the container according to the first representative embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the container and the reusable flexible seal according to FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the container and a bottom perspective view of the reusable flexible seal, wherein the container includes foodstuff therein;
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the container and the reusable flexible seal placed in a sealing configuration over the container illustrating the seal as it conforms to the foodstuff contents inside the container of FIG. 3 ;
- FIG. 5 is a side sectional view of the container and the reusable flexible seal taken along line 5 - 5 in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 6 is a side sectional view of the container and the reusable flexible seal taken along line 6 - 6 in FIG. 4 ;
- FIG. 7 is a bottom perspective view of the container and the reusable seal assembled in a vent position
- FIG. 8 is a partial side sectional view of the container and flexible reusable seal in a closed position taken along line 8 - 8 in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 9 is a partial side sectional enlarged view of the flexible reusable seal assembled in a vent position in FIG. 6 ;
- FIG. 10 is a bottom plan view of the container and reusable flexible seal in a non-venting sealed position illustrating the venting tabs on the reusable seal engaged underneath the peripheral edge of the container;
- FIG. 11 is a side sectional view of the container and the reusable flexible seal illustrating the flexible part of the seal in contact with the foodstuff contents;
- FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of the container and the reusable flexible seal in accordance with a second representative embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a side sectional view of the container and the reusable flexible seal in FIG. 12 in an assembled non-venting position.
- FIGS. 1 to 3 wherein the showings are for the purpose of illustrating the preferred embodiment of the invention only and not for the purpose of limiting the same, a container 10 preferably formed of rigid plastic material and a reusable flexible seal 12 each having a generally rectangular shape and configuration are illustrated. It is noted that other shapes and configurations such as, but not limited to, square, oval, triangular or circular-shaped container and seal are also contemplated to be within the scope of the present invention.
- the container 10 includes a pair of longer sidewalls 14 , a pair of shorter sidewalls 16 , a bottom 18 , and an upper peripheral edge 20 bounding a top opening 22 which provides access within a storage area 24 of the container 10 .
- the upper peripheral edge 20 of the container 10 includes a flat upper sealing surface 26 and a downwardly extending annular leg 28 having an engaging tip 30 .
- the downwardly extending leg 28 further includes an outer surface 32 .
- the reusable flexible seal 12 is made from silicone approved for food contact or other thin flexible material molded preferably in a self supporting configuration and includes a flexible main portion 34 integrally molded to a substantially stiffer yet flexible mounting peripheral ring 36 having substantially the same rectangular shape and configuration as the container rim but slightly smaller in proportions so to be able to laterally stretch and seal the container 10 .
- the reusable flexible seal 12 comprises a pair of longer sidewalls 38 , a pair of shorter sidewalls 40 bounding a bottom wall 42 having an upper surface 45 and a lower surface 47 .
- the peripheral ring 36 is integrally molded around the upper edges 37 of the plurality of sidewalls and includes an outwardly extending and horizontal portion 44 having an upper surface 46 and a lower surface 48 , a downwardly extending leg 50 having a bulbous portion 52 at one end thereof, and an inwardly extending annular flange 54 which, as will be explained herein, engages the engaging tip 30 to secure the reusable flexible seal 12 on the container 10 .
- the container 10 is illustrated having foodstuff 58 disposed therein.
- the foodstuff 58 illustrates the underfilled situation wherein the size and amount of the foodstuff 58 contents extends below the peripheral edge of the container 10 thereby creating head space above the foodstuff 58 . It is also contemplated, although not shown, that the foodstuff may create an overfilled situation wherein the foodstuff fills the container above the peripheral edge of the container.
- the horizontal portion 44 of the peripheral ring 36 is placed over the upper peripheral edge 20 of one of the sidewalls of the container, preferably one of the shorter sidewalls 16 , wherein the annular flange 54 engages and is positioned underneath the engaging tip 30 , the inner surface 56 becomes substantially flush with the outer surface 32 of the downwardly extending leg 28 , and the lower surface 48 becomes flush against the flat upper sealing surface 26 of the upper peripheral edge 20 .
- the container 10 is illustrated as containing foodstuff contents 64 of generally liquid form, such as, but not limited to, stew or soup, illustrating the preferred embodiment of the reusable flexible seal 12 generally eliminating the head space over the contents 64 while the bottom wall 42 of the flexible main portion 34 contacts and conforms to the shape of the contents 64 .
- the reusable flexible seal 12 is laterally stretched by the user pulling on the bulbous head 52 so that the annular flange 54 clears the outer surface 32 of the downwardly extending leg 28 and pressed down while the bottom wall 42 is still pressed over the foodstuff 58 , thereby creating a partially internal vacuum or underpressure while substantially stabilizing the foodstuff 58 within the container for enhanced freshness and conservation of food quality while placed inside the freezer.
- the flexible main portion 34 of the reusable seal 12 is created as a one-component molded part with the peripheral ring 36 and made from approved silicone or other thin flexible material for use is storing food, and which can stretch to assemble onto the container and return to its original shape and configuration when removed.
- the reusable flexible seal may if desired be configured so as to be provided with a self-sustaining shape that will allow it to generally retain its original shape and configuration without significantly deforming or collapsing on its own when placed on a support surface.
- manufacturing the reusable flexible seal from silicone or other thin flexible material allows not only using the container and seal directly from the freezer into a microwave, but also using the container and seal in an oven. This assumes that the container is manufactured from a material suitable for use in the oven.
- valve mechanism 60 is preferably positioned in the middle of the opposite longer sidewalls 38 of the seal along the peripheral ring 36 , although, it is also contemplated that the valve mechanism 60 may be positioned on the peripheral ring at the shorter sidewalls, all four sidewalls, any single one of the sidewalls, or corners along the peripheral ring 36 .
- valve mechanism 60 includes a pair of tabs 62 laterally and inwardly extending from the annular flange 54 of the downwardly extending leg 50 , where in the assembled sealed position of the reusable flexible seal 12 over the container 10 , the pair of tabs 62 is positioned underneath the downwardly extending leg 28 . It is also contemplated that the valve mechanism 60 may also include a single tab, or a plurality of tabs.
- the reusable flexible seal 12 is stretched outwardly by pulling the peripheral ring 36 along the upper edges of the longer sidewalls 38 disengaging the annular flange 54 from the engaging tip 30 . Then, by pulling the longer sides upwardly slightly and placing the pair tabs 62 over the flat upper sealing surface 26 , as seen in FIGS. 6 and 7 , a slight gap 55 is created along a portion of the lower surface 48 of the peripheral ring 36 and the upper sealing surface 26 thereby allowing the air to vent out before completely removing the reusable flexible seal 12 from the container 10 .
- a bowl 110 preferably formed of rigid plastic material and a reusable flexible seal 112 having a generally hemispherical shape and configuration are illustrated.
- the bowl 110 includes a sidewall 114 , a bottom 118 , and an upper peripheral edge 120 bounding a top opening 122 which provides access within the bowl 110 .
- the upper peripheral edge 120 of the bowl 110 includes a flat upper sealing surface 126 and a downwardly extending annular leg 128 having an engaging tip 130 .
- the downwardly extending leg 128 further includes an outer surface 132 .
- the reusable flexible seal 112 includes a flexible main portion 134 integrally molded to a substantially stiffer yet flexible mounting peripheral circular band 136 integrally molded around the upper edge 137 of the flexible main portion 134 and includes an outwardly extending and horizontal portion 144 having an upper surface 146 and a lower surface 148 , a downwardly extending leg 150 having a bulbous portion 152 at one end thereof, and an inwardly extending annular flange 154 which engages the engaging tip 130 to secure the reusable flexible seal 112 on bowl 110 .
- the venting means or the valve mechanism 160 is preferably positioned in an opposing configuration on the peripheral ring 136 . More specifically, the valve mechanism 160 includes a pair of tabs 162 laterally and inwardly extending from the annular flange 154 of the downwardly extending leg 150 , where in the assembled sealed position of the reusable flexible seal 112 over the container 110 , the pair of tabs 162 is positioned underneath the downwardly extending leg 128 . It is also contemplated that the valve mechanism 160 may also include a single tab, or a plurality of tabs.
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A reusable flexible seal is disclosed having a flexible main portion and a peripheral ring surrounding the flexible main portion adapted to engage the rim of a container. The flexible main portion includes an upper surface, a lower surface, and is dimensioned and configured to generally eliminate the head space over the contents of the container when assembled on the container. A venting mechanism includes at least one tab member extending inwardly from the peripheral ring for creating a gap between the lower surface of a portion of the peripheral ring and the upper surface of a portion of the edge of container wall.
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- The present invention is broadly concerned with durable long-lasting reusable container seals, and more particularly, concerned with a reusable flexible container seal adapted to conform to the shape of the foodstuff contents of the container and to provide an air-tight seal for enhanced conservation of food quality.
- Prior art container seals, such as thermoplastic lids and flexible film covers, have been commonly used to hermetically seal the container to preserve the foodstuff contents such as meat, fish, and vegetables while stored in a freezer.
- However, one of the shortcomings of the prior art seals is that they leave too much air or head space within the container if the foodstuff contents occupy a space smaller than the size of the container. They cannot conform to the shape of the foodstuff contents inside the container, which will result in longer freezing time of the foodstuff and lowered food quality.
- Another shortcoming of the flexible prior art seals is the lack of any proper functioning air valve or vent means for the seal for venting before, during, or after heating the container in a microwave.
- It is therefore a primary object of the present invention to provide a reusable flexible container seal that can conform to the shape and configuration of the foodstuff contents of the container to reduce the air and eliminated the head space and provide an airtight seal for the container.
- It is a further object of the present invention to provide a built-in valve mechanism or venting means for the reusable flexible seal to allow venting before, during, or after the container is placed into a microwave.
- These problems and others are addressed by the present invention which comprises a reusable flexible seal having a flexible main portion and a peripheral ring surrounding the flexible main portion adapted to engage the rim of a container. The flexible main portion includes an upper surface and a lower surface, and is dimensioned and configured to generally eliminate the head space over the contents of the container when assembled onto the container. A venting means or valve mechanism includes at least one tab member extending inwardly from the peripheral ring for creating a gap between the lower surface of a portion of the peripheral ring and the upper surface of a portion of the edge of container wall.
- These and other objects of the present invention will be appreciated and understood by those skilled in the art from the detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the invention and the following drawings of which:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the container and the reusable flexible seal assembled in a sealing configuration over the container according to the first representative embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the container and the reusable flexible seal according toFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the container and a bottom perspective view of the reusable flexible seal, wherein the container includes foodstuff therein; -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the container and the reusable flexible seal placed in a sealing configuration over the container illustrating the seal as it conforms to the foodstuff contents inside the container ofFIG. 3 ; -
FIG. 5 is a side sectional view of the container and the reusable flexible seal taken along line 5-5 inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 6 is a side sectional view of the container and the reusable flexible seal taken along line 6-6 inFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 7 is a bottom perspective view of the container and the reusable seal assembled in a vent position; -
FIG. 8 is a partial side sectional view of the container and flexible reusable seal in a closed position taken along line 8-8 inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 9 is a partial side sectional enlarged view of the flexible reusable seal assembled in a vent position inFIG. 6 ; -
FIG. 10 is a bottom plan view of the container and reusable flexible seal in a non-venting sealed position illustrating the venting tabs on the reusable seal engaged underneath the peripheral edge of the container; -
FIG. 11 is a side sectional view of the container and the reusable flexible seal illustrating the flexible part of the seal in contact with the foodstuff contents; -
FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of the container and the reusable flexible seal in accordance with a second representative embodiment of the present invention; and, -
FIG. 13 is a side sectional view of the container and the reusable flexible seal inFIG. 12 in an assembled non-venting position. - Referring now to the drawings, and more specifically
FIGS. 1 to 3 , wherein the showings are for the purpose of illustrating the preferred embodiment of the invention only and not for the purpose of limiting the same, acontainer 10 preferably formed of rigid plastic material and a reusableflexible seal 12 each having a generally rectangular shape and configuration are illustrated. It is noted that other shapes and configurations such as, but not limited to, square, oval, triangular or circular-shaped container and seal are also contemplated to be within the scope of the present invention. - The
container 10 includes a pair oflonger sidewalls 14, a pair ofshorter sidewalls 16, abottom 18, and an upperperipheral edge 20 bounding atop opening 22 which provides access within astorage area 24 of thecontainer 10. - The upper
peripheral edge 20 of thecontainer 10 includes a flatupper sealing surface 26 and a downwardly extendingannular leg 28 having anengaging tip 30. The downwardly extendingleg 28 further includes anouter surface 32. - The reusable
flexible seal 12 is made from silicone approved for food contact or other thin flexible material molded preferably in a self supporting configuration and includes a flexiblemain portion 34 integrally molded to a substantially stiffer yet flexible mountingperipheral ring 36 having substantially the same rectangular shape and configuration as the container rim but slightly smaller in proportions so to be able to laterally stretch and seal thecontainer 10. - Now referring to
FIG. 5 , the reusableflexible seal 12 comprises a pair oflonger sidewalls 38, a pair ofshorter sidewalls 40 bounding abottom wall 42 having anupper surface 45 and alower surface 47. Theperipheral ring 36 is integrally molded around theupper edges 37 of the plurality of sidewalls and includes an outwardly extending andhorizontal portion 44 having anupper surface 46 and alower surface 48, a downwardly extendingleg 50 having abulbous portion 52 at one end thereof, and an inwardly extendingannular flange 54 which, as will be explained herein, engages theengaging tip 30 to secure the reusableflexible seal 12 on thecontainer 10. - Referring again to
FIGS. 3 and 4 , thecontainer 10 is illustrated havingfoodstuff 58 disposed therein. In this embodiment, thefoodstuff 58 illustrates the underfilled situation wherein the size and amount of thefoodstuff 58 contents extends below the peripheral edge of thecontainer 10 thereby creating head space above thefoodstuff 58. It is also contemplated, although not shown, that the foodstuff may create an overfilled situation wherein the foodstuff fills the container above the peripheral edge of the container. - In order to secure the reusable
flexible seal 12 over thecontainer 10, thehorizontal portion 44 of theperipheral ring 36 is placed over the upperperipheral edge 20 of one of the sidewalls of the container, preferably one of theshorter sidewalls 16, wherein theannular flange 54 engages and is positioned underneath theengaging tip 30, theinner surface 56 becomes substantially flush with theouter surface 32 of the downwardly extendingleg 28, and thelower surface 48 becomes flush against the flatupper sealing surface 26 of the upperperipheral edge 20. Similar steps are repeated for the other three sides of the container, preferably thelonger sidewalls 14 while the flexiblemain silicone portion 34 is pressed downwardly over thefoodstuff 58 so that thelower surface 47 of thebottom wall 42 contacts and conforms to the shape of thefoodstuff 58 while the excess air is vented or “burped” through the unsealed side of the container at the unsealedshorter sidewall 16. - Referring to
FIG. 11 , thecontainer 10 is illustrated as containingfoodstuff contents 64 of generally liquid form, such as, but not limited to, stew or soup, illustrating the preferred embodiment of the reusableflexible seal 12 generally eliminating the head space over thecontents 64 while thebottom wall 42 of the flexiblemain portion 34 contacts and conforms to the shape of thecontents 64. - As best seen in
FIGS. 6 through 8 , the reusableflexible seal 12 is laterally stretched by the user pulling on thebulbous head 52 so that theannular flange 54 clears theouter surface 32 of the downwardly extendingleg 28 and pressed down while thebottom wall 42 is still pressed over thefoodstuff 58, thereby creating a partially internal vacuum or underpressure while substantially stabilizing thefoodstuff 58 within the container for enhanced freshness and conservation of food quality while placed inside the freezer. - As stated hereinbefore, the flexible
main portion 34 of thereusable seal 12 is created as a one-component molded part with theperipheral ring 36 and made from approved silicone or other thin flexible material for use is storing food, and which can stretch to assemble onto the container and return to its original shape and configuration when removed. The reusable flexible seal may if desired be configured so as to be provided with a self-sustaining shape that will allow it to generally retain its original shape and configuration without significantly deforming or collapsing on its own when placed on a support surface. Moreover, manufacturing the reusable flexible seal from silicone or other thin flexible material allows not only using the container and seal directly from the freezer into a microwave, but also using the container and seal in an oven. This assumes that the container is manufactured from a material suitable for use in the oven. - Referring now to
FIGS. 7 and 9 , the venting means or the valve mechanism for the reusableflexible seal 12 is illustrated. Broadly, thevalve mechanism 60 is preferably positioned in the middle of the oppositelonger sidewalls 38 of the seal along theperipheral ring 36, although, it is also contemplated that thevalve mechanism 60 may be positioned on the peripheral ring at the shorter sidewalls, all four sidewalls, any single one of the sidewalls, or corners along theperipheral ring 36. More specifically, thevalve mechanism 60 includes a pair oftabs 62 laterally and inwardly extending from theannular flange 54 of the downwardly extendingleg 50, where in the assembled sealed position of the reusableflexible seal 12 over thecontainer 10, the pair oftabs 62 is positioned underneath the downwardly extendingleg 28. It is also contemplated that thevalve mechanism 60 may also include a single tab, or a plurality of tabs. - In order to vent the container before, during, or after heating in the microwave, the reusable
flexible seal 12 is stretched outwardly by pulling theperipheral ring 36 along the upper edges of thelonger sidewalls 38 disengaging theannular flange 54 from theengaging tip 30. Then, by pulling the longer sides upwardly slightly and placing thepair tabs 62 over the flatupper sealing surface 26, as seen inFIGS. 6 and 7 , aslight gap 55 is created along a portion of thelower surface 48 of theperipheral ring 36 and theupper sealing surface 26 thereby allowing the air to vent out before completely removing the reusableflexible seal 12 from thecontainer 10. - Referring now to
FIGS. 12 and 13 , a second representative embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. Abowl 110 preferably formed of rigid plastic material and a reusableflexible seal 112 having a generally hemispherical shape and configuration are illustrated. Thebowl 110 includes asidewall 114, abottom 118, and an upperperipheral edge 120 bounding a top opening 122 which provides access within thebowl 110. - The upper
peripheral edge 120 of thebowl 110 includes a flatupper sealing surface 126 and a downwardly extendingannular leg 128 having anengaging tip 130. The downwardly extendingleg 128 further includes anouter surface 132. - The reusable
flexible seal 112 includes a flexiblemain portion 134 integrally molded to a substantially stiffer yet flexible mounting peripheralcircular band 136 integrally molded around the upper edge 137 of the flexiblemain portion 134 and includes an outwardly extending andhorizontal portion 144 having anupper surface 146 and alower surface 148, a downwardly extendingleg 150 having a bulbous portion 152 at one end thereof, and an inwardly extendingannular flange 154 which engages theengaging tip 130 to secure the reusableflexible seal 112 onbowl 110. - The venting means or the valve mechanism 160 is preferably positioned in an opposing configuration on the
peripheral ring 136. More specifically, the valve mechanism 160 includes a pair oftabs 162 laterally and inwardly extending from theannular flange 154 of the downwardly extendingleg 150, where in the assembled sealed position of the reusableflexible seal 112 over thecontainer 110, the pair oftabs 162 is positioned underneath the downwardly extendingleg 128. It is also contemplated that the valve mechanism 160 may also include a single tab, or a plurality of tabs. - While preferred embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, various modifications and substitutions may be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, it is to be understood that the present invention has been described by way of illustration only, and this description should not be construed as limiting to the several claims appended hereto.
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1. A reusable flexible seal removably mountable to the rim of a container, comprising:
a flexible main portion;
a peripheral ring surrounding said flexible main portion adapted to engage said rim of said container; wherein,
said flexible main portion is dimensioned and configured to generally eliminate the head space over the contents of the container when assembled on the container.
2. The reusable flexible seal of claim 1 , further comprising a vent means attached to said peripheral ring operable to create a gap between a portion of an upper sealing surface of the container rim and a portion of a lower surface of said peripheral ring.
3. The reusable flexible seal of claim 1 , wherein said flexible main portion is made from silicone.
4. The reusable flexible seal of claim 3 , wherein said flexible main portion further comprises at least one side wall having an upper edge integrally molded to said peripheral ring and a bottom wall having an upper surface and a lower surface, wherein said lower surface contacts the foodstuff contents of the container as the bottom wall conforms to the shape and configuration of the foodstuff contents.
5. The reusable flexible seal of claim 2 , wherein the peripheral ring further comprises a downwardly extending leg having an annular flange at a tip thereof, and wherein the lower surface of the peripheral ring becomes flush against the upper sealing surface of the container rim when the reusable flexible seal is in an assembled sealed position over the container.
6. The reusable flexible seal of claim 5 , wherein said vent means further comprises at least one tab extending inwardly from said downwardly extending leg of said peripheral ring, wherein said at least one tab may rest on said upper surface of said container rim to create said gap.
7. The reusable flexible seal of claim 5 , wherein the container rim further comprises a downwardly extending leg adapted to removably engage the annular flange of said flexible seal.
8. A reusable flexible seal removably mountable to the rim of a container, comprising:
a flexible main portion;
a peripheral ring surrounding said flexible main portion adapted to engage said rim of said container; wherein,
said flexible main portion generally conforms and contacts an upper surface of food contents of the container when said reusable flexible seal is assembled in a sealing position over the container.
9. The reusable flexible seal of claim 8 , further comprising a vent means attached to said peripheral ring operable to create a gap between a portion of an upper sealing surface of the container rim and a portion of a lower surface of said peripheral ring.
10. The reusable flexible seal of claim 8 , wherein said flexible main portion is made from silicone.
11. The reusable flexible seal of claim 10 , wherein said flexible main portion further comprises at least one side wall having an upper edge integrally molded to said peripheral ring and a bottom wall having an upper surface and a lower surface, wherein said lower surface contacts the foodstuff contents of the container as the bottom wall conforms to the shape and configuration of the foodstuff contents.
12. The reusable flexible seal of claim 9 , wherein the peripheral ring further comprises a downwardly extending leg having an annular flange at a tip thereof, and wherein the lower surface of the peripheral ring becomes flush against the upper sealing surface of the container rim when the reusable flexible seal is in an assembled sealed position over the container.
13. The reusable flexible seal of claim 12 , wherein said vent means further comprises at least one tab extending inwardly from said downwardly extending leg of said peripheral ring, wherein said at least one tab may rest on said upper surface of said container rim to create said gap.
14. The reusable flexible seal of claim 12 , wherein the container rim further comprises a downwardly extending leg adapted to removably engage the annular flange of said flexible seal.
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US11/507,654 US20080073366A1 (en) | 2006-08-22 | 2006-08-22 | Fast freeze container and seal |
CA 2595088 CA2595088A1 (en) | 2006-08-22 | 2007-07-27 | Fast freeze container and seal |
AU2007204083A AU2007204083A1 (en) | 2006-08-22 | 2007-08-08 | Fast freeze container and seal |
AT07016127T ATE483651T1 (en) | 2006-08-22 | 2007-08-16 | QUICK FREEZING CONTAINER AND SEAL THEREOF |
EP20070016127 EP1892197B1 (en) | 2006-08-22 | 2007-08-16 | Fast freeze container and seal |
DE200760009611 DE602007009611D1 (en) | 2006-08-22 | 2007-08-16 | Quick-freezing container and sealing for it |
KR20070083244A KR100957882B1 (en) | 2006-08-22 | 2007-08-20 | Fast freeze container and seal |
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