Air purging lid

Abstract

A lid, having an opening area encased by one of the variety of shaped sidewalls with a flexible ribbed portion extending downwardly to one of the variety of shaped bases (e.g., a domed shaped base), is provided for completely purging of atmospheric gases out of a container upon installation so as to eliminate head space by forming an airtight barrier with the container and the lid. A lid rim, having an inside portion connected to the top of the one of the variety of shaped with the flexible ribbed portion and an outside portion is provided for sealing the lid to the container. The dome shaped base is connected to the bottom of the one of the variety of shaped sidewalls forming a circular base of the lid. The one of the variety of shaped sidewalls is provided for manipulating the lid from a relaxed state to an elongated state while being submerged into a liquid to displace an amount of fluid needed to raise the fluid level.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates in general to a container lid, and more particularly to a lid device for purging air of out of a container holding a liquid.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]In today's society, distribution and consumption of consumable beverages have experienced significant growth. Many companies are striving to develop more complex and sophisticated packaging mechanisms for securing consumable liquids, such as wine and other beverages. Many of these packaged beverages are to be sold and distributed throughout the world with a need for greater shelf life. Certain beverages, such as wine, require the consumable liquid be protected from atmospheric gases. As such, a need exists for an air purging lid for protecting the liquid from atmospheric gases.SUMMARY OF THE DESCRIBED EMBODIMENTS[0005]Many liquids spoil over time when exposed to oxygen and / or other atmospheric gases, and therefore, must be s...

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Benefits of technology

The patent text describes a lid device that can be used to store liquids in a way that minimizes exposure to oxygen and other atmospheric gases. The lid has a flexible ribbed portion that helps to remove air from the container while still accommodating changes in fluid levels due to changes in temperature. The lid can elongate and contract to keep the fluid level constant. The technical effects of this design are that it helps to maintain the longevity and quality of stored liquids, reduces the risk of contamination, and improves safety during storage and transportation.

Problems solved by technology

Many companies are striving to develop more complex and sophisticated packaging mechanisms for securing consumable liquids, such as wine and other beverages.

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