Storage container for holding desiccant and insert to convert standardized storage container to hold desiccant

Abstract

A container with an insert for a desiccant has a lid, and the insert includes a housing having sidewall portions and a bottom portion with passages for receiving a desiccant to be used with contents of the container. The passages enable air to circulate within the housing, and a cover to be secured to the housing has an upper surface containing adhesive to enable said insert be held to the undersurface of the lid for the container. The insert can be used with traditional containers such as an apothecary glass jar or a glass jar with swing top lid that can be clamped.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a storage container with insert to hold a desiccant for drying materials to be stored, and an insert that can be used with a standard container having a lid, such as a traditional apothecary style jar or jar with swing top clamping lid, to hold a desiccant for drying materials to be stored in the container.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]It is often desired to store or dry foodstuffs and other products such as tea, tobacco or even marijuana in a container with a desiccant while holding the desiccant or drying agent away from physical contact with the contents of the storage container. Several products have been proposed to store materials in such a manner, such as the proposals in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,081,137 or 2,676,078 which require specific designs for the lids of such containers to hold a desiccant in the lid. Other proposals, such as those in U.S. Pat. Nos. 2,317,882 or 6,986,809 may be adapted for use with existing sto...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a storage container with a lid and an insert that can hold a desiccant to keep the contents cool. The insert has a housing with passages for air circulation and a cover with adhesive to stick to the lid. The insert can also be used with a standard container having a lid. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a convenient way to keep the contents of a storage container cool and prevent damage due to excessive heat.

Problems solved by technology

Other proposals, such as those in U.S. Pat. Nos. 2,317,882 or 6,986,809 may be adapted for use with existing storage containers, but are difficult to reuse and not readily adapted for use with standardized containers of various types.

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