Storage container with a regenerative inert environment

摘要

A container assembly that can store items in an inert environment. The container assembly is rechargeable so that the inert environment can be repeatedly reestablished. The storage container has a base. The base has a top surface with at least one gas port. A gas charging system is disposed within the base. The gas charging system includes a piercing projection for piercing a gas cartridge. The gas charging system also includes a conduit that leads from the piercing projection to the gas ports, and a fill valve for selectively controlling gas flow through the conduit. A tubular wall is affixed to the base. A removable closure is selectively attached to the open top end of the tubular wall to provide access to the storage compartment. A release valve is provided in the closure that enables gas to exit the storage compartment.

主权项

1. A container assembly, comprising:
a base having a side surface and a top surface with at least one gas port formed in said top surface; a gas charging system disposed within said base, wherein said gas charging system includes a piercing projection for piercing a gas cartridge, a distribution manifold that leads from said piercing projection to said at least one gas port, and a fill valve for selectively controlling gas flow through said distribution manifold, wherein said fill valve has a push button control that is exposed on said side surface of said base; a tubular wall affixed to said base and extending above said top surface of said base to define a storage compartment, said tubular wall having an open top end; a removable closure selectively attachable to said open top end of said tubular wall; and a release valve that enables gas to exit said storage compartment.