Jun 23, 2026

US12663237 - Vacuum retention system including tubular sub-components

A protective carrying case for an object is disclosed, wherein the protective carrying case includes a top component, a bottom component, and semi-hexagonal ends, wherein the top component and the bottom component are constructed from carbon fiber. The protective carrying case additionally includes a retaining element with vacuum split functionality to retain elements within the case.

Assignee: GSTC LLC
Inventors: Gideon P. Searle
Filing date: 2024-08-21

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The patent describes a protective carrying case designed for objects, featuring a carbon fiber construction and a vacuum retention system that utilizes a retaining element with a valve to control airflow. This system includes multiple tubes for packaging elements, ensuring that the contents remain securely in place while allowing for easy access when needed.

Claim 1

1 . An article for packing an object, comprising: an exterior container shell; at least one retaining element attached to at least one interior surface of the exterior container shell, wherein the at least one retaining element includes an interior chamber; a plurality of tubes attached to an interior surface of the interior chamber of the at least one retaining element; and a plurality of packaging elements within the plurality of tubes within the interior chamber of the at least one retaining element; wherein the at least one retaining element includes at least one valve configured to allow or restrict air flow into and out of the at least one retaining element; wherein the at least one valve includes grating sized and configured to prevent movement of the plurality of packaging elements out of the at least one retaining element when the at least one valve is in an open position; and wherein ends of the plurality of tubes are welded shut. an exterior container shell; at least one retaining element attached to at least one interior surface of the exterior container shell, wherein the at least one retaining element includes an interior chamber; a plurality of tubes attached to an interior surface of the interior chamber of the at least one retaining element; and a plurality of packaging elements within the plurality of tubes within the interior chamber of the at least one retaining element; wherein the at least one retaining element includes at least one valve configured to allow or restrict air flow into and out of the at least one retaining element; wherein the at least one valve includes grating sized and configured to prevent movement of the plurality of packaging elements out of the at least one retaining element when the at least one valve is in an open position; and wherein ends of the plurality of tubes are welded shut.

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