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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 23, 2020
Filed:
May. 05, 2017
Ishida Europe Limited, Birmingham, West Midlands, GB;
David Hann, Poole, GB;
Graham Neale, Bournemouth, GB;
Lee Graham Johnson, Nr Codsall, GB;
Lee Vine, Lytchett Matravers, GB;
ISHIDA EUROPE LIMITED, Birmingham, GB;
Abstract
There is provided a leak detection system for detecting breaches in sealed food containers. The leak detection system comprises air-sample testing equipment configured to test the composition of an air sample provided to the air-sample testing equipment. At least one pressing member is provided configured to, in use, apply pressure to the sealed food container located in an air-sampling region. At least one air-sampling port is located in the air-sampling region. An air sample conduit is provided extending between the at least one air-sampling port and the air-sample testing equipment. In use, the at least one air-sampling port takes an air sample from the air-sampling region at least during or after the at least one pressing member applies pressure to the sealed food container in the air-sampling region and communicates said air sample through the air sample conduit to the air-sample testing equipment.