Pressure relieving panel for a caning jar

Abstract

The Pressure Relieving Panel for a Caning Jar is a device that allows for the convenient use of a standard sized caning jar to be used for anaerobic, lactic acid fermentation, i.e. making homemade sauerkraut, pickles, or other ferments. The device is configured as a replacement, sealing panel or lid for a standard sized caning jar that allows the CO2 gas from the fermentation process to escape from the jar. This device makes use of a one-way, pressure-relieving check valve incorporated into the sealing panel that prevents outside air (oxygen) from getting back into the jar where the anaerobic fermentation process is taking place. The pressure relieving, sealing panel(s) of the instant invention do not require regular monitoring or refilling as required for water type, air lock devices.

I claim: 
     
         1 . In combination with a caning jar and clamping ring, a sealing panel adapted for use in home fermentation, said sealing panel including: an incorporated means for the perimeter sealing of the caning jar, and having an integrated one-way check valve for relieving the carbon dioxide produced during the fermentation process with said valve further preventing outside air ingress back into the caning jar. 
     
     
         2 . The combination of  claim 1 , wherein said one-way valve is an integrally formed duckbill type check valve. 
     
     
         3 . The combination of  claim 1 , wherein said one-way valve is an integrally formed ball type check valve. 
     
     
         4 . The combination of  claim 1 , wherein the sealing panel is configured with a normally concave form that moves up to a convex form from the force exerted by the internal carbon dioxide pressure. 
     
     
         5 . The combination of  claim 1 , wherein the sealing panel has an integrally formed, and downward projecting submersing feature configured to hold the solid fermenting contents under the salt-water brine. 
     
     
         6 . In combination with a caning jar, a lid with an incorporated annular sealing flange adapted for use in home fermentation, said lid including: an incorporated means for the perimeter sealing of the caning jar, and having an integrated one-way check valve for relieving the carbon dioxide produced during the fermentation process with said valve further preventing outside air ingress back into the caning jar. 
     
     
         7 . The combination of  claim 6 , wherein said one-way check valve is an integrally formed duckbill type valve. 
     
     
         8 . The combination of  claim 6 , wherein said one-way check valve is an integrally formed ball type valve. 
     
     
         9 . The combination of  claim 6 , wherein the sealing lid is configured with a normally concave form that moves up to a convex form from the force exerted by the internal carbon dioxide pressure. 
     
     
         10 . The combination of  claim 6 , wherein the sealing panel has an integrally formed, and downward projecting submersing feature configured to hold the solid fermenting contents under the salt-water brine.