US3616252A
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Sealed sterile package and process for opening same
Assignee: Baxter International Inc
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Filing: 1968-08-30
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Granted: 1971-10-26
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Expires: 1988-08-30
Abstract
Abstract The contents of a container are therein aseptically sealed by a heat-wastable closure secured in a small container opening. Access to the contents is achieved by passing the sealed portion of the container through a flame, simultaneously to waste said closure for unsealing said container and to sterilize the container about said opening.
Inventors
- 👤 Sheldon H Forel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:06
CPC Classifications
C; C12; C12M; C12M23/00; C12M23/02; C12M23/08; C12M23/20; C12M23/38; C12M37/00; C12M37/04; C12M45/00; C12M45/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
14 words
A process according to claim 1 in which the step of heating comprises combusting.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
22 words
A process according to claim 1 in which the closure is fabricated from a material which leaves no interfering residue when wasted.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A process according to claim 1 in which the step of sealing comprises sticking said closure by adhesive to said container while the closure is disposed across said opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A process according to claim 2 in which combusting comprises manually passing the sealed portion of the container through a flame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A process according to claim 1 further characterized by the step of sterilizing the container and said contents prior to storage.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A process according to claim 6 in which the contents comprise a growth medium for a microorganic culture.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
No citation records indexed.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-10-25 | 1975-04-26 | 1975-10-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-25 | 1979-04-26 | 1979-10-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-25 | 1983-04-26 | 1983-10-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |