US3640437A
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Package for ampoules containing lyophilized products
Assignee: Institut Merieux SA
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Filing: 1969-12-29
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Granted: 1972-02-08
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Expires: 1989-12-29
Abstract
Abstract A package for ampuls containing lyophilized products comprising a box adaptable to contain a plurality of the ampuls and formed of at least two assemblable elements, two of which each have an internal orifice for engaging an end of the ampul over a certain length thereof so as to allow breaking of the ampul by grasping one element in each hand.
Inventors
- 👤 Michel Galy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 23:18
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B3/00; B65B3/003; B65B3/006; A; A61; A61J; A61J1/00; A61J1/05; A61J1/06; A61J1/065; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/30; B65D85/42; B67; B67B; B67B7/00; B67B7/92; C; C03; C03B; C03B33/00; C03B33/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T225/00; Y10T225/30; Y10T225/307; Y10T225/321; Y10T225/325; Y10T225/371
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
Package for an ampul intended particularly for plug-formed lyophilized products, characterized in that it is constituted by a cylindrical glass receptacle closed at its ends, the said receptacle presenting, toward its middle part, a weakened zone constituted by a groove made on the periphery of the ampul, said package having the form of a box containing a plurality of ampuls and formed of at least two assemblable elements, two of the said elements each presenting an orifice inside of which it is possible to engage an end of the ampul over a certain part of its length to allow the breaking of an ampul by grasping one element in each hand.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
Package for an ampul intended particularly for plug-formed lyophilized products, characterized in that it is constituted by a cylindrical glass receptacle closed at its ends, the said receptacle presenting, toward its middle part, a weakened zone constituted by a groove made on the periphery of the ampul, said package having the form of a box containing a plurality of ampuls and formed of at least two assemblable elements, two of the said elements each presenting an orifice inside of which it is possible to engage an end of the ampul over a certain part of its length to allow the breaking of an ampul by grasping one element in each hand.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
Package as in claim 1, characterized in that the two elements which each present an orifice form, by their joining on the body of the box, the cover of the said box, each of the two said orifices being disposed inside the cover that is thus formed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
Package as in claim 1, characterized in that the two elements are made of a relatively flexible material such as plastic or wood.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
Package as in claim 1 characterized in that the orifice of each of the elements extends over only a part of the length of these pieces.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
Package as in claim 1 characterized in that the orifice of each of these elements presents at least three ribs on which the ampul bears while it is opened.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-02-07 | 1975-08-09 | 1976-02-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-07 | 1979-08-09 | 1980-02-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-07 | 1983-08-09 | 1984-02-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |