US3725003A
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Method of sterile packaging
Assignee: Baxter International Inc
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Filing: 1971-02-04
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Granted: 1973-04-03
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Expires: 1991-02-04
Abstract
Abstract A METHOD OF STERILE PACKAGING WHICH INVOLVES THE STEPS OF PARTIALLY FILING A CONTAINER WITH ANY OF A NUMBER OF ANTI-BACTERIAL AGENTS IN LIQUID OR SEMI-LIQUID FORM, THEN SEALING THE CONTAINER SO THAT AN AIR SPACE IS FORMED ABOVE THE LIQUID WITHIN THE CONTAINER, AND FINALLY EATING TE CONTAINER AND ITS CONTENTS (WHICH MAY INCLUDE A SOLID OBJECT TO BE STERILIZED IMMERSED OR PARTIALLY IMMERSED IN THE LIQUID) TO A TEMPERATURE SUBSTANTIALLY BELOW THE BOILING OF THE LIQUID, AND AT A PRESSURE OF ABOUT ONE ATMOSPHERE, UNTIL THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE CONTAINER ABOVE AND BELOW THE LIQUID LEVEL, AND THE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF SUCH CONTAINER, ARE STERILIZED.
Inventors
- 👤 F Moore
- 👤 L Perkinson
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2026-10-24 17:46
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B55/00; B65B55/02; B65B55/12; B65B55/14; A; A23; A23B; A23B2/00; A23B2/30
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-04-02 | 1976-10-02 | 1977-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-02 | 1980-10-02 | 1981-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-02 | 1984-10-02 | 1985-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |