US3760987A
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Snap assembled dispensing package and cover
Assignee: Wyeth LLC
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Filing: 1971-06-02
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Granted: 1973-09-25
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Expires: 1991-06-02
Abstract
Abstract The disclosure is directed to an improved universal dispensing package for medicaments to be dissolved in a parenteral solution prior to use. The package may be filled and assembled by merely snapping together its components. The packages reduce the cost of drugs by permitting the economy inherent in high speed filling and assembly. The package is made up of a container which has a tapered shank on its discharge end and a piercing device, snappably connected to the container, which also serves as a conduit for dispensing the medicament. A cover may be provided which fits over the conduit and shank and snap-fits into place. Associated with the package may be a pull-strip device for removing the cover, an internal filter and a vent in the conduit.
Inventors
- 👤 E Meterhoefer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 22:26
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D47/00; B65D47/04; B65D47/06; A; A61; A61J; A61J1/00; A61J1/14; A61J1/1443; A61J1/145; A61J1/1456; A61J1/1468
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 46
Claim 1
Independent Claim
36 words
Said first annular ridge further comprising an inclined portion and an annular surface extending at substantially right angles from the outer surface of said shank; D. A first outer cover enclosing said conduit and said shank;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
36 words
Said first annular ridge further comprising an inclined portion and an annular surface extending at substantially right angles from the outer surface of said shank; D. A first outer cover enclosing said conduit and said shank;
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A dispensing package for medicaments to be added to a parenteral solution prior to use comprising: A. A container adapted to contain a medicament;
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A dispensing package for medicaments to be added to a parenteral solution prior to use comprising: A. A container adapted to contain a medicament;
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
One end of said container being adapted to discharge said medicament;
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
One end of said container being adapted to discharge said medicament;
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
9 words
A base formed at one end of said conduit;
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
9 words
A base formed at one end of said conduit;
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
132 words
A second annular ridge defined in said cover and having an inclined surface and an annular surface extending at substantially right angles from the outer surface of said cover, said second annular ridge being adapted to engage said first annular ridge and retain said container, conduit and cover in fixed relationship to each other; E. A third annular ridge defined in the external surface of said base of said conduit distal with respect tO said container and extending outwardly from the surface of said base of said conduit; and F. An annular groove defined on the internal surface of said outer cover and extending outwardly from the surface of said outer cover and adapted to cooperate with said third annular ridge and retain said outer cover and container in a predetermined relationship.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
132 words
A second annular ridge defined in said cover and having an inclined surface and an annular surface extending at substantially right angles from the outer surface of said cover, said second annular ridge being adapted to engage said first annular ridge and retain said container, conduit and cover in fixed relationship to each other; E. A third annular ridge defined in the external surface of said base of said conduit distal with respect tO said container and extending outwardly from the surface of said base of said conduit; and F. An annular groove defined on the internal surface of said outer cover and extending outwardly from the surface of said outer cover and adapted to cooperate with said third annular ridge and retain said outer cover and container in a predetermined relationship.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
11 words
A frusto-conical shank defined on said discharge end of said container;
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
11 words
A frusto-conical shank defined on said discharge end of said container;
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
11 words
A discharge orifice defined at the other end of said conduit;
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
11 words
A discharge orifice defined at the other end of said conduit;
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
11 words
A discharge orifice defined at the other end of said conduit;
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
11 words
A discharge orifice defined at the other end of said conduit;
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
11 words
A frusto-conical shank defined on said discharge end of said container;
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
11 words
A frusto-conical shank defined on said discharge end of said container;
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
11 words
A discharge orifice defined at the other end of said conduit;
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
11 words
A discharge orifice defined at the other end of said conduit;
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
11 words
A frusto-conical shank defined on said discharge end of said container;
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
11 words
A frusto-conical shank defined on said discharge end of said container;
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
11 words
A discharge orifice defined at the other end of said conduit;
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
11 words
A discharge orifice defined at the other end of said conduit;
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
11 words
A frusto-conical shank defined on said discharge end of said container;
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
11 words
A frusto-conical shank defined on said discharge end of said container;
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
24 words
A dispensing package for medicaments to be added to a parenteral solution prior to use comprising: A. A container adapted to contain a medicament;
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
24 words
A dispensing package for medicaments to be added to a parenteral solution prior to use comprising: A. A container adapted to contain a medicament;
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
53 words
At least one annular depression defined on said base and being adapted to engage said annular ridge on said discharge end of said container to connect said conduit to said container whereby engagement may be accomplished with a single unidirectional motion; C. A first annular ridge defined adjacent the base of said shank;
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
53 words
At least one annular depression defined on said base and being adapted to engage said annular ridge on said discharge end of said container to connect said conduit to said container whereby engagement may be accomplished with a single unidirectional motion; C. A first annular ridge defined adjacent the base of said shank;
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
42 words
At least one annular ridge defined on said discharge end of said container; B. A conduit having an inner surface and an outer surface connected to said container and adapted to conduct said medicament from said container to a parenteral solution container;
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
42 words
At least one annular ridge defined on said discharge end of said container; B. A conduit having an inner surface and an outer surface connected to said container and adapted to conduct said medicament from said container to a parenteral solution container;
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
24 words
A dispensing package for medicaments to be added to a parenteral solution prior to use comprising: A. A container adapted to contain a medicament;
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
24 words
A dispensing package for medicaments to be added to a parenteral solution prior to use comprising: A. A container adapted to contain a medicament;
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
53 words
At least one annular depression defined on said base and being adapted to engage said annular ridge on said discharge end of said container to connect said conduit to said container whereby engagement may be accomplished with a single unidirectional motion; C. A first annular ridge defined adjacent the base of said shank;
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
53 words
At least one annular depression defined on said base and being adapted to engage said annular ridge on said discharge end of said container to connect said conduit to said container whereby engagement may be accomplished with a single unidirectional motion; C. A first annular ridge defined adjacent the base of said shank;
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
42 words
At least one annular ridge defined on said discharge end of said container; B. A conduit having an inner surface and an outer surface connected to said container and adapted to conduct said medicament from said container to a parenteral solution container;
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
42 words
At least one annular ridge defined on said discharge end of said container; B. A conduit having an inner surface and an outer surface connected to said container and adapted to conduct said medicament from said container to a parenteral solution container;
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
42 words
At least one annular ridge defined on said discharge end of said container; B. A conduit having an inner surface and an outer surface connected to said container and adapted to conduct said medicament from said container to a parenteral solution container;
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
42 words
At least one annular ridge defined on said discharge end of said container; B. A conduit having an inner surface and an outer surface connected to said container and adapted to conduct said medicament from said container to a parenteral solution container;
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
53 words
At least one annular depression defined on said base and being adapted to engage said annular ridge on said discharge end of said container to connect said conduit to said container whereby engagement may be accomplished with a single unidirectional motion; C. A first annular ridge defined adjacent the base of said shank;
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
53 words
At least one annular depression defined on said base and being adapted to engage said annular ridge on said discharge end of said container to connect said conduit to said container whereby engagement may be accomplished with a single unidirectional motion; C. A first annular ridge defined adjacent the base of said shank;
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
52 words
At least one annular depression defined on said base and being adapted to engage said annular ridge on said discharge end of said container to connect said conduit to said container whereby engagement may be accomplished with a single unidirectional motion; C. A first outer cover enclosing said shank and said conduit;
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
52 words
At least one annular depression defined on said base and being adapted to engage said annular ridge on said discharge end of said container to connect said conduit to said container whereby engagement may be accomplished with a single unidirectional motion; C. A first outer cover enclosing said shank and said conduit;
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
42 words
At least one annular ridge defined on said discharge end of said container; B. A conduit having an inner surface and an outer surface connected to said container and adapted to conduct said medicament from said container to a parenteral solution container;
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
42 words
At least one annular ridge defined on said discharge end of said container; B. A conduit having an inner surface and an outer surface connected to said container and adapted to conduct said medicament from said container to a parenteral solution container;
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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) | 1976-09-24 | 1977-03-26 | 1977-09-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-24 | 1981-03-26 | 1981-09-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-24 | 1985-03-26 | 1985-09-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |