US3952869A
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Sealed container
Assignee: Smiths Group PLC
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Filing: 1974-10-07
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Granted: 1976-04-27
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Expires: 1994-10-07
Abstract
Abstract A container for surgical instruments or other articles has a body. One end of the body is closed by a cap. A sealing band seals the cap and the body together in a sterile manner. A welded sealing area is formed by welding together overlying portions of the band whereby a visible blemished area is produced when the seal at the welded area is broken.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael Sansom
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:15
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D55/00; B65D55/02; B65D55/06; B65D55/08; B65D55/0818; A; A61; A61B; A61B50/00; A61B50/30; A61L; A61L2/00; A61L2/26; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/002; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/807; Y10S206/813
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A container for surgical instruments or other articles comprising a body, a cap fitted to the body and closing an end thereof, a sealing band of self-adhesive thermoplastic material spanning the area at which the cap and body abut, the band being wound about the periphery of the body and cap for at least two complete convolutions, which windings seal the cap and the body together in a sterile manner, and a welded sealing area formed by welding together into integral relationship overlying portions of the convolutions of the band whereby a visible blemished area is produced either in the outermost convolution or in the convolution adjacent thereto and underlying same when the seal at the welded area is broken.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A container for surgical instruments or other articles comprising a body, a cap fitted to the body and closing an end thereof, a sealing band of self-adhesive thermoplastic material spanning the area at which the cap and body abut, the band being wound about the periphery of the body and cap for at least two complete convolutions, which windings seal the cap and the body together in a sterile manner, and a welded sealing area formed by welding together into integral relationship overlying portions of the convolutions of the band whereby a visible blemished area is produced either in the outermost convolution or in the convolution adjacent thereto and underlying same when the seal at the welded area is broken.
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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) | 1979-04-27 | 1979-10-27 | 1980-04-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-27 | 1983-10-27 | 1984-04-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-27 | 1987-10-27 | 1988-04-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |