US4042170A
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Sterile package
Assignee: SVENSKA DENTAL INSTRUMENT AB
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Filing: 1976-05-05
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Granted: 1977-08-16
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Expires: 1996-05-05
Abstract
Abstract A sterile package of weldable plastic foil, has a sealing welding seam, joining two mutually opposite portions of said foil, interrupted by a disc shaped valve element of gas pervious material disposed between said portions and defining at least one through hole.
Inventors
- 👤 Bjorn Ekman
- 👤 Lars Tyrefors
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:03
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D77/00; B65D77/22; B65D77/24; A; A61; A61B; A61B50/00; A61B50/30; B65D75/00; B65D75/40; B65D75/44; B65D75/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A closed sterile package of flexible weldable plastic material having at least one end construction comprising two mutually opposite portions of said plastic material, a valve element disposed between said portions, said valve element being formed of a gas pervious material and defining at least one hole through the thickness thereof, and a welding seam extending across said portions and effecting a seal between said portions at least through said hole and a seal between said portions and said valve element elsewhere.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A closed sterile package of flexible weldable plastic material having at least one end construction comprising two mutually opposite portions of said plastic material, a valve element disposed between said portions, said valve element being formed of a gas pervious material and defining at least one hole through the thickness thereof, and a welding seam extending across said portions and effecting a seal between said portions at least through said hole and a seal between said portions and said valve element elsewhere.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The package of claim 1 wherein the dimension of said hole in the direction parallel to said seam varies in the direction perpendicular to said seam.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The package of claim 1 wherein said hole has the shape of a rhomb having its shorter diagonal parallel with said seam.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The package of claim 2 wherein said valve element extends substantially across said portions in the direction parallel to said seam.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The package of claim 2 wherein said valve element consists of paper having a high temperature resistance.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The package of claim 1 wherein said valve element extends substantially across said portions in the direction parallel to said seam.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
The package of claim 1 wherein a portion of said valve element extends outwardly beyond said seam, whereby any text or marking for the identification of any contents of the package on said valve element portion are visible from outside of the package.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The package of claim 1 wherein said valve element comprises a temperature-sensitive material which undergoes a color change at a certain temperature.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The package of claim 1 wherein said valve element consists of paper having a high temperature resistance.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The package of claim 1 wherein said weldable plastic material defines a tube having said end construction adjacent at least one end thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
The package of claim 1 wherein said valve element is thin and flat.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
The package of claim 1 wherein said valve element has at least two of said holes spaced along the dimension thereof in the direction parallel to said seam.
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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) | 1980-08-15 | 1981-02-14 | 1981-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-15 | 1985-02-14 | 1985-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-15 | 1989-02-14 | 1989-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |