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US4368765A
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Flexible bag with recessed scrapless hanger
Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
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Filing: 1980-12-12
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Granted: 1983-01-18
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Expires: 2000-12-12
Abstract
Abstract A hanger construction for a collapsible container for medical fluids which is fabricated in such a manner that it is scrapless and positioned within the confines of the container. The hanger is formed with tear and hinge lines so that one or more tab portions are easily torn from and displaced from the bag surface to provide a hanger hole. Hinge lines are positioned to afford a biasing of the displaced portions outwardly from the bag surface so that they will not "reclose" in the hanger hole. A tear point is utilized for ease in initiating the tearing away of the tab portions. The resulting hanger hole is of a geometric configuration in that it will accommodate most any support structure and the displaced portions are of a configuration in that they will not "hang up" or "dig" into the support structure. These features permit ease of fabrication and placement of the bag over a support device.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark E. Larkin
- 👤 Edward S. Tripp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 04:31
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/05; A61G7/0503
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
215 words
A scrapless hanger construction for a flexible collapsible container for medical fluids composed of a flexible, inert, plastic material, said container comprising: a body section defined by front, back, side and opposing end wall portions; a hanger section provided at one end and disposed within the confines of one said end wall portion, said hanger section having a planar surface and defined by tear and hinge lines; said tear line defined by a curved central tear portion terminating in a tear point, said tear line further including oppositely positioned straight portions and curved portions terminating at points spaced from but facing said tear point and at an upwardly extending angle to provide said hinge line with respect thereto to provide two tab portions which are easily displaced from said planar surface to result in a hanger aperture; said hinge line further constructed and arranged to provide an outward biasing of said tab portions; and a tubular passageway extending from the opposing end wall portion and in communication with the inside of said body section; so that when it is desired to support said container from a support hanger, said tab portions are easily displaced from said planar surface and said hanger section will be accommodated by said hanger aperture without interference from said tab portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
215 words
A scrapless hanger construction for a flexible collapsible container for medical fluids composed of a flexible, inert, plastic material, said container comprising: a body section defined by front, back, side and opposing end wall portions; a hanger section provided at one end and disposed within the confines of one said end wall portion, said hanger section having a planar surface and defined by tear and hinge lines; said tear line defined by a curved central tear portion terminating in a tear point, said tear line further including oppositely positioned straight portions and curved portions terminating at points spaced from but facing said tear point and at an upwardly extending angle to provide said hinge line with respect thereto to provide two tab portions which are easily displaced from said planar surface to result in a hanger aperture; said hinge line further constructed and arranged to provide an outward biasing of said tab portions; and a tubular passageway extending from the opposing end wall portion and in communication with the inside of said body section; so that when it is desired to support said container from a support hanger, said tab portions are easily displaced from said planar surface and said hanger section will be accommodated by said hanger aperture without interference from said tab portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
The hanger construction for a flexible, collapsible container as defined in claim 1 wherein said tear line is defined by a configuration substantially resembling the figure "3", with the longitudinal axis of the "3" lying substantially transverse to an axis of said container extending between said opposing end wall portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The hanger construction for a flexible, collapsible container as defined in claim 2 wherein the central portion of said "3" includes a double curved portion provided by said tear lines, terminating in a pointed portion to thereby effect a tear starting point.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The hanger construction for a flexible, collapsible container as defined in claim 3 wherein said body section is fabricated from two opposing sheets of said plastic material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The hanger construction for a flexible, collapsible container as defined in claim 3 wherein said body section is constructed and arranged to provide two tubular portions opposite said hanger section in open communication with the inside of said body section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The hanger construction for a flexible, collapsible container as defined in claim 3 wherein said plastic material is polyvinylchloride.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The hanger construction for a flexible, collapsible container as defined in claim 3 wherein the configuration of said opposing sheets is substantially rectangular with the shortest dimension being from side to side.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
57 words
The hanger construction for a flexible, collapsible container as defined in claim 3 wherein said hinge line extending between the central portion of said "3" and the termination points thereof is spaced a sufficient distance from the straight portions to provide tab portions of a size to permit a bending thereof when engaged by said support hanger.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The hanger construction for a flexible, collapsible container a defined in claim 8 further including a reinforcing rib positioned between said tear lines and the periphery of said container.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
The hanger construction for a flexible, collapsible container as defined in claim 3 further including reinforcing members placed outwardly of those portions of the tear lines defining opposing sections of the "3" opposite the central portion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The hanger construction for a flexible, collapsible container as defined in claim 10 wherein the tear line portions are varying radii of curvature.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The hanger construction for a flexible, collapsible container as defined in claim 3 further including a rib member partially surrounding said tear lines.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
211 words
A scrapless hanger construction for a flexible collapsible container for medical fluids composed of a flexible, inert, plastic material, said container comprising: a body section defined by front, back, side and opposing end wall portions; a hanger section provided at one end and disposed within the confines of one said end wall portion, said hanger section having a planar surface and defined by tear and hinge lines; said tear line defined by a curved central tear portion terminating in a tear point, said tear line further including oppositely positioned straight portions and curved portions terminating at points spaced from but facing in the direction of said tear point to provide a hinge line with respect thereto and two tab portions which are easily displaced from said planar surface to result in a hanger aperture; said hinge line constructed and arranged to provide an outward displacement of said tab portions; and a tubular passageway extending from the opposing end wall portion and in communication with the inside of said body section, so that when it is desired to support said container from a support hanger, said tab portions are easily displaced from said planar surface and said hanger section will be accommodated by said hanger aperture without interference from said tab portions.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
211 words
A scrapless hanger construction for a flexible collapsible container for medical fluids composed of a flexible, inert, plastic material, said container comprising: a body section defined by front, back, side and opposing end wall portions; a hanger section provided at one end and disposed within the confines of one said end wall portion, said hanger section having a planar surface and defined by tear and hinge lines; said tear line defined by a curved central tear portion terminating in a tear point, said tear line further including oppositely positioned straight portions and curved portions terminating at points spaced from but facing in the direction of said tear point to provide a hinge line with respect thereto and two tab portions which are easily displaced from said planar surface to result in a hanger aperture; said hinge line constructed and arranged to provide an outward displacement of said tab portions; and a tubular passageway extending from the opposing end wall portion and in communication with the inside of said body section, so that when it is desired to support said container from a support hanger, said tab portions are easily displaced from said planar surface and said hanger section will be accommodated by said hanger aperture without interference from said tab portions.
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