US5076431A
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Direct dispensing package
Assignee: Smith and Nephew Inc
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Filing: 1990-07-24
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Granted: 1991-12-31
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Expires: 2010-07-24
Abstract
Abstract The invention comprises a direct dispensing package. The package comprises a back panel, and a first and a second intermediate panel. The first intermediate panel is foldably connected to the back panel. The package also comprises means for rolling the second intermediate panel onto itself. A front panel is foldably connected to the second intermediate panel. The package further comprises means for maintaining an article of manufacture on the front panel and means for containing at least a portion of the front panel adjacent to the back panel. The article of manufacture can be a sterile surgical element. The means for rolling can be a plurality of parallel slats. The means for containing can be an envelope.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert F. Thompson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:41
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B50/00; A61B50/30; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B17/06; A61B17/06114; A61B17/06133; A61B17/06138; A61B17/12; A61B17/122; A61B17/1222; A61B17/56; A61B17/58; A61B17/68; A61B17/84; A61B17/86; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/14; A61F2/16; A61F2/1691
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A direct dispensing package comprising a back panel; a first and a second intermediate panel, the first intermediate panel foldably connected to the back panel; means for rolling the second intermediate panel onto itself; a front panel foldably connected to the second intermediate panel; means for maintaining an article of manufacture on the front panel; and means for containing at least a portion of said front panel adjacent to said back panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A direct dispensing package comprising a back panel; a first and a second intermediate panel, the first intermediate panel foldably connected to the back panel; means for rolling the second intermediate panel onto itself; a front panel foldably connected to the second intermediate panel; means for maintaining an article of manufacture on the front panel; and means for containing at least a portion of said front panel adjacent to said back panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The package of claim 1 wherein the means for rolling comprises a plurality of parallel perforated lines.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The package of claim 1 wherein the means for rolling comprises a plurality of parallel score lines.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The package of claim 1 wherein the means for containing comprises at least one support panel foldably connected to said back panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The package of claim 1 wherein the means for containing comprises at least one support panel foldably connected to said front panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The package of claim 4 or 5 wherein said means for containing comprises two support panels.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
70 words
A direct dispensing package comprising a back panel; a first and a second intermediate panel the first intermediate panel foldably connected to the back panel; means for rolling the second intermediate panel onto itself; a front panel foldably connected to the second intermediate panel; at least one slit on the front panel for maintaining an article of manufacture; and at least one support panel foldably connected to said back panel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
70 words
A direct dispensing package comprising a back panel; a first and a second intermediate panel the first intermediate panel foldably connected to the back panel; means for rolling the second intermediate panel onto itself; a front panel foldably connected to the second intermediate panel; at least one slit on the front panel for maintaining an article of manufacture; and at least one support panel foldably connected to said back panel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The package of claim 7 wherein the means for rolling comprises a plurality of parallel perforated lines.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The package of claim 7 wherein the means for rolling comprises a plurality of parallel score lines.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
The package of claim 7 or 8 or 9 comprising two support panels.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
83 words
A direct dispensing package comprising a first part having an envelope.; and contained therein a second part having: a back panel; a first and a second intermediate panel, the first intermediate panel foldably connected to the back panel; means for rolling the second intermediate panel into itself; a front panel foldably connected to the second intermediate panel; at least one slit on the front panel for maintaining an article of manufacture; and at least one support panel foldably connected to said back panel.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
83 words
A direct dispensing package comprising a first part having an envelope.; and contained therein a second part having: a back panel; a first and a second intermediate panel, the first intermediate panel foldably connected to the back panel; means for rolling the second intermediate panel into itself; a front panel foldably connected to the second intermediate panel; at least one slit on the front panel for maintaining an article of manufacture; and at least one support panel foldably connected to said back panel.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The package of claim 11 wherein the means for rolling comprises a plurality of parallel perforated lines.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
The package of claim 11 wherein the means for rolling comprises plurality of parallel score lines.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
13 words
The package of claim 11 or 12 or 13 comprising two support panels.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
The package of claim 11 or 12 or 13 comprising at least one pull tab foldable connected to said front panel.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
80 words
A direct dispensing package comprising a, first part having a strippable envelope and contained therein a sterile second part having: a back panel; a first intermediate panel foldably connected to the back panel; a second intermediate panel consisting essentially of a plurality of parallel slate, the second intermediate panel foldably connected to the first intermediate panel; a front panel foldable connected to said second intermediate panel; and at least one slit on the front panel for maintaining a surgical element.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
80 words
A direct dispensing package comprising a, first part having a strippable envelope and contained therein a sterile second part having: a back panel; a first intermediate panel foldably connected to the back panel; a second intermediate panel consisting essentially of a plurality of parallel slate, the second intermediate panel foldably connected to the first intermediate panel; a front panel foldable connected to said second intermediate panel; and at least one slit on the front panel for maintaining a surgical element.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
17 words
The package of claim 16 comprising at least one support panel foldably connected to said back panel.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
9 words
The package of claim 17 comprising two support panels.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
21 words
The package of claim 16 or 17 or 18 comprising at least one pull table foldably connected to said front panel.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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