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US5219077A
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Package for mesh onlay and attached mesh plug technical field
Assignee: Ethicon Inc
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Filing: 1992-02-10
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Granted: 1993-06-15
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Expires: 2012-02-10
Abstract
Abstract A package for holding a mesh onlay having a mesh plug attached perpendicularly thereto. The package comprises a folder which has a central floor panel for receiving the mesh onlay and mesh plug assembly. The central floor panel has a pair of opposed major sides and a pair of opposed minor sides. A first end panel is foldably connected to one minor side of the central panel for retaining the mesh onlay on the central panel in a substantially flat position when the first end panel is folded inwardly on top of the mesh onlay and central floor panel. A connecting panel foldably connected to the opposite minor side of the central panel is, in turn, foldably connected to a plug retaining panel. The plug retaining panel secures the mesh plug in a position substantially perpendicular to the mesh onlay and the central floor panel. The plug retaining panel is in turn foldably connected to a second end panel. The assembled package may have a pyramidal-like configuration.
Inventors
- 👤 Deborah M. Transue
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 14:42
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/0063; A61F2/0095; B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/04; B65D75/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A folder package for holding a mesh onlay and mesh plug assembly, comprising: a central floor panel for receiving the mesh onlay and mesh plug assembly, said panel having a pair of opposed major sides and a pair of opposed minor sides; a first end panel foldably connected to one minor side of the central panel for retaining the mesh onlay in a substantially flat position on the central panel; a plug retaining panel foldably attached to the connecting panel for retaining the mesh plug in a substantially perpendicular position with respect to the mesh onlay and, a second end panel foldably connected to the plug retaining panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A folder package for holding a mesh onlay and mesh plug assembly, comprising: a central floor panel for receiving the mesh onlay and mesh plug assembly, said panel having a pair of opposed major sides and a pair of opposed minor sides; a first end panel foldably connected to one minor side of the central panel for retaining the mesh onlay in a substantially flat position on the central panel; a plug retaining panel foldably attached to the connecting panel for retaining the mesh plug in a substantially perpendicular position with respect to the mesh onlay and, a second end panel foldably connected to the plug retaining panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The folder package of claim 1 additionally comprising: locking means for locking the first end panel to the central floor panel; and, locking means for locking the second panel to the central floor panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
The folder package of claim 2 wherein the locking means for locking the first end panel to the central floor panel comprises: a pair of opposed slits located along the major sides of the central floor panel; and, a mating pair of tabs located in the first end panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
The folder package of claim 2 wherein the locking means for the second end panel comprises: a slit in the central floor panel adjacent to the first end panel, said slit forming a pocket slot; and, a second slit in the second end panel, said second slit forming a tab which is engaged by said pocket slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
This package of claim 1, further comprising a slot in the first end panel for spatially retaining the mesh plug with respect to the central floor panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
239 words
A folder package for holding a mesh onlay and mesh plug assembly, comprising: a central floor panel for receiving a mesh onlay and mesh plug assembly, said panel having a pair of opposed major sides and a pair of opposed minor sides; a first end panel foldably connected to one minor side of the central panel for retaining the mesh onlay in a substantially flat position on the central panel; a connecting panel foldably connected to the central floor panel along the opposite minor side; a plug retaining panel foldably attached to the connecting panel for retaining the mesh plug in a substantially perpendicular position with respect to the mesh onlay and; a second end panel foldably connected to the plug retaining panel; locking means for locking the first end panel to the central floor panel comprising a pair of opposed slits located along the major sides of the central floor panel and a mating pair of tabs located in the first end panel; locking means for locking the second end panel to the central floor panel comprising a slit in the central floor panel adjacent to the first end panel, said slit forming a pocket slot and a second slit in the second end panel, said second slit forming a tab which is engaged by said pocket slot; and, a slot in the first end panel for spatially retaining the mesh plug with respect to the central panel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
239 words
A folder package for holding a mesh onlay and mesh plug assembly, comprising: a central floor panel for receiving a mesh onlay and mesh plug assembly, said panel having a pair of opposed major sides and a pair of opposed minor sides; a first end panel foldably connected to one minor side of the central panel for retaining the mesh onlay in a substantially flat position on the central panel; a connecting panel foldably connected to the central floor panel along the opposite minor side; a plug retaining panel foldably attached to the connecting panel for retaining the mesh plug in a substantially perpendicular position with respect to the mesh onlay and; a second end panel foldably connected to the plug retaining panel; locking means for locking the first end panel to the central floor panel comprising a pair of opposed slits located along the major sides of the central floor panel and a mating pair of tabs located in the first end panel; locking means for locking the second end panel to the central floor panel comprising a slit in the central floor panel adjacent to the first end panel, said slit forming a pocket slot and a second slit in the second end panel, said second slit forming a tab which is engaged by said pocket slot; and, a slot in the first end panel for spatially retaining the mesh plug with respect to the central panel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
144 words
A folder package for holding a mesh onlay and mesh plug assembly, comprising: a central floor panel for receiving a mesh onlay and mesh plug having a pair of opposed major sides and a pair of opposed minor sides; a first end panel foldably connected to one minor side of the central panel for retaining the mesh onlay on the central panel in a substantially flat position; a connecting panel foldably connected to the opposite minor side of the central panel; a plug retaining panel foldably connected to the connecting panel for retaining the plug in a substantially perpendicular position, with respect to the mesh onlay; a second end panel foldably connected to the plug retaining panel; locking means for locking the first end panel to the central floor panel; and locking means for locking the second end panel to the central floor panel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
144 words
A folder package for holding a mesh onlay and mesh plug assembly, comprising: a central floor panel for receiving a mesh onlay and mesh plug having a pair of opposed major sides and a pair of opposed minor sides; a first end panel foldably connected to one minor side of the central panel for retaining the mesh onlay on the central panel in a substantially flat position; a connecting panel foldably connected to the opposite minor side of the central panel; a plug retaining panel foldably connected to the connecting panel for retaining the plug in a substantially perpendicular position, with respect to the mesh onlay; a second end panel foldably connected to the plug retaining panel; locking means for locking the first end panel to the central floor panel; and locking means for locking the second end panel to the central floor panel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
49 words
The package of claim 3 wherein the locking means for locking the first end panel to the central floor panel, comprises: a pair of opposed slits, located along the major sides of the central floor panel; and, a mating pair of opposed tabs located in the first end panel.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
56 words
The package of claim 3 wherein the locking means for the second end panel comprises: a slit in the central floor panel adjacent to the first end panel, said slit forming a pocket slot; and a second slit in the second end panel, said second slit forming a tab which is engaged by said pocket slot.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
191 words
A method of packaging a mesh onlay and mesh plug assembly, consisting of a substantially flat mesh onlay having affixed thereto a mesh plug such that said plug is perpendicular to said mesh, the method comprising: 1) inserting the assembly onto an unfolded folder package, said folder package comprising: a central floor panel for receiving the mesh onlay and mesh plug, said panel having a pair of opposed major sides and a pair of opposed minor sides; a first end panel foldably connected to one minor side of the central panel for retaining the mesh onlay in a substantially flat position; a connecting panel foldably connected to the other minor side of the central panel; a plug retaining panel foldably connected to the connecting panel for retaining the plug in a perpendicular position with respect to the mesh onlay; a second end panel foldably connected to the plug retaining panel; locking means for locking the first end panel to the central floor panel; and, locking means for locking the second end panel to the central floor panel, and 2) folding and locking the panels about the assembly to form a package.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
191 words
A method of packaging a mesh onlay and mesh plug assembly, consisting of a substantially flat mesh onlay having affixed thereto a mesh plug such that said plug is perpendicular to said mesh, the method comprising: 1) inserting the assembly onto an unfolded folder package, said folder package comprising: a central floor panel for receiving the mesh onlay and mesh plug, said panel having a pair of opposed major sides and a pair of opposed minor sides; a first end panel foldably connected to one minor side of the central panel for retaining the mesh onlay in a substantially flat position; a connecting panel foldably connected to the other minor side of the central panel; a plug retaining panel foldably connected to the connecting panel for retaining the plug in a perpendicular position with respect to the mesh onlay; a second end panel foldably connected to the plug retaining panel; locking means for locking the first end panel to the central floor panel; and, locking means for locking the second end panel to the central floor panel, and 2) folding and locking the panels about the assembly to form a package.
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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) | 1996-06-14 | 1996-12-14 | 1997-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-06-14 | 2000-12-14 | 2001-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-06-14 | 2004-12-14 | 2005-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |