US5282533A — Suture display rack and procedure kit

Claim 1

Independent Claim 84 words

A suture display rack and procedure kit comprising: a substantially U-shaped structure having a floor portion and opposing side wall portions; a fold line formed longitudinally in said floor portion parallel to said side wall portions; means integral with said U-shaped structure for maintaining said U-shaped structure in a folded position when opened by folding along said fold line; a plurality of suture packages disposed within said U-shaped structure; and enclosure means for storing said U-shaped structure in an unfolded form prior to use.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 84 words

A suture display rack and procedure kit comprising: a substantially U-shaped structure having a floor portion and opposing side wall portions; a fold line formed longitudinally in said floor portion parallel to said side wall portions; means integral with said U-shaped structure for maintaining said U-shaped structure in a folded position when opened by folding along said fold line; a plurality of suture packages disposed within said U-shaped structure; and enclosure means for storing said U-shaped structure in an unfolded form prior to use.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 35 words

A suture display rack and procedure kit as in claim 1 wherein said means for maintaining said U-shaped structure in a folded position comprises adhering means attached to outer surfaces of said side wall portions.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 39 words

A suture display rack and procedure kit as in claim 1 wherein said means for maintaining said U-shaped structure in a folded position comprises locking means for interconnecting sections of said floor portion upon folding along said fold line.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 25 words

A suture display rack and procedure kit as in claim 1 wherein said enclosure means comprises a procedure tray covered by a gas permeable lid.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 25 words

A suture display rack and procedure kit as in claim 2 wherein said adhering means comprises two way tape attached to said side wall portions.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 31 words

A suture display rack and procedure kit as in claim 3 wherein said locking means comprises integral flaps for interconnecting sections of said floor portion upon folding along said fold line.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 91 words

A suture display rack and procedure kit comprising: a container having a floor portion and opposing sidewall portions at least partially defining upper and lower containment levels for storing and displaying of suture packages therein; a fold line formed in said floor portion; means integral with said container for maintaining said container in a folded position when opened by folding along said fold line; a plurality of suture packages disposed within said upper and lower containment levels; and enclosure means for storing said container in an unfolded form prior to use.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 91 words

A suture display rack and procedure kit comprising: a container having a floor portion and opposing sidewall portions at least partially defining upper and lower containment levels for storing and displaying of suture packages therein; a fold line formed in said floor portion; means integral with said container for maintaining said container in a folded position when opened by folding along said fold line; a plurality of suture packages disposed within said upper and lower containment levels; and enclosure means for storing said container in an unfolded form prior to use.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 26 words

A suture display rack and procedure kit as in claim 7 further comprising a pair of alignment walls disposed adjacent each of said opposing sidewall portions.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 22 words

A suture display rack and procedure kit is in claim 7 further comprising at least one magnet bar attached to said rack.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 40 words

A suture display rack and procedure kit as in claim 7 wherein said means for maintaining said container in a folded position comprises at least one over-center hinge disposed to maintain said sidewall portions in substantially the same horizontal plane.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 33 words

A suture display rack and procedure kit as in claim 7 further comprising a plurality of sheaths positioned in said upper and lower containment levels for receiving said plurality of suture packages therein.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 32 words

A suture display rack and procedure kit as in claim 7 wherein, in the folded position, the suture packages in both upper and lower containment levels are displayed in substantially parallel planes.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 32 words

A suture display rack and procedure kit as in claim 7 wherein, in the folded position, the suture packages in both upper and lower containment levels are displayed in opposed diverging planes.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 24 words

A suture display rack and procedure kit as in claim 11 wherein said sheaths are pivotally mounted within said upper and lower containment levels.

Claim 17

Independent Claim 126 words

A method of setting up a suture display rack and procedure kit having a substantially U-shaped structure with a floor portion having a longitudinal fold line therein, opposing side wall portions, means integral with said U-shaped structure for maintaining said U-shaped structure in a folded position when opened by folding along said fold line; and containing a plurality of suture packages disposed therein said kit being disposed in an enclosure means, comprising the steps of: removing said U-shaped structure from said enclosure means; folding said floor portion along the longitudinal fold line until said opposing side wall portions are in substantially the same horizontal plane and said suture packages are displayed in a position for review; and securing the suture display rack in the folded position.

Claim 18

Independent Claim 126 words

A method of setting up a suture display rack and procedure kit having a substantially U-shaped structure with a floor portion having a longitudinal fold line therein, opposing side wall portions, means integral with said U-shaped structure for maintaining said U-shaped structure in a folded position when opened by folding along said fold line; and containing a plurality of suture packages disposed therein said kit being disposed in an enclosure means, comprising the steps of: removing said U-shaped structure from said enclosure means; folding said floor portion along the longitudinal fold line until said opposing side wall portions are in substantially the same horizontal plane and said suture packages are displayed in a position for review; and securing the suture display rack in the folded position.

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 30 words

A method as in claim 15 wherein said suture display rack and procedure kit is secured in an unfolded position by adhering said opposing side walls to a mounting surface.

Claim 20

Dependent Claim 84 words

A suture display rack and procedure kit containing a plurality of suture packages stacked therein comprising: a substantially U-shaped structure having a floor portion and a pair of diverging side wall portions with a total angle of divergence Θ; a fold line formed longitudinally in said floor portion parallel to said side wall portions; means integral with said U-shaped structure for maintaining said U-shaped structure in a folded position; and enclosure means for storing said U-shaped structure in an unfolded form prior to use.

Claim 21

Dependent Claim 84 words

A suture display rack and procedure kit containing a plurality of suture packages stacked therein comprising: a substantially U-shaped structure having a floor portion and a pair of diverging side wall portions with a total angle of divergence Θ; a fold line formed longitudinally in said floor portion parallel to said side wall portions; means integral with said U-shaped structure for maintaining said U-shaped structure in a folded position; and enclosure means for storing said U-shaped structure in an unfolded form prior to use.

Claim 22

Dependent Claim 13 words

A suture display rack and procedure kit as in claim 17 wherein 0°<Θ<180°.

Claim 23

Dependent Claim 27 words

A suture display rack and procedure kit as in claim 17 further comprising enclosure means for storing said U-shaped structure in an unfolded form prior to use.

Claim 24

Dependent Claim 13 words

A suture display rack and procedure kit according to claim 17 wherein Θ≦90°.

Claim 25

Dependent Claim 26 words

A suture display rack and procedure kit according to claim 17 further comprising a flange portion formed on at least one of said side wall portions.

Claim 26

Dependent Claim 27 words

A suture display rack and procedure kit according to claim 17 wherein said suture packages are hinged in stacked relation to one of said side wall portions.

Claim 27

Dependent Claim 31 words

A suture display rack procedure kit according to claim 17 further comprising a plurality of sheaths hinged to one of said side wall portions for retaining said plurality of suture packages.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	1997-01-31	1997-08-02	1998-02-01	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	2001-01-31	2001-08-02	2002-02-01	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	2005-01-31	2005-08-02	2006-02-01	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Suture display rack and procedure kit

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