US5538129A
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Package for adhesive precoated dental appliance
Assignee: 3M Co
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Filing: 1995-03-21
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Granted: 1996-07-23
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Expires: 2015-03-21
Abstract
Abstract A package for an adhesive precoated dental appliance such as an orthodontic bracket includes a container having a well and a flange, and a cover that extends over an opening of the well. A pressure sensitive adhesive releasably connects the cover to the flange along a first region, and a hermetic seal extends between the cover and the flange along a second region that is located between the first region and the opening of the well. The hermetic seal cooperates with the pressure sensitive adhesive to provide a reliable, easily openable package. The hermetic seal also prevents volatile components of adhesive on the dental appliance from contacting the pressure sensitive adhesive and thereby decreases loss of the volatile components from within the package in order to extend the expected shelf life of the adhesive precoated appliance.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruce E. Chester
- 👤 James D. Cleary
- 👤 Evangelos G. Georgakis
- 👤 Russell A. Jordan
- 👤 Kenneth E. Hoevel
- 👤 Randall E. Adam
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:45
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/28; B65D75/30; B65D75/32; A; A61; A61C; A61C19/00; A61C19/02; B65D75/36; B65D75/366; A61C2202/00; B65D2575/00; B65D2575/28; B65D2575/30; B65D2575/36; B65D2575/361; B65D2575/362; B65D2575/365; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/813
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A packaged article containing: a container having a well with an opening and a flange surrounding said opening; a dental appliance having an exterior surface; an adhesive on said exterior surface, said adhesive including one or more volatile components; a cover extending over said opening and said flange; a pressure sensitive adhesive releasably connecting said cover to said flange along a first region at least partially surrounding said opening; and a hermetic seal connecting said cover to said flange along a second region surrounding said opening, said second region being located between said first region and said opening for substantially preventing at least a portion of said volatile components from contacting said pressure sensitive adhesive.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A packaged article containing: a container having a well with an opening and a flange surrounding said opening; a dental appliance having an exterior surface; an adhesive on said exterior surface, said adhesive including one or more volatile components; a cover extending over said opening and said flange; a pressure sensitive adhesive releasably connecting said cover to said flange along a first region at least partially surrounding said opening; and a hermetic seal connecting said cover to said flange along a second region surrounding said opening, said second region being located between said first region and said opening for substantially preventing at least a portion of said volatile components from contacting said pressure sensitive adhesive.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The packaged article of claim 1, wherein said second region has an annular configuration and extends entirely around said opening and said first region.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The packaged article of claim 1, wherein said hermetic seal includes a hot melt adhesive.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The packaged article of claim 1, wherein said hermetic seal is selected from the group consisting of an ultrasonic, radiant, impulse or induction seal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The packaged article of claim 1, wherein said pressure sensitive adhesive comprises a repositionable adhesive.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The packaged article of claim 1, wherein said cover includes a layer of paper, and wherein said hermetic seal includes a layer of aluminum foil, and wherein said paper layer and said aluminum foil layer are laminated together.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The packaged article of claim 1, wherein said hermetic seal includes a barrier layer and a hot melt adhesive between said barrier layer and said flange.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The packaged article of claim 7, wherein said barrier layer includes one or more lines of weakness extending at least partially along said opening.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The packaged article of claim 7, wherein said barrier layer comprises aluminum foil.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The packaged article of claim 7, wherein said barrier layer comprises a polymeric material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
The packaged article of claim 7, wherein said barrier layer comprises metallized PVDC.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
The packaged article of claim 7, wherein said barrier layer is separable from said container and said cover once said cover has been lifted from said opening for access into said well.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
The packaged article of claim 1, wherein said first region consists essentially of two spaced apart sections that extend over said flange along opposite sides of said opening.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
48 words
The packaged article of claim 1, wherein said volatile components include CPQ, and wherein the percentage weight loss of CPQ is less than 85% of its original weight when said appliance and said adhesive are retained in said well for a period of five weeks at 60° C.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
48 words
The packaged article of claim 1, wherein said volatile components include CPQ, and wherein the percentage weight loss of CPQ is less than 60% of its original weight when said appliance and said adhesive are retained in said well for a period of five weeks at 60° C.
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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) | 1999-07-23 | 2000-01-22 | 2000-07-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-07-23 | 2004-01-22 | 2004-07-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-07-23 | 2008-01-22 | 2008-07-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |