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Dental implant packaging
Assignee: Biomet 3I LLC
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Filing: 1995-10-03
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Granted: 1996-12-10
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Expires: 2015-10-03
Abstract
Abstract A dental implant packaging system for contamination-free packaging, storage, transport and delivery of dental implants and related components. Various embodiments of the system as applied to a dental implant and its cover screw are shown in which a dental implant is housed in a transparent tubular capsule that is lined with a titanium sleeve which covers the head and part of the body of the implant, leaving the tail end exposed to view. The head is restrained in the opening into the capsule and a cap which closes the capsule also serves to hold the head in place.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard J. Lazzara
- 👤 Keith D. Beaty
- 👤 Thomas S. Heylmun
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:30
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C8/00; A61C8/0087
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 77
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
In combination an elongated surgical implant fixture having a head end and a tail end and capsule means enclosing said implant fixture, comprising: an elongated tubular housing having a first end and a second end, said first end being opened and said second end being closed, said housing having a length longer than said implant fixture, said housing for receiving a portion of said implant fixture; stop means at said first end for stopping said head end from penetrating into said housing; cap means for closing said first end closely overlying said head end and for holding said head end substantially fixed with relation to said stop means with said tail end spaced from said closed end; and a tubular liner made of substantially the same material as said implant fixture, said liner fixed within said housing and extending along an interior wall surface of said housing from said first end toward said second end for enclosing at least a part of said implant fixture when said implant fixture is present in said housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
In combination an elongated surgical implant fixture having a head end and a tail end and capsule means enclosing said implant fixture, comprising: an elongated tubular housing having a first end and a second end, said first end being opened and said second end being closed, said housing having a length longer than said implant fixture, said housing for receiving a portion of said implant fixture; stop means at said first end for stopping said head end from penetrating into said housing; cap means for closing said first end closely overlying said head end and for holding said head end substantially fixed with relation to said stop means with said tail end spaced from said closed end; and a tubular liner made of substantially the same material as said implant fixture, said liner fixed within said housing and extending along an interior wall surface of said housing from said first end toward said second end for enclosing at least a part of said implant fixture when said implant fixture is present in said housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A combination according to claim 1 including marker means on said housing for indicating the length of an implant fixture enclosed therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A combination according to claim 1 in which said liner includes said stop means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A combination according to claim 3 in which said cap means includes means to engage said head end against said stop means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
55 words
A combination according to claim 4 wherein said implant fixture is generally cylindrical and said head end has a larger diameter than the remainder of said implant fixture, said stop means including an annular surface surrounding said first end and said engaging means of said cap means pressing said head end against said annular surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A combination according to claim 1 in which said liner is made of titanium or a dilute alloy of titanium.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
A combination according to claim 1 in which said housing is transparent and said liner is opaque.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
A combination according to claim 1 in which said housing has an annular end-wall at said first end and said liner has at one end a flange overlying said end-wall when said liner is fitted within said housing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
A combination according to claim 8 wherein said implant fixture is generally cylindrical and said head end has a larger diameter than the remainder of said implant fixture, and wherein said flange is said stopping means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
A combination according to claim 9 including means to hold said head end against said flange when said implant fixture is inserted tail-end first through said liner into said housing.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
A combination according to claim 10 wherein said cap means includes means for pressing said head end against said flange when said cap means is fixed to said housing.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
138 words
In combination an elongated surgical implant fixture made of a specified material and having a head end and a tail end, and a capsule for enclosing said implant fixture, comprising;. an elongated tubular housing having a first end, a second end, and a length longer than said implant fixture, said first end being open and said second end being closed, said housing for receiving said implant fixture; a tubular liner made of said specified material fixed within said housing and extending along an interior wall surface thereof from said first end toward said second end, said liner for enclosing at least part of said implant fixture when said implant fixture is present in said housing; stop means at said first end for stopping said head end from penetrating into said liner; and means for closing said first end.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
138 words
In combination an elongated surgical implant fixture made of a specified material and having a head end and a tail end, and a capsule for enclosing said implant fixture, comprising;. an elongated tubular housing having a first end, a second end, and a length longer than said implant fixture, said first end being open and said second end being closed, said housing for receiving said implant fixture; a tubular liner made of said specified material fixed within said housing and extending along an interior wall surface thereof from said first end toward said second end, said liner for enclosing at least part of said implant fixture when said implant fixture is present in said housing; stop means at said first end for stopping said head end from penetrating into said liner; and means for closing said first end.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
158 words
In combination an elongated surgical implant fixture having a head end and a tail end and a separate component for use therewith, and bicameral encapsulation means separately enclosing said implant fixture and said separate component, comprising: a first elongated tubular capsule having a length longer than said implant fixture and a first substantially planar opening at one end, said first capsule for receiving a portion of said implant fixture; stop means near said first opening for holding said head end of said implant fixture near said first opening, a second tubular capsule having a second substantially planar opening at one end, said second capsule for receiving said separate component through said second opening; a support for said first and second capsules holding said first and second openings substantially in a common plane; and closure means in said common plane for covering said first and second openings, said closure means closely overlying said head end of said implant fixture.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
158 words
In combination an elongated surgical implant fixture having a head end and a tail end and a separate component for use therewith, and bicameral encapsulation means separately enclosing said implant fixture and said separate component, comprising: a first elongated tubular capsule having a length longer than said implant fixture and a first substantially planar opening at one end, said first capsule for receiving a portion of said implant fixture; stop means near said first opening for holding said head end of said implant fixture near said first opening, a second tubular capsule having a second substantially planar opening at one end, said second capsule for receiving said separate component through said second opening; a support for said first and second capsules holding said first and second openings substantially in a common plane; and closure means in said common plane for covering said first and second openings, said closure means closely overlying said head end of said implant fixture.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
15 words
A combination according to claim 13 in which said support lies in said common plane.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
33 words
A combination according to claim 14 in which said first capsule is substantially tubular, said first opening is substantially circular, and an end of said first capsule opposite said first opening is closed.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
33 words
A combination according to claim 15 in which said second capsule is substantially tubular, said second opening is substantially circular, and an end of said second capsule opposite said second opening is closed.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
21 words
A combination according to claim 16 in which said first and second capsules extend in the same direction from said support.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
28 words
A combination according to claim 17 in which said support includes a part extending laterally from said support in the same direction as said first and second capsules.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
22 words
A combination according to claim 18 in which said part extends from an end of said support substantially alongside said second capsule.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
17 words
A combination according to claim 19 in which said first capsule is longer than said second capsule.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
35 words
A combination according to claim 19 including a substantially flat brace lying in a plane perpendicular to both said support and said part, said flat brace being connected to both said support and said part.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
17 words
A combination according to claim 21 in which said brace is further connected to said second capsule.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
20 words
A combination according to claim 13 in which said closure means includes a peelable sheet peripherally bonded to said support.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
33 words
A combination according to claim 13 in which said first capsule is substantially tubular, said first opening is substantially circular, and an end of said first capsule opposite said first opening is closed.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
33 words
A combination according to claim 24 in which said second capsule is substantially tubular, said second opening is substantially circular, and an end of said second capsule opposite said second opening is closed.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
17 words
A combination according to claim 25 in which said first capsule is longer than said second capsule.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
65 words
A combination according to claim 13 wherein said first capsule includes a closed end opposite said first opening and a tubular liner, said liner extending along an interior wall surface of said first capsule from said first opening toward said closed end, said first capsule for enclosing at least a part of said implant fixture when said implant fixture is present in said first capsule.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
23 words
A combination according to claim 27 in which said stop means is positioned for stopping said head end from penetrating into said liner.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
20 words
A combination according to claim 27 in which said liner is made of the same material as said implant fixture.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
18 words
A combination according to claim 27 in which said first capsule is transparent and said liner is opaque.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
20 words
A combination according to claim 27 in which said liner is made of titanium or a dilute alloy of titanium.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
26 words
A combination according to claim 13 including marker means on said first capsule for indicating the length of an implant fixture enclosed in said first capsule.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
45 words
A combination according to claim 13 wherein said implant fixture is generally cylindrical and said head end has larger diameter than the remainder of said implant fixture, and wherein said stop means includes an annular surface adjacent said first opening for engaging said head end.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
18 words
A combination according to claim 13 in which said second capsule is dimensioned to enclose said separate component.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
14 words
A combination according to claim 34 in which said component is a cover screw.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
156 words
In combination, a bicameral encapsulation for a dental implant and an article intended for use with said implant, comprising;. a first elongated substantially tubular capsule having a first end, a second end, and a length longer than said dental implant, said first end having a first substantially planar opening and said second end being closed, said dental implant having a substantially cylindrical body, a head end, and being housed within said first capsule, said head end having a diameter larger than said cylindrical body; a second capsule having a second substantially planar opening, said article being housed within said second capsule; support means for said first and second capsules holding said first and second openings in a substantially fixed spatial relation; stop means within said first capsule for stopping said head end from penetrating into said first capsule; and removable cover means covering said first and second openings, said cover means closely overlying said head end.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
156 words
In combination, a bicameral encapsulation for a dental implant and an article intended for use with said implant, comprising;. a first elongated substantially tubular capsule having a first end, a second end, and a length longer than said dental implant, said first end having a first substantially planar opening and said second end being closed, said dental implant having a substantially cylindrical body, a head end, and being housed within said first capsule, said head end having a diameter larger than said cylindrical body; a second capsule having a second substantially planar opening, said article being housed within said second capsule; support means for said first and second capsules holding said first and second openings in a substantially fixed spatial relation; stop means within said first capsule for stopping said head end from penetrating into said first capsule; and removable cover means covering said first and second openings, said cover means closely overlying said head end.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
37 words
A combination according to claim 36 in which said support means for holding said first and second openings in a common plane, and said cover means covers both said first and second openings in said common plane.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
21 words
A combination according to claim 37 in which said cover means is a peelable sheet peripherally bonded to said support means.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
16 words
A combination according to claim 37 in which said support means lies in said common plane.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
18 words
A combination according to claim 39 in which said cover means is peripherally attached to said support means.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
21 words
A combination according to claim 39 in which said cover means is a peelable sheet peripherally bonded to said support means.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
28 words
A combination according to claim 36 in further combination with an enclosure having a recess for receiving said bicameral encapsulation and second removable cover means for said recess.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
28 words
A combination according to claim 42 in which said recess has an opening peripherally surrounded by a flange and said second cover means is sealable to said flange.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
148 words
In combination an elongated surgical implant fixture having a head end, a tail end and threads extending most of the length therebetween, and a package for encasing said surgical implant fixture, comprising: a first elongated capsule having a first end, a second end, and an interior wall disposed between said first and second end, said first end being opened and said second end being closed, said first capsule for receiving a portion of said implant fixture; a liner fixed within said first elongated capsule and extending along said interior wall, said liner having an upper portion adjacent said first end; stop means on said liner for prohibiting said tail end of said implant fixture from contacting said second end of said first elongated capsule; and covering means for covering said first end of said first capsule, said covering means closely overlying said head end of said implant fixture.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
148 words
In combination an elongated surgical implant fixture having a head end, a tail end and threads extending most of the length therebetween, and a package for encasing said surgical implant fixture, comprising: a first elongated capsule having a first end, a second end, and an interior wall disposed between said first and second end, said first end being opened and said second end being closed, said first capsule for receiving a portion of said implant fixture; a liner fixed within said first elongated capsule and extending along said interior wall, said liner having an upper portion adjacent said first end; stop means on said liner for prohibiting said tail end of said implant fixture from contacting said second end of said first elongated capsule; and covering means for covering said first end of said first capsule, said covering means closely overlying said head end of said implant fixture.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
41 words
The combination according to claim 44, wherein said covering means further includes means for maintaining said head end of said implant fixture in a fixed relation to said stop means, said maintaining means engaging said head end of said implant fixture.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination according to claim 44, wherein said stop means is positioned on said upper portion of said liner.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination according to claim 44, wherein said liner has a length that is less than the length of said implant fixture.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination according to claim 44, wherein said stop means directly engages said head end of said implant fixture.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination according to claim 44, wherein said covering means includes a peelable sheet.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
61 words
The combination according to claim 44, further including a second capsule and a support, said first capsule and said second capsule extending from said support, said second capsule having a third end and a fourth end, said third end being opened and said fourth end being closed, said second capsule for receiving and enclosing a part cooperating with said implant fixture.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination according to claim 50, wherein said covering means further covers said third end of said second capsule.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination according to claim 50, further including a frame connected to a periphery of said support.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination according to claim 52, further including a side panel connected to and extending from said frame in a direction generally perpendicular to said frame.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination according to claim 53, further including a buttress panel connecting a portion of said side panel to a portion of said second capsule.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination according to claim 50, wherein said first capsule and said second capsule extend in the same direction from said support.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination according to claim 50, wherein said first capsule is longer than said second capsule.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination according to claim 44, wherein said implant fixture is made of titanium or a dilute alloy of titanium.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination according to claim 57, wherein said liner is made of titanium or a dilute alloy of titanium.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination according to claim 44, in combination with an enclosure having a recess for receiving said package and removable cover means for covering said recess when said package is disposed therein.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
132 words
A package for encasing an implant fixture, said implant fixture having a head end and a tail end, said package comprising: a first elongated capsule having a first end, a second end, and an interior wall disposed between said first and second end, said first end being opened and said second end being closed, said first capsule for receiving a portion of said implant fixture; a liner fixed within said first elongated capsule and extending along said interior wall, said liner having an upper portion adjacent said first end; stop means on said liner for prohibiting said tail end of said implant fixture from contacting said second end of said first elongated capsule; and covering means for covering said first end of said first capsule, said covering means including a peelable sheet.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
132 words
A package for encasing an implant fixture, said implant fixture having a head end and a tail end, said package comprising: a first elongated capsule having a first end, a second end, and an interior wall disposed between said first and second end, said first end being opened and said second end being closed, said first capsule for receiving a portion of said implant fixture; a liner fixed within said first elongated capsule and extending along said interior wall, said liner having an upper portion adjacent said first end; stop means on said liner for prohibiting said tail end of said implant fixture from contacting said second end of said first elongated capsule; and covering means for covering said first end of said first capsule, said covering means including a peelable sheet.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
171 words
A package for encasing a implant fixture, said implant fixture having a head end and a tail end, said package comprising: a first elongated capsule having a first end, a second end, and an interior wall disposed between said first and second end, said first end being opened and said second end being closed, said first capsule for receiving a portion of said implant fixture; a second capsule for receiving a part cooperating with said implant fixture, said second capsule having a third end and a fourth end, said third end being opened and said fourth end being closed; a support from which said first capsule and said second capsule extend; a liner fixed within said first elongated capsule and extending along said interior wall, said liner having an upper portion adjacent said first end; stop means on said liner for prohibiting said tail end of said implant fixture from contacting said second end of said first elongated capsule; and covering means for covering said first end of said first capsule.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
171 words
A package for encasing a implant fixture, said implant fixture having a head end and a tail end, said package comprising: a first elongated capsule having a first end, a second end, and an interior wall disposed between said first and second end, said first end being opened and said second end being closed, said first capsule for receiving a portion of said implant fixture; a second capsule for receiving a part cooperating with said implant fixture, said second capsule having a third end and a fourth end, said third end being opened and said fourth end being closed; a support from which said first capsule and said second capsule extend; a liner fixed within said first elongated capsule and extending along said interior wall, said liner having an upper portion adjacent said first end; stop means on said liner for prohibiting said tail end of said implant fixture from contacting said second end of said first elongated capsule; and covering means for covering said first end of said first capsule.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
19 words
The package according to claim 61, wherein said covering means further covers said third end of said second capsule.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
17 words
The package according to claim 61, further including a frame connected to a periphery of said support.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
26 words
The package according to claim 63, further including a side panel connected to and extending from said frame in a direction generally perpendicular to said frame.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
25 words
The package according to claim 64, further including a buttress panel connecting a portion of said side panel to a portion of said second capsule.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
22 words
The package according to claim 61, wherein said first capsule and said second capsule extend in the same direction from said support.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
16 words
The package according to claim 61, wherein said first capsule is longer than said second capsule.
Claim 75
Independent Claim
150 words
A device for encasing a implant fixture having a head end and a tail end, said encasing device comprising: a package including a first elongated capsule having a first end, a second end, and an interior wall disposed between said first and second end, said first end being opened and said second end being closed, said first capsule for receiving a portion of said implant fixture, a liner fixed within said first elongated capsule and extending along said interior wall, said liner having an upper portion adjacent said first end, stop means on said liner for prohibiting said tail end of said implant fixture from contacting said second end of said first elongated capsule, and covering means for covering said first end of said first capsule; and an enclosure having a recess for receiving said package; and removable cover means for covering said recess when said package is disposed therein.
Claim 76
Independent Claim
150 words
A device for encasing a implant fixture having a head end and a tail end, said encasing device comprising: a package including a first elongated capsule having a first end, a second end, and an interior wall disposed between said first and second end, said first end being opened and said second end being closed, said first capsule for receiving a portion of said implant fixture, a liner fixed within said first elongated capsule and extending along said interior wall, said liner having an upper portion adjacent said first end, stop means on said liner for prohibiting said tail end of said implant fixture from contacting said second end of said first elongated capsule, and covering means for covering said first end of said first capsule; and an enclosure having a recess for receiving said package; and removable cover means for covering said recess when said package is disposed therein.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
24 words
The encasing device according to claim 68, wherein said package further includes a second capsule for receiving a part cooperating with said implant fixture.
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