Nest for the packaging of plunger stoppers with integrated stacking features ensuring a reliable alignment of a pile of nests
US12257415B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 26, 2022 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2300/0809
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A nest for the storage of medical device components, including a top surface, a bottom surface, and a plurality of receptacles for the storage of a plurality of medical device components therein. Each of the plurality of receptacles may include a sidewall portion extending downward from the bottom surface of the nest. Additionally, a plurality of ring-shaped protrusions may be provided to extend upward from the top surface of the nest and surround at least some of the plurality of receptacles. The plurality of ring-shaped protrusions may be sized and configured to receive a bottom portion of a corresponding one of the plurality of receptacles when a plurality of nests are vertically stacked relative to one another.
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