Cartoned medical instrument package
US4111302A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 22, 1976 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D5/503
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A package for an intrauterine device-intrauterine device inserter combination and a "pillow pack" carton for the package are disclosed. The package consists of three elements: (1) a thermoformed plastic tray having an elongated, relatively deep cavity for holding the combination, a convexly curved marginal ledge about the cavity, an end wall extending downwardly from each end of the ledge, and a flange extending outwardly from the bottom of each end wall; (2) a cover that fits over the cavity and has the same curvature as the marginal ledge; and (3) an adhesive coating on the inner side of the cover by which the cover is attached to the ledge over the cavity. The package is enveloped in a paper carton that has a bottom wall on which the package bottom rests, a pair of end walls, each of which has an inwardly extending section that overlies one of the flanges of the package tray whereby the package is held firmly in place, and a pair of flaps that are foldably connected to the longitudinal edges of the bottom wall and fold over the top of the package in an overlapping, interlocking fashion.
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