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Method and apparatus for removing objects from sterile packaging

US5448874A · kind A · utility

9Cited by
2References
17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 17, 1993
Grant dateSep 12, 1995
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Expiry dateAug 17, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12M45/22
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The packaging is in the form of a tape comprising first and second films (4,6) between which are sandwiched objects (7) each placed in an envelope formed by a seal (8) between the films. The first method and the device (20) enable the envelopes to be opened and the objects (27) to be taken therefrom easily. The microbiological analysis method uses a tape with alternating filter membranes for the liquid to be analyzed and absorbent pads for a nutrient medium.

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