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Packaging system for medical components

US6588587B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 6, 2001
Grant dateJul 8, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 6, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25H3/021
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An integrated package suited to the packaging of medical devices and surgical equipment including devices and equipment used in heart by-pass surgery has a container and a snap-fit lid. The container and the lid have topographies suitable to conform to the medical components in the container and hold them securely. The lid has first and second grooves which engage a projection on the container and permit the lid to be used in a shipping orientation and a disposal orientation.

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