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Method of packaging various products in suspension and the packages obtained

US6880706B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 7, 2003
Grant dateApr 19, 2005
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D81/07
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of packaging one or more products in suspension in a thermoformed shell includes producing a stand-alone subassembly incorporating a support frame, accommodating a stretch film. The film allows one or more products to be suspended, and a lid is positioned over said support frame and bears, by means of its lower surface in a point-like manner on the one or more products centered on said film. The subassembly is positioned on a thermoformed tray accommodating, on its upper face, a closure in the form of a film for purposes of sealing. The invention aims to provide packages obtained according to the method. The applications are diverse and varied and include the packaging of medical prostheses.

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