Dental implant packaging system
US6955258B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C8/0087
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a device and method for use in the dental implant industry. Generally, the device relates to packaging systems for dental implants that are capable of storing implants of different lengths and varying diameters. An embodiment of the package may be composed of a vial for housing a cushion. Located on the cushion is a sleeve for housing at least a portion of a dental implant. The sleeve and implant are covered by a sleeve cap whereby the sleeve cap is constructed to hold a healing screw. The packaging system also includes a lid for covering the healing screw.
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