Apparatus and methods for packaging and storing moisture-sensitive products in resealable pouches
US6981590B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/04
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to apparatus and methods for storing moisture-sensitive products such as moisture-curable orthopedic splinting/casting product, in flexible, preferably elongated, pouches. The product is folded into a repeating series of discrete sections where each section has at least one segment that extend along the pouch length. By configuring the product in this way, it can be efficiently packaged, stored, and dispensed. Other embodiments of the invention include closure systems that permit sealing the pouch opening when product is not being dispensed and substantially sealing the pouch around the product during dispensing.
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