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Method of packaging integrated biosensors

US7051495B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 2004
Grant dateMay 30, 2006
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Expiry dateJun 29, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B5/08
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of loading medical devices into medical device packages utilizing an apparatus including a pusher plate, a retaining member, a transfer member and a package support member, the retaining member and the transfer member each includes a plurality of grooves for receiving and retaining the medical devices and the package support member includes a plurality of recesses for receiving and retaining the medical device packages, wherein the medical device packages are loaded into the package support member recesses, the medical devices are loaded into the retaining member grooves, every other medical devices are transferred from the retaining member to the transfer member by the pusher plate, the transfer member is urged into alignment with the package support member, the pusher plate inserts the medical devices in the transfer member into the packages in the package support member and the packages are removed from the apparatus for further processing.

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