With Moisture Absorbent Patents (Class 206/204)
  • Patent number: 8616397
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical waste disposal assembly (10) for disposing of one or more of fluid pharmaceutical waste and solid pharmaceutical waste includes a first waste receiver (614) and a receiver retainer (16). The first waste receiver (614) includes a first receiver body (621) having a first body access (621BA). Additionally, the pharmaceutical waste moves in a first direction (695C) toward the first body access (621BA) through which the pharmaceutical waste is directly received by the first receiver body (621). The receiver retainer (16) substantially encloses the first waste receiver (614). Further, the first waste receiver (614) is removable from the receiver retainer (16). Moreover, one of the first waste receiver (614) and the receiver retainer (16) includes a first waste guide (667A) that guides the pharmaceutical waste in a second direction (695A) away from the first body access (621BA) and in the first direction (695C) toward the first body access (621BA).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Cactus, LLC
    Inventor: David A. Maness
  • Publication number: 20130334074
    Abstract: A moisture-proof container including: a container body; a lid hermetically closing the container body to be openable and closable; and a desiccant storage case that is put on a bottom portion of the container body. The desiccant storage case includes: an inner case having an opening at one end; a desiccant stored in the inner case; and a moisture transmission dustproof sheet to seal the opening of the inner case. The inner case has, at an outer circumferential wall thereof, a groove connecting between an open end and a bottom portion, the container body includes a base on a bottom plate, and the desiccant storage case is put in the container body such that the moisture transmission dustproof sheet abuts the base, and a gap is formed between the bottom plate of the container body, and the moisture transmission dustproof sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventors: Kiyoshi Wada, Masahiro Yoshida
  • Publication number: 20130309011
    Abstract: A bag for creating temporary water barriers. The bag may include an outer casing and a liquid absorbing polymer within the casing. To use the bag, the bag may be soaked in water and the liquid absorbing polymer may absorb the water. The bags may then expand and may be stacked to create the barrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Inventor: Steven Glodack
  • Patent number: 8580369
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a cover, a method of covering, and a cover system to be used with shipments of products transported by air with ULDs. The cover system provides thermal protection to temperature-sensitive products in or on the ULD. The cover system maintains the proper relative humidity level and gas concentrations (oxygen, carbon dioxide and ethylene) for horticultural product loads. The cover system can also have antimicrobial properties. In addition, the cover system decreases the amount of water vapor released in the cargo holds which is known to affect the reliability of the aircraft smoke detection system and to cause false fire alarms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Blueye, LLC
    Inventors: Jean-Pierre Emond, William Pelletier
  • Patent number: 8573426
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical waste disposal assembly (10) includes a receiver body (19), a receiver guide (62), a fluid absorber (70) and a fluid distributor (64). The receiver body (19) receives fluid pharmaceutical waste. The receiver guide (62) guides the fluid pharmaceutical waste into the receiver body (19). The fluid absorber (70) is positioned within the receiver body (19), and is adapted to absorb at least a portion of the fluid pharmaceutical waste that is received by the receiver body (19). The fluid distributor (64) is coupled to the receiver guide (62), and extends at least partially into the fluid absorber (70) so that the fluid distributor (64) distributes the fluid pharmaceutical waste within the fluid absorber (70). The fluid distributor (64) includes a plurality of distributor apertures (278) that allow the fluid pharmaceutical waste to flow from the receiver guide (62) to the fluid absorber (70).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Cactus, LLC
    Inventor: Dave A. Maness
  • Publication number: 20130270127
    Abstract: A portable hand drying device incorporates a case foldable to form a vertex having an interior surface and a zipper closure for a peripheral edge. A multilayer liner having an outer permeable layer and an inner absorbing layer is attached to the interior surface of the case with hook and loop fastener and a towel, foldable to be encased within the case, is attached to the liner at the vertex.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventor: Alec Ramsey
  • Publication number: 20130253439
    Abstract: A container for storing a medical or pharmaceutical liquid comprising a storage compartment for storing the liquid comprising, an inlet opening for filling the storage compartment and an outlet opening for discharging liquid out of the storage compartment is presented. A hydrophilic membrane layer is arranged within the storage compartment which is gas-tight in a wet condition and which at least covers the outlet opening and contacts the liquid stored within the storage compartment. A dosing assembly and a device for automated release of a medical or pharmaceutical liquid comprising and/or capable of using at least one container are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Wyss, Rudolf Zihlmann, Gerald Studer, Andreas Geipel, Davide Crotta
  • Patent number: 8540074
    Abstract: A reusable multi-functional pad/filtration device for providing an easy and unique way to absorb fluids from raw, thawed, or cooked foods. The device features two outer layers that sandwich two middle layers and an absorbent gasket. The gasket is positioned between the two middle layers. Borders are disposed on each side edge of the device. The device may be used in combination with a holding system that includes a base and a serving tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Inventor: Lewis Matthews, III
  • Publication number: 20130233733
    Abstract: The present invention is to enable an adsorbent disposed in the vicinity of a tank port to be appropriately subjected to a purge when the adsorbent in a canister is subjected to the purge by air, thereby eliminating a non-desorption region of fuel vapor. In a fuel tank according to the present invention, a tank port (20t) that communicates with a space in a fuel tank body (10m), a purge port (20p), and an atmosphere port (20a) are formed in a container (21) of a canister (20) constituted by a container body (22) and a cover material (23), an inside of the container (21) of the canister (20) is configured to be partitioned to form passages (T1) and (T2) so that insides of the passages (T1) and (T2) are filled with an adsorbent (C), and the atmosphere port (20a) is provided on one end side in an air flow direction of the passages (T1) and (T2) and the tank port (20t) is provided on the other end side in the air flow direction of the passages (T1) and (T2) together with the purge port (20p).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: AISAN KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Norihisa Yamamoto, Junya Kimoto, Hirokazu Sugiura
  • Publication number: 20130224354
    Abstract: A box with slits at one side, such as the back, is disclosed. Paper or other planar material enters through the slits to separate layers of food or other items in the box. In one embodiment, the box has two parallel slits, and the paper is folded such that it enters through each of the two parallel slits, forming a U-shape where the stems of the “U” each pass between layers of the food, and the base of the “U” lies flat against the box. A handle may be integrated with the paper, allowing one to pull the handle to remove the paper from both slits simultaneously. One may therefore receive a burger free of sogginess, with condiments and accoutrements (e.g. sauces) thereon, and remove the paper through a single motion, just before removing the food from its packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Inventor: Jeffrey Tognetti
  • Publication number: 20130220844
    Abstract: A container for receiving moisture sensitive goods includes a container body (15) and a cap (26) shaped to establish a leak-proof seal between the container body and the cap. The container body has a base and a sidewall with an insert element present inside the container body having a bottom and an insert sidewall, wherein an outer circumferential surface of the insert sidewall is in contact with an inner circumferential surface of the sidewall of the container body. The bottom of the insert element is permeable to moisture and the insert sidewall and the sidewall of the container body are designed to attach the insert element inside the container body. In addition, the container has a desiccant chamber between the bottom of the insert element and the base of the container body for receiving desiccant material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: AIRSEC S.A.S.
    Inventors: Valere Logel, Franck Richir
  • Publication number: 20130213827
    Abstract: A flexible storage container is provided which includes first and second panels of film having opposing first and second edges interconnected by a seal. A bottom end of the flexible container is formed by interconnecting the first and second panels with a seal. An opening is formed from the first and second panels on a top end of the flexible container to allow food items to be inserted into an interior volume formed between the first and second panels. An absorbent pad is disposed between an inner surface of the first and second panels a distance D from the opening and extending an entire length of the opening. The absorbent pad includes opposing tabs that are inserted between the first and second panels before being interconnected. The tabs are firmly held between the first and second panels in an extra wide portion of the seals having a width W.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2013
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: SUNBEAM PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130213828
    Abstract: The present application relates to a container for storing tablets and/or capsules. The container may include an upper portion and a bottom portion which defines an integrated chamber, rib profile and a separator means snap-locked in the rib profile. The separator means may include perforated disc means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2011
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: LUPIN LIMITED
    Inventors: Abhijit Chatterjee, Ramesh Rajendra Shetty
  • Patent number: 8511464
    Abstract: Stimuli-responsive highly absorbent superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) are used to harness water to augment water supply and solve water crisis. Rain water is harnessed in fabric-based sachets or bags partially filled with the polymers. The hydrated polymers are used to store water in warehouses for an extended period of time and the invention may obviate the need to construct controversial huge dams and canals or drill wells. The stored water in superabsorbent polymers is released at the point of use by any stimulus which may be light-induced, electrical, thermal or chemical treatment. SAPs with 2000 g/g of absorbency can yield 99.95% pure water in solid/gel form. An ultra SAP with absorbency of 10,000 g/g of the polymer could hold 10 billion cu.m. of water in one million tonnes of the polymer. This is more than the storage capacity of a typical large dam over a river.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Inventor: Manilal J. Savla
  • Publication number: 20130199131
    Abstract: According to one aspect, an apparatus for storing temperature-sensitive goods is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a base and at least one side connected to the base. The base has a lower portion and an upper portion extending from the tower portion. The base and at least one side define a receptacle portion for receiving Temperature-sensitive goods, and the at least one side is configured to fold to substantially enclose the receptacle portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2013
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: Dollar General Corporation
    Inventors: Chris Johnston, Justin Thomas, Josh Henry, Ryan Smith
  • Publication number: 20130193007
    Abstract: Packaging comprising an outer container, and at least a first inner container which is preferably gas impermeable disposed within the outer container and a second inner container which is gas permeable disposed within the first inner container and which contains the product being contained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2013
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventor: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
  • Publication number: 20130168270
    Abstract: A laminated sheet or a container includes: an absorbing layer absorbing at least one of liquid and gas; a reinforcing layer laminated on the absorbing layer with an adhesive layer interposed therebetween; an aluminum layer laminated on the reinforcing layer with an adhesive layer interposed therebetween; and a barrier layer laminated on the aluminum layer with an adhesive layer interposed therebetween and suppressing entry of at least one of liquid and gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: KYODO PRINTING CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Kyodo Printing Co., Ltd.
  • Patent number: 8474610
    Abstract: An improved container for holding produce is provided. The container comprises a tub-like tray, an insert that forms a snap fit within the tray near the tray bottom wall, and an absorbent pad that fits in the space between the insert and the tray bottom wall. When in use, exuded liquid can drain into the reservoir below the insert where it is absorbed by the pad. The insert helps segregate the exuded liquid from the produce and is designed to remain in place when the container is titled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Herbert T Knight, Danny Sean Curtis
  • Publication number: 20130153445
    Abstract: A sorbent container includes a plurality of sealed pockets connected in a strip. At least one of the pockets is a filled pocket containing a quantity of sorbent material. A pocket adjacent to the filled pocket is empty.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: Multisorb Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Virginia Garner Cullison
  • Patent number: 8446730
    Abstract: A package of an environmental sensitive element including a flexible substrate, an environmental sensitive element, a flexible sacrificial layer and a packaging structure is provided. The environmental sensitive element is disposed on the flexible substrate. The flexible sacrificial layer is disposed on the environmental sensitive element, wherein the environmental sensitive element includes a plurality of first thin films and the flexible sacrificial layer includes a plurality of second thin films. The bonding strength between two adjacent second thin films is substantially equal to or lower than the bonding strength between two adjacent first thin films. Further, the packaging structure covers the environmental sensitive element and the flexible sacrificial layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Kuang-Jung Chen, Shu-Tang Yeh, Jia-Chong Ho
  • Publication number: 20130104501
    Abstract: A package for containing a medical device can have a bottom portion and inner and outer lids releasably sealed to the bottom portion. The bottom portion defines a cavity for receiving a medical device. A flange extends outward from sidewalls of the bottom portion and includes an inner flange portion and an outer flange portion. The inner flange portion can be recessed below the outer flange portion. The sealed inner lid permits sterilization of the cavity. The outer lid provides a moisture-resistant barrier to the package. A corner portion of the outer lid can extend past a corner of the bottom portion. Upon application of a withdrawing force sufficient to break the seals, the inner lid and the outer lid are together capable of being peeled from the bottom portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventor: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
  • Publication number: 20130098783
    Abstract: An apparatus for removing moisture from an electronic device includes a desiccant-filled container within a collapsible, standup bag. The container includes openings for allowing fluid flow communication between the desiccant and the surrounding atmosphere. The desiccant-filled container may further include a cradle for vertically supporting the electronic device during the moisture removal process. Since the bag is capable of standing up, nearly every surface of the electronic device supported on the container is exposed to the moisture absorbing desiccant material, which increases the efficiency of moisture removal from the electronic device sealed therein. A visual display on the bag indicates the moisture content absorbed by the desiccant-filled container, thereby allowing the user to know when it is safe to remove the electronic device from the resealable bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Inventor: Christian Hernandez
  • Patent number: 8413810
    Abstract: A package for a medical device having a handle and an elongated shaft. The package includes a holster for holding the medical device, the holster having a tubular member for receiving the elongated shaft and a handle cover located at a proximal end thereof. The handle cover has a holster opening for accessing the handle to draw the medical device from the holster. The package includes a pouch having a sealed area bounded by a top sealed edge, a bottom sealed edge, a pair of side sealed edges extending between the top and bottom sealed edges, and at least one opening tab spaced from the bottom sealed edge. The medical device and the holster are disposed within the sealed area of the pouch with the elongated shaft of the medical device extending along the bottom sealed edge and the holster opening being located adjacent the at least one opening tab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Barbara L. Merboth, Raymond Parker, Mehmet Reyhan
  • Patent number: 8414997
    Abstract: An absorbent insert has an upper cover layer, a lower cover layer, and an absorption layer for liquids, wherein the absorption layer is positioned between the upper and lower layers. At least one of the two cover layers is a film and has a three-dimensional structure and liquid-permeable openings. The absorbent insert is sealed at least partially along outer edges of the absorbent insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: McAirlaid's Vliesstoffe GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Andreas Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20130068636
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a packaging with seed label, which comprises a seed label positioned on the packaging in a detachable way; wherein, the seed label comprises at least one kind of plant seeds therein. Firstly, as the seed label is detachable, after the product is purchased, the seed label can be detached from the packaging for using alone or playing. Moreover, as the seed label is provided with at least one kind of seeds therein and the plant seeds comprise flowering plant seeds or vegetative plant seeds, the seeds may be planted so as to improve the environmental awareness of the purchaser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: Kon Dai (Far East) Packaging Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Koon Wa Wu
  • Publication number: 20130056369
    Abstract: Devices (inserts) for preserving freshness of hot food in a container are taught. Exemplary inserts according to the present invention may include a first substrate formed from an adhesive material, and a second substrate formed from an absorbent material, the second substrate being coupled to the first substrate. The insert may also include a removable release layer in contact with the first substrate. The first substrate may be securely attached by the adhesive material to the interior of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventor: Antoinette K. Jorgensen
  • Patent number: 8387625
    Abstract: An oral tobacco product which includes a tobacco pouch obtained by wrapping tobacco particles made from a tobacco material in a wrapper, the tobacco pouch allowing a user to take in tobacco components of the tobacco particles via saliva, when put in the user's mouth, and an outer wrapper individually wrapping the tobacco pouch therein. The outer wrapper has liquid impermeability and is provided with a lug for the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Japan Tobacco Inc.
    Inventors: Norio Kawata, Manabu Takeuchi, Manabu Yamada
  • Patent number: 8377697
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides test strip carriers for insertion into test strip vials and methods of making the same. Also provided are test strip vials including test strip carriers, and systems including test strip vials, test strip carriers and analytical test strips. The test strip carriers of the present disclosure are capable of engaging with the caps of test strip vials and thereby facilitating the retrieval of one or more test strips from the test strip vials upon opening of the test strip vials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Myles, Cherie Bulala
  • Patent number: 8348058
    Abstract: In order to improve a hood or cover, in particular for closing storage or transporting containers for accommodation corrosion-sensitive load or freight, such that it allows quick and easy identification of the freight located in the container, it is proposed that the hood or the cover comprises an electronic memory element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Corpac Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Gerhard Stottmeister
  • Publication number: 20130001106
    Abstract: Proposed is a package for objects that have a portion of liquid, comprising a container (1) which consists of a liquid-impermeable material for receiving the object (9) and a dimensionally stable hollow body (10, 13, 15) which has at least one opening (12, 14, 16) and is arranged in the container (1) and receives the liquid that escapes from an object (9) arranged in the container (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventor: Tobias Schlegel
  • Patent number: 8342322
    Abstract: A razor case, also referred to as a razor saver, may keep a razor blade dry and free or any moisture. The razor saver may include an absorbent liner and one or more absorbent desiccant gel packs for removing moisture from the razor blade. The razor saver may extend the life of the razor blade, typically offering the user up to four times the use from a single blade cartridge. The razor saver may save money while also reducing landfill wastes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Darrell DeRennaux
    Inventor: Darrell R. De'Rennaux
  • Patent number: 8329212
    Abstract: The potential for substance abuse involving residual amounts of abusable substances remaining in used skin-worn patches is reduced by the provision of a system and method for combining the abusable substance with a separate anti-abuse substance agent as part of a removal or disposal procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Teikoku Pharma USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Carter R. Anderson, Russell L. Morris
  • Publication number: 20120305426
    Abstract: A package for containing a medical device can have a bottom portion and inner and outer lids releasably sealed to the bottom portion. The bottom portion defines a cavity for receiving a medical device. A flange extends outward sidewalls of the bottom portion and includes an inner flange portion and an outer flange portion. The inner flange portion can be recessed below the outer flange portion. The sealed inner lid permits passage of sterilization. The outer lid provides a moisture-resistant barrier to the package. A corner portion of the outer lid can extend past a corner of the bottom portion. Upon application of a withdrawing force sufficient to break the seals, the inner lid and the outer lid are together capable of being peeled from the bottom portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Inventors: Arman H. Valaie, Matthew J. Palmreuter
  • Publication number: 20120292204
    Abstract: A perforated bag approximately 3 inches by 5 inches containing silica granular beads with an approximate weight of 40 grams. These specifications have proven to be the most effective for most common cell phones. The size and weight can vary based on the size of the device to be treated. This bag is perforated with approximately 250 holes 1/16 inch in diameter; once again the number of perforations will vary if the size of the bag is changed. This system is then enclosed in a Mylar bag specifically designed to dry out water damaged cell phones. The device according to the invention comprises a Mylar Bag (1) which holds the perforated bag containing granular beads (1). This device improves the ability of these beads to draw the moisture from the cell phone therefore drying out the phone allowing it to function again.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventor: Todd Roy Tarras
  • Publication number: 20120285841
    Abstract: Razors may be safely stored or disposed of in a container having a hollow body with an opening at a first end and a closed bottom at an opposite end. A slot in a wall of the body may extend from the opening. The opening may be large enough to allow passage of a head of the razor and the slot maybe large enough to allow passage of a handle of the razor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventors: DENNIS NOONAN, Anne Nolan
  • Publication number: 20120282690
    Abstract: The atmosphere control composition according to the present invention is an atmosphere control composition for use in the culture of cells, which comprises (a) an ascorbic acid component, (b) water, (c) a porous carrier, (d) an aldehyde-removing agent, (e) a transition metal catalyst and/or an alkaline earth metal hydroxide, wherein the aldehyde-removing agent comprises at least one component selected from the group consisting of ethylene urea, urea, arginine, lysine hydrochloride and a polyallylamine. According to the present invention, the atmosphere control composition feasible for preventing the generation of aldehyde can be provided without affecting the oxygen absorption ability and the carbon dioxide generation ability thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Ayako Oura, Shigeki Imagawa, Makoto Yoshizawa
  • Publication number: 20120272667
    Abstract: A vessel for use in an air conditioner recharging system contains a desiccant that may limit moisture in a hygroscopic fluid, such as liquid lubricant and/or dye. The vessel may thus limits the amount of moisture introduced as a result of replacing or injecting lubricant. The vessel may contain an amount of pure lubricant for the air-conditioning system, or a lubricant and fluorescent dye to aid in detecting leaks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Inventors: Tony Ferraro, Andrew Chochol, Leslie Pawlowski
  • Patent number: 8297439
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of packaging and a packaging system for treated stents which minimize the level of exposure of the stents to oxygen, moisture and light. The package comprises two compartments, the compartments being in communication with each other via a breathable membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Clarke, Thomas Farrell
  • Publication number: 20120247982
    Abstract: Use of an adsorbent and a sealed package (e.g. an overwrap) to protect a pharmaceutical product in a solid state in the presence of a reducing sugar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: NYCOMED GMBH
    Inventors: Zoe HEATON, David GOODWIN, Iain BREAKWELL
  • Publication number: 20120234703
    Abstract: Formulations, methods, and products for preventing or decreasing insolubilization of chitosan-containing compositions are provided. By employing embodiments discussed herein, the ability of a chitosan-containing composition to properly solubilize at a desired time may be preserved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2010
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: HaloSource, Inc.
    Inventors: Everett J. Nichols, James R. Scott, John P. Carroll
  • Publication number: 20120235970
    Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and for providing a desiccant in a MEMS package. A MEMS device may be packaged with a desiccant to provide a moisture-free environment. In order to avoid undesirable effects on the MEMS device, the desiccant may be selected or treated so as to be compatible with a particular MEMS device, for instance, a very thin profile may be desired. A method for covalently bonding zeolite crystals with a substrate is provided such that a layer of zeolite crystals is covalently attached to a substrate surface of the MEMS device package. This bonding includes a change in the chemical structure of the zeolite such that is chemically adhered to the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: QUALCOMM MEMS Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristopher A. Lavery, Bangalore R. Natarajan
  • Publication number: 20120217176
    Abstract: A package for a flat medical implant includes a flexible outer component, such as Tyvek®, including a first panel and a second panel foldable over said first panel for closing the package, and an inner component, such as paper, mechanically interlocked with the flexible outer component. A flat medical implant is held by the inner component. While the outer and inner components remains mechanically interconnected to one another, the upper ends of the first and second panels of the outer component are peelable away from one another for opening the package and accessing the flat medical implant at an upper end of the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Denise Marie Dacey, Jonathan William Gillespie
  • Publication number: 20120205027
    Abstract: An assembly kit is provided for supplying a fixing agent to fix two objects. The kit comprises two storage receptacles. An aerobic adhesive is stored in one of the two storage receptacles. A hydrophilic material containing moisture is separately stored in the other of the two storage receptacles. The two storage receptacles are adapted to permit removal of the aerobic adhesive and the hydrophilic material from the receptacles for mixing together the fixing agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: Glabete AG
    Inventor: Christian Ronner
  • Publication number: 20120201875
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition or dosage form having a stable, low (diluted) digestive enzyme content comprising at least one digestive enzyme and at least one carrier, or a dosage form thereof. The invention is also directed to a process of preparation of the composition or the dosage form. In addition the invention is directed to the treatment and prevention of disorders or conditions associated with a digestive enzyme deficiency in a patient in need thereof, comprising administering to said patient a pharmaceutically acceptable amount of the composition having a stable low digestive enzyme content or dosage form thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: Aptalis Pharma Limited
    Inventors: Giovanni ORTENZI, Giuseppe De Franza, Danilo Clementi, Christian Stollberg, Luigi Boltri
  • Patent number: 8236254
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides test strip carriers for insertion into test strip vials and methods of making the same. Also provided are test strip vials including test strip carriers, and systems including test strip vials, test strip carriers and analytical test strips. The test strip carriers of the present disclosure are capable of engaging with the caps of test strip vials and thereby facilitating the retrieval of one or more test strips from the test strip vials upon opening of the test strip vials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Myles, Cherie Bulala
  • Publication number: 20120193246
    Abstract: A desiccating container is provided in the present invention. The desiccating container includes an outer can having a cap; a first inner can having an outer side and configured in the outer can, wherein there is a gap provided between the outer can and the first inner can; and a second inner can circularly configured in the outer side and in the gap, and dividing the gap into an inner gap and an outer gap, wherein the first inner can is one of an insert and a desiccating element, and the second inner can is the other one thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: BIONIME CORPORATION
    Inventor: YI MING CHANG
  • Publication number: 20120187117
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid reservoir, in particular a fluid reservoir to be integrated into a miniaturized flow cell, comprising a reservoir space, which is enclosed by two bodies (6,7) that lie against each other in a fluid-tight manner. According to the invention, in addition to a stored liquid (9), a solid filling body (12) that fills the remaining reservoir space is arranged in the reservoir space. A part of the reservoir space filled by the stored liquid is preferably bounded predominately by one of the two bodies (6,7) and the solid filling body (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: THINXXS MICROTECHNOLOGY AG
    Inventor: Lutz Weber
  • Publication number: 20120187002
    Abstract: Medical device packaging, medical device packaging assemblies, and methods for preparing and packaging medical devices. An example medical device packaging assembly may include a packaging pouch including a front pouch portion and a back pouch portion. The front pouch portion may include a first sheet of material having a plurality of layers. The back pouch portion may include a second sheet of material having a plurality of layers. A medical device may be disposed in the pouch. At least one of the plurality of layers of first sheet of material and the plurality of layers of second sheet of material may include a moisture scavenging layer. In addition, at least one of the plurality of layers of first sheet of material and the plurality of layers of second sheet of material may include a barrier layer that is configured to maintain the oxygen concentration within the packaging pouch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventor: MAAN-SHII WU
  • Publication number: 20120181193
    Abstract: Medical device packaging, medical device packaging assemblies, and methods for preparing and packaging medical devices. An example medical device packaging assembly may include a packaging pouch including a front pouch portion and a back pouch portion. The front pouch portion may include a first sheet of material having a plurality of layers. The back pouch portion may include a second sheet of material having a plurality of layers. A medical device may be disposed in the pouch. At least one of the plurality of layers of first sheet of material and the plurality of layers of second sheet of material may include a moisture scavenging layer. In addition, at least one of the plurality of layers of first sheet of material and the plurality of layers of second sheet of material includes an oxygen scavenging layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventor: MAAN-SHII WU
  • Patent number: 8220622
    Abstract: A holder for an absorbent pad, the pad holder having two halves with a bottom wall section bounded by a hinged side and a plurality of wall-in sides, the hinged sides of the two halves cooperating to make the pad holder foldable for packaging, shipment and storage, at least one selectively releasable locking or latching mechanism to hold the pad holder in an unfolded position during use, and a plurality of spaced-apart, selectively releasable pad attachment devices, each preferably disposed in a corner wall section, to limit relative motion between the pad holder and an absorbent pad installed inside it without pressuring any portion of the absorbent pad against the bottom wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: The Bramton Company
    Inventors: Tony H. Lewis, Kathy Bassininski