Abstract: A container is provided for the storage and sampling of aqueous samples, such as deionized water samples. The container comprises an enclosure with an open mouth portion that is sealed via a needle penetratable septa. The septa overlies the mouth and seals the enclosure from the outside atmosphere. The septa comprises a foil layer adjacent the mouth that provides a border between the enclosure and the outside atmosphere and a Teflon layer adjacent the sample. A silicone containing layer of the septa is provided intermediate the foil layer and Teflon layer. A cap member may be provided that is detachably and sealingly engaged to the container covering the mouth. A CO2 adsorbent material may be provided in the space existing between the mouth of the enclosure and a cap member.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new application of compound Clonidine Hydrochloride in a use of preparation of information intervention agent, a new preparation method of information intervention agent, and a product. The Clonidine Hydrochloride interacts with the human information receptor, therefore realizing the intervention through the Clonidine Hydrochloride information physical method, and treatment was not a chemical treatment. This invention comprises: putting the compound Clonidine Hydrochloride information package filler (3) into a container (4), closing the lid (7), sealing by a glue, attaching a hanging piece to the container (4) to form the Clonidine Hydrochloride information intervention agent (9) for clinical use. The usage of this invention is simple, convenient, safe, reliable and easy to accept. It is especially appropriate for use by senior people, unhealthy people, children, or people with disturbance of consciousness, mental retardation, and behavioral disorders.

Abstract: Wipe dispensers are provided. In one aspect, a wipe dispenser includes a housing and a handle coupled to the housing. The housing defines a cavity that includes a liquid cavity portion adapted to receive liquid therein and a wipe cavity portion adapted to receive wipes therein. In another aspect, a wipe dispenser includes a housing including a first housing portion and a second housing portion with the first housing portion movable relative to the second housing portion. The housing defines a cavity therein. The wipe dispenser also includes a wall and a biasing member. The wall is positioned in the cavity and adapted to separate the cavity into a liquid cavity portion and a wipe cavity portion, and the biasing member is positioned between the first housing portion and the second housing portion. The biasing member is adapted to bias the first housing portion away from the second housing portion.

Abstract: The invention is directed to the use of a wetting agent having a boiling point higher than 100° C. and a viscosity lower than 500 mPa.s, wherein the wetting agent comprises water in an amount between 0 and 4.9 wt % based on the total weight of the wetting agent, for the lubrication of a hydrophilic polymer coating. The invention further relates to a medical device comprising a hydrophilic polymer coating that is wetted by a wetting agent, a method for the preparation of a medical device and a package comprising a medical device.

Abstract: This invention relates to a packaging material for unbaked dough products which includes a container that is impermeable to water vapor transmission, a relative humidity control device in the container, dough, and a water permeable sheet forming a cover for the container wherein the relative humidity control device includes a water vapor permeable container containing a solidified humectant composition which further includes a humectant salt, water and carrier.

Abstract: A dispensing system comprising a sealed package, no greater than 0.3 inches thick, connected together to form a rectangular sheet, a lubricant compartment having a first and a second sub-compartment and a prophylactic compartment.

Abstract: Silicone hydrogel contact lenses comprising an ionic component sustain release of beneficial cationic polymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a product for use with new plants comprising a package which is optionally degradable, wherein said package forms an enclosed space is provided. At least one plant enhancer at least one pesticide, and/or at least one pesticide is located in the enclosed space formed by the package. The invention further is directed to method for treating a plant and to method for reducing shock to a plant.

Abstract: An ampoule for storing an implant capable of maintaining humidity includes: a container capable of airtight sealing at least momentarily or temporarily; a partition member which divides an accommodation space inside the container into two spaces, first and second spaces, and allows vaporized water molecules to be transported between the divided spaces; and a water molecule supply source which is accommodated in the first space of the two spaces divided by the partition member and supplies the vaporized water molecules. Therefore, the invention enables the construction of an environment which allows the hydrophilicity of the implant to be maintained for a long time, wherein the hydrophilicity is imparted to and protected from the surface of the implant or a coating layer formed on the surface of the implant.

Abstract: Thermally-stabilizing pellets are used in a contents container to stabilize the temperature at which temperature sensitive contents are stored in the container. The pellets provide a thermal buffer between the stored contents and the environment outside the contents container that retards the rate of temperature change of the stored contents. The stored contents do not experience the extremes in temperature variation within a passive or active thermally insulated container when at least partially buried in the pellets. The pellets can also help isolate the stored contents from phase change materials that could thermally damage the stored contents with physical contact.

Abstract: Methods and articles of manufacture for storage and shipping of nanowires are disclosed. One disclosed method includes: (a) providing a nanowire suspension including nanowires suspended in a liquid; and (b) disposing the nanowire suspension in a container for storage and shipping, where the container is configured to inhibit agglomeration of nanowires from the nanowire suspension.

Abstract: Photo-regenerable oxygen scavenging packaging is generally disclosed. Some example embodiments may comprise tantalum oxide and/or manganese oxide arranged to act as a photo-regenerable oxygen scavenger. The tantalum oxide, if present, may operate as an oxygen scavenger when the tantalum oxide exists as tantalum (IV) oxide. Subjecting the tantalum oxide to light may transform at least a portion of the tantalum oxide existing as tantalum (V) oxide to tantalum (IV) oxide. The manganese oxide, if present, may operate as an oxygen scavenger when the manganese oxide exists as manganese (II) oxide. Subjecting the manganese oxide to light may transform at least a portion of the manganese oxide existing as manganese (III) oxide to manganese (II) oxide. Some example containers may include a structure defining an interior volume and a photo-regenerable oxygen scavenger disposed in fluidic communication with the interior volume.

Abstract: Hydrogel contact lenses that are derived from a polymerizable composition including at least one hydrophilic monomer and at least one phosphine-containing component are described. The hydrogel of the contact lenses can be a silicone hydrogel or a non-silicone hydrogel. Use of polymerizable compositions comprising a phosphine-containing component can be cured under both inert and air atmospheres, and can be used to form hydrogel contact lenses having improved shape retention properties, having improved resistance to discoloration. Batches of hydrogel contact lenses and methods of making hydrogel contact lenses are also described.

Abstract: A method and a container for secure enclosing and secure transport of an accumulator, in particular a lithium ion accumulator, includes a cover, a base plate and a rail.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for preserving, sanitizing, ripening, and preventing or suppressing the growth of microbials within a package used for the transport and storage of various items, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and other perishables and parcels. The device includes an enclosed container and at least one sack operably disposed adjacent the container, wherein the sack encloses an agent and the agent releases gases in the container upon the presence of humidity within the container.

Abstract: A transdermal drug delivery device is disclosed for administering an oxidizably and/or hydrolyzably degradable drug, e.g., cholinesterase inhibitors such as rivastigmine. The device comprises a) a substantially impermeable backing layer; b) an adhesive layer substantially free of antioxidant and containing a therapeutically effective amount of the degradable drug, which adhesive drug-containing layer is capable of adhering directly to a subject's skin or to another adhesive layer which is capable of adhering to a subject's skin; and c) a substantially impermeable protective release liner layer which releasably contacts the adhesive drug-containing layer or another adhesive layer. The delivery device is sealed in a degradation protective packaging system, such as a substantially oxygen impermeable heat sealable plastic pouch that contains a substantially inert gas and/or a degradation protectant material for the drug, such as an antioxidant, which can be inserted separately to the pouch.

Abstract: A container for sanitizing an article includes a case defining a central void sized to accommodate at least a portion of the article, a receptacle in fluid communication with the central void, and a granular, antiseptic media disposed within the receptacle. The granular, antiseptic media includes at least one out-gassing, antimicrobial agent such as, thyme oil or thymol. The granular, antiseptic media may further include a granular, fragrance blended with the granular, out-gassing, antimicrobial agent in a select ratio to remediate an antiseptic odor of the out-gassing, antimicrobial agent. The article may be a toothbrush or other type of brush, a mouth guard, a comb, a sponge, or other article which may be stored in a damp or wet condition after use.

Abstract: A durable anti-mold packet comprises a holding pouch, an absorption material and an anti-mold evaporation substance. The holding pouch has an upper edge, a lower edge, a left edge and a right edge. The left edge and right edge are folded and overlapped to form a housing space and an overlapped seam edge. The upper edge and lower edge are pressed and sealed. The overlapped seam edge is partially pressed and sealed to form an evaporation vent communicating with the exterior. The anti-mold evaporation substance is coated onto the absorption material which is held in the housing space. Therefore a greater amount of the anti-mold evaporation substance can be absorbed by the absorption material and the anti-mold evaporation substance can be slowly released from the absorption material to increase use duration of the anti-mold packet and provide anti-mold effect for a longer period to meet use requirements.

Abstract: Various examples are provided for containers. In one embodiment, a container includes an inner void extending along an axial length of the container. The inner void includes a closed end adjacent to a first end of the container and an open end at a second end of the container. The container also includes an outer void extending along the axial length of the container. The outer void encircles at least a portion of the inner void along the axial length of the container. The outer void includes a closed end encircling the inner void adjacent to the open end of the inner void and an open end at the first end of the container. An outer wall of the outer void includes a transition to a diameter of an opening at the open end of the outer void and that is adjacent to the closed end of the inner void.

Abstract: A container has a base and walls connected to the base to define an interior space. The walls have upper edges that terminate in a plane and define an opening for access to the interior space. Wetted donnable articles are stacked within the container, each article in a flat configuration at least partially perpendicular to the opening permitting withdrawal of any one of the donnable articles through the opening in a flat configuration. Walls on opposing sides of the base of the container diverge from each other with increasing distance from the base, such that the interior space widens gradually toward the opening. Walls on other opposing sides of the base have lower portions connected to the base and upper portions connected to the lower portions by steps that lengthen the interior space abruptly.

Abstract: Methods and articles of manufacture for storage and shipping of nanowires are disclosed. One disclosed method includes: (a) providing a nanowire suspension including nanowires suspended in a liquid; and (b) disposing the nanowire suspension in a container for storage and shipping, where the container is configured to inhibit agglomeration of nanowires from the nanowire suspension.

Abstract: A disposable liquid disposal tool is provided for collecting liquids and for changing engine oil or other hydrocarbon containing products whereby the liquid, spent oil, or hydrocarbon is encapsulated in a non-biodegradable substance rendering the kit safe for disposal in a non-hazard or controlled substance landfill. A disposable container insert tray may be composed of rows of conical shaped protrusions that are used to channel the liquid to all levels of the container so that liquids can be exposed to the maximum surface area of the non-biodegradable substance for total encapsulation. In embodiments, the top of the liquid disposal container may be covered with an open weave fabric material that acts as a diffuser whereby the liquid materials are spread more equally throughout the confines of the container and on to the surface of the tray insert.

Abstract: A package for a particulate laundry scent additive.

Abstract: A container and method for storing a pharmaceutical agent are provided for enhancing the storage time. The storage time of the pharmaceutical agent is improved by reducing the loss of stabilizing agents in the pharmaceutical agent. The storage container is formed from a polyolefin that includes a stabilizing agent in an amount effective to reduce or inhibit the migration of stabilizing agents in the pharmaceutical agent. The polyolefin container is formed with a fatty acid amide such as erucamide for stabilizing insulin that contains m-cresol and/or phenol as stabilizing agents for the insulin. The fatty acid amide incorporated in the container inhibits and/or reduces the rate of migration of the m-cresol and/or phenol into the polyolefin to extend the storage life of the insulin. The container can be a syringe, such as a pre-filled syringe, a storage vial or the flow path of an infusion pump.

Abstract: To provide an oxygen-absorbing polyester resin composition which exhibits excellent oxygen-absorbing capability even in the absence of transition metal catalyst without affected by the glass transition temperature of a polyester resin that is contained as a base resin. The oxygen-absorbing polyester resin composition including a base resin (A) which is a polyester resin, an oxygen-absorbing component (B) which is a compound having an unsaturated alicyclic structure, and an oxidation promotion component (C) for promoting the oxidation of the oxygen-absorbing component (B), said oxidation promotion component (C) being a compound having a benzyl hydrogen.

Abstract: Provided is a contact lens case of a novel structure that will effectively supplement the sterilization effect which was insufficient in the past with non-heating type disinfectant methods such as the MPS method and hydrogen peroxide method, making it possible to realize an effective sterilization process on soft contact lenses. In a storage solution with a sterilizing action, a slanted loading member is provided, wherein a convex spherical lens loading surface is formed from an antimicrobial material and a contact lens is held in a slanted state such that a geometric center of the contact lens loaded on the lens loading surface is located at a position separated from a top of the lens loading surface.

Abstract: A package is disclosed that includes a decorative basket having a liner positioned therein. The liner has a natural tuft sprouting therefrom. The package also includes at least one object disposed on the natural tuft and displayed within the decorative basket.

Abstract: The present invention is a method and an apparatus for packaging lyophilized implants and other medical devices. In accordance with the invention, a lyophilized implant may be packaged for delivery to the surgical site in a sealed, flexible/expandable, sterile inner pouch. The inner pouch may be further packaged within an outer, sterile package. The inner pouch contains a resealable port through which rehydration liquid may be introduced into the inner pouch without opening the inner pouch. The inner pouch may be made of a flexible, substantially non-stretchable material so that the pouch can expand only to a predetermined maximum size to accept a predetermined volume of rehydration liquid. After rehydration, any excess rehydration liquid within the pouch may be removed via the same port. Next, the pouch is opened via a second opening to expose the implant for removal from the package.

Abstract: Disclosed in certain embodiments is a packaging system comprising a container (1) having an inner cavity; a product subject to degradation; a gas removing material (2); and a gas releasing material, wherein the gas releasing material is capable of liberating an effective amount of gas to replace at least a portion of the gas removed by the gas removing material in order to minimize buckling of the container.

Abstract: Methods and kits for treating a fibrous substrate prior to forming an image thereon are provided. The method can include positioning a treatment sheet adjacent to the fibrous substrate, transferring a salt (e.g., calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, or a mixture thereof) from the treatment sheet to the fibrous substrate using a wetting solution (e.g., an aqueous solution, such as water) to carry the salt from the treatment sheet into the fibrous substrate, and drying the fibrous substrate such that the salt remains in the substrate. For example, the transfer of the salt from the treatment sheet into the fibrous substrate can be accomplished via pressing the backside of the treatment sheet such that the wetting solution flows from the treatment sheet into the fibrous substrate while carrying the salt.

Abstract: A transporting apparatus (100; 102; 104) for at least one electrochemical energy-storage means (150) has at least one accommodating means (110, 120, 130, 140, 160), for accommodating the hazardous substance (150) at least in part, and at least one safety device (132, 134, 136, 138, 142, 170, 180), for safeguarding against a hazard situation caused by the hazardous substance (150) accommodated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lens care solution having 0.001 to about 5 weight percent of a low molecular weight amine of the general formula: where R1, R2, R3 and R4 are —H or low molecular weight radicals, and R5 is a low molecular weight radical, or salt thereof; an effective amount of a tonicity agent; and the balance water.

Abstract: The present invention provides a packing structure including a theft prevention tag, in which an anti-theft electronic tag is mounted to a ventilating packing element having contained therein a food-preserving agent such as an oxygen-binding agent, a moisture-proofing agent, or a freshness-keeping agent, and the ventilating packing element is easily built in a product wrapper, so that the anti-theft electronic tag is prevented from being damaged with a malicious intention, thereby further ensuring safety and security of products or articles.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a personal portable device with at least two compartments, where one compartment comprises a substrate, such as a towel, and the other compartment contains a solvent, such as an anti-microbial solvent or cleansing solvent, where the device introduces or impregnates the solvent into the substrate, and where the substrate of the device can be heated.

Abstract: A method of making a packaged antimicrobial suture. The method includes the steps of providing a containment compartment molded from a polymeric resin comprising a polymeric material and an antimicrobial agent, positioning a suture within the containment compartment, the suture comprising one or more surfaces; covering the containment compartment having the suture in an outer package cover having an inner surface, and subjecting the outer package, the containment compartment and the suture to time, temperature and pressure conditions sufficient to vapor transfer an effective amount of the antimicrobial agent from the containment compartment to the suture, while retaining an effective amount of the antimicrobial agent on the containment compartment, thereby substantially inhibiting bacterial colonization on the suture and the containment compartment. A packaged antimicrobial suture is also provided.

Abstract: A method of making a packaged antimicrobial suture comprising the steps of providing a containment compartment that is substantially free of an antimicrobial agent; positioning a suture within the containment compartment, said suture comprising one or more surfaces having an antimicrobial agent disposed thereon, said antimicrobial agent being selected from the group consisting of halogenated hydroxyl ethers, acyloxydiphenyl ethers, and combinations thereof; placing the containment compartment having the suture in an outer package; and subjecting the outer package, the containment compartment and the suture to time, temperature and pressure conditions sufficient to transfer an effective amount of the antimicrobial agent from the suture to the containment compartment, while retaining an effective amount of said antimicrobial agent on the suture, thereby substantially inhibiting bacterial colonization on the suture and the containment compartment.

Abstract: This disclosure provides the first description of hESC-derived cells transplanted into human patients. Results are reported for one patient with each of Stargardt's Macular Dystrophy (SMD) and Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). Controlled hESC differentiation resulted in near-100% pure RPE populations. Immediately after surgery, hyperpigmentation was visible at the transplant site in both patients, with subsequent evidence the cells had attached and integrated into the native RPE layer. No signs of inflammation or hyperproliferation were observed. The hESC-derived RPE cells have shown no signs of rejection or tumorigenicity at the time of this report. Visual measurements suggest improvement in both patients.

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.

Abstract: A smoking article (10) comprising a source of smokable material (11); and a sleeve (13) coupled to the source of smokable material and defining a chamber (15). The sleeve has a distal end configured to be movable relative to the source of smokable material. The smoking article (10) further comprises a smoke modifying agent releasable into the smoking article.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to prevent “deteriorations,” such as oxidization and deformation of micro solder spheres during storage. The micro solder spheres are packed in a container 2 comprising an air permeable material. A deoxidizing and drying agent 3 to be disposed externally to the container 2 is provided. The container 2 and the deoxidizing and drying agent 3 are placed in a bag member 4 impermeable to air, and the bag member 4 is sealed in an air-tight condition. Before sealing, the bag member 4 may be air evacuated. A plurality of containers 2 may be held by a holding member 5 such that they are fixed in positions relative to each other.

Abstract: An example flavored wipe and method of manufacturing the flavored wipe includes a material configured for use as a wipe, and a solution comprising water and a flavoring component. The flavoring component may be stevia or other natural or artificial sweetener. An example dispensing system for the flavored wipe includes a compartment to hold a material configured for use as a wipe including a solution with at least a flavoring component. An opening is formed in the compartment to dispense the material and the solution from the compartment.

Abstract: The present invention proposes a dispensing container (1) A for probiotics (2) in a viscous or liquid carrier (3), the probiotics (2) having a higher specific weight than the viscous or liquid carrier (3), wherein the container (1) comprises a reservoir (4) for holding the carrier (3) and a dispensing head (5) being in fluid connection with the reservoir (4), the dispensing head (5) comprising at least one outlet (6), wherein the concentration of the probiotics (2) decreases from the outlet (6) of the dispensing head (5) towards a bottom portion (1a) of the reservoir (1).

Abstract: General medication disposal systems are provided. Aspects of the systems include devices having a sealable container dimensioned to accommodate a pharmaceutical composition; and an amount of an inactivating substance, e.g., granulated or pelletized activated carbon, present inside of the of sealable container. Aspects of the invention further include methods of making and using the systems, as well as kits comprises the devices of the system.

Abstract: A nanofiber structure having pores is used as a preservative material for a liquid material. A liquid material can be stored for a long period without causing deterioration and without the need of using any additive such as an anti-bacterial agent merely by contacting the liquid material with the preservative material.

Abstract: A device comprising a sealed package having a front wall, a rear wall, a top edge, a bottom edge, a lubricant compartment and a prophylactic compartment, with the compartments proximate to each other. A lubricant is in the lubricant compartment and a prophylactic is in the prophylactic compartment.

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.

Abstract: A device for dispensing and/or diffusing a volatile compound such as a fragrance, or other similarly volatile compounds, comprises a controller unit connected to a motorized fan unit for producing an airflow in an airflow path between an air inlet and an air outlet. The device also comprises a removable cartridge containing a substrate bearing the volatile compound(s); the cartridge being generally located in the airflow path, typically downwind from the fan unit. The airflow flowing through the device picks up the volatile compound molecules from the substrate, typically from its surface, and carries them such as to dispense them in the air. The cartridges are provided with a computer-readable unit having stored therein information which can be retrieved by the controller unit, the controller unit being configured for retrieving and updating the information and for driving the fan unit based on the information retrieved from the computer-readable unit.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to enforce a power off state of an audience measurement device during shipping of the device are disclosed herein. An example portable audience measurement device includes a housing, a media detector in the housing to collect media exposure data and a packaging sensor to detect a stimulus generated within the package. A packaging detector compares the detected stimulus to a criterion to determine whether the device is located within the package.

Abstract: A canister for removable attachment to a dispenser is formed as a hollow shell defining a cavity into which wet or dry paper can be fitted and removed from the canister through a dispensing opening therein. The shell is formed with a part-cylindrical shape and has a outwardly projecting rim at its bottom for detachable mounting on the dispenser.

Abstract: A system for disinfecting and purifying aqueous solutions and water for drinking purposes comprising an outer pouch, a disinfectant generating device, and an inorganic coagulant. The disinfectant generating device is provided with a membrane shell defining at least two compartments which house a first reactant, a second reactant, and an inorganic coagulant. The disinfectant generating device is capable of producing a disinfectant when exposed to water or moisture and the disinfectant exits the compartment through the membrane shell. The inorganic coagulant aid the formation of flocs of the suspended dispersed particles in the aqueous solution.