Abstract: A spinal implant device has a synthetic or metallic or a combination thereof of these materials in an implant body structure and stem cells in a coating, or a sheet, wrap or a membrane wrap applied to surfaces on the implant body structure or alternatively filled with a plug of stem cell laden material. The implant body structure preferably has an aperture or channel. The spinal implant device may include anchoring holes to secure the device to the spinal skeletal structure with fasteners or alternatively can simply be held in place by and between adjacent vertebrae.

Abstract: A packing box of wet wipes, which includes a body and a cover connected to the body. The cover includes: a cover body having a press button mounted therein, a top lid having a fastening part mounted thereon and mated with the press button, and a resilient connection part having a first end secured to a side of the top lid opposite to the fastening part and a second end protruding through a through hole of the top lid and secured to the cover body. The packing box of wet wipes of present invention has a simple structure, and can be used repeatedly and easy to open.

Abstract: A package for a particulate laundry scent additive.

Abstract: Holders for automatically treating cleaning implements (e.g. kitchen sponges) with antibacterial chemicals during storage are disclosed. These holders have a solid compressed chemical surface for contacting the cleaning implement between uses. Moisture from the used cleaning implement dissolves a small amount of the chemical (e.g. sodium chloride), thereby causing the chemical to treat the contact surface of the cleaning implement. Merely by placing a sponge or the like on a coaster, or against another holder surface, bacterial growth on the sponge or the like can be inhibited, thereby extending the useful life of such cleaning implements.

Abstract: The invention provides for a method of absorbing carbon dioxide comprising providing a package containing a product that gives off carbon dioxide, placing calcium hydroxide into the package, and sealing the package to form a sealed package.

Abstract: An anti-static hair care product and packaging includes a towelette that is absorptive of hair conditioner and durable such that the towelette may be repeatedly wiped onto a person's hair. The towelette may be moistened with hair conditioner or dried after application thereof. One or more towelettes may be stored in a package. The towelette may be presented in a flattened condition or with multiple folds for packaging purposes. In some embodiments, individual towelettes may be pulled from the packaging through a slot. In other embodiments, the packaging may include a reservoir for holding an anti-static agent and a dispensing member, such as a pump, for selectively dispensing a quantity of the anti-static agent onto a towelette.

Abstract: A reusable food product package that is initially provided with a polymeric, gas-impermeable film overwrapping that seals the seam of engagement and sufficient portions of the top surface of the lid and the outer surface of the compartment so as to remain in place during shipping. In particular, respiring foods may be packaged with an oxygen absorber and/or a CO2 absorber on the food side of the film for freshness. Polypropylene may be used to render the food visible and adapted for reuse. Packaged foods and a method of packaging using the reusable food product package are also disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a surgical kit for preparation of a patch for implantation into a human body, characterized in that it comprises a package containing, on one hand, a synthetic substrate (1) and, on the other hand, means for treatment of the substrate with a solution (3) including at least one biologically active component (4, 5), adapted to integrate the biologically active component with the substrate. Embodiments of the invention include a patch for implantation into the human body, comprising a synthetic substrate (1), characterized in that at least one biologically active component (4, 5) is integrated with the substrate using the surgical kit.

Abstract: The present invention provides and a plastic container and multilayered films, which comprises a heat-sealable seal layer, a cyclic polyolefin layer, and an outermost layer, wherein the seal layer comprises polypropylene, the cyclic polyolefin layer comprises a cyclic polyolefin polymer or a cyclic polyolefin copolymer, and the outermost layer comprises a layer containing polypropylene, and which further comprises a resin composition layer comprises a blended product of a propylene polymer and a styrene elastomer. The plastic container of the present invention can suppresses a reduction in the medicament content of a liquid-state medicament and is excellent in terms of shock resistance, handling ability during the filling of the container with the medicament, and the moldability and transparency of the container.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for packing products includes a dunnage product. The dunnage product includes a bracket engageable with a shipping container, a shaft connected to the bracket, and a number of elongated flexible members movable along the shaft. The elongated flexible members can be placed between the manufactured products during the packing process. The dunnage product is preferably reusable.

Abstract: A preserving agent for temporarily storing used paint application tools, in particular paint brushes and paint rollers, is used by immersing at least the paint containing portion of the paint application tool therein. The preserving agent is a water based gel. An electrolyte is used for breaking up the gel afterwards. A device for temporarily storing used paint application tools, and a composite kit, including the device, the water based gel, and the electrolyte are included.

Abstract: The invention provides contact lens packages in which removal of the lens is facilitated by providing a means for elevating the lens when the package is opened.

Abstract: A method of reducing a wetness gradient development for a package of wet wipes is provided. The method includes, after wet wipes are enclosed within a package to form the package of wet wipes, locating the package of wet wipes in a first orientation such that a first side of the package of wet wipes faces downward and an opposite second side of the package of wet wipes faces upward to form a first wetness gradient after a preselected amount of time. Prior to opening the package of wet wipes to access the wet wipes enclosed within the package of wet wipes, inverting the package of wet wipes according to a predetermined turning schedule to place the package of wet wipes in a second orientation such that the first side of the package of wet wipes faces upward and the second side of the package of wet wipes faces downward to form a second wetness gradient that is different from the first wetness gradient.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a closure for a container, such as, for example, a wine bottle. In one embodiment, the closure includes an oxidant releasing agent that is adapted to release oxygen into an interior portion of the container according to a predefined desired profile. In another embodiment, the closure comprises a gas containing reservoir, a membrane and a barrier layer, said membrane allowing an at least partial exchange of gas between the inside of said reservoir and the inside of said container, and said barrier layer at least partially preventing exchange of gas between the outside of said closure and the inside of said reservoir.

Abstract: An airtight cover assembly includes a side panel folded around goods on a pallet presenting top and bottom opening, a top panel with a plurality of pouches positioned on an inside surface above a vented rigid plate, and a bottom panel encloses the pallet. Hook and loop closures secure the panel assembly. Panel inner and outer surfaces of a poly-vinyl chloride material bonded to an aluminum laminate enclose multiple layers of foam.

Abstract: A method of calibrating a biological detector can include training a biological detector to detect a calibration compound, wherein the calibration compound comprises an odor that is detectable by the biological detector and is not used in an environment for which the biological detector is trained to detect odors, presenting the biological detector with a device comprising the calibration compound, and determining whether the biological detector will alert to the calibration compound.

Abstract: A substrate in the form of a film is described for producing a corrosion inhibiting atmosphere for the storage and transport of exposed bare metal parts to inhibit rust or corrosion of the metal parts. In one form, the substrate is a co-extruded film having one layer for providing shape and form to the film when moulded into a specific shape and the other layer containing a vapour corrosion inhibitor (VCI) for being admitted from the surface of the layer to form the corrosion inhibiting atmosphere. Other structures of the film are possible including triple layers and the like. The co-extruded film is formed by vacuum moulding optionally with pressure forming assist to form the film into a semi-rigid or rigid shape for fitting over or enveloping the metal part to be protected.

Abstract: A storage container is provided, which includes carbon dioxide containing a functional material and a container body in which carbon dioxide has been hermetically contained. Accordingly, a method for molding a resin, a method for forming a plating film, and the storage container for carbon dioxide, which are excellent in the mass productively at low cost, are provided without using any special high pressure apparatus for producing a supercritical fluid.

Abstract: A container assembly for containing a biological graft can include a housing member sized to be able to contain the biological graft while keeping the size of an original shape of the biological graft. An aqueous fluid can fill the housing member such that the biological graft is contained in a suspended state in the aqueous fluid.

Abstract: A heat sealable, retortable laminated foil capable of being heat sealed to itself or to a polypropylene substrate in forming a contact lens package includes an outer polymeric barrier layer, an intermediate barrier layer, an inner polymeric barrier layer, and a heat sealable layer.

Abstract: Protective carrying cases for portable and handheld electronic devices include an integrated screen cleaning apparatus. The screen cleaning apparatus may be automatically used when a device is inserted or removed from the protective case. Alternatively, the screen cleaning apparatus may be manually activated by a user as needed. The screen cleaning apparatus is self-contained and cleans the screen and optionally other portions of the electronic device as it is at least partially within the protective case.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a fluid enclosure including a structural filler and an outer enclosure wall conformably coupled to the structural filler. Embodiments of the present invention further relate to a method of manufacturing a fluid enclosure. The method includes conformably coupling an outer enclosure wall to a structural filler.

Abstract: Devices, kits and methods used to deliver provide radioactive material and a buttress element in a variety of procedures that typically involve the use of a stapler to fasten the buttress material to tissue are described herein. The radioactive material is provided to deliver radiation energy to the tissue. One or more medically useful agents may be provided in addition to the radioactive material.

Abstract: The container includes a lower wall and an erect side wall limiting an upper opening of a housing for accommodating a flexible pouch containing a fluid; containment elements including a containment wall, the gap between its peripheral edge and the side wall being limited; the containment wall adapted to be applied against the pouch and held fixed in this position by holding elements arranged in the container and borne by the containment elements by a structural and functional combination, and being movable between an inactive retracted state and an active expanded state, in which a distal end part is either moved away from the side wall or applied there against without any chance of sliding; and adapted to be applied at any desired location of a zone of the side wall such that the containment wall can be applied and held against the pouch regardless of how full the latter is.

Abstract: A case for sterilizing contact lenses wherein a contact lens sterilization process using a hydrogen peroxide solution can be carried out easily and rapidly while effectively preventing both damage to the lenses and deposition of a heavy metal from a metal catalyst on the lenses. The contact lenses are horizontally supported in the hydrogen peroxide solution on a bottom surface of a lens containing portion which opens upward, and a contact preventing member which prevents the contact lenses from coming into contact with the metal catalyst is provided between the metal catalyst and the lens containing portion.

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 receive an audio signal. A packaging detector generates a frequency spectrum of the detected audio signal, determines an energy of a first frequency associated with the generated frequency spectrum, determines an energy of a second frequency higher than the first frequency and associated with the generated frequency spectrum, and compares the difference between the energy of the first frequency and the second frequency to a muffling threshold to determine whether the device is located within a package.

Abstract: A modified atmosphere package for extending the shelf life of a replaceable transducer cartridge having a sealed volume and containing a fluid. The fluid may be fluid or a gas. If a fluid, such as water, then the modified atmosphere package may be configured to prevent the loss of fluid or the entry of gas into the transducer cartridge.

Abstract: A container (10) with removable end caps (12, 14) has an internal barrier (30) with holes (32) therethrough. In use, a cleaning or other fluid is poured into lower space (38) and an article to be cleaned or otherwise treated is placed into upper space (36). End cap (12) is then secured and the container is inverted so that the article is in the liquid. To remove the article, which may be a cloth or a sponge, the container (10) is restored to its original disposition, end cap (12) is removed and the article is squeezed by the user against the barrier (30) to remove excess liquid.

Abstract: Provided is a packaged hydrogen-generating agent, the hydrogen-generating reaction of which is highly stable and repeatable, and which preferably is resistant to influence from changes in the environmental temperature. Also provided are a method for manufacturing said package, and a hydrogen generation method. The packaged hydrogen-generating agent is provided with: a hydrogen-generating agent (1); a covering material (2) which encloses the hydrogen-generating agent (1) and allows deformation; and a water-absorbing body (3), part of which is in contact with the hydrogen-generating agent (1). The covering material (2) preferably covers at least the area around the contact part (3a) where the water-absorbing body (3) and the hydrogen-generating agent (1) are in contact, so as to create a firm attachment at the contact part (3a).

Abstract: Gas masks and canisters for gas masks have a chemical sorbent that protects the respiratory system of the wearer from gaseous compounds. The remaining service indication systems for respiratory protections systems provide a warning to the wearer that the capacity of the chemical sorbent to adsorb or absorb further compounds is nearly depleted. A remaining service life indication system has a computer memory device for storing information concerning the canister for determining an end of the service life of a gas mask, a canister and/or a cartridge and such devices from the input of various sensors.

Abstract: A portable cigar case includes a body having at least one cavity for receiving and releasably retaining a cigar. A cap is releasably connected to the body. The cap when in an open condition provides access to the cigar. A moisture retainer is provided in one of the body or the cap. The moisture retainer provides a source of moisture to maintain a humidity level of the cigar when the cap is in a closed condition with respect to the body. A vial containing a drinkable fluid is retained by one of the body or the cap. The vial is made of a transparent or semitransparent material such that the fluid in the vial is visible to a user. A viewing window created in the cigar case is aligned with the vial such that the fluid in the vial is visible through the viewing window.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a container for liquid medicine disposal, wherein the container has one or more interior surfaces associated with activated carbon cloth for capturing a drug dissolved in the liquid medicine. Embodiments of the present invention are particularly intended for use when dispensing a medicine spray, wherein the container must be held inverted whilst dispensing the spray.

Abstract: A squeegee device having an integrated scraper blade, which includes a removable and telescoping/extendable handle pivotably connected to a squeegee head for motion of the device between squeegee position, wherein the handle is generally orthogonal to the head for facilitating cleaning windshields and windows, and a storage configuration, wherein the handle and head are generally parallel and the head can be disposed and sealed entirely within a portable container which includes an integrated reservoir which holds a supply of aqueous cleaning solution. The device can be used in conjunction with instant glass cleaner tablets which dissolve in plain water within the integrated reservoir to make an aqueous cleaning solution, and includes an integrated removable tray which stores a supply of cleaner tablets within the container.

Abstract: The “Oil Genie” offers an alternative for the proper disposal of used cooking oil, shortening, and animal fats in a safe, convenient, disposable container. There is no longer the need to look for an empty can, risking possible burns or messes, or the pouring of these materials into the sink causing the possibility of clogged drains or polluting of fresh water supplies. The waste material can be poured directly from the hot pan, with no mess, no burning and no odors. Once filled it is thrown away with your trash.

Abstract: A shaped heat storage material has a shaped body composed of a binder and heat storage capsules containing a heat storage material therein. And, the shaped body has at least one of a projection, a depressed portion and a hollow structure defining a hollow space therein.

Abstract: One embodiment of a paper cushioning structure includes an elongated, hollow support member of U cross-section having two open ends; and an elongated brace member of inverted U cross-section having two open ends, the brace member comprising a packing space defined by a first slope at one end, two sides extending from both ends of the first slope respectively, and two first wing slopes each extending transversely from an end of the side distal the first slope; a second slope at the other end, two sides extending from both ends of the second slope respectively, and two second wing slopes each extending transversely from an end of the side distal the second slope; spaced flat first and second bottoms; and two sides. The brace member is securely disposed in the support member.

Abstract: A brush care system is provided for cleaning, washing and drying brushes in beautification or painting. The system includes a washing part, a cleaning part and a drying part. The washing part and the cleaning part fit together for convenient storage while the cleaning part resides inside the system. The system may be sized to accommodate one or more brushes. The washing part may hold water, soap, liquid, or solution. The cleaning part allows water to be drained off and allows brush bristles to be rubbed against it to remove paint, dirt, cosmetics, and other material. The drying part functions as a stand for drying the cleaned brushes and is perforated to allow air circulation. The bottom of the drying part may be sealed so that a lower portion of it may hold clean water for rinsing. The washing part may be configured with more than one partition.

Abstract: The eyes of a contact lens wearer are protected from the effects of a liquid disinfecting solution by providing a contact lens container having a catalyst therein and a container of the disinfecting solution of unusual design. The openings of the contact lens container and the solution container are configured so only the contact lens container is able to receive solution from the solution container. This prevents the user from directly removing disinfecting solution from the solution container and thereby prevents the user from directly applying the disinfecting solution to the eye.

Abstract: This invention relates to solutions for packaging ophthalmic devices comprising at least one antimicrobial metal salt which prevent the loss of said antimicrobial metal salt during autoclaving and storage.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lens care kit for disinfecting and/or cleaning contact lenses. The lens care kit of the invention comprising: (1) a lens care solution; (2) a lens case for holding the lens care solution and a contact lens immersed in the lens care solution; (3) a singlet oxygen-generating agent which is dissolved or dispersed in a lens care solution; and (4) a light irradiation source for irradiating the singlet oxygen-generating agent for a period of time sufficient to produce a sufficient amount of singlet oxygen in the lens care solution to disinfect the contact lens.

Abstract: This invention relates to a formulation for use in personal care products, cleaning products and the like. Ideally, the formulation is a natural preservative and disinfectant formulation comprising activated water and grapefruit seed extract.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preserving a sensor in a container, said sensor comprising a sensing area of metallic or a semi-conducting material covered with molecules having a MW>100 Dalton, said molecules being bound to the material wherein at least the sensing area of the layer is kept submerged in a storage solution, said storage solution having a composition that consists for at least 80% by volume of at least one compound chosen from water, ethanol, triethylene glycol and isopropanol, with the provisios that if the concentration of ethanol is at least 80 vol. % of the storage solution ethanol is present in a concentration of no more than 93% by volume of the storage solution; if water is present, it is present in a concentration of less than 80% by volume of the storage solution. The invention also relates to a container containing a sensor and a storage solution.

Abstract: A pack (2) of wipes (4) comprising a container (6) for the wipes (4), and a plurality of the wipes (4) in the container (6), and the wipes (4) being such that they are impregnated with a lubricant. A method of lubricating a product using the pack (2) of wipes (4) is also disclosed.

Abstract: A contact lens storage case of limited life and predetermined usage to further the safe and effective use of contact lenses by ensuring patient compliance through both limiting case use over a set period of time and discouraging reuse and topping-off of the disinfecting and storage solution. Generally, the self-destruction consists of the case developing a leak in a pre-determined fashion as a result of the change in properties of a material in a limited area of the case following exposure of the case to the storage solution.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for collecting and processing autografts, processed autografts, kits for collecting and transporting autografts, and tools for preparing autografts. It is also directed to autologous bone grafts, and methods of preparing them.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and materials that, for example, function to increase the barrier properties of containers including polymeric drug medication reservoirs and related containers such as infusion set tubing. Embodiments of the invention include aqueous container systems having containers coated with a composition selected to have one or more material properties including an ability to reduce the diffusion or permeation of compounds such as oxygen, carbon dioxide, and preservatives (e.g. phenol, benzyl alcohol and m-cresol) into or through a wall of the container.

Abstract: A portable apparatus and method for extracting and properly disposing of refuse such as, for example, excrement. The apparatus includes a storage chamber for storing extracted refuse wherein the storage chamber is distinct from the extraction mechanism for extracting the refuse.

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.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical waste disposal device comprises an upper portion adapted for receiving pharmaceutical waste and a lower portion adapted for collecting the pharmaceutical waste, the lower portion being selectively and removably engagable with the upper portion. The upper portion includes a housing surrounding an internal rotating wheel and a lid slideably engaged with the housing. Additionally, the rotating wheel includes collection areas adapted for collecting pharmaceutical waste placed in the upper portion. The lid includes a lower pivoting flap adapted for contacting and rotating the wheel upon closing the lid to transfer the pharmaceutical waste to the lower portion. Further, the rotating wheel is sized and positioned within the housing in a manner to substantially prevent access to the pharmaceutical waste collected in the lower portion.

Abstract: A supply of clean room wipes. The supply of clean room wipes includes a sealed package and a plurality of wipes within the sealed package. The wipes in the package include a substrate and an anhydride finish applied to the substrate. The treated wipes have a Strength Contribution from Treatment (lbs) when tested using a standard trap tear method ASTM D 5587:1996 of greater than about 10% and an average improvement in Percent Carbon Black Pick-Up greater than about 10% compared to an untreated wipe. In addition, a sealed edge may be applied along the perimeter of each wipe to prevent loss of material from the wipe during use.