Abstract: Disclosed herein is a container in which a mixture of resins having different melting starting temperatures is used as a heat-sealable layer. The heat-sealable layer is heat-sealed at two or more locations under different conditions so that at least one hermetic heat seal and at least one heat seal having easy-to-peel openability are formed to define plural compartments isolated from one another. The compartments can be filled with different materials. These materials are isolated from one another until immediately before use. Upon application, the heat seal having easy-to-peel openability is broken from the outside to permit mixing of the materials. The container is useful for foods, medical and pharmaceutical substances, and the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pharmaceutical bottle having a neck region with an open end, pills therein, a fibrous hygroscope member, such as a cotton wad, in the neck region of said bottle and a closure cap sealing the bottle opening. The neck region has on its inner surface a leaflet retaining ring which serves to hold the leaflet in place within the bottle immediately after the insertion. The tendency of the leaflet to unfold or open, causes the edges of the leaflet to engage the retaining ring and to be held in place at least until the bottle is sealed. The leaflet is in compression engagement with the fibrous hygroscope member, such that the pills are substantially prevented from moving relative to one another.

Abstract: A medicament package for improving compliance with a therapeutic regimen. The therapeutic regimen involves a plurality of medications administered to a patient in a prescribed sequence and in accordance with specified intervals. The package includes a multiplicity of blister cards of generally uniform planar dimensions. The blister cards carrying the medicaments in sequential order on the individual cards and from card to card. The blister cards being placed in stacked array with the principal dimensions thereof oriented generally horizontally and arranged in order of use with the first to be used topmost. Also included is a base which houses the stack of blister cards and is adapted to support the stack vertically and provides lateral support to the edges of the blister cards. The base permits direct and unobstructed access to the uppermost blister card and limited access only to the edges of the blister cards.

Abstract: A combination medication mold and dispenser. The medication is poured into a multicompartment tray and solidifies into troches. The tray is made of a flexible plastic which can be bent to release the troches individually. The tray has a cover attached with a flexible hinge to protect the troches after preparation. The medication can be prepared and dispensed to the patient in the same container. The covered tray can be held in a sleeve to further protect the medication and hold the cover in place.

Abstract: A diet pill in the form of a sealed container of cellulose material containing a gas producing powder, such as sodium bicarbonate which expands the pill in volume as the result of reaction with gastric juice and liquid in the user's stomach. Such expansion gives a sense of fullness of the stomach. The pill may also contain a fiber, such as psyllium hydrophillic mucilloid, which swells in the user's stomach. The pill may be tubular and sealed by end ties of silk or catgut or other digestible or indigestible material. The tubular pill may be compacted in size by folding several times or collapsing in accordion fashion to enable swallowing.

Abstract: A medical supply case for organizing and holding various small medical supplies and to be worn and/or carried by medical personnel. A first panel is provided having a first panel front side, a first panel rear side, and a front side supply pocket. A second panel is connected to the first panel and has a second panel front side, and a second panel rear side, a rear side supply pocket. A hinge connects the sides of the first and second panels for positioning the first and second panels relative to each other in a first position wherein the first panel front side is generally adjacent and facing the second panel front side and alternately in a second position wherein the second panel rear side is generally adjacent and facing the first panel rear side. A first securing device releasably secures the first and second panels in the first position, and a second securing device releasably secures the first and second panels in the second position.

Abstract: A method for sealing capsules which comprises contacting the cap and body juncture with a sealing solution of alcohol and water maintained between about 40.degree. C. to the boiling point of the fluid. A secondary gelatin band seal is also contemplated in one aspect of the invention, as well as a capsule having both seals.

Abstract: A package for a sterile prosthetic implant element includes a tray received within a receptacle and having hinged leaves such that upon placement of the tray within the receptacle and folding the leaves of the tray, the prosthetic implant element is confined within a defined envelope wherein the element is protected against damage during handling resulting from shipping and storage and is sealed against contamination, and upon withdrawal from the receptacle, the tray is opened to present the sterile element directly to the surgeon for implant, without the necessity for additional handling.

Abstract: A protective safety container for encasing toxic drug filled glass vials is disclosed. The container includes a molded plastic body that is shaped to conform to the shape of a vial to be protected. A plurality of spaced longitudinal ribs are formed on the inner surface of the container body that act to engage the vial and hold it firmly in position, and also form a cushioning air space between the vial and the container. A molded plastic annular base is adapted to be snap fitted into the body such that the vial cannot be easily removed once it is secured within the container. Disposed in the top of the container is a small aperture having a frangible disk disposed therein. The disk may be removed so that a hypodermic needle may be inserted into a stopper in the vial to withdraw the vial's contents. The aperture is too small, however, to permit removal of the stopper itself.

Abstract: A package for holding a medical item such as a joint prosthesis part and maintaining the same in a double sterile state includes an inner package and lid each receiving a snap-in insert, a film cover sealing the inner package and lid combination, an outer package containing the combination and a second film cover sealing the outer package. Complementary recesses and lugs are formed on the lid and inner and outer packages to hold these units together. The inserts are provided with projections to engage and cradle the packaged item. A range of inserts is provided to permit the packaging of items of various sizes and configurations without otherwise modifying the package. Alternatively, either the inner package or the lid may include an integrally formed projection and a single insert is carried by the other one thereof.

Abstract: Discloses a tamper-proof package for an article. A first container in which the article is placed has a sealed end flap whose opening indicates tampering. The first container is cellophane-wrapped with a tear strip whose tearing open of which indicates tampering. The first container is enclosed in a second container having a sealed top cover, overlying band and vertical tear strip. Tearing off the top cover, tearing apart the band and tearing open the second container via its tear strip provide three further indications of tampering. The second container is enclosed in a pouch having top and bottom sealed ends. Tearing across the sealed ends provides two further indications of tampering.

Abstract: A bed pad structure is provided for the prevention of bed sores or pressure ulcers. The bed pad includes a pouch portion having an upper layer formed from a porous low friction material and a lower layer formed from a flexible impervious sheet material. The pouch portion is further constructed to enable easy insertion and removal of a lubricated insert in between the upper and lower layers. Lubrication from the insert can flow through the porous upper layer. The low friction characteristics of the upper layer plus the presence of the lubricant adjacent the patient substantially prevents friction and related wear which are contributing factors to the occurrence of bed sores.

Abstract: A capsule-sealing apparatus for use in conjunction with capsule-filling equipment is disclosed which seals a two-piece ingestable capsule. The sealing apparatus includes a chamber having nozzles for dispensing the contents of the chamber, the chamber being supplied with hot, moist air of controlled consistency, preferably being achieved by mixing a supply of steam and air in appropriate proportions. The average pressure of the chamber is maintained slightly below that of the ambient atmosphere which acts to prevent the hot, moist air from leaving the chamber through the nozzles. Apparatus is provided for causing a momentary increase in the pressure within the chamber, which increase delivers the hot, moist air from the chamber through the nozzles into cap members adjacent thereto. The caps thereafter telescopically receive a filled body member of the gelatin capsule, a bond forming between the cap member and body member of the capsule upon their being joined.

Abstract: A composite material for packaging containers which has excellent sealability, easy openability and excellent flavor-retaining property is provided. The composite material consists of a metallic foil and a thermoplastic resin selected from the group consisting of polyolefinic resins, polyester resins, polyamide resins, polycarbonate resins and mixtures thereof, said thermoplastic resin layer having a thickness of 1 to 20 microns and a surface roughness of not more than 4.0 .mu.m Rmax L0.80 mm. The thermoplastic resin has a carbonyl concentration of 1 to 600 milliequivalents/100 g of resin for the polyolefinic resins, 1,000 to 1,300 milliequivalents/100 g of resin for the polyester resins, 500 to 1,200 milliequivalents/100 g of resin for the polyamide resins and 600 to 800 milliequivalents/100 g of resin for the polycarbonate resins.

Abstract: An apparatus for the application of controlled combinations of temperature, vacuum, pressure and time to seal capsules is disclosed. Also described are methods to seal capsules and to enhance the bonding of the sealed capsules.

Abstract: A medical utensil having a portion to contact body fluid or liquid medicine is provided in which at least the contact portion is formed of a copolymer cross-linked by electron beam irradiation and/or .gamma.-ray irradiation.

Abstract: A diabetic traveling case is compact enough to be pocket-sized. The pocket-sized case is equipped to carry at least one bottle of insulin, as well as a refrigerant which maintains the insulin at a suitably low temperature to avoid spoiling.

Abstract: A package for containing a preselected amount of a product in the form of a pill or the like is adapted to be converted for use as a cup for containing liquid and includes a pair of sidewalls made of paperboard which are joined together along three mutual edges thereof, the fourth mutual edges defining the top of the cup. A support flap is connected by a perforated score line along an edge of one of the sidewalls at the top of the cup and has a plastic blister bonded to one face thereof within which a pill or other product may be contained. The support flap is provided with an aperture therein registering with the interior of the blister and a frangible closure, preferably a metal foil, is secured in overlapping relationship to the aperture to prevent loss of the product prior to the time of use. Spaced fold lines in the sidewalls allow folding of the package to a compact condition for storage, and the support flap may be torn away from the top of the cup during use to allow ready access to the product.

Abstract: An insulated container and closure comprising a closure portion having spaced double walls filled with insulating foam and having an upwardly extending tongue around its upper periphery, the tongue having upwardly converging surfaces, and a closure portion having an insulated lid panel with a downwardly bifurcated flange extending around the lid panel and defining two legs with a groove therebetween to receive the tongue, the inner surfaces of the legs diverging downwardly at lesser angles to the vertical than the outer surfaces of the tongue to provide a frictional sealing grip on the tongue, the container having a compartmented liner to receive a bottle and having roughened outer surfaces to reduce heat transfer between the container and other adjacent bodies.

Abstract: An injection site guide assembly for storing and dispensing of disposable syringes and alcohol wipes or swabs comprising a housing having an upper end and spaced apart lower end with a holding assembly extending into the housing at the upper end so as to permit the storing of a plurality of the syringes therein and the syringes are adapted to be individually removed as required for use thereof. A cover is provided and adapted to be removably secured to the housing at the upper end for hygienically enclosing the holding assembly, with a mounting unit operatively associated with the housing so as to permit securement of the assembly on a wall or the like.

Abstract: Package for dispensing nipple markers for use in X-ray technology comprising a roll of base tape having successive pads releasably adhered thereto, each pad containing a lead disc for placing over the nipple of an X-ray patient. The roll is contained in a surrounding package and dispensable through a slit therein. The tape is severable to remove the pads for use.

Abstract: A thermoplastic pharmaceutical solution container includes a neck portion having at least one port through the neck portion. A thermoplastic port protector or closure covers the port and defines a frangible section. The closure has a length to diameter ratio providing good mechanical advantage leverage to rupture the frangible section when the closure is pushed sideways. A seal is formed with the closure by forcing a die heated above the melting point of the plastic material into the neck portion, removing a portion of the port protector and forming a depression. The frangible section is formed in the vertical side wall of the depression.