Abstract: A pouch especially adapted for packaging small articles such as orthodontic appliances includes a pair of sheets that are joined together. In one embodiment, one sheet of the pouch extends beyond the other sheet in order to provide additional space for text or other information. In another embodiment, the pouch includes a tamper evident indicator and a recloseable section so that the pouch can be reused. In another embodiment, a line of perforations extends across the pouch and across an orthodontic archwire packaged in the pouch, so that the archwire can be grasped with a tool when the package is opened along the perforations without directly contacting the user.

Abstract: Disclosed is a packaged element containing a) a substrate that transmits less than about 0.5% of actinic radiation and has at least one recess, b) a cover that transmits less than about 0.5% of actinic radiation and transmits at least part of the visible light spectrum, c) a structure for maintaining the cover in contact with the substrate such that the cover filters incident radiation entering the recess, and d) an element located in the recess and having a substance thereon that is curable by exposure to the actinic radiation. Also disclosed is an article containing a) a substrate having at least one recess with an interior surface, b) an element having a tacky substance on a surface thereof, and c) a structure for positioning the element inside the recess such that the tacky substance does not separate from the element upon removal from the recess.

Abstract: Disclosed is a packaged element containing (a) a substrate that transmits less than about 0.5% of actinic radiation and has at least one recess, (b) a cover that transmits less than about 0.5% of actinic radiation and transmits at least part of the visible light spectrum, (c) a structure for maintaining the cover in contact with the substrate such that the cover filters incident radiation entering the recess, and (d) an element located in the recess and having a substance thereon that is curable by exposure to the actinic radiation. Also disclosed is an article containing (a) a substrate having at least one recess with an interior surface, (b) an element having a tacky substance on a surface thereof, and (c) a structure for positioning the element inside the recess such that the tacky substance does not separate from the element upon removal from the recess.