Abstract: The invention relates to adhesive strips consisting of at least four, particularly precisely four layers, comprising: a layer A having an upper side and a lower side consisting of a foamed adhesive substance containing a self-adhesive acrylate substance; a layer B consisting of a film carrier, layer B being arranged on the lower side of layer A, at least the main surface which faces layer A, preferably both main surfaces of the film carrier, being etched, the surface of layer A and the surface of layer B being in direct contact with each other; a layer C consisting of a self-adhesive substance, arranged on the upper side of layer A and containing a self-adhesive acrylate substance; and a layer D consisting of a self-adhesive substance, arranged on the side of layer B opposite layer A and containing a self-adhesive acrylate substance.

Abstract: An acupuncture needle packaging container includes a container body having a plurality of storage recesses arranged side by side, each of the plurality of storage recesses configured to store an acupuncture needle, and a peripheral portion positioned higher than a bottom portion of the plurality of storage recesses; a sheet member configured to cover the container body; and a bendable portion crossing a longitudinal direction of a needle grip of the acupuncture needle. When the container body is bent, at the bendable portion, into an inverted V-shape and placed on a mounting surface, the container body has a rigidity to maintain the inverted V-shape. At a cross section of the bendable portion crossing the longitudinal direction, a side wall of the container body, with respect to a bottom portion of the container body, is oblique toward an outer side of the container body.

Abstract: A stickable-curable adhesive sheet bonds a deformation/conversion device to an adherend. The stickable-curable adhesive sheet contains a stickable-curable adhesive component and a curing component curing the stickable-curable adhesive component. The stickable-curable adhesive component has pressure-sensitive adhesiveness before curing and the initial tensile elastic modulus at 25° C. of the stickable-curable adhesive sheet after curing is 5×108 Pa or more.

Abstract: A suture needle container includes a receptacle having a proximal end with an opening and a closed distal end. A hollow mandrel is disposed inside the receptacle. The mandrel projects from the closed distal end toward the opening at the proximal end of the receptacle. The mandrel includes a tubular wall having a proximal end aligned with the proximal end of the receptacle and a distal end connected with the closed distal end of the receptacle. An elongated slot is formed in the tubular wall. A suture needle is disposed within the elongated slot. A suture is secured to the proximal end of the suture needle and wrapped around the hollow mandrel. A cover closes the opening at the proximal end of the receptacle for sealing the suture needle and the suture inside the receptacle for maintaining a sterile environment inside the receptacle.

Abstract: Provided is a pressure sensitive adhesive sheet for tires that enables continuous and efficient labeling on tires using a labeling apparatus. The pressure sensitive adhesive sheet includes a release material (C), a first pressure sensitive adhesive layer (B1), a first substrate (A1), a second pressure sensitive adhesive layer (B2), and a second substrate (A2), in this order, and satisfies Requirement (1): in a planar view of the pressure sensitive adhesive sheet for tires, the outline of the first pressure sensitive adhesive layer (B1) exists inside the outline of the second substrate (A2), and Requirement (2): the shortest distance (X) between the outline of the second substrate (A2) and the outline of the second pressure sensitive adhesive layer (B2) is 0.35 mm or more.

Abstract: A hydrogenated block copolymer prepared by hydrogenating a block copolymer that contains a polymer block (A) containing a structural unit derived from an aromatic vinyl compound, a polymer block (B) containing a structural unit derived from farnesene, and a polymer block (C) containing a structural unit derived from a conjugated diene except farnesene, wherein the block copolymer contains at least two above polymer blocks (A), at least one above polymer block (B) and at least one above polymer block (C), and wherein at least one above polymer block (B) is at the terminal, and the hydrogenation rate of the carbon-carbon double bond in the polymer block (B) and the polymer block (C) is 50 mol % or more.

Abstract: Provided is a pressure sensitive adhesive sheet for tires that enables continuous and efficient labeling on tires using a labeling apparatus. The pressure sensitive adhesive sheet includes a release material (C), a first pressure sensitive adhesive layer (B1), a first substrate (A1), a second pressure sensitive adhesive layer (B2), and a second substrate (A2), in this order, and satisfies Requirement (1): in a planar view of the pressure sensitive adhesive sheet, the outline of the first pressure sensitive adhesive layer (B1) exists inside the outline of the second substrate (A2); and Requirement (2): the MD stiffness of the second substrate (A2), measured in the Gurley method according to JIS L 1085, is 0.10 mN or more.

Abstract: Provided are an encapsulation film, an organic electronic device including the same, and a method of manufacturing the organic electronic device. Therefore, provided is the encapsulation film, which may form a structure capable of effectively blocking moisture or water entering the organic electronic device from the outside, and have excellent processability in a process of manufacturing a panel and excellent heat retention under a high-temperature and high-humidity condition.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive of the invention include a (meth)acryl-based polymer obtained by polymerization of a monomer component including 19 to 99.5% by weight of an alkyl (meth)acrylate having a branched alkyl group of 10 to 24 carbon atoms at an ester end. The pressure-sensitive adhesive has a satisfactory level of adhesive performance and can form a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer with a lower dielectric constant.

Abstract: A package kit for storing a plurality of products includes a primary package and a secondary package. The primary package has a plurality of individually sealed and separately detachable cavities. The secondary package is sandwiched between a back panel and a front panel of the secondary package. The front panel includes a first aperture and a second aperture for displaying at least a portion of the primary package. A first outer circumferential portion at least partially surrounds the first aperture, and a second outer circumferential portion at least partially surrounds the second aperture. The front panel includes an elevated portion disposed between the apertures and extending from the first and second outer circumferential portions.

Abstract: The present invention of an electrostatic coupling type contactless electric power supply device 1 has multiple electrodes for contactless electric power supply 41 and a high-frequency power source circuit 5 provided on a fixed section 2, multiple electrodes for contactless electric power reception 61 and an electric power reception circuit 7 on a movable section 3, wherein the electrode for contactless electric power supply 41 and the electrode for contactless electric power reception 61 have base sections 441, 611 with a perpendicular cross sectional shape to the moving direction of the movable section 3 and there are multiple extending tooth sections 412, 612, and fellow tooth sections 412, 612 are mutually alternating and separated to fit together in an interdigitated array electrode, furthermore, the electrode for contactless electric power reception 61 is an interdigitated array electrode with the outer surface of the tooth section 612 covered with a conducting layer 613 and the tooth section 612 intern

Abstract: A package kit includes a plurality of primary packages, each having a cavity for storing one of a plurality of products, and a secondary package that stores the plurality of primary packages and includes a back and front panels between which the primary packages are sandwiched. The front panel has a first row of apertures, each displaying at least a portion of a primary package. A first outer circumferential portion of the front panel partially surrounds the apertures and is attached to the back panel, and a second outer circumferential portion of the front panel is attached to the back panel. The front panel includes an elevated portion between the first and second outer circumferential portions. The first outer circumferential portion has a first and second limbs, and the second outer circumferential portion has a third and fourth limbs. The elevated portion extends from, and is hingeably connected to, the first, second, third, and fourth limbs.

Abstract: Temporarily repositionable pressure sensitive adhesive compositions which are blends of a silicone-modified pressure sensitive adhesive component, a high Tg polymer component and a crosslinker are presented. The silicone-modified pressure sensitive adhesive includes a copolymer that is the reaction product of an acidic or basic monomer, a (meth)acrylic or vinyl monomer, and a silicone macromer. The high Tg polymer component contains acid or base functionality such that when mixed, the silicone-modified pressure sensitive adhesive component and the high Tg polymer component form an acid-base interaction.

Abstract: Described is a needle assembly storage device comprising a housing having an opening adapted to receive an injection device, an array of needle assembly storage compartments moveably disposed within the housing, and an actuator adapted to cause movement of the array, wherein actuation of the actuator aligns a given needle assembly compartment with the opening.

Abstract: Disclosed is a holder for holding a set of knitting needles with a main body having first and second end portions. Each end portion has a corresponding aperture, and each aperture is sized to hold one knitting needle of the set of knitting needles. The holder can hold circular knitting needles connected by a flexible cord, for example. Slots may be provided to receive a portion of the flexible cord therein to reduce and/or prevent the cord from twisting and/or tangling during storage or transportation. The body may also have gauge for measuring a size of the knitting needles.

Abstract: A suture pledget assembly is disclosed that includes a block with at least one slit and a pledget in an abutting relationship to the block. A suture has first and second end portions that are retained by the first and second slits, respectively. The first and second end portions generally extend beyond a face of the block and are substantially parallel to each other. A suture pledget package for retaining a suture is disclosed. The suture pledget package includes a front panel and a backing panel where the backing panel forms a plurality of tracks. Each track is configured and dimensioned to receive at least one suture pledget assembly.

Abstract: A sharps handling device can include a base and a holder. The base and the holder can form a stand in which sharps devices can be retained so as to be accessible. The base and the holder can also form a container for enclosing sharps devices.

Abstract: A suture pledget assembly is disclosed that includes a block with at least one slit and a pledget in an abutting relationship to the block. A suture has first and second end portions that are retained by the first and second slits, respectively. The first and second end portions generally extend beyond a face of the block and are substantially parallel to each other. A suture pledget package for retaining a suture is disclosed. The suture pledget package includes a front panel and a backing panel where the backing panel forms a plurality of tracks. Each track is configured and dimensioned to receive at least one suture pledget assembly.

Abstract: The needle assembly tray of the invention generally comprises a base tray having an upper portion, a lower portion, and a groove, that enables the base tray to be bent, a plurality of needle channels in the lower portion, substantially conical shaped openings leading into the needle channels, and a security strip for maintaining needles securely in the needle channels when the base tray is bent, and a lid for the base tray. The tray is adapted to lay flat during shipping but, in use, the upper half of the tray is bent away from the upper half of the assembly to expose the assembly and create a stand on which to prop the tray.

Abstract: A suture pledget assembly is disclosed that includes a block with at least one slit and a pledget in an abutting relationship to the block. A suture has first and second end portions that are retained by the first and second slits, respectively. The first and second end portions generally extend beyond a face of the block and are substantially parallel to each other. A suture pledget package for retaining a suture is disclosed. The suture pledget package includes a front panel and a backing panel where the backing panel forms a plurality of tracks. Each track is configured and dimensioned to receive at least one suture pledget assembly.

Abstract: A needle counter device which utilizes an adhesive disposed in one or more, preferably V-shaped, troughs. The adhesive provides instant, strong grip upon contact, but also provides very low resistance to needle penetration (i.e., it is easy to stick a needle in the adhesive, but difficult to pull the needle out). The device includes a base and a lid, and opens and closes much like a book. Once the device is closed, the device tends to remain closed unless intentionally opened. A thin layer of adhesive may be provided on the inside of the lid, to retain used surgical blades, and a piece of resilient foam may also be provided for temporarily “parking” a suture needle. The sides of each trough are lined with structure which serves to prevent an accidentally laid surgical instrument from unintentionally contacting the adhesive. Numerical indices provide a quick visual, counting assist.

Abstract: A needle and pin cap assembly for eliminating a user from being cut or stuck with the needle or pin. The needle and pin cap assembly includes a first cap member assembly including a first cap member having a side wall an open end, a closed end, and a cavity disposed therein; and also includes a second cap member having a side wall, a first end, and a second end which is adapted to receive a head portion of a needle or pin there through; and further includes an elastic elongate member being connected to the first cap member and to the second cap member and being adapted to hold the first end cap member and the second end cap member upon ends of the needle or pin.

Abstract: Since a distance of adjacent rivets held by a conventional blind rivet holder was large, a blind rivet holder which is smaller in the rivet distance, and which can accommodate a larger number of rivets in an accommodation case of a continuous riveter is provided. The blind rivet holder is designed to include: upper and lower tabs T4, T5 which are continuously arranged at minute constant intervals with narrow slits T3 formed at upper and lower ends of a perpendicular portion T2 having feeder slots for the blind rivet holder T; through hole s T41 and T51 provided so that a rivet R can be passed through the through hole s obliquely; and an oblique, U-shaped groove T21 provided so as to connect the slit T3 between the adjacent upper tabs T4 to the slits T3 between the adjacent lower tabs T5 and to permit bending from groove as a border.

Abstract: A folder package for surgical sutures. The package has a base panel, a foldably connected cover panel, a foldably connected closure panel, a foldably connected end panel, and a ramp structure. The package also has at least one ramp structure mounted to the base panel. The ramp structure allows sutures to pass over the park without getting hung-up on or in the park.

Abstract: A holder for sewing needles with thread is provided which includes a reel having an end plate and a winding member for winding the thread. The holder further includes a retaining member, such as a pin cushion, for positioning each needle relative to the end plate. The holder also has a base for supporting the reel for rotational movement. The base is formed with an upright wall enclosing but spaced from the winding member to provide a clearance between the upright wall and the winding member. The upright wall is formed with a slit through which the thread of the needle is brought into the above-mentioned clearance while the reel is rotated.

Abstract: A resilient filament retaining package includes a plurality of panel members foldably connected to each other along transverse sides thereof and arranged to fold upon each other to form a plurality of superposed compartments defined between pairs of adjacent panel members. Each compartment is dimensioned to contain at least one flexible resilient filament portion therein in a coiled configuration. Receiving port apertures are provided in the forward panel member of each compartment and are intended to assist in loading individual filament portions in each compartment. The apertures are in general concentric alignment with each other such that each compartment may be accessed for loading purposes from a front side of the folded retainer package. A backing panel having a needle securing park may be attached to the folded package. A method for loading the package is also disclosed. The package can be particularly useful for retaining surgical sutures.

Abstract: A folder package for surgical sutures. The package has a base panel, a foldably connected cover panel, a foldably connected closure panel, a foldably connected end panel, and a ramp structure. The package also has at least one needle/suture park mounted to the base panel. The ramp structure is mounted adjacent to the needle/suture park and allows sutures to pass over the park without getting hung-up on or in the park.

Abstract: A rhombus-shaped toothpick holder for connected triangular toothpicks in a way that avoids toothpicks accidentally exiting the holder and poking someone is defined by a rear surface, four connected walls and a front bottom cover member that opens outwardly for insertion of the toothpicks and snaps closed. The front surface of the connected toothpicks inside the holder is smooth for the display of a logo on it except for spaces between the toothpicks at or near its top whereas the back of the connected triangular toothpicks appear accordion-like. The inside surface of the holder's rear surface has an identical logo displayed thereon so that as toothpicks having portions of the logo are dispensed the logo remains visible and whole. Alignment markers keep the logos aligned. To fit into spaces between the toothpicks and thereby prevent their movement, ribs of gradually increasing height are provided at a lower end of the inside rear surface at an area corresponding to that of the cover member.

Abstract: A resilient filament retaining package includes a plurality of panel members foldably connected to each other along transverse sides thereof and arranged to fold upon each other to form a plurality of superposed compartments defined between pairs of adjacent panel members. Each compartment is dimensioned to contain at least one flexible resilient filament portion therein in a coiled configuration. Receiving port apertures are provided in the forward panel member of each compartment and are intended to assist in loading individual filament portions in each compartment. The apertures are in general concentric alignment with each other such that each compartment may be accessed for loading purposes from a front side of the folded retainer package. A backing panel having a needle securing park may be attached to the folded package. A method for loading the package is also disclosed. The package can be particularly useful for retaining surgical sutures.

Abstract: An elongated, folded paper package for containing surgical suture material and needles. The package includes folding panels which cover and protect the suture material, winding pin holes to assist in winding suture material, a foam block to hold the needles securely, one slit to hold the package closed and additional slits for ease of opening the package to expose the needles.

Abstract: A suture needle holder for a suture package intended to contain an armed suture, comprising a sheet of planar plastic having at least one raised pedestal formed therein, said at least one raised pedestal having at least one slot therein oriented orthogonal to the sheet of planar plastic, said at least one slot having an open portion and a needle-holding portion releasably holding a portion of the length of a suture needle therein with the length of the suture needle lying in a plane parallel to the sheet of planar plastic, wherein the open portion of the slot is of a width narrower than the diameter of the length portion of the suture needle held within the needle-holding portion of the slot. A method of forming the suture needle holder is also described.

Abstract: A suture material package includes a base panel for carrying the wound-up suture material which is clamped between a winding panel and a fold-over panel. The base panel is joined by a folding panel which in turn is joined by a thread holding panel. The folding panel and the thread holding panel are connected to each other by an oblique folding line. The end of the thread is fixed under a fixing flap of the thread holding panel. When the envelope containing the folding card is opened, the end of the thread slides out of the fixing flap and is exposed for being pulled out.

Abstract: An apparatus as disclosed for holding and organizing colored threads used in needlework. The organizer includes a card, on each face of which are provided a plurality of rings for attaching needlework threads of individual colors and a needle for use with each different color of thread. A plastic sleeve for the card has holes for insertion of the sleeve and card in a three-ring binder.

Abstract: A package is provided for retaining at least one armed surgical suture including housing means having suture retention means formed therein and a needle securement area integrally formed in the housing means At least one porthole is defined in the needle securement area which is dimensioned and positioned for maintaining a surgical needle for ready removal.

Abstract: A package is provided for retaining at least one resilient surgical suture. The package includes a base member which is formed with an annular recessed portion and a circumjacent flexible flange portion. The package further includes an annular cover member which is mounted adjacent to the annular recessed portion of the base member to form a peripheral retaining channel into which a resilient surgical sutures may be loaded subsequent to the construction of the package. The package may also include needle park means.

Abstract: A needle shield for suture-needle assemblies constructed of a fibrous material and foldable about at least two score lines to provide a protective device against needle damage and accidental sticking of the user's fingers.

Abstract: A foldable package for an endoscopic needle and suture and cannula assembly comprising a central panel and a plurality of foldably attached panels for receiving and retaining the cannula and suture. A needle park is provided for receiving and retaining the needle. Locking means in outer panels fasten the package closed. A tab on the central panel retains the suture in an open loop configuration, while locking tabs and a slot in at least one inner panel retain the cannula.

Abstract: The invention comprises a direct dispensing package. The package comprises a back panel, and a first and a second intermediate panel. The first intermediate panel is foldably connected to the back panel. The package also comprises means for rolling the second intermediate panel onto itself. A front panel is foldably connected to the second intermediate panel. The package further comprises means for maintaining an article of manufacture on the front panel and means for containing at least a portion of the front panel adjacent to the back panel. The article of manufacture can be a sterile surgical element. The means for rolling can be a plurality of parallel slats. The means for containing can be an envelope.

Abstract: A block of, for example, styrofoam for penetration by, and for frictionally holding, disposable hypodermic needles, scalpels and other sharps, is held in a container including a bottom and a sidewall. Pawl-shaped projections are provided adjacent the upper lip of the sidewall. A lid includes complementary pawl-shaped projections adjacent its lower lip for engagement with respective projections on a contaminant neutralizing substance such as BETADINE, or another layer of, for example, wadding, located above or below the styrofoam can be saturated with the contaminant neutralizing substance.

Abstract: For use in suturing: (a) Thin steel needle put into flesh (using a tool) on one side of the wound until anchor fixed to a needle engages flesh. At that time point of needle will protrude. Anchor crimped on the protruding side; (b) Anchors are in ball form with square cavities to accept projections on hand tool; (c) Plier-like tool used to grab anchors has projection which fits into anchor cavities; (d) dispenser for needle/anchor assembly and dispenser for crimp-on anchor provide for quick removal in sterilized condition.

Abstract: Portable booklike container comprising two covers joined to a spine, a rigid support bar on the inside of the cover near its bottom edge, a plurality of parallel spaced elongated thin spindles affixed to the support bar and extending upward terminating with free ends short of and adjacent to the top edge of the covers, and quick release fastening means to maintain the covers in a position closed upon each other.

Abstract: Robotic systems for assembling electronic components require that the components be stored in an orderly manner at locations known to the robot. Generally, it is required that at least two storage locations be provided. More specifically, the components must be stored and presented to the robot in an orderly fashion for assembly operations and a storage location must be provided for components which the robot is unsuccessful in assembling. The invention which is the subject matter of this patent provides a convenient means for storing electronic components having reasonably rigid leads. More specifically, this invention provides for inserting the leads of the components into a semi-rigid gel for purposes of storage. If the components are to be assembled, the robot can conveniently lift the components from the gel. Similarly, if the component cannot be assembled, the robot can store the component by gently inserting the leads of the component into the gel.

Abstract: A carrier for armed sutures comprises a flat elongated card of foam material shaped to form a body portion, neck portion and head portion. A shaped cut adjacent the neck portion of the card permits the separation of the head portion for utilization as a needle park.

Abstract: A threaded needle holder for needle craft projects is disclosed. The needle holder is made up of a rectangular card with a magnet parallel to one long edge of the card. A plurality of slits spaced along the long edge act to receive thread carried by needles received on the magnet. The needle will extend across the magnet to a line on the opposite side, the line receiving the number or the like for the color thread in the needle. The name of the project being worked on can also be placed on the card. Optionally, magnets can be fixed to the rear of the card to allow the needle holder to be mounted on a magnet board.

Abstract: A disposable surgical implement collector wherein a lamination of sponge plastic is provided at intervals with a series of spaced ribs, the ribs and adjacent portions of the lamination being depressed at intervals to form clearly marked channels dividing the ribs into a series of embossments which are numbered; each embossment adapted to receive a surgical needle or other small disposable surgical instrument; the sponge plastic lamination being bonded to a relatively rigid lamination provided with fold lines so that the complementary sections of the needle collector thus formed may enclosed the surgical instruments for disposal; the collector being provided with means for maintaining the collector in a folded condition.In one embodiment, each rib is folded upon itself in opposite lateral direction to confront adjacent portions of the laminations.

Abstract: A combination toothpick dispenser/matchbook is disclosed in comprising a matchbook provided with a cover foldable against an opposite match-carrying portion of the matchbook, the cover having an inside surface, a toothpick dispenser attached to the inside surface, the dispenser including a pocket for receiving lower ends of toothpicks inserted therein, a retainer for holding the intermediate portions of the toothpicks flat against the inner cover surface, and a flap covering the upper ends of the toothpicks, both ends of the toothpick, that being cover for sanitary purposes and security while being readily accessible for individual removal. The combined matchbook/toothpick dispenser is disclosed in two different embodiments and a separate self-contained toothpick dispenser is also disclosed.

Abstract: A surgical instrument container has a top and bottom whose opposing surfaces are bordered by sidewalls and articulately connected to form an enclosed box. A planar substrate having upper and lower surfaces adapted to receive surgical instruments is pivotally mounted between the top and bottom. When the box is open, the substrate can be pivoted between the top and bottom to provide easy access to both upper and lower substrate surfaces. The substrate is positioned within the sidewalls of the top and bottom surfaces to effect enclosure of the substrate when the box is closed and thereby prevent retained surgical instruments from protruding through or falling out of the box. The substrate may be a porous foam or magnetic material or combination of each. The box may be mechanically or magnetically latched. The box may be composed of transparent material to permit visual inspection of the retained instruments when the box is closed.

Abstract: A disposable collector for surgical implements which utilizes a pair of sponge plastic pads movable between a coplanar position to receive surgical implements, such as semicircular-shaped surgical needles and a folded position with their peripheral or frame portions in mutual contact to form an enclosure having depressed areas defining rows and columns of implement receiving elements, bordered by areas of depressions.In one embodiment the implement receiving elements are completely surrounded by depressed portions; in another embodiment a pair of crescent-shaped depressed portions extend in opposite directions from the implement receiving elements.

Abstract: A multi-compartment container for storing and dispensing axial lead components in which the components are oriented at a right angle with respect to the open face of the container. The components are anchored in the compartments by imbedding the component leads in a layer of wax.

Abstract: This needle keeper is designed to receive and retain a multiple number of needles in safety. Primarily, it consists of a cardboard disc, which receives a portion of a felt disc within its openings, for the insertion of threaded needles, and a third disposable disc is included, which serves as a writing surface for identifying the colors of the threads of the respective needles retained by the device.