US3625353A
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Package for sterilized articles
Assignee: Jintan Terumo Co Ltd
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Filing: 1969-05-27
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Granted: 1971-12-07
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Expires: 1989-05-27
Abstract
Abstract A package particularly adapted for use in sterilizing and storing medical implements, which comprises a plastics vessel having an opening for receiving or taking out the article, and a sealing sheet made of plastics-impregnated, gas-permeable moistureproof and germproof paper, and having a hot-melt-type adhesive agent coated on the back for sealing the opening.
Inventors
- 👤 Ichiro Ishii
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 03:28
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M5/00; A61M5/002; A61L; A61L2/00; A61L2/26; B; B65; B65D; B65D2577/00; B65D2577/10; B65D2577/20; B65D2577/2041; B65D2577/205
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A package for a sterilized article which comprises: a plastic vessel having an opening through which the article is introduced or removed and a marginal flange around the periphery of the opening; and a sealing paper sheet impregnated with a resin selected from the group consisting of polyacrylic ester resin and polyvinyl alcohol resin, so as to be moistureproof and germproof, and to have the breatheability for permitting the passage of sterilizing gas, and sparsely coated on the back with a hotmelt type adhesive agent which includes no solvent and is free from substantial reduction in volume as coated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A package for a sterilized article which comprises: a plastic vessel having an opening through which the article is introduced or removed and a marginal flange around the periphery of the opening; and a sealing paper sheet impregnated with a resin selected from the group consisting of polyacrylic ester resin and polyvinyl alcohol resin, so as to be moistureproof and germproof, and to have the breatheability for permitting the passage of sterilizing gas, and sparsely coated on the back with a hotmelt type adhesive agent which includes no solvent and is free from substantial reduction in volume as coated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A package for a sterilized article according to claim 1, wherein said paper sheet has a breatheability such that 100 ml. of air takes from 10 to 30 seconds in passing through an area of 645.16 mm.2 at a pressure of 87.9 g./cm.2.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
A package for a sterilized article according to claim 1, wherein the hot-melt type adhesive agent comprises: a base resin selected from the group consisting of polyethylene and a copolymer of polyethylene and vinyl acetate; and a viscosity-imparting agent selected from the group consisting of rosin, derivatives of rosin, and phenolic resin.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
157 words
A package for a sterilized article which comprises: a plastic vessel having an opening through which the article is received or taken out and a marginal flange around the periphery of the opening; and a sealing paper sheet of 100 + or - 10 microns in thickness impregnated with a resin selected from the group consisting of polyacrylic ester resin and polyvinyl alcohol resin, so as to be moistureproof and germproof, and to have a breatheability so that 100 ml. of air takEs from 10 to 30 seconds in passing through an area of 645.16 mm.2 at a pressure of 87.9 g./cm.2, and sparsely coated on the back with a hot-melt type adhesive agent; said hot-melt type adhesive agent including a. a base resin selected from the group consisting of polyethylene and a copolymer of polyethylene and vinyl acetate, and b. a viscosity-imparting agent selected from the group consisting of rosin, derivatives of rosin and phenolic resin.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
157 words
A package for a sterilized article which comprises: a plastic vessel having an opening through which the article is received or taken out and a marginal flange around the periphery of the opening; and a sealing paper sheet of 100 + or - 10 microns in thickness impregnated with a resin selected from the group consisting of polyacrylic ester resin and polyvinyl alcohol resin, so as to be moistureproof and germproof, and to have a breatheability so that 100 ml. of air takEs from 10 to 30 seconds in passing through an area of 645.16 mm.2 at a pressure of 87.9 g./cm.2, and sparsely coated on the back with a hot-melt type adhesive agent; said hot-melt type adhesive agent including a. a base resin selected from the group consisting of polyethylene and a copolymer of polyethylene and vinyl acetate, and b. a viscosity-imparting agent selected from the group consisting of rosin, derivatives of rosin and phenolic resin.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-12-06 | 1975-06-07 | 1975-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-06 | 1979-06-07 | 1979-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-06 | 1983-06-07 | 1983-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |