US3690315A
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Combined container and package particularly adapted for urinary drainage assemblies
Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
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Filing: 1970-08-26
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Granted: 1972-09-12
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Expires: 1990-08-26
Abstract
Abstract A combined container and package formed of a substantially rigid bottom portion of the general configuration of a tray and a foldable top portion having substantially the same configuration as the rigid portion and having fold lines coincidental with the end walls, side walls and top to enable the foldable portion to collapse under the action of a compressive force. The two portions are sealed together at the periphery of the openings thereof to so define a container, the foldable portion being collapsible within the rigid portion. With the foldable portion collapsed within the rigid portion other parts or portions ultimately to be attached to the container can be stored in the folds of the folded top half and a cover can be sealed around the edge of the opening. In this fashion a self-contained package is produced and upon use the cover can be opened, the stored parts removed and the foldable portion withdrawn to form the container. Such a container and packaging system has particular application for urinary drainage assemblies, human blood collection systems, and other applications wherein an empty container and accessory equipment is needed.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard Marion Chittenden
- 👤 Aldean William Whitton
- 👤 Fidel Villaluna Macalalad
- 👤 Richard Massman
- 👤 Earl David Wilson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 21:06
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/44; A61F5/441; A61G; A61G9/00; A61M; A61M1/00; A61M1/70; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S215/00; Y10S215/90; Y10S215/902; Y10S285/00; Y10S285/924
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
200 words
A combined container and package having a substantially rigid portion and a foldable portion, the foldable portion being collapsible within the rigid portion, said container comprising: a substantially rigid portion defining an enclosure having a bottom and an open top defined by opposite end and side walls and having the general configuration of a tray; a foldable portion having an opening defined by opposite end and side walls and a top panel connecting said end and side walls and of substantially the same configuration as the rigid portion, said foldable portion having fold lines coincidental with the juncture of the end walls, side walls and top panel to enable the foldable portion to collapse under the action of a compressive force, said fold lines comprising stiffening ribs, said ribs being thicker than the walls and top panel; said substantially rigid portion and foldable portion being sealed together at the periphery of the openings thereof to define a container, the foldable portion being collapsible within the substantially rigid portion to define a storage area; said container having an inlet opening on one end thereof and an outlet opening at the other end thereof; and a removable cover sealing the storage area.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
200 words
A combined container and package having a substantially rigid portion and a foldable portion, the foldable portion being collapsible within the rigid portion, said container comprising: a substantially rigid portion defining an enclosure having a bottom and an open top defined by opposite end and side walls and having the general configuration of a tray; a foldable portion having an opening defined by opposite end and side walls and a top panel connecting said end and side walls and of substantially the same configuration as the rigid portion, said foldable portion having fold lines coincidental with the juncture of the end walls, side walls and top panel to enable the foldable portion to collapse under the action of a compressive force, said fold lines comprising stiffening ribs, said ribs being thicker than the walls and top panel; said substantially rigid portion and foldable portion being sealed together at the periphery of the openings thereof to define a container, the foldable portion being collapsible within the substantially rigid portion to define a storage area; said container having an inlet opening on one end thereof and an outlet opening at the other end thereof; and a removable cover sealing the storage area.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combined container and package of claim 1 wherein said stiffening ribs include spaced interruptions therein to facilitate collapse of the foldable portion under the action of a compressive force.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combined container and package of claim 2 including a handle projecting from the top panel of the foldable portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
219 words
A urinary drainage assembly for use with a drainage catheter said assembly comprising: a container, said container comprising a substantially rigid portion defining an enclosure having a bottom and an open top defined by opposite end and side walls and having the general configuration of a tray; a foldable portion having an opening defined by opposite end and side walls and a top panel connecting said end and side walls and of substantially the same configuration as the rigid portion, said foldable portion having fold lines coincidental with the juncture of the end walls, side walls and top panel to enable the foldable portion to collapse under the action of a compressive force; said substantially rigid portion and foldable portion being sealed together at the periphery of the openings thereof to define a container, the foldable portion being collapsible within the substantially rigid portion; said container having an inlet opening on onE end thereof and an outlet opening at the other end thereof; a drainage tube engageable with the inlet opening of the container; and a combined air vent, filter and adapter connected to the drainage tube on its end distal from the container inlet opening and engageable with the drainage catheter to thereby provide a continuous flow path through the catheter, adapter, drainage tube and into the container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
219 words
A urinary drainage assembly for use with a drainage catheter said assembly comprising: a container, said container comprising a substantially rigid portion defining an enclosure having a bottom and an open top defined by opposite end and side walls and having the general configuration of a tray; a foldable portion having an opening defined by opposite end and side walls and a top panel connecting said end and side walls and of substantially the same configuration as the rigid portion, said foldable portion having fold lines coincidental with the juncture of the end walls, side walls and top panel to enable the foldable portion to collapse under the action of a compressive force; said substantially rigid portion and foldable portion being sealed together at the periphery of the openings thereof to define a container, the foldable portion being collapsible within the substantially rigid portion; said container having an inlet opening on onE end thereof and an outlet opening at the other end thereof; a drainage tube engageable with the inlet opening of the container; and a combined air vent, filter and adapter connected to the drainage tube on its end distal from the container inlet opening and engageable with the drainage catheter to thereby provide a continuous flow path through the catheter, adapter, drainage tube and into the container.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
The urinary drainage assembly of claim 4 wherein the container includes a flange projecting from the open top of the substantially rigid portion and from the opening defined by the opposite end and side walls of the foldable portion, said flanges being sealed together to define the container.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The urinary drainage assembly of claim 5 wherein the fold lines of the foldable portion of the container comprise stiffening ribs, said ribs being thicker than the end and side walls and top panel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The urinary drainage assembly of claim 6 wherein the corners of the foldable portion of the container protrude when said foldable portion is collapsed within the substantially rigid portion of the container.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The urinary drainage assembly of claim 8 wherein the container includes a handle projecting from the top panel of the foldable portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
86 words
The urinary drainage assembly of claim 5 wherein the container includes opening and closing means in association with the outlet opening, said means comprising a fitment in communication with the interior of the container and positioned in close proximity to the exit opening, and a segment of tubing engageable with the exit opening and the fitment to close the opening and removable from the fitment to open the opening and permit drainage of the contents of the container through the outlet opening and segment of tubing.
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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) | 1975-09-12 | 1976-03-13 | 1976-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-12 | 1980-03-13 | 1980-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-12 | 1984-03-13 | 1984-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |