US3749093A
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Insertable device package
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-08-10
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Granted: 1973-07-31
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Expires: 1991-08-10
Abstract
Abstract An insertable device package formed by an elongated, enclosed sheath which is sealed at opposite, leading and trailing ends and contains the insertable device. The trailing end of the sheath, near the base of the device, forms a pocket which is depressible by an external member that controllably forces the device through the seal at the leading end of the sheath and becomes enveloped by it. The device is thereafter inserted, for example, into an opening of a body.
Inventors
- 👤 S Bloom
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 01:25
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/551; A61F13/55175; A61F13/20; A61F13/26; A61J; A61J3/00; A61J3/08; A61M; A61M31/00; B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
An insertable device package comprising an elongated enclosed sheath having opposed ends, one of which has a rupturable seal; a device for insertion into an opening of the body positioned within said sheath; the other end of said sheath being sealed by a base member having one side, a portion of said other end of said sheath being inwardly reversed upon itself and terminating in said base member, said one side of said base member and said inwardly reversed portion constituting a preformed pocket for receiving an external member by which pressure can be applied to said base member to force said device from said one end out of said sheath through the first mentioned sealed end.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
An insertable device package comprising an elongated enclosed sheath having opposed ends, one of which has a rupturable seal; a device for insertion into an opening of the body positioned within said sheath; the other end of said sheath being sealed by a base member having one side, a portion of said other end of said sheath being inwardly reversed upon itself and terminating in said base member, said one side of said base member and said inwardly reversed portion constituting a preformed pocket for receiving an external member by which pressure can be applied to said base member to force said device from said one end out of said sheath through the first mentioned sealed end.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A package as defined in claim 1 wherein said device is a tampon and is affixed to the seal at the pocket end of the said package.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
Applying pressure to the external member to turn the sheath ''''outside-in'''' and cause it to be fully extended with the tampon exposed; and
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
Applying pressure to the external member to turn the sheath ''''outside-in'''' and cause it to be fully extended with the tampon exposed; and
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A package as defined in claim 1 wherein said sheath has leading and trailing ends and said device is a suppository positioned within said sheath with its base contactable by said pocket at the trailing end.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
Inserting the package with the sheath thus extended into an opening of the body with the extended sheath serving as a sanitary shield and a retrieval member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
Inserting the package with the sheath thus extended into an opening of the body with the extended sheath serving as a sanitary shield and a retrieval member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
A package as defined in claim 2 wherein said first-mentioned sealed end has a controlled seal.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
A package as defined in claim 2 wherein the wall of said sheath is tapered and is thicker at the leading enD thereof than at the trailing end thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
A package as defined in claim 2 wherein said sheath is attached to said tampon by a shrink fit.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
A package as defined in claim 2 wherein said tampon is within said sheath at one end thereof and said sheath is apertured over the course of said tampon.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
A package as defined in claim 2 wherein said sheath has a strap at one end thereof and said tampon is folded about said strap.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
A package as defined in claim 4 wherein the controlled seal has a thin middle portion and thicker side portions.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
17 words
The method of inserting a tampon into an opening of the body which comprises the steps of:
Claim 16
Independent Claim
17 words
The method of inserting a tampon into an opening of the body which comprises the steps of:
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-07-30 | 1977-01-29 | 1977-07-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-30 | 1981-01-29 | 1981-07-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-30 | 1985-01-29 | 1985-07-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |