US3843041A
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Cassette bag
Assignee: UNITED RESEARCH & DESIGN Inc
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Filing: 1972-08-28
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Granted: 1974-10-22
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Expires: 1992-08-28
Abstract
Abstract A sterile container and method for enclosing a contaminated or non-sterile article therein wherein the sterile container comprises wall portions defining the sterile container which has a closed end and a cuff portion adjacent an open end and in overlying relation with the wall portions and a tubular insert having one end releasably held within the open end of the container by pressure-sensitive adhesive and the method for enclosing a non-sterile article in a sterile container comprises holding the sterile container by a sterile person while moving the article into the sterile container through the insert by a second person and effecting separation of the insert from the container by the second person while the sterile person holds the sterile container and then sealing the sterile container by exerting inwardly directed pressure on exterior surfaces of the container to effect contact between the pressure-sensitive adhesive on facing surfaces of the wall portions of the sterile container.
Inventors
- 👤 M Oliverius
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 11:42
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03C; G03C3/00; B; B65; B65D; B65D33/00; B65D33/16; B65D33/18; B65D33/20; G03B; G03B21/00; G03B21/54; G03B21/64; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
A sterile container adapted to receive a non-sterile article therein and comprising: a. wall portions defining a container having a closed end and an open end: b. a cuff portion on said container and in overlying relation with the wall portions adjacent the open end of said container; c. an insert having wall portions defining a tubular member having one end thereof positioned within the open end of said container, said insert wall portions extending from within the container with outer portions overlying the cuff portion adjacent the open end of the container whereby the insert wall portions protect the container open end and cuff from contact with a non-sterile article moved through the insert and into the container; and d. means on said container for releasably holding the one end of said insert in the open end of said container, said means being operative to seal the container whereby a non-sterile article moved through said insert and into said container may be sealed therein after separation of said insert from said container to thereby provide a sterile package of a non-sterile article which may be safely introduced into a sterile area.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
A sterile container adapted to receive a non-sterile article therein and comprising: a. wall portions defining a container having a closed end and an open end: b. a cuff portion on said container and in overlying relation with the wall portions adjacent the open end of said container; c. an insert having wall portions defining a tubular member having one end thereof positioned within the open end of said container, said insert wall portions extending from within the container with outer portions overlying the cuff portion adjacent the open end of the container whereby the insert wall portions protect the container open end and cuff from contact with a non-sterile article moved through the insert and into the container; and d. means on said container for releasably holding the one end of said insert in the open end of said container, said means being operative to seal the container whereby a non-sterile article moved through said insert and into said container may be sealed therein after separation of said insert from said container to thereby provide a sterile package of a non-sterile article which may be safely introduced into a sterile area.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
A sterile container as set forth in claim 1 wherein the non-sterile article which the container is adapted to receive is an X-ray cassette and said container and cuff portion and insert are formed of a non-woven plastic fabric characterized by being substantially free of static electricity whereby the sterile container is adapted to be placed in an operating room.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
201 words
A sterile container adapted to receive a non-sterile article therein and comprising: a. wall portions defining a container having a closed end and an open end, said wall portions being formed of a non-woven fabric; b. a cuff portion integral with said wall portions of said container and in overlying relation with said wall portions of said container and extending from the open end of said container, said cuff portion being formed of a non-woven fabric; c. an insert having wall portions defining a tubular member having one end portion extending into said container through the open end thereof, said insert having the other end portion thereof in overlying relation with said cuff portion to protect same from contact with an article moved through the insert into the container; and d. adhesive means on said container walls in a band inside of said container adjacent the open end thereof and underlying said one end portion of said insert for releasably holding the one end portion of said insert in the open end of said container, said adhesive means being pressure-sensitive whereby said wall portions of said container may be sealed together after separation removal removalk of said insert from said container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
201 words
A sterile container adapted to receive a non-sterile article therein and comprising: a. wall portions defining a container having a closed end and an open end, said wall portions being formed of a non-woven fabric; b. a cuff portion integral with said wall portions of said container and in overlying relation with said wall portions of said container and extending from the open end of said container, said cuff portion being formed of a non-woven fabric; c. an insert having wall portions defining a tubular member having one end portion extending into said container through the open end thereof, said insert having the other end portion thereof in overlying relation with said cuff portion to protect same from contact with an article moved through the insert into the container; and d. adhesive means on said container walls in a band inside of said container adjacent the open end thereof and underlying said one end portion of said insert for releasably holding the one end portion of said insert in the open end of said container, said adhesive means being pressure-sensitive whereby said wall portions of said container may be sealed together after separation removal removalk of said insert from said container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
194 words
A sterile container adapted to receive a non-sterile article therein and comprising: a. wall portions defining a container having a closed end and an open end; b. a cuff portion on said container and in overlying relation with the wall portions adjacent the open end of said container; c. said cuff portion being integral with said wall portions of said container and extending from the open end thereof; d. an insert having wall portions defining a tubular member having one end thereof positioned within the open end of said container; e. each of said wall portions of said insert having an inner wall and an outer wall joined at a fold line; f. means on said container for releasably holding the one end of said insert in the open end of said container, said means being operative to seal the container whereby a non-sterile article moved through said insert and into said container may be sealed therein after separation of said insert from said container to thereby permit a non-sterile article to be introduced into a sterile area; g. said fold line of said insert being positioned within said container and adjacent said means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
194 words
A sterile container adapted to receive a non-sterile article therein and comprising: a. wall portions defining a container having a closed end and an open end; b. a cuff portion on said container and in overlying relation with the wall portions adjacent the open end of said container; c. said cuff portion being integral with said wall portions of said container and extending from the open end thereof; d. an insert having wall portions defining a tubular member having one end thereof positioned within the open end of said container; e. each of said wall portions of said insert having an inner wall and an outer wall joined at a fold line; f. means on said container for releasably holding the one end of said insert in the open end of said container, said means being operative to seal the container whereby a non-sterile article moved through said insert and into said container may be sealed therein after separation of said insert from said container to thereby permit a non-sterile article to be introduced into a sterile area; g. said fold line of said insert being positioned within said container and adjacent said means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
221 words
A sterile container adapted to receive a non-sterile article therein and comprising: a. wall portions defining a container having a closed end and an open end, said wall portions being formed of a non-woven fabric; b. a cuff portion integral with said wall portions of said container and in overlying relation with said wall portions of said container and extending from the open end of said container, said cuff portion being formed of a non-woven fabric; c. an insert having wall portions defining a tubular member having one end thereof positioned within the open end of said container, said insert having the other end thereof in overlying relation with said cuff portion; d. each of said wall portions of said insert having an inner wall and an outer wall joined at a fold line; e. adhesive means on said container for releasably holding the one end of said insert in the open end of said container, said adhesive means being pressure-sensitive whereby said wall portions of said container may be sealed together after separation of said insert from said container; said fold line being positioned within said container and adjacent said adhesive means; g. said inner wall and said outer wall of said wall portions of said insert each having the other end thereof in overlying relation with said cuff portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
221 words
A sterile container adapted to receive a non-sterile article therein and comprising: a. wall portions defining a container having a closed end and an open end, said wall portions being formed of a non-woven fabric; b. a cuff portion integral with said wall portions of said container and in overlying relation with said wall portions of said container and extending from the open end of said container, said cuff portion being formed of a non-woven fabric; c. an insert having wall portions defining a tubular member having one end thereof positioned within the open end of said container, said insert having the other end thereof in overlying relation with said cuff portion; d. each of said wall portions of said insert having an inner wall and an outer wall joined at a fold line; e. adhesive means on said container for releasably holding the one end of said insert in the open end of said container, said adhesive means being pressure-sensitive whereby said wall portions of said container may be sealed together after separation of said insert from said container; said fold line being positioned within said container and adjacent said adhesive means; g. said inner wall and said outer wall of said wall portions of said insert each having the other end thereof in overlying relation with said cuff portion.
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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) | 1977-10-21 | 1978-04-22 | 1978-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-21 | 1982-04-22 | 1982-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-21 | 1986-04-22 | 1986-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |