Protective packaging structure for compressible materials
AssigneeETS Technology Holdings LLC
InventorSteven B. Jung
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Abstract
A more robust packaging structure for maintaining the integrity of compressible biologically active materials during storage and especially during transportation is provided. These containers protect the materials from shock, vibration, deformation, or separation from agitation. The compressible materials may be in the form of synthetic fibers, and may include a composite of fibers and beads or granules. Suitable materials that may benefit from such a robust packaging structure include synthetic materials that comprise a biologically active ceramic or glass.
Claims41
A protective packaging structure for transporting compressible materials, the structure comprising:
- a containment unit having a first, lower shell and a second, upper shell,
- the first, lower shell including one or more wells for receiving a compressible biologically active material therein, each of the one or more wells having a surface feature to facilitate containment and reduce movement of the compressible material within the one or more wells, and
- the second, upper shell being configured to attach to the first, lower shell to form a closed container,
- wherein the closed container is configured to exert a compressive force against the compressive material within, and protect the compressive material from shock, vibration, deformation, or separation from agitation, when inside the closed container.
A kit comprising:
- a compressible composition of biologically active glass fibers and beads;
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- a protective packaging structure for transporting the composition, the packaging structure comprising:
- a containment unit having a first, lower shell and a second, upper shell,
- the first, lower shell including one or more wells for receiving the composition therein, each of the one or more wells having a surface feature to facilitate containment and reduce movement of the composition within the one or more wells, and
- the second, upper shell being configured to attach to the first, lower shell to form a closed container,
- wherein the closed container is configured to exert a compressive force against the composition within, and protect the composition from shock, vibration or deformation when inside the closed container.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.