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.
Claims32
A protective packaging structure for transporting biologically active compressible materials, the structure comprising:
- a first, lower shell and a second, upper lid,
- the first, lower shell including one or more wells for receiving a biologically active compressible 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 lid being configured to screw onto the first, lower shell to form a closed container,
- wherein the first, lower shell and the second, upper lid are configured to attach to each other and create an interior volume within the closed container sufficient to exert a compressive force against the compressible material within the closed container and protect the compressive material from shock, vibration, deformation, or separation from agitation when inside the closed container.
A kit for tissue repair, comprising:
- a compressible composition of biologically active material;
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- a protective packaging structure for transporting the compressible composition, comprising:
- a first, lower shell and a second, upper lid,
- the first, lower shell including one or more wells for receiving the compressible composition therein, each of the one or more wells having a surface feature to facilitate containment and reduce movement of the compressible composition within the one or more wells, and the second, upper lid being configured to screw onto the first, lower shell to form a closed container,
- wherein the first, lower shell and the second, upper lid are configured to attach to each other and create an interior volume within the closed container sufficient to exert a compressive force against the compressible composition within the closed container and protect the compressible composition from shock, vibration, deformation, or separation from agitation when inside the closed container.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.