US 12,722,858 B2 · Opening device for aseptic carton packaging used for enteral nutrition through closed system or open system

Abstract

The present invention falls within the technical field of Food Packaging and was developed specifically to meet the needs of the Enteral Nutrition market. This innovation proposes a unique packaging solution, compatible with both Closed Enteral Systems and Open Enteral Systems. It is defined as an integrated opening device in the aseptic carton packaging, which allows direct connection to the enteral feeding set without the need for external devices (such as adapters and connectors). Thus, the invention transforms the conventional use of aseptic carton packaging—previously limited to open enteral systems—into a versatile, multi-use solution. Featuring characteristics equivalent to those of specialized packages for closed systems available in the market, this device, when incorporated into aseptic carton packaging, enables the contained product to be administered in both closed and open enteral systems. This is made possible by its features that allow direct connection to the enteral feeding set while provide the essential functionalities of traditional aseptic carton packaging, such as the rupture of the internal protective seal, which occurs when unscrewing the cap.

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Dependent claims

An opening device configured for use with an aseptic carton packaging used for enteral nutrition, the opening device comprising:

a cap comprising a cylindrical body with a closure region and an upper edge that is joined to the closure region, a thread on an inner region of the cylindrical body, a sealing structure on an inner face of the closure region, a tamper-evident seal on a lower edge of the cap, a structure formed by elements integrated orthogonally to an internal surface of the closure region and configured to activate a cutting element;
a base that comprises a lower element and an upper element, in which:
the lower element of the base has a body that is substantially flat in an upper region thereof, and the body includes a lower region that is configured to receive an adhesive to adhere the opening device to the aseptic carton packaging;
the upper element of the base comprises a cylindrical body substantially orthogonal to the lower element;
the cylindrical body of the base is provided with an external thread configured to engage with the thread on the inner region of the cylindrical body of the cap to secure the cap to the base;
and
the cutting element is configured to be activated by the base during rotation of the cap;
and
an access device formed in the closure region, the access device is configured to mate with an enteral feeding set.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Opening device for aseptic carton packaging used for enteral nutrition through closed system or open system

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Opening device for aseptic carton packaging used for enteral nutrition through closed system or open system

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Abstract

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