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US 5,704,480 AGranted
Moisture-proof resealable pouch and container
AssigneeMinnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
InventorsMatthew T. Scholz, Patricia A. Eull, Jason L. Edgar, Gerald E. Drake, Barry J. Novak, Dennis C. Bartizal, Anthony J. Campagna
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Abstract
The present invention relates to an easy-to-use and effective magnetically resealable moisture-proof pouch containing moisture-curable orthopedic splinting/casting product in bulk form or in individually packaged rolls. The preferred pouch incorporates a frame disposed about an opening into the pouch which provides a mounting place for a moisture-proof magnetic seal. Also disclosed are containers for the preferred pouches which are adapted for use with the magnetic sealing system according to the present invention.
Claims42
The combination of moisture-curable orthopedic splinting/casting product in a moisture-impervious, hermetically resealable pouch, the combination comprising:
- a) a pouch constructed of substantially moisture-impervious, flexible material, the material comprising a metallic foil laminate;
- b) a continuous length sheet of moisture-curable orthopedic casting/splinting product in the pouch;
- c) an opening in the pouch allowing access to the orthopedic casting/splinting product contained therein;
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- d) magnetic sealing means proximate the opening for providing a resealable moisture-impervious, hermetic seal over the opening, wherein the magnetic sealing means comprises a frame attached to the pouch proximate the opening and hermetically sealed to the pouch, the frame having a substantially planar surface and defining a void in which the opening is located, at least a portion of the frame comprising magnetic material subject to magnetic attraction.
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The combination of moisture-curable orthopedic splinting/casting product in a moisture-impervious, hermetically resealable pouch, the combination comprising:
- a) a pouch constructed of substantially moisture-impervious, flexible material, the material comprising a metallic foil laminate, the pouch further comprising a gusset:
- b) moisture-curable orthopedic casting/splinting product in the pouch, the product further comprising a continuous length sheet;
- c) an opening in the gusset of the pouch;
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- d) magnetic sealing means proximate the opening for providing a resealable, moisture-impervious, hermetic seal over the opening, the magnetic sealing means comprising a frame attached to the pouch proximate the opening and hermetically sealed to the pouch, the frame having a substantially planar surface and defining a void in which the opening is located, at least a portion of the frame comprising magnetic material subject to magnetic attraction.
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The combination of moisture-curable orthopedic splinting/casting product in a moisture-impervious, hermetically resealable pouch, the combination comprising:
- a) a pouch constructed of flexible, substantially moisture-impervious, heat-sealable material comprising a metallic foil laminate, the pouch comprising:
- 1) first and second major panels located opposite each other, each of the first and second major panels having top, bottom and side edges;
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- 2) a gusset panel having first and second opposing edges, each end of the first and second opposing edges being connected by a side edge, wherein the first opposing edge of the gusset panel is connected to the bottom edge of the first major panel and the second opposing edge of the gusset panel is connected to the bottom edge of the second major panel, and further wherein each of the side edges of the gusset panel are connected to each of the side edges of each of the first and second major panels, and yet further wherein the top edges of the first and second major panels are connected to each other, and still further wherein the side edges of the first and second major panels which are not connected to the gusset panel are connected to each other;
- b) a moisture-curable orthopedic casting/splinting product in the pouch;
- c) an opening in the pouch allowing access to the orthopedic casting/splinting product contained therein, wherein the opening is located in the gusset panel;
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- d) magnetic sealing means proximate the opening for hermetically resealing the opening, the magnetic sealing means comprising a frame hermetically sealed to the pouch proximate the opening, the frame having a substantially planar surface and defining a void in which the opening is located, at least a portion of the frame comprising magnetic material subject to magnetic attraction.
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The combination of moisture-curable orthopedic splinting/casting product in a moisture-impervious, hermetically resealable pouch, the combination comprising:
- a) a pouch constructed of a substantially flexible moisture-impervious material comprising a laminate of metallic foil and plastic, the pouch further comprising:
- 1) first and second major panels located opposite each other, each of the first and second major panels having top, bottom and side edges;
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- 2) a gusset panel having first and second opposing edges, each end of the first and second opposing edges being connected by a side edge, wherein the first opposing edge of the gusset panel is connected to the bottom edge of the first major panel and the second opposing edge of the gusset panel is connected to the bottom edge of the second major panel, and further wherein each of the side edges of the gusset panel are connected to each of the side edges of each of the first and second major panels, and yet further wherein the top edges of the first and second major panels are connected to each other, and still further wherein the side edges of the first and second major panels which are not connected to the gusset panel are connected to each other;
- b) a substantially rigid container substantially enclosing the pouch, the container allowing access to the pouch;
- c) a continuous length sheet of moisture-curable orthopedic casting/splinting product in the pouch, the product further containing an isocyanate-curable resin;
- d) an opening in the gusset panel;
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- e) magnetic sealing means proximate the opening for hermetically sealing the opening, the magnetic sealing means comprising a frame hermetically sealed to the pouch proximate the opening, the frame being sealed to the pouch with a low moisture vapor permeable adhesive, and the frame having a substantially planar surface and defining a void in which the opening is located, at least a portion of the frame comprising magnetic material subject to magnetic attraction.
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The combination of moisture-curable orthopedic splinting/casting product in a moisture-impervious, hermetically resealable pouch, the combination comprising:
- a) a pouch constructed of flexible, substantially moisture-impervious, heat-sealable material comprising a metallic foil laminate, the pouch comprising:
- 1) first and second major panels located opposite each other, each of the first and second major panels having top, bottom and side edges;
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- 2) a gusset panel having first and second opposing edges, each end of the first and second opposing edges being connected by a side edge, wherein the first opposing edge of the gusset panel is connected to the bottom edge of the first major panel and the second opposing edge of the gusset panel is connected to the bottom edge of the second major panel, and further wherein each of the side edges of the gusset panel are connected to each of the side edges of each of the first and second major panels, and yet further wherein the top edges of the first and second major panels are connected to each other, and still further wherein the side edges of the first and second major panels which are not connected to the gusset panel are connected to each other;
- b) a moisture-curable orthopedic casting/splinting product in the pouch;
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- c) an opening in the pouch allowing access to the orthopedic casting/splinting product contained therein, wherein the opening is located in the gusset panel.
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The combination of moisture-curable orthopedic splinting/casting product in a moisture-impervious, hermetically resealable pouch, the combination comprising:
- a) a substantially rigid container;
- b) a pouch constructed of substantially moisture-impervious, flexible material, the pouch located within the container;
- c) a sheet of moisture-curable orthopedic casting/splinting product in the pouch;
- d) an opening in the pouch allowing access to the orthopedic casting/splinting product contained therein;
- e) magnetic sealing means proximate the opening for providing a resealable moisture-impervious, hermetic seal over the opening, wherein the magnetic sealing means further comprises a frame attached to the pouch proximate the opening and hermetically sealed to the pouch, the frame having a substantially planar surface and defining a void in which the opening is located, at least a portion of the frame comprising magnetic material subject to magnetic attraction, wherein the magnetic sealing means forms a magnetic seal against the substantially planar surface of the frame.
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The combination of moisture-curable orthopedic splinting/casting product in a moisture-impervious, hermetically resealable pouch, the combination comprising:
- a) a substantially rigid container;
- b) a pouch constructed of substantially moisture-impervious, flexible material, the material comprising a metallic foil laminate, the pouch further comprising a gusset;
- b) moisture-curable orthopedic casting/splinting product in the pouch, the product further comprising a continuous length sheet, wherein discrete lengths of the product can be separated from the continuous length sheet for use;
- c) an opening in the gusset of the pouch allowing access to the orthopedic casting/splinting product contained therein;
- d) a retaining insert in the pouch proximate the opening, the retaining insert having a slot through which the sheet is threaded to reach the opening;
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- d) magnetic sealing means proximate the opening for providing a resealable moisture-impervious, hermetic seal over the opening, the magnetic sealing means comprising a frame attached to the pouch proximate the opening and hermetically sealed to the pouch, the frame having a substantially planar surface and defining a void in which the opening is located, at least a portion of the frame comprising magnetic material subject to magnetic attraction.
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The combination of moisture-curable orthopedic splinting/casting product in a moisture-impervious, hermetically resealable pouch, the combination comprising:
- a) a substantially rigid container;
- b) a pouch constructed of substantially moisture-impervious, flexible material, the material comprising a metallic foil laminate, the pouch further comprising a gusset;
- c) moisture-curable orthopedic casting/splinting product in the pouch, the product further comprising a plurality of individual rolls, each roll comprising a moisture-curable sheet;
- d) an opening in the gusset of the pouch allowing access to the orthopedic casting/splinting product contained therein;
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- e) magnetic sealing means proximate the opening for providing a resealable moisture-impervious, hermetic seal over the opening, the magnetic sealing means comprising a frame attached to the pouch proximate the opening and hermetically sealed to the pouch, the frame having a substantially planar surface and defining a void in which the opening is located, at least a portion of the frame comprising magnetic material subject to magnetic attraction.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.