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US2281473A
US2281473A US370394A US37039440A US2281473A US 2281473 A US2281473 A US 2281473A US 370394 A US370394 A US 370394A US 37039440 A US37039440 A US 37039440A US 2281473 A US2281473 A US 2281473A
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    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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  • the present invention relates to a sterile surgical package for powders, granules, crystals and similar finely divided solid materials.
  • the primary object of the invention is to provide a sterile package for surgical powder having convenient means for applying the powder directly to a wound or the like, including a sterile inner container for the powder from which it may be dispensed directly and a protective outer envelope for the inner powder container to preserve it in sterile condition.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a sterile package for surgical powder comprising inner and outer envelopes so constructed that the sterile inner envelope containing the powder may be removed from the outer envelope without its dispensing portion being touched by the fingers.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a single service sterile package for surgical powders comprising inner and outer envelopes so constructed that the outer envelope may be opened without use of any implements and the closure of the outer envelope serves to close the dispensing openings of the inner envelope.
  • an object of the invention is to provide a sterile dispensing package for surgical powder comprising an outer protective en velope having a readily openable end closure capable of sealing the envelope against ingress of contaminating matter, an inner powder containing envelope having a perforated end or edge for dispensing the powder contained therein, said powder containing envelope being disposed within said outer protective envelope with the perforated end thereof disposed adjacent the closure end of the outer envelope, and a protective cap of sheet material enclosing the perforated end of said inner powder containing envelope whereby the same may be grasped by the fingers and withdrawn from the outer envelope without loss of powder therefrom and without contacting the perforated dispensing end thereof.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a waterproof sterile package for surgical powders.
  • FIG. 1 is a front elevation of a package embodying the invention
  • Fig. 2 is a rear elevation thereof
  • Fig. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view on the line 33 of Fig. 2, with part of the inner container in section, a
  • Fig. 4 is a front elevation showing the package partly assembled
  • Fig. 5 is a perspective view showing the manner of using the powder containing envelope.
  • the sterile package according to the invention comprises an outer elongated envelope 5 of heavy, relatively stiff paper or other similar material sealed at one end, as by a glued flap 6.
  • the outer envelope 5 is preferably of a type which may readily be opened without instruments and which can exert a slight pressure on the contents thereof adjacent the closure.
  • An envelope of the known type embodying a metal clamping strip in its closure has been found satisfactory and is shown by way of illustration.
  • a sealing flap 8 which is carried by, or may be an extension of, the wall 9 of the envelope.
  • the sealing flap 8 extends beyond the other wall W of the envelope and at its end is provided with a transverse metal clamping strip l2, the ends l3 of which extend beyond the side edges of the envelope.
  • the mouth end of the envelope is closed by folding the portion of the flap 8 carrying the metal strip i2 upon itself inwardly over the end, portion ll of the wall it) and then folding the flap and the upper ends of both walls tightly upon themselves against the envelope and fastening the same against unfolding by bending the ends 13 of the strip i2 around the edges of the envelope into clamping engagement against the back wall 9.
  • an elongated inner envelope Id Disposed within the outer protective envelope 5 is an elongated inner envelope Id, slightly smaller in all dimensions than the envelope 5 so as to be readily slidable in and out of the mouth of the latter.
  • Theenvelope It contains a quantity of finely divided surgical material, such as antiseptic powder, indicated at is, and at the end thereof adjacent the mouth of the outer envelope is provided with a series of perforations i6 through which the powder contained therein may be dusted into a wound.
  • the perforations is are preferably formed by notches cut or otherwise provided in the end of the envelope it across the connecting fold between the walls thereof.
  • a removable protective cap or sheath H encloses the perforated end of the inner powder envelope.
  • the cap I1 is formed of sheet material, such as transparent Cellophane, and preferably is in the form of a flat tube closed at one can readily be opened for extraction of the con- 2 aasaars snugly fitting cap or sheath is provided which prevents escape of powder through the perforations' 16 during handling of the package and also provides a non-contaminating hand-hold by which the inner envelope may be grasped when withdrawnig it from the outer envelope.
  • protective sheath i'i preferably is not attached to the inner envelope so that it may readily be slid off of the end thereof after the latter is withdrawn from the outer envelope, permitting dispensing of the powder'through the perforations l8. It will thus be seen that the perforated end The of the powder envelope I4 is protected until the instant of use, against contamination of the contents or any portion of the envelope which will be contacted by the powder in being dispensed therefrom.
  • the requisite amount of antiseptic powder or other finely divided material required to be maintained in sterile condition until used is placed in the inner envelope I4, preferably through the bottom end, which is then closed by the sealing flap I8.
  • the protective cap or sheath I1 is placed over the serrated end, as described above, and the filled envelope is inserted into the outer protective envelope 5 which is then closed and sealed by double folding'the flap 8 and clamping the ends l3 of the metal strip l2 around the body of the envelope.
  • the assembled package is then subjected to dry heat sterilization.
  • the inner envelope I4 is made of such a length as to extendfrom the bottom of the'envelope 5 to a point immediately adjacent the other end thereof directly under the folded closure 8, as seen in'Figs. 1, 2 and 5.
  • the upper serrated edge-of the envelope I4 is gripped or held pressed between the walls of the .outer envelope by reason of the meeting of the walls at the end fold in the latter and by the clamping action of the metal closure strip I2.
  • the resultant pressing together of the walls of the inner envelope at the perforated end thereof effectively closes the openings I16 and supplements the action of the sheath I? in preventing escape of powder from the inner envelope during shipment and handling prior to opening of the packfree unsealed ta-b end 2! for facilitating opening of the same.
  • a package thus sealed is particularly adapted for use in the field since it may actually be immersed in water without affecting the sterile condition of the contents.
  • the inner envelope Since the inner envelope is protected from contact with the air and cannot be contaminated by handling of the package, it and the surgical powder contained therein will remain sterile un til such time as the outer envelope is opened and removed for use, thereby providing a surgeon or other person desiring to use a sterile powder with a ready supply of the powder and a sterile dispensing carrier from which the powder may be sprinkled directly into a wound.
  • FIG. 5 The manner of using the inner envelope for dusting the powder therefrom is shown in Fig. 5.
  • the user grasps the envelope l4 between its ends with the thumb engaging one side edge and the fingers the other side edge. With the envelope so held, a slight pressure on the sides causes the walls to bulge away from each other, thus opening the perforations l6 to permit the'powder to escape through the same.
  • a sterile package for surgical powders comprising an outer protective envelope having a closure, an inner sterile envelope for the-surgical powder disposed within said outer envelope and removable therefrom through said closure, said inner envelope having perforations along one edge thereof for dispensing the powder and being disposed with said edge adjacent the closure of said outer envelope, and a protective, readily removable sheath enclosing a portion of said envelope including the perforated edge of the same, said sheath serving as a closure for the dispensing openings and as a contamination preventing hand-hold for use in withdrawing said inner envelope from said outer envelope.
  • A. sterile package for surgical powders com 'prising an outer protective envelope having a closure at one end thereof, an inner sterile envelope containing a quantity of surgical powder disposed within said outer envelope and removable therefrom through the end thereof upon opening said closure, said inner envelope having powder dispensing perforations along one edge thereof and being disposed with said edge adjacent the closure end of said outer envelope, and a protective, readily removable sheath enclosing a portion of said inner envelope including the perforated edge of the same, said sheath serving as a closure for said dispensing openings and as a contamination preventing hand-hold for use in withdrawing said inner envelope from said outer envelope.

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April 1942- J. H. BREWER 2,281,473
STERILE SURGICAL PACKAGE Filed Dec. 16, 1940 I \C F9. a
III/III ?atented Apr. 28, 1942 stares;
2,281,473 s'rnann sUaGrcAr. PACKAGE Application December is, 1940, sen-e1 No. 370,394
2 Claims.
The present invention relates to a sterile surgical package for powders, granules, crystals and similar finely divided solid materials.
The primary object of the invention is to provide a sterile package for surgical powder having convenient means for applying the powder directly to a wound or the like, including a sterile inner container for the powder from which it may be dispensed directly and a protective outer envelope for the inner powder container to preserve it in sterile condition.
Another object of the invention is to provide a sterile package for surgical powder comprising inner and outer envelopes so constructed that the sterile inner envelope containing the powder may be removed from the outer envelope without its dispensing portion being touched by the fingers.
Another object of the invention is to provide a single service sterile package for surgical powders comprising inner and outer envelopes so constructed that the outer envelope may be opened without use of any implements and the closure of the outer envelope serves to close the dispensing openings of the inner envelope.
More specifically an object of the invention is to provide a sterile dispensing package for surgical powder comprising an outer protective en velope having a readily openable end closure capable of sealing the envelope against ingress of contaminating matter, an inner powder containing envelope having a perforated end or edge for dispensing the powder contained therein, said powder containing envelope being disposed within said outer protective envelope with the perforated end thereof disposed adjacent the closure end of the outer envelope, and a protective cap of sheet material enclosing the perforated end of said inner powder containing envelope whereby the same may be grasped by the fingers and withdrawn from the outer envelope without loss of powder therefrom and without contacting the perforated dispensing end thereof.
Another object of the invention is to provide a waterproof sterile package for surgical powders.
Other objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following detailed description and upon reference to the accompanying drawing which illustrates a preferred embodiment of the invention and in which Fig. 1 is a front elevation of a package embodying the invention,
1 Fig. 2 is a rear elevation thereof,
Fig. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view on the line 33 of Fig. 2, with part of the inner container in section, a
Fig. 4 is a front elevation showing the package partly assembled, and
Fig. 5 is a perspective view showing the manner of using the powder containing envelope.
Referring more particularly to the drawing, the sterile package according to the invention comprises an outer elongated envelope 5 of heavy, relatively stiff paper or other similar material sealed at one end, as by a glued flap 6. The outer envelope 5 is preferably of a type which may readily be opened without instruments and which can exert a slight pressure on the contents thereof adjacent the closure. An envelope of the known type embodying a metal clamping strip in its closure has been found satisfactory and is shown by way of illustration. The mouth end l,
of the envelope 5 is provided with a sealing flap 8 which is carried by, or may be an extension of, the wall 9 of the envelope. The sealing flap 8 extends beyond the other wall W of the envelope and at its end is provided with a transverse metal clamping strip l2, the ends l3 of which extend beyond the side edges of the envelope. The mouth end of the envelope is closed by folding the portion of the flap 8 carrying the metal strip i2 upon itself inwardly over the end, portion ll of the wall it) and then folding the flap and the upper ends of both walls tightly upon themselves against the envelope and fastening the same against unfolding by bending the ends 13 of the strip i2 around the edges of the envelope into clamping engagement against the back wall 9. An envelope thus constructed may efiectively be sealed against contamination of the contents, and
tents when desired.
Disposed within the outer protective envelope 5 is an elongated inner envelope Id, slightly smaller in all dimensions than the envelope 5 so as to be readily slidable in and out of the mouth of the latter. Theenvelope It contains a quantity of finely divided surgical material, such as antiseptic powder, indicated at is, and at the end thereof adjacent the mouth of the outer envelope is provided with a series of perforations i6 through which the powder contained therein may be dusted into a wound. The perforations is are preferably formed by notches cut or otherwise provided in the end of the envelope it across the connecting fold between the walls thereof.
A removable protective cap or sheath H encloses the perforated end of the inner powder envelope. The cap I1 is formed of sheet material, such as transparent Cellophane, and preferably is in the form of a flat tube closed at one can readily be opened for extraction of the con- 2 aasaars snugly fitting cap or sheath is provided which prevents escape of powder through the perforations' 16 during handling of the package and also provides a non-contaminating hand-hold by which the inner envelope may be grasped when withdrawnig it from the outer envelope. protective sheath i'i preferably is not attached to the inner envelope so that it may readily be slid off of the end thereof after the latter is withdrawn from the outer envelope, permitting dispensing of the powder'through the perforations l8. It will thus be seen that the perforated end The of the powder envelope I4 is protected until the instant of use, against contamination of the contents or any portion of the envelope which will be contacted by the powder in being dispensed therefrom.
In making up the sterile package, the requisite amount of antiseptic powder or other finely divided material required to be maintained in sterile condition until used, is placed in the inner envelope I4, preferably through the bottom end, which is then closed by the sealing flap I8. The protective cap or sheath I1 is placed over the serrated end, as described above, and the filled envelope is inserted into the outer protective envelope 5 which is then closed and sealed by double folding'the flap 8 and clamping the ends l3 of the metal strip l2 around the body of the envelope. The assembled package is then subjected to dry heat sterilization.
It will be noted that the inner envelope I4 is made of such a length as to extendfrom the bottom of the'envelope 5 to a point immediately adjacent the other end thereof directly under the folded closure 8, as seen in'Figs. 1, 2 and 5. Thus the upper serrated edge-of the envelope I4 is gripped or held pressed between the walls of the .outer envelope by reason of the meeting of the walls at the end fold in the latter and by the clamping action of the metal closure strip I2. The resultant pressing together of the walls of the inner envelope at the perforated end thereof effectively closes the openings I16 and supplements the action of the sheath I? in preventing escape of powder from the inner envelope during shipment and handling prior to opening of the packfree unsealed ta-b end 2! for facilitating opening of the same. A package thus sealed is particularly adapted for use in the field since it may actually be immersed in water without affecting the sterile condition of the contents.
Since the inner envelope is protected from contact with the air and cannot be contaminated by handling of the package, it and the surgical powder contained therein will remain sterile un til such time as the outer envelope is opened and removed for use, thereby providing a surgeon or other person desiring to use a sterile powder with a ready supply of the powder and a sterile dispensing carrier from which the powder may be sprinkled directly into a wound.
The manner of using the inner envelope for dusting the powder therefrom is shown in Fig. 5. The user grasps the envelope l4 between its ends with the thumb engaging one side edge and the fingers the other side edge. With the envelope so held, a slight pressure on the sides causes the walls to bulge away from each other, thus opening the perforations l6 to permit the'powder to escape through the same.
Although a preferred embodiment of the invention has been shown and described by way of illustration, it is to be understood that various modification in the details of construction and arrangement of parts may be resorted to without departing from the spirit of theinvention within the scope of the appended claims.
I claim:
1. A sterile package for surgical powders comprising an outer protective envelope having a closure, an inner sterile envelope for the-surgical powder disposed within said outer envelope and removable therefrom through said closure, said inner envelope having perforations along one edge thereof for dispensing the powder and being disposed with said edge adjacent the closure of said outer envelope, and a protective, readily removable sheath enclosing a portion of said envelope including the perforated edge of the same, said sheath serving as a closure for the dispensing openings and as a contamination preventing hand-hold for use in withdrawing said inner envelope from said outer envelope.
2. A. sterile package for surgical powders com 'prising an outer protective envelope having a closure at one end thereof, an inner sterile envelope containing a quantity of surgical powder disposed within said outer envelope and removable therefrom through the end thereof upon opening said closure, said inner envelope having powder dispensing perforations along one edge thereof and being disposed with said edge adjacent the closure end of said outer envelope, and a protective, readily removable sheath enclosing a portion of said inner envelope including the perforated edge of the same, said sheath serving as a closure for said dispensing openings and as a contamination preventing hand-hold for use in withdrawing said inner envelope from said outer envelope. 3 r
JOHN H. BREWER.
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US2418397A (en) * 1944-03-15 1947-04-01 American Cyanamid Co Life jacket dye marker
US2442646A (en) * 1944-01-06 1948-06-01 Abbott Lab Sifter envelope
US2998880A (en) * 1958-06-19 1961-09-05 Bard Parker Company Inc Sterile surgical instrument and assembly
US3032182A (en) * 1957-08-20 1962-05-01 Contactisol Inc Sterile packaging
US3087606A (en) * 1953-10-19 1963-04-30 Minnesota Mining & Mfg Package of inter-reactive materials
US3112031A (en) * 1960-05-03 1963-11-26 George H Stewart Sterile package
US4027670A (en) * 1976-10-15 1977-06-07 Bronner Emanuel H Contraceptive device
US4700838A (en) * 1985-05-13 1987-10-20 Antibiotici Cristallizzati Sterili S.R.L. Composite container for sterile solid products
US5295988A (en) * 1992-09-04 1994-03-22 The Procter & Gamble Company Individually wrapped disposable absorbent article which becomes elasticized when unwrapped
US7244247B1 (en) * 1998-10-20 2007-07-17 Acs Dobfar S.P.A. Bag for preserving and transporting sterile products in powder form and for forming solutions of said products in the bag

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2442646A (en) * 1944-01-06 1948-06-01 Abbott Lab Sifter envelope
US2418397A (en) * 1944-03-15 1947-04-01 American Cyanamid Co Life jacket dye marker
US3087606A (en) * 1953-10-19 1963-04-30 Minnesota Mining & Mfg Package of inter-reactive materials
US3032182A (en) * 1957-08-20 1962-05-01 Contactisol Inc Sterile packaging
US2998880A (en) * 1958-06-19 1961-09-05 Bard Parker Company Inc Sterile surgical instrument and assembly
US3112031A (en) * 1960-05-03 1963-11-26 George H Stewart Sterile package
US4027670A (en) * 1976-10-15 1977-06-07 Bronner Emanuel H Contraceptive device
US4700838A (en) * 1985-05-13 1987-10-20 Antibiotici Cristallizzati Sterili S.R.L. Composite container for sterile solid products
US5295988A (en) * 1992-09-04 1994-03-22 The Procter & Gamble Company Individually wrapped disposable absorbent article which becomes elasticized when unwrapped
US7244247B1 (en) * 1998-10-20 2007-07-17 Acs Dobfar S.P.A. Bag for preserving and transporting sterile products in powder form and for forming solutions of said products in the bag

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