A zipper carton includes a first panel having an elongated slot extending therethrough, the slot having a length extending between opposing ends. A locking panel assembly includes a removable zipper tear strip and a locking tab having a linear length that is greater than the length of the slot. The locking tab includes a base projecting from the removable zipper tear strip and a first retention flap projecting from the base and being foldable relative to the base. The locking tab is configured so that when the first retention flap is folded from a relaxed position to a folded position, at least a portion of the locking tab including the first retention flap can be slid through the slot and after the first retention flap passes through the slot, the retention flap automatically resiliently rebounds at least partially toward the relaxed position so as to block retraction of the locking tab from the slot.
B65D 5/54 - Lines of weakness to facilitate opening of container or dividing it into separate parts by cutting or tearing
B65D 5/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form
B65D 5/50 - Internal supporting or protecting elements for contents
A lockable vial sleeve assembly includes a sleeve configured to house a vial, the sleeve defining a body and a first opening provided at one end of the body, the first opening configured to receive the vial therethrough. A locking member is configured to pivotably lock to the sleeve adjacent the one end. The vial is insertable into the body through the first opening, and in response to the locking member being pivotably locked to the sleeve, the locking member at least partially closes the first opening to restrict withdrawal of the vial through the first opening.
A vial blinding assembly includes a vial having a stopper with a needle penetrable septum that is aligned with a compartment of the vial. A blinding shell has an interior surface that bounds a cavity, the vial being disposed within the cavity. The blinding shell includes: an encircling sidewall extending between a first end and an opposing second end; a shield wall inwardly projecting from the first end of the sidewall and encircling an access opening, the access opening communicating with the cavity of the blinding shell and being aligned with the septum of the stopper; and a floor inwardly projecting from the second end of the sidewall so as to block access to the cavity at the second end, wherein the blinding shell comprises a first shell portion and a second shell portion that are hingedly coupled together. In one embodiment, a hanging tab outwardly projects from the floor of the blinding shall and has a mounting hole extending therethrough.
A vial blinding assembly includes a vial having a bottle with a constricted neck and an annular shoulder that inwardly extends; a stopper disposed on an opening of the bottle and having a septum with a top surface; and a retainer securing the stopper to the bottle. A tubular blinding shell encircles a compartment that extends between a first end with an inlet opening and an opposing second end with an access opening. A floor plug is secured to the first end of the blinding shell. The vial is disposed within compartment of the blinding shell with the vial being supported by the floor plug and the neck passing through the access opening so that the top surface of the septum is disposed outside of the compartment of the blinding shell, the shoulder of the vial having an outside diameter larger than a diameter of the access opening.
A zipper carton includes a first panel having an elongated slot extending therethrough, the slot having a length extending between opposing ends. A locking panel assembly includes a removable zipper tear strip and a locking tab having a linear length that is greater than the length of the slot. The locking tab includes a base projecting from the removable zipper tear strip and a first retention flap projecting from the base and being foldable relative to the base. The locking tab is configured so that when the first retention flap is folded from a relaxed position to a folded position, at least a portion of the locking tab including the first retention flap can be slid through the slot and after the first retention flap passes through the slot, the retention flap automatically resiliently rebounds at least partially toward the relaxed position so as to block retraction of the locking tab from the slot.
B65D 5/54 - Lines of weakness to facilitate opening of container or dividing it into separate parts by cutting or tearing
B65D 5/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form
B65D 5/50 - Internal supporting or protecting elements for contents
A vial sleeve for a cryogenic vial includes a cover portion including a side wall defining a cavity for receiving at least a portion of the vial, and a locking feature configured to operatively engage at least a portion of the vial for resisting movement of the vial relative to the vial sleeve. The vial sleeve may include a first label adhered to an exterior surface of the side wall and including a first set of indicia. The first set of indicia may be different from a second set of indicia included on a second label adhered to an exterior surface of the vial.
A storage rack for storing and retrieving products to be maintained at a desired cryogenic temperature is provided. The storage rack includes an elongate mounting bar carrying a plurality of shelves, and an elongate stop bar that extends generally parallel to the mounting bar. The shelves are independently rotatable relative to the mounting bar towards and away from the stop bar, thereby enabling alignment of all of the shelves when the storage rack is to be stored, and also enabling easy access to each of the individual shelves. A handle projects upwardly and horizontally in a curved configuration from the stop bar and the mounting bar to provide a gripping surface for moving the storage rack. The shelves receive cylindrical vial containers with threadably removable lids to make retrieval and replacement of sample vials quick to perform, thereby avoiding temperature-induced damage to other samples in the storage rack.
A storage rack for storing and retrieving products to be maintained at a desired cryogenic temperature is provided. The storage rack includes an elongate mounting bar carrying a plurality of shelves, and an elongate stop bar that extends generally parallel to the mounting bar. The shelves are independently rotatable relative to the mounting bar towards and away from the stop bar, thereby enabling alignment of all of the shelves when the storage rack is to be stored, and also enabling easy access to each of the individual shelves. A handle projects upwardly and horizontally in a curved configuration from the stop bar and the mounting bar to provide a gripping surface for moving the storage rack. The shelves receive cylindrical vial containers with threadably removable lids to make retrieval and replacement of sample vials quick to perform, thereby avoiding temperature-induced damage to other samples in the storage rack.
A rack for holding flat panels containing PCM while the flat panels are conditioned and a method of conditioning the flat panels. The rack includes a frame structure defining an interior through which a conditioning air flow is directed. The interior includes a plurality of vertically spaced shelves for supporting the flat panels in a vertically spaced apart arrangement. The shelves are configured to hold the flat panels with at least a majority of their upper and lower surfaces in contact with the conditioning air flow. A conditioning method includes arranging the flat panels in a spaced apart array in the rack to create air flow channels between adjacent surfaces of the flat panels. Air is circulated between and in contact with the flat panels at a first temperature sufficient to bring the temperature of the PCM in each flat panel at least closer to a required temperature range.
B65D 81/18 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient
B65G 69/20 - Auxiliary treatments, e.g. aerating, heating, humidifying, de-aerating, cooling, de-watering, or drying, during loading or unloadingLoading or unloading in a fluid medium other than air
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Supply chain management services; providing an internet
website portal featuring information in the field of supply
chain management services (terms considered too vague by the
International Bureau - rule 13 (2) (b) of the Common
Regulations). Supply chain logistics and reverse logistics services,
namely, storage, transportation and delivery of goods for
others by air, rail, ship or truck.
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Zipper carton assemblies for blinded clinical trials and methods of assembly and use
A zipper carton assembly for receiving a blinded trial product includes a carton body having an encircling side wall, a floor, and a covering that together bound an inner compartment for receiving the blinded trial product, an adhesive layer disposed on a portion of the covering, and a removable liner covering at least a portion of adhesive layer. The covering includes an inner closure panel that folds into a closed position to selectively cover an access opening to the inner compartment and an opposing outer closure panel that folds over and is secured to a portion of the inner closure panel by means of the adhesive layer. The removable liner covers the adhesive layer until the zipper carton assembly is ready for sealing. The sealed zipper carton assembly can be opened by removing a zipper tear strip formed in a portion of the covering.
B65D 5/36 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper specially constructed to allow collapsing and re-erecting without disengagement of side or bottom connections
B65D 5/52 - External stands or display elements for contents
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REPLACEMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY FOR SEALING CARTON ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLY AND USE
An attachable panel assembly includes a replacement panel having a mounting panel and a closure panel projecting from the mounting panel. The closure panel has an attachment portion and a removable zipper tear strip disposed between the attachment portion and the mounting panel. The panel assembly also includes a first adhesive layer disposed on the mounting panel and a second adhesive layer disposed on the attachment portion of the replacement closure panel, the first adhesive layer and the second adhesive layer being disposed on opposing sides of the replacement panel. A resealable carton system includes the panel assembly attached or attachable to a carton body of a carton assembly by means of the first adhesive layer. The carton assembly can be sealed by closing an inner closure panel of the carton assembly and folding the replacement closure panel so that the second adhesive binds to the inner closure panel.
An attachable panel assembly includes a replacement panel having a mounting panel and a closure panel projecting from the mounting panel. The closure panel has an attachment portion and a removable zipper tear strip disposed between the attachment portion and the mounting panel. The panel assembly also includes a first adhesive layer disposed on the mounting panel and a second adhesive layer disposed on the attachment portion of the replacement closure panel, the first adhesive layer and the second adhesive layer being disposed on opposing sides of the replacement panel. A resealable carton system includes the panel assembly attached or attachable to a carton body of a carton assembly by means of the first adhesive layer. The carton assembly can be sealed by closing an inner closure panel of the carton assembly and folding the replacement closure panel so that the second adhesive binds to the inner closure panel.
B65D 5/02 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body
B65D 5/54 - Lines of weakness to facilitate opening of container or dividing it into separate parts by cutting or tearing
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Supply chain management services, providing an internet website portal featuring information in the field of supply chain management services Supply chain logistics and reverse logistics services, namely, storage, transportation and delivery of goods for others by air, rail, ship or truck
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
Goods & Services
Supply chain management services; providing an internet website portal featuring information in the field of supply chain management services Supply chain logistics and reverse logistics services, namely, storage, transportation and delivery of goods for others by air, rail, ship or truck; packaging articles for transportation for supply chain logistics and reverse logistics purposes
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ZIPPER CARTON ASSEMBLIES FOR BLINDED CLINICAL TRIALS AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLY AND USE
A zipper carton assembly (210) for receiving a blinded trial product includes a carton body having an encircling side wall (214), a floor (223), and a covering that together bound an inner compartment for receiving the blinded trial product, an adhesive layer (270) disposed on a portion of the covering, and a removable liner covering (274) at least a portion of adhesive layer. The covering includes an inner closure panel (230) that folds into a closed position to selectively cover an access opening to the inner compartment and an opposing outer closure panel (250) that folds over and is secured to a portion of the inner closure panel by means of the adhesive layer. The removable liner covers the adhesive layer until the zipper carton assembly is ready for sealing. The sealed zipper carton assembly can be opened by removing a zipper tear strip (260) formed in a portion of the covering.
B65D 5/36 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper specially constructed to allow collapsing and re-erecting without disengagement of side or bottom connections
B65D 5/50 - Internal supporting or protecting elements for contents
B65D 5/54 - Lines of weakness to facilitate opening of container or dividing it into separate parts by cutting or tearing
A61J 1/00 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes
B65D 5/52 - External stands or display elements for contents
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Passive cold storage container systems with packaging tray and retention plate
A passive cold storage container system includes a container bounding a storage area with at least one heat sink module disposed therein. A first storage unit having a compartment is also disposed within the storage area. A first tray is removably disposed within the compartment of the first storage unit, the first tray having a floor with a top surface and a plurality of spacers upstanding from the top surface of the floor and being spaced apart. A plurality of medicinal carriers are disposed on the first tray between the spacers, each medicinal carrier housing a medicinal preparation. A first retention plate is disposed within the compartment of the first storage unit and is positioned over the plurality of medicinal carriers.
A blinding tube assembly for concealing a drug delivery tube includes a blinding tube having a tubular sleeve that bounds a compartment and a tubular dispersing stem projecting from an end of the sleeve. A drug delivery tube is inserted into the compartment through and access opening opposite the dispersing stem. The drug delivery tube has a tubular body and a dispensing stem extending from a drug delivery end thereof. A tubular bushing is disposed about the dispensing stem such that when the drug delivery tube is inserted, the dispensing stem is received into the dispersing stem of the blinding tube with the bushing disposed therebetween. An annular end face of the dispensing stem is not visible through a dispersing opening in the dispersing stem from outside the blinding tube.
B65D 35/00 - Pliable tubular containers adapted to be permanently deformed to expel contents, e.g. collapsible tubes for toothpaste or other plastic or semi-liquid materialHolders therefor
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Clinical testing blinding tubes and method of assembly
A blinding tube assembly for concealing a drug delivery tube includes a blinding tube having a tubular sleeve that bounds a compartment and a tubular dispersing stem projecting from an end of the sleeve. A drug delivery tube is inserted into the compartment through and access opening opposite the dispersing stem. The drug delivery tube has a tubular body and a dispensing stem extending from a drug delivery end thereof. A tubular bushing is disposed about the dispensing stem such that when the drug delivery tube is inserted, the dispensing stem is received into the dispersing stem of the blinding tube with the bushing disposed therebetween. An annular end face of the dispensing stem is not visible through a dispersing opening in the dispersing stem from outside the blinding tube.
A61J 1/14 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes DetailsAccessories therefor
B65D 35/24 - Pliable tubular containers adapted to be permanently deformed to expel contents, e.g. collapsible tubes for toothpaste or other plastic or semi-liquid materialHolders therefor with auxiliary devices
B65D 35/00 - Pliable tubular containers adapted to be permanently deformed to expel contents, e.g. collapsible tubes for toothpaste or other plastic or semi-liquid materialHolders therefor
A method for retrieving storage racks in a tank freezer includes positioning a retrieval crane adjacent to the tank freezer such that a base of the retrieval crane is positionable underneath a bottom wall of a tank body. The retrieval crane includes a boom extending upwardly and laterally outwardly over the base so that a retention hook at a free end of a cable associated with the boom may be extended or retracted relative to the tank freezer. More specifically, the cable may be moved to extend the hook through the opening of the tank freezer into a storage space, and then retract the hook to lift and then hold a selected storage rack in a hoisted position. The method avoids the use of manual hoisting of storage racks, and the retrieval crane may be used with any of a plurality of similar tank freezers located in a larger facility.
Methods and systems for providing information relating to specialized handling of a package, and articles contained within the package. Data relating to a package containing an article that requires specialized handling is associated with a unique identifier and stored in a database. The unique identifier is also included in a machine readable code affixed to the package. A recipient of the package scans the machine readable code using an application downloaded into a computing device, which extracts the unique identifier from the machine readable code and transmits a request to the database. The database may then identify data stored in the database that relates to the article based on the unique identifier, and transmit the data to the computing device for display to the recipient. The data may include a packing list, instructions for how to unpack the package, and how to store or use articles contained within the package.
Methods and systems for providing information relating to specialized handling of a package, and articles contained within the package. Data relating to a package containing an article that requires specialized handling is associated with a unique identifier and stored in a database. The unique identifier is also included in a machine readable code affixed to the package. A recipient of the package scans the machine readable code, which extracts the unique identifier from the machine readable code and transmits a query to the database. The database may then identify data stored in the database that relates to the article based on the unique identifier, and transmit the data to the computing device for display to the recipient. The data may include a packing list, instructions for how to unpack the package, and how to store or use articles contained within the package.
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
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Labelling of packaging for others with traceable identifiers for clinical trial purposes in the field of investigational medicinal products or comparator medicinal products or placebos; distribution services, namely, delivery to medical facilities of labelled and packaged investigational medicinal products, comparator medicinal products or placebos all for use in clinical trials of pharmaceutical products; packaging to the order and specification of others in the field of investigational medicinal products, comparator medicinal products or placebos, all for use in clinical trials of pharmaceutical products. Over-encapsulation services in the field of investigational medicinal products or comparator medicinal products, all for use in clinical trials of pharmaceutical products.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Design and development for others of packaging assemblies for investigational medicinal products, comparator medicinal products or placebos used in clinical trials of pharmaceutical products; Design and development for others of distribution plans for investigational medicinal products, comparator medicinal products or placebos used in clinical trials of pharmaceutical products.
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
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Assembling, labelling, packaging and distribution of pre-filled syringes for use in clinical trials of pharmaceutical products to the order and specification of the clinical trial sponsors conducting clinical trials; assembling, labeling and packaging of syringes pre-filled with candidate drug compounds, comparators or placebos, all to the order and specification of clinical medical investigators conducting clinical medical trials; distribution to medical facilities of syringes pre-filled with candidate drug compounds, comparators or placebos, all for use in the conducting of clinical trials.
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Distribution services, namely, delivery of human and veterinary biopharmaceutical products in connection with the conduct of clinical trials or commercial use of such products; Distribution services, namely, delivery of insulated shipping containers for use in transporting biopharmaceutical products at cryogenic temperatures; Collecting and storing therapeutic materials or others, and transporting such materials to sites at which clinical trials of candidate biopharmaceutical products are conducted by others; Collecting and storing patient biological materials and transporting such materials to production sites at which the materials are used to support the manufacture by others of biopharmaceutical products. Custom manufacture or assembly of clinical sample collection kits comprising syringes, blood collecting needles, specimen containers, specimen transport bags, alcohol pads or sample labels for use in collecting biological samples during clinical trials of biopharmaceutical products or medical treatment; Custom manufacture or assembly of clinical biologic compound administration kits comprising syringes, blood injecting needles, transport bags or alcohol pads for use in administering biologic compounds during clinical trials of biopharmaceutical products or medical treatment; Custom manufacture or assembly of insulated shipping containers for use in transporting biopharmaceutical products at cryogenic temperatures. Conducting qualification studies on insulated shipping containers of others that are used for transporting biopharmaceutical products at cryogenic temperatures for the purpose of certification.
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
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Biobanking and biorepository services, namely, providing scientific sample management in the nature of inventory management in the field of scientific samples and business consulting services in conjunction with all of the foregoing services; business management and administration of biobanking and biorepository services; business management and administration of laboratory services and of the services of packaging, transporting, processing, storing, preserving, monitoring, disposing and destroying of biological samples and materials, the foregoing services provided in connection with a repository of biological samples and materials. Storage services at a biorepository, namely, storing, maintaining and protecting biological materials and samples; packaging articles for transportation performed in conjunction with a biorepository. Custom manufacture or assembly of sample collection kits comprising syringes, blood collection needles, specimen containers, specimen transport bags, alcohol pads or sample labels for use in collecting biological samples during scientific and clinical research, studies and trials; disposing of and destroying biological materials for others; cryogenic and other preservation of biological samples.
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
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Assembling of pre-filled syringes for use in clinical trials of pharmaceutical products to the order and specification of the clinical trial sponsors conducting clinical trials; Assembling of syringes pre-filled with candidate drug compounds, comparators or placebos to the order and specification of clinical medical investigators conducting clinical medical trials Labeling, packaging and distribution of pre-filled syringes for use in clinical trials of pharmaceutical products to the order and specification of the clinical trial sponsors conducting clinical trials; Labeling and packaging of syringes pre-filled with candidate drug compounds, comparators or placebos to the order and specification of clinical medical investigators conducting clinical medical trials; Distribution of syringes pre-filled with candidate drug compounds, comparators or placebos to medical facilities for conducting clinical trials
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REAL TIME TEMPERATURE AND LOCATION TRACKER FOR BIOLOGICAL CONTAINERS
A shipper having an outer housing with a temperature sensitive payload and a temperature/location tracker disposed therein. The outer housing has a body having an interior surface bounding a compartment that is accessed through an opening. A first panel is coupled with the body and configured to extend over at least a portion of the opening, with a first access port extending through the first panel. The payload and temperature/location tracker are disposed within the compartment of the body. The temperature/location tracker includes a first temperature probe, a GPS receiver, a cellular modem, and a GPS antenna. The GPS antenna is disposed so as to be aligned with the first access port when the shipper is in a fully assembled state such that the GPS antenna is directly accessible through the first access port. The temperature/location tracker monitors and periodically transmits temperature and location values of the shipper over a cellular communication network.
A method for splitting tablets includes positioning a plurality of tablets onto a supporting structure. Each of the plurality of tablets are then substantially simultaneously split into at least two parts. Finally, if desired, the at least two parts of each tablet are dispensed into a compartment of a corresponding one of a plurality of first capsule portions.
A61J 3/07 - Devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms into the form of capsules or similar small containers for oral use
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoonsPill counting devicesArrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
A pharmaceutical package assembly includes a tether having a fold-over card mating feature, and a fold-over card configured to house one or more pharmaceutical blisters, wherein the fold-over card includes a tether mating feature. One exemplary method of coupling the fold-over card to a tether includes forming a tether receiving recess in the front side of the fold-over card, folding the front side of the fold-over card adjacent to the back side of the fold-over card so that the tether receiving recess reveals an exposed portion of the fold-over card front side, and coupling the tether to the revealed portion of the card front side. Another exemplary method of coupling a fold-over card to a tether having a front side and a back side includes forming a fold-over card receiving recess in the tether such that when the front side of the tether is folded adjacent to the back side of the tether, the fold-over card receiving recess reveals an exposed portion of the tether, and coupling the fold-over card to the revealed portion of the tether.
B65D 83/04 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
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Medical and scientific research, namely, conducting clinical trials of human and veterinary pharmaceutical products in the nature of administering and managing the manufacturing, packaging and distribution of candidate drug compounds, placebos, comparator compounds and dosage forms and controls to clinical investigators and managing clinical supplies and inventories of packaged drug compounds, placebos, comparator compounds and controls [ and managing and correlating patient data provided to and received from clinical investigators that administer the candidate drug compounds, placebos, comparator compounds and controls to patients ] and providing non-drug clinical supplies, namely, case report forms, [ patient randomization requests, ] patient diaries and other related documentation forms and reports to clinical investigators that administer the drug compounds, placebos, comparator compounds and controls to patients
