DRUG DELIVERY DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ADMINISTERING SUBSTANCES TO A BODY CAVITY BY HETEROGENOUS AEROSOLIZATION FOR TREATMENT OF BINGE-EATING DISORDERS AND/OR OBESITY
The present invention provides means and methods for delivering a predetermined volume of a substance, within at least one body cavity of a subject, comprising a predefined volume for containing the predetermined volume of the at least one substance; a delivery end for placement in proximity to the body cavity; the delivery end comprises at least one orifice of diameter D [mm]; a valve mechanically connectable to the container, characterized by at least two configurations: (i) an ACTIVE CONFIGURATION in which the valve enables delivery of predetermined volume Vsub [ml] of the substance; and, (ii) an INACTIVE CONFIGURATION, in which the valve prevents delivery of the predetermined volume Vsub [ml] of the substance from the container to the body cavity; and a fluid tight chamber configured to contain predetermined volume Vgas [ml] of pressurized gas at a predetermined pressure, Pgas [barg].
A61M 15/08 - Inhaling devices inserted into the nose
A61M 21/00 - Other devices or methods to cause a change in the state of consciousnessDevices for producing or ending sleep by mechanical, optical, or acoustical means, e.g. for hypnosis
A61M 21/02 - Other devices or methods to cause a change in the state of consciousnessDevices for producing or ending sleep by mechanical, optical, or acoustical means, e.g. for hypnosis for inducing sleep or relaxation, e.g. by direct nerve stimulation, hypnosis, analgesia
A61M 31/00 - Devices for introducing or retaining media, e.g. remedies, in cavities of the body
B05B 7/04 - Spray pistolsApparatus for discharge with arrangements for mixing liquids or other fluent materials before discharge
B05B 7/14 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquids or other fluent materials from two or more sources, e.g. of liquid and air, of powder and gas designed for spraying particulate materials
B05B 11/10 - Pump arrangements for transferring the contents from the container to a pump chamber by a sucking effect and forcing the contents out through the dispensing nozzle
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RECYCLABLE BLISTER PACKS, METHOD OF MAKING A RECYCLABLE BLISTER PACK AND METHOD OF RECYCLING A RECYCLABLE BLISTER PACK
A recyclable blister pack configured to sealingly enclose at least one active member and product includes a backing having a first side and an opposing second side. Each of the first and second side is flat or planar. The blister pack can also include a cover having a first side and an opposing second side. At least a portion of the second side of the cover is adhered to the first side of the backing to form a sealed package for containing product. The cover can include at least one blister. The blister pack can be formed from one or more recyclable materials.
B65D 75/36 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents one sheet or blank being recessed and the other formed of relatively stiff flat sheet material, e.g. blister packages
B65B 11/52 - Enclosing articles, or quantities of material, by disposing contents between two sheets, e.g. pocketed sheets, and securing their opposed free margins one sheet being rendered plastic, e.g. by heating, and forced by fluid pressure, e.g. vacuum, into engagement with the other sheet and contents, e.g. skin-packaging
B65D 65/38 - Packaging materials of special type or form
B65D 81/26 - Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contentsApplications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, fluids, e.g. exuded by contentsApplications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators
A closure (40, 40A, 40B) includes a body (54, 54A, 54B) with one or more tabs (56, 56A, 56B) defining an upper arm (67, 67A, 67B) and a lower arm (68, 68A, 68B) arranged in a diverging relationship in a radially inward direction moving away from a connection (66, 66A, 66B) with a skirt (62, 62A, 62B). The upper arm (67, 67A, 67B) and the lower arm (68, 68A, 68B) taper in a radially outward direction and converge at the connection (66, 66A, 66B). The one or more tabs (56, 56A, 56B) have a first configuration and a moved second configuration pivoted about the connection (66, 66A, 66B) after installation of the closure (40) on a container (44) such that the upper arm (67, 67A, 67B) is located radially outwardly of a flange (47) of the container (44) and the lower arm (68, 68A, 68B) is located axially beneath the flange (47) to inhibit removal of the closure (40) from the container (44).
B65D 47/08 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
B65D 47/06 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages
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CONTAINER AND METHOD FOR STORING AND STABILIZING MOISTURE SENSITIVE PRODUCTS
A container (20) for storing moisture-sensitive products includes a body (100) having a base (102), a sidewall (104) extending upwardly from the base and leading to an opening that provides access to an interior of the body; an oil (2) disposed within a product compartment (110) in the interior of the body, the product compartment being that portion of the interior of the body in which the oil is disposed while the body is standing upright on the base in a resting position; a cap (200′) that covers the opening to form an enclosure that includes the product compartment, the enclosure further including a desiccant compartment positioned above and in fluid communication with the product compartment; and a desiccant material (2000) disposed within the desiccant compartment configured to scavenge moisture from the enclosure so as to stabilize moisture sensitive products suspended in the oil without directly contacting the oil when the body is in the resting position.
B65D 51/30 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials for desiccators
B65D 47/18 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages for discharging dropsDroppers
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A RETAINING RING, A SUBASSEMBLY WITH SAID RING, AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME
A retaining ring (26, 26A) for a closure (24) includes a valve seat (140, 140A) and an annular wall (144. 144A) extending radially outwardly from, and axially above, the valve seat (140, 140A). The annular wall (144, 144A) has one or more retention projections (148, 148A) extending radially inwardly. The -retaining ring (26, 26A) has one or more shielding projections (156. 156A) extending from the valve seat (140, 140A) axially inwardly and radially inwardly. The retaining ring (26, 26A) is configured such that, with a valve (20, 20A) retained at the valve seat (140, 140A), the shielding projection (156, 156A) extends radially across a part of a head portion (96, 96A) of the valve (20, 20A) with the valve (20, 20A) in a closed configuration.
Disclosed herein are materials, articles of manufacture, and methods for reducing, mitigating, or precluding formation of and/or amount of a nitrosating agent and/or an N-nitroso compound, including an N-nitrosamine, from a packaging containing an active agent and a pharmaceutical dosage form in an enclosure, wherein the active agent is effective to reduce mitigate or preclude the formation and/or amount of a nitrosating agent and/or N-nitroso compound in the enclosure and/or in the pharmaceutical dosage form. Provided are drug delivery systems comprising a blister pack configured to house multiple pharmaceutical dosage forms, the blister pack comprising an active ingredient that is effective to reduce, mitigate or preclude the formation and/or amount of a nitrosating agent and/or N-nitroso compound in an enclosure of the blister pack and/or in the pharmaceutical dosage form.
A61J 1/03 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes for pills or tablets
B65D 75/36 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents one sheet or blank being recessed and the other formed of relatively stiff flat sheet material, e.g. blister packages
B65D 75/52 - Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers Details
NNNN-nitroso compound in the enclosure and/or in the pharmaceutical dosage form. Also provided are drug delivery systems including a blister pack configured to house multiple pharmaceutical dosage forms, the blister pack including an active agent as discussed above.
A61K 31/341 - Heterocyclic compounds having oxygen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. fungichromin having five-membered rings with one oxygen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. isosorbide not condensed with another ring, e.g. ranitidine, furosemide, bufetolol, muscarine
A device for delivering a predetermined volume a substance within a body cavity. The device includes: at least one predefined volume sized and shaped to contain a predetermined volume the substance; a delivery end in fluid communication with a container; and at least one valve mechanically connected to the container and configurable between an active configuration in which the valve enables delivery of a volume of the substance and an inactive configuration, in which the valve prevents delivery.
A closure (40) is provided for use in restricting access to a substance that may be stored within a container (44) having at least one laterally extending flange (76) located laterally outwardly of an opening (46) of the container (44). The closure (40) has a body (54) having a deck (58) including at least one orifice (60). The body (54) has an internal wall (62) depending from the deck (58) with means for attaching the closure (40) to the container (44) and the body (54) includes at least one torque rib (74) extending therefrom for confronting at least one laterally extending flange (76) of the container (44) to inhibit relative rotation between the body (54) and the container (44). The at least one torque rib (74) is non-planar.
B65D 55/02 - Locking devicesMeans for discouraging or indicating unauthorised opening or removal of closure
B65D 47/08 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
The present invention provides means and methods for delivering a predetermined volume of a substance, within at least one body cavity of a subject, comprising a predefined volume for containing the predetermined volume of the at least one substance; a delivery end for placement in proximity to the body cavity; the delivery end comprises at least one orifice of diameter D [mm]; a valve mechanically connectable to the container, characterized by at least two configurations: (i) an ACTIVE CONFIGURATION in which the valve enables delivery of predetermined volume Vsub [ml] of the substance; and, (ii) an INACTIVE CONFIGURATION, in which the valve prevents delivery of the predetermined volume Vsub [ml] of the substance from the container to the body cavity; and a fluid tight chamber configured to contain predetermined volume Vgas [ml] of pressurized gas at a predetermined pressure, Pgas [barg].
The present invention provides means and methods for delivering a predetermined volume of a substance, within at least one body cavity of a subject, comprising a predefined volume for containing the predetermined volume of the at least one substance; a delivery end for placement in proximity to the body cavity; the delivery end comprises at least one orifice of diameter D [mm]; a valve mechanically connectable to the container, characterized by at least two configurations: (i) an ACTIVE CONFIGURATION in which the valve enables delivery of predetermined volume Vsub [ml] of the substance; and, (ii) an INACTIVE CONFIGURATION, in which the valve prevents delivery of the predetermined volume Vsub [ml] of the substance from the container to the body cavity; and a fluid tight chamber configured to contain predetermined volume Vgas [ml] of pressurized gas at a predetermined pressure, Pgas [barg].
Provided herein is a blown film material comprising base polymer and an active agent that acts on, interacts or reacts with a selected material. The active agent may be a desiccant material capable of absorbing moisture. The resulting blown film material will have useful applications. Also provided herein are related methods of manufacture.
A valve (20) includes a thermoplastic elastomer head (96) having an interior surface (108), an exterior surface (120), and one or more self-sealing slits (132) through the head (96). The valve (20) has an annular, peripheral attachment portion (80) spaced radially from the head (96), an annular, flexible, resilient, intermediate portion (92) extending radially from the head (96) to the peripheral attachment portion (80). In a closed configuration of the valve (20), the head (96) has a maximum thickness (T1) between the interior surface (108) and the exterior surface (120), and the maximum thickness (T1) is located radially between the intermediate portion (92) and a central axis (32) at a location (124) that is closer to the central axis (32) than to the intermediate portion (92).
Secondary packaging configured to hold a device for administering a drug can include a body including at least one clip attached to an interior surface thereof. The at least one clip can be configured to surround at least a portion of the device, the clip being configured to prevent inadvertent removal or movement of the device with respect to the body. The secondary packaging can also include a cap pivotably attached to the body. The cap and the body can combine to form a cavity for holding the device when the cap is in a closed position with respect to the body.
A dispensing closure (40, 40A, 40B) for a fluent substance-containing system, such as a container, includes a body (54, 54A, 54B) for receiving the fluent substance from the system, and a pivotable actuator (60, 60A, 60B) assembled with the body (54, 54A, 54B). The actuator (60, 60A, 60B) has a back region (116) opposite its outlet end (132) and having a central cam element (150, 150A, 150B) for frictionally engaging the closure body (54, 54A, 54B) to maintain the actuator in an open, dispensing position. The actuator back region (116) further includes at least one rib (160, 160A, 160B) located adjacent to the central cam (150, 150A, 150B) to resist movement of the actuator (60, 60A, 60B) into the open, dispensing position. The rib (160, 160A, 160B) has an initial configuration and a permanently deformed configuration after movement of the actuator (60, 60A, 60B) into the open, dispensing position.
A TPE valve (20, 20A) includes a head (125, 125A) with a central axis (43) and has an interior surface (130, 130A, 132, 132A, 133, 133A), an exterior surface (134, 134A), and at least one self-sealing slit (140, 140A). The valve (20, 20A) includes a peripheral attachment portion (120, 120A) spaced laterally from the head (125, 125A) and an intermediate portion (124, 124A) extending laterally from the head (125, 125A) to the peripheral attachment portion (120, 120A). The intermediate portion (124, 124A) has an interior surface (126, 126A) and an exterior surface (127, 127A). The interior surface (130, 130A, 132, 132A, 133, 133A) of the head (125, 125A) and the interior surface (126,126A) of the intermediate portion (124, 124A) intersect at a first circular line of intersection (150, 150A). The exterior surface (134, 134A) of the head (125, 125A) and the exterior surface (127, 127A) of the intermediate portion (124, 124A) intersect at a second circular line of intersection (154, 154A). The first circular line of intersection (150, 150A) and the second circular line of intersection (150, 150A) are spaced an axial distance no greater than about 0.30 millimeter.
B65D 47/20 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge
B65D 47/08 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
F16K 15/14 - Check valves with flexible valve members
A dispensing closure (40) with non-frangible tamper evidence features includes a body (54) having a locking pin (68) with an initial configuration and a locking configuration moved relative to the initial configuration when engaged by a portion of a container (44) or a spout (60). The closure (40) includes a lid (56) connected to the body (54) and is movable between an initially closed position, an open position, and a subsequently closed position returned from the open position. The lid (56) has an aperture (94) and a tamper evidence tab (96), wherein, in the initially closed position of the lid (56), the locking pin (68) is located in the locking configuration and the tamper evidence tab (94) is retained beneath the locking pin (68). In the subsequently closed position of the lid (56), the tamper evidence tab (94) is rotated laterally outwardly into the aperture (94) to indicate evidence of tampering to a user.
B65D 47/08 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
B65D 55/02 - Locking devicesMeans for discouraging or indicating unauthorised opening or removal of closure
The present disclosure relates to a medication delivery system including a medication administration device, a medication within the medication administration device, a container defining a cavity receiving the medication administration device, and a cap attached to the container and sealing the medication administration device within the cavity. The medication administration device includes an actuator extending from a body and operable to expel the medication by depressing the actuator into the body. The cap includes hold down members positioned to bear against the body of the medication administration device to prevent movement of the medication administration device toward the cap beyond a predetermined distance. The medication administration device is thereby prevented, inter alia, from prematurely discharging the medication during storage and transport.
A device for delivering a predetermined volume a substance within a body cavity. The device includes: at least one predefined volume sized and shaped to contain a predetermined volume the substance; a delivery end in fluid communication with a container; and at least one valve mechanically connected to the container and configurable between an active configuration in which the valve enables delivery of a volume of the substance and an inactive configuration, in which the valve prevents delivery.
A device for delivering a predetermined amount of at least one substance to a body orifice of a subject includes a) a container for containing said at least one substance; b) a delivery end for placement in proximity to the orifice, the delivery end being in fluid communication with the container; c) a valve mechanically connectable to said container, characterized by at least two configurations: (i) an ACTIVE CONFIGURATION in which said valve enables delivery of predetermined amount of said substance from said container to said body orifice via said delivery end; and, (ii) an INACTIVE CONFIGURATION, in which said valve prevents delivery of said predetermined amount of said substance from said container to said body orifice; d) a trigger mechanism adapted to reconfigure said valve from said INACTIVE CONFIGURATION to said ACTIVE CONFIGURATION, and vice versa; and e) a fluid tight chamber.
Provided herein is a blown film material comprising base polymer and a scavenging agent that is capable of absorbing, interacting with, or reacting with an odorous compound, such as a malodorous compound, thereby reducing the odor due to the odorous compound. The resulting blown film material will have useful applications. Also provided herein are related methods of manufacture.
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
C08L 67/00 - Compositions of polyesters obtained by reactions forming a carboxylic ester link in the main chainCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
B01J 20/00 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof
B01J 20/10 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising silica or silicate
Provided herein is a blown film entrained polymer comprising a base polymer and an oxygen scavenging agent. The resulting blown film entrained polymer will have useful applications, including but not limited to the manufacture of packaging for the protection of oxygen-sensitive contents. Also provided herein are systems and methods for reducing contamination in a product due to oxidation. Also provided herein are related methods of manufacture and methods of use.
C08L 67/02 - Polyesters derived from dicarboxylic acids and dihydroxy compounds
C08L 23/02 - Compositions of homopolymers or copolymers of unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons having only one carbon-to-carbon double bondCompositions of derivatives of such polymers not modified by chemical after-treatment
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BLISTER PACK CONFIGURED TO HOLD AND/OR PREVENT INADVERTENT ACTUATION OF A DEVICE FOR ADMINISTERING A DRUG
A blister pack designed to hold a device for administering a drug includes a cover. The cover defines a cavity to at least partially surround the device for administering the drug. The cavity is formed by injection molding the cover. A backing is placed on the rear surface of the cover and forms a seal with the cover, storing the device for administering the drug in a closed environment.
B65D 75/36 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents one sheet or blank being recessed and the other formed of relatively stiff flat sheet material, e.g. blister packages
A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
A61K 31/137 - Arylalkylamines, e.g. amphetamine, epinephrine, salbutamol, ephedrine
A61K 31/485 - Morphinan derivatives, e.g. morphine, codeine
A blister pack having a backing having a first side and an opposing second side. Each of the first and second side is flat or planar. The blister pack can also include a cover having a first side and an opposing second side. At least a portion of the second side of the cover is adhered to the first side of the backing to form a sealed package for containing product. The cover can include at least one blister. The blister pack can also include an active member positioned within each blister. Each active member can be in the form of a ring with an opening extending therethrough or a depression formed therein.
B65D 75/36 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents one sheet or blank being recessed and the other formed of relatively stiff flat sheet material, e.g. blister packages
A61J 1/03 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes for pills or tablets
B65B 11/52 - Enclosing articles, or quantities of material, by disposing contents between two sheets, e.g. pocketed sheets, and securing their opposed free margins one sheet being rendered plastic, e.g. by heating, and forced by fluid pressure, e.g. vacuum, into engagement with the other sheet and contents, e.g. skin-packaging
B65D 81/26 - Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contentsApplications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, fluids, e.g. exuded by contentsApplications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators
The present disclosure relates to a medication delivery system including a medication administration device, a medication within the medication administration device, a container defining a cavity receiving the medication administration device, and a cap attached to the container and sealing the medication administration device within the cavity. The medication administration device includes an actuator extending from a body and operable to expel the medication by depressing the actuator into the body. The cap includes hold down members positioned to bear against the body of the medication administration device to prevent movement of the medication administration device toward the cap beyond a predetermined distance. The medication administration device is thereby prevented, inter alia, from prematurely discharging the medication during storage and transport.
This invention relates generally to zeolites and polymer compositions with zeolites having enhanced adsorption capacity for adsorption of water, ammonia and other similar compounds. The invention is directed particularly to aluminosilicate zeolites, and methods for preparing zeolite entrained polymer compositions having enhanced water adsorption properties. This invention relates also to improved packaging materials with enhanced water adsorption properties incorporating the polymer compositions containing zeolites.
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
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DEVICE AND METHOD FOR AEROSOLIZED DELIVERING OF SUBSTANCE TO A NATURAL ORIFICE OF THE BODY
A device for delivering a predetermined volume a substance within a body cavity. The device includes: at least one predefined volume sized and shaped to contain a predetermined volume the substance; a delivery end in fluid communication with a container; and at least one valve mechanically connected to the container and configurable between an active configuration in which the valve enables delivery of a volume of the substance and an inactive configuration, in which the valve prevents delivery.
An insert for an aerosol delivery device includes a housing. The housing includes a valve stem aperture and an elastomeric valve stem seal, to receive and form a seal with the discharge valve of a canister. The housing additionally includes an upper aperture and an elastomeric upper seal to form a seal with the body of the canister. The insert is made from a rigid plastic component forming the housing and an elastomeric component forming the elastomeric valve stem seal and elastomeric upper seal. The insert is formed by a multi-step injection molding process in which a molten hard plastic material and a molten elastomer are injected and cooled in a single mold. Injection molding causes the hard plastic component and the elastomeric component to become integral through thermal bonding.
A dispensing closure (40) includes a body (54) having a deck (58) including one or more apertures (68) for receiving one or more tamper evidence tabs (94) extending from a lid (56) connected to the body (54). The lid (56) includes a pre-assembled or pre-applied configuration with the tamper evidence tabs (94) received within the apertures (68) and a permanently deformed assembled configuration when engaged by a portion of a container (44) or a spout (60). The tamper evidence tabs (94) are configured such that initial movement of the lid (56) into an open position irreversibly and non-frangibly withdraws the tamper evidence tabs (94) from the apertures to indicate evidence of tampering to a user of the closure (40). The tamper evidence tabs (94) are unable to re-enter the apertures (68) in the deck (58) after initial opening of the lid (56). The closure (40A) may omit a spout.
B65D 41/34 - Threaded or like caps or cap-like covers
B65D 47/08 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
B65D 51/18 - Arrangements of closures with protective outer cap-like covers or of two or more co-operating closures
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BLOW MOLDED CONTAINERS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
A container, e.g., bottle, is formed by a blow molding process. The container includes a base and a sidewall extending from the base. The base and the sidewall define an interior configured to house at least one product. At least one of the sidewall and the base has a barrier layer and a desiccant layer attached to the barrier layer. The barrier layer and the desiccant layer are each blow molded together. The barrier layer is located external relative to the desiccant layer and is made of a plastic material. The desiccant layer is made of a monolithic composition comprising a mixture of a base polymer, a desiccant, and a channeling agent.
B29C 49/00 - Blow-moulding, i.e. blowing a preform or parison to a desired shape within a mouldApparatus therefor
B29C 49/22 - Blow-moulding, i.e. blowing a preform or parison to a desired shape within a mouldApparatus therefor using multilayered preforms or parisons
B65D 81/26 - Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contentsApplications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, fluids, e.g. exuded by contentsApplications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators
B32B 7/02 - Physical, chemical or physicochemical properties
B32B 7/06 - Interconnection of layers permitting easy separation
B32B 27/06 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance
B32B 27/18 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives
In one aspect, a moisture scavenging film comprises a moisture barrier layer and a sealant layer comprising an active co-continuous polymer material, the sealant layer disposed on the moisture barrier layer. In another aspect, a method for producing flexible packaging film including a moisture scavenging film includes providing a moisture barrier layer and providing a sealant layer comprising an active co-continuous polymer material. The sealant layer is applied onto the moisture barrier layer while maintaining a co-continuous morphology of the active co-continuous polymer material. In yet another aspect, a packaging article formed from a moisture scavenging film is provided.
B32B 7/02 - Physical, chemical or physicochemical properties
B32B 7/06 - Interconnection of layers permitting easy separation
B32B 27/06 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance
Provided herein is a blown film material comprising base polymer and an active agent that acts on, interacts or reacts with a selected material. The active agent may be a desiccant material capable of absorbing moisture. The resulting blown film material will have useful applications. Also provided herein are related methods of manufacture.
In one aspect, a moisture scavenging film comprises a moisture barrier layer and a sealant layer comprising an active co-continuous polymer material, the sealant layer disposed on the moisture barrier layer. In another aspect, a method for producing flexible packaging film including a moisture scavenging film includes providing a moisture barrier layer and providing a sealant layer comprising an active co-continuous polymer material. The sealant layer is applied onto the moisture barrier layer while maintaining a co-continuous morphology of the active co-continuous polymer material. In yet another aspect, a packaging article formed from a moisture scavenging film is provided.
B65D 65/40 - Applications of laminates for particular packaging purposes
B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
B01D 53/28 - Selection of materials for use as drying agents
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
A package includes a housing defining an interior space. A desiccant entrained polymer component is provided within the interior space, comprising a monolithic composition formed of 35-45% base polymer by weight, 50-60% mineral desiccant by weight, and 2-10% ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) channeling agent by weight. A product in powder form is disposed within the interior space. The desiccant entrained polymer component scavenges moisture within the package to maintain desirable qualities of the product and is compliant with one or more of GB 9685-2016, GB 4806.6-2016, GB 4806.7-2016, GB 4806.1-2016 and GB 31603-2015 of the China National Food Safety Standard.
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
B65D 81/26 - Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contentsApplications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, fluids, e.g. exuded by contentsApplications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators
B01D 53/02 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography
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SYSTEMS, APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR STERILIZING AN OBJECT USING A SELF-CONTAINED STERILIZATION CHAMBER
Disclosed are systems for providing safe, conveniently onsite, quick and effective ways to deliver antimicrobial and antiviral treatment to objects. Further disclosed is an isolation unit for sterilizing objects, the isolation having a lockable hatch that enables access, when unlocked, to a sterilization chamber within the isolation unit. The hatch remains locked until a sterilization operation is completed. Further, the hatch is prevented from being opened until the sterilization operation is completed. This feature prevents potentially harmful sterilizing chemicals from emitting out of the sterilization chamber, among other possible benefits.
Secondary packaging configured to prevent inadvertent actuation of a device for administering a drug includes a body defining a cavity for at least partially surrounding the device for administering the drug. An active polymer component optionally can be located within an internal compartment of the secondary packaging. The active polymer component can include a mixture of 3 A molecular sieve, a base polymer, and optionally a channeling agent.
Disclosed are polymer compositions comprising activated carbon and method of making the polymer compositions that are used for sorption of formaldehyde from air, gas or liquids. The activated carbon is entrained in at least one base polymer with optional channels throughout.
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
B01D 53/72 - Organic compounds not provided for in groups , e.g. hydrocarbons
B01D 53/82 - Solid phase processes with stationary reactants
B01J 20/20 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising free carbonSolid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising carbon obtained by carbonising processes
A recyclable blister pack (110) configured to sealingly enclose at least one multilayer component (115, 116) comprising an active layer, and a product (117) includes a backing (112) having a first side and an opposing second side. Each of the first and second side is flat or planar. The blister pack includes a cover (114) having a first side and an opposing second side. At least a portion of the second side of the cover is adhered to the first side of the backing to form a sealed package for containing product. The cover includes at least one blister. The blister pack can be formed from one or more recyclable materials.
B65D 75/32 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents
B65D 81/26 - Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contentsApplications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, fluids, e.g. exuded by contentsApplications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators
A closure for use with a container that holds a fluent substance, such as liquid hand soaps, shampoos and other similar cleaning products, or even food products like sauces and condiments, wherein the closure includes a flow control member being a pivotable, opening and closing flap.
B65D 47/26 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with slide valves, e.g. formed with slidable spouts
B65D 51/18 - Arrangements of closures with protective outer cap-like covers or of two or more co-operating closures
B65D 47/30 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with plug valves
B65D 47/20 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge
B65D 47/04 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
B65D 47/28 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with slide valves, e.g. formed with slidable spouts having linear movement
A dispensing closure (40) with non-frangible tamper evidence features includes a body (54) having a locking pin (68) with an initial configuration and a locking configuration moved relative to the initial configuration when engaged by a portion of a container (44) or a spout (60). The closure (40) includes a lid (56) connected to the body (54) and is movable between an initially closed position, an open position, and a subsequently closed position returned from the open position. The lid (56) has an aperture (94) and a tamper evidence tab (96), wherein, in the initially closed position of the lid (56), the locking pin (68) is located in the locking configuration and the tamper evidence tab (94) is retained beneath the locking pin (68). In the subsequently closed position of the lid (56), the tamper evidence tab (94) is rotated laterally outwardly into the aperture (94) to indicate evidence of tampering to a user.
B65D 47/08 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
B65D 55/02 - Locking devicesMeans for discouraging or indicating unauthorised opening or removal of closure
A dispensing closure with non-frangible tamper evidence features includes a body having a locking pin with an initial configuration and a locking configuration moved relative to the initial configuration when engaged by a portion of a container or a spout. The closure includes a lid connected to the body and is movable between an initially closed position, an open position, and a subsequently closed position returned from the open position. The lid has an aperture and a tamper evidence tab, wherein, in the initially closed position of the lid, the locking pin is located in the locking configuration and the tamper evidence tab is retained beneath the locking pin. In the subsequently closed position of the lid, the tamper evidence tab is rotated laterally outwardly into the aperture to indicate evidence of tampering to a user.
B65D 41/32 - Caps or cap-like covers with lines of weakness, tearing-strips, tags, or like opening or removal devices, e.g. to facilitate formation of pouring openings
B65D 47/08 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
B65D 51/04 - Loosely-engaging lids or covers for jars, cans or like containers for liquids without means for effecting sealing of container hinged
B65D 51/18 - Arrangements of closures with protective outer cap-like covers or of two or more co-operating closures
B65D 55/02 - Locking devicesMeans for discouraging or indicating unauthorised opening or removal of closure
Manually-operated actuators for use in the manual dispensation of aerosolized liquids from the containers to which the actuators are attached; Manually-operated actuators for use in the manual dispensation of non-aerosolized liquids from the containers to which they are attached
52.
ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF CHLORITE-ENTRAINED POLYMERS
This disclosure relates to a composition, a system and a method of reducing and preventing the growth of microbes, or for killing microbes. More particularly, the disclosure relates to a composition, a system and a method of reducing and preventing growth of microbes, or for killing microbes, e.g., in food and medical equipment containers, using polymers entrained with antimicrobial agents.
A23B 7/152 - Preserving or ripening with chemicals not covered by group or in the form of gases, e.g. fumigationCompositions or apparatus therefor in a controlled atmosphere comprising other gases in addition to CO2, N2, O2 or H2O
A23B 7/055 - FreezingSubsequent thawingCooling with addition of chemicals with direct contact between the food and the chemical, e.g. liquid N2, at cryogenic temperature
A child-resistant container including a container body, a lid, and at least one resilient tab is provided. The lid is pivotable about an axis through a hinge joining the lid to the container body to open and close the container. The resilient tab has a proximal portion fixed to the lid, a distal portion projecting from the lid, and at least one abutment on the distal portion. The abutment on the distal portion of the tab is normally biased into engagement with an abutment on the container body when the lid is in its closed position. The distal portion of the tab is displaceable against the bias to disengage the abutment of the tab from the abutment of the container. Displacement of the tab releases the lid so that it can be pivoted about the hinge to open the container.
B65D 43/22 - Devices for holding in closed position, e.g. clips
B65D 47/08 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
B65D 50/00 - Closures with means for discouraging unauthorised opening or removal thereof, with or without indicating means, e.g. child-proof closures
B65D 50/04 - Closures with means for discouraging unauthorised opening or removal thereof, with or without indicating means, e.g. child-proof closures openable or removable by the combination of plural actions requiring the combination of simultaneous actions, e.g. depressing and turning, lifting and turning, maintaining a part and turning another one
B65D 50/06 - Closures with means for discouraging unauthorised opening or removal thereof, with or without indicating means, e.g. child-proof closures openable or removable by the combination of plural actions requiring the combination of different actions in succession
A dispensing closure (40, 40A, 40B) for a fluent substance-containing system, such as a container, includes a body (54, 54A, 54B) for receiving the fluent substance from the system, and a pivotable actuator (60, 60A, 60B) assembled with the body (54, 54A, 54B). The actuator (60, 60A, 60B) has a back region (116) opposite its outlet end (132) and having a central cam element (150, 150A, 150B) for frictionally engaging the closure body (54, 54A, 54B) to maintain the actuator in an open, dispensing position. The actuator back region (116) further includes at least one rib (160, 160A, 160B) located adjacent to the central cam (150, 150A, 150B) to resist movement of the actuator (60, 60A, 60B) into the open, dispensing position. The rib (160, 160A, 160B) has an initial configuration and a permanently deformed configuration after movement of the actuator (60, 60A, 60B) into the open, dispensing position.
A screw-top cap for a bottle assembly can include a bottom portion having a bottom base that has a bottom skirt depending downwardly at an outer periphery thereof and a neck protruding upwardly from an inner periphery of the bottom base. The inner periphery forming an opening leading to an interior of the cap. The neck can further have a neck rim extending radially outwardly from an upper end of the neck. A lid can be pivotably attached to the bottom portion via a hinge. The lid can have a lid base and a lid skirt depending downwardly at an outer periphery of the lid base. The hinge can be elevated from an upper surface of the bottom base via a riser fixedly attached thereto such that the lid is elevated to mate the neck rim in a closed position.
B65D 47/08 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
B65D 1/02 - Bottles or similar containers with necks or like restricted apertures, designed for pouring contents
B65D 41/04 - Threaded or like caps or cap-like covers secured by rotation
B65D 51/30 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials for desiccators
A dispensing closure (40, 40A, 40B) includes a first body (54, 54A, 54B) for being located at an opening of a container (44, 44A, 44B) and having a first peripheral wall (56, 56A, 56B) and a membrane (60, 60A, 60B) that is integrally molded with the first peripheral wall (56, 56A, 56N) to initially occlude access to the interior of the container (44, 44A, 44B). The closure (40, 40A, 40B) includes a second body (55, 55A, 55B) for surrounding at least a portion of the first body (54, 55A, 55B) and defining a dispensing orifice (88, 88A, 88B). Either the first body (54, 54A, 54B) and/or the second body (55, 55A, 55B) includes means for accommodating engagement by a user to breach only a portion of the membrane (60, 60A, 60B) in a direction toward the interior of the container (44, 44A, 44B) to permit access to the interior of the container (44, 44A, 44B).
B65D 47/08 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
B65D 47/10 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having frangible closures
B65D 47/36 - Closures with frangible parts adapted to be pierced, torn or removed, to provide discharge openings
B65D 51/22 - Caps, lids, or covers co-operating with an inner closure arranged to be opened by piercing, cutting, or tearing having means for piercing, cutting, or tearing the inner closure
58.
NOSE-TO-BRAIN PHYSIOLOGICALLY BASED PHARMACOKINETIC MODEL
The present disclosure relates to the building and use of physiologically-based pharmacokinetic models for predicting absorption/distribution of a nasally administered compound of interest.
A dispensing closure (40, 40A, 40B) defines a central axis and has a first body (54, 54A, 54B) for being located at an opening of a container. The first body (54, 54A, 54B) having a first peripheral wall (56, 56A, 56B) and a membrane (60, 60A, 60B) that is connected to the first peripheral wall (56, 56A, 56B) to initially occlude access to the interior of the container. The membrane (60, 60A, 60B) includes a separation member (62, 62A, 62B) that accommodates engagement by a user to separate the membrane (60, 60A, 60B) from the first peripheral wall (56, 56A, 56B) to permit access to the interior of the container. The membrane (60, 60A, 60B) has an annular peripheral portion (68, 68A, 68B) adjacent the first peripheral wall (56, 56A, 56B) that slopes axially outwardly along the central axis in a radial direction moving away from the first peripheral wall (56, 56A, 56B) toward the central axis.
B65D 47/10 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having frangible closures
B65D 47/08 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
61.
MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR MITIGATING THE PRESENCE OF NITROSAMINES IN PACKAGING USING ACTIVATED CARBON OR A DERIVATIVE THEREOF
Disclosed herein are materials, articles of manufacture, and methods for reducing, mitigating, or precluding formation of and/or amount of a nitrosating agent and/or an N-nitroso compound, including an N-nitrosamine, from a packaging containing an active agent and a pharmaceutical dosage form in an enclosure, wherein the active agent is effective to reduce mitigate or preclude the formation and/or amount of a nitrosating agent and/or N-nitroso compound in the enclosure and/or in the pharmaceutical dosage form. Provided are drug delivery systems comprising a blister pack configured to house multiple pharmaceutical dosage forms, the blister pack comprising an active ingredient that is effective to reduce, mitigate or preclude the formation and/or amount of a nitrosating agent and/or N-nitroso compound in an enclosure of the blister pack and/or in the pharmaceutical dosage form.
The present disclosure relates to a medication delivery system including a medication administration device, a medication within the medication administration device, a container defining a cavity receiving the medication administration device, and a cap attached to the container and sealing the medication administration device within the cavity. The medication administration device includes an actuator extending from a body and operable to expel the medication by depressing the actuator into the body. The cap includes hold down members positioned to bear against the body of the medication administration device to prevent movement of the medication administration device toward the cap beyond a predetermined distance. The medication administration device is thereby prevented, inter alia, from prematurely discharging the medication during storage and transport.
A child-resistant container including a container body, a lid, and at least one resilient tab is provided. The lid is pivotable about an axis through a hinge joining the lid to the container body to open and close the container. The resilient tab has a proximal portion fixed to the lid, a distal portion projecting from the lid, and at least one abutment on the distal portion. The abutment on the distal portion of the tab is normally biased into engagement with an abutment on the container body when the lid is in its closed position. The distal portion of the tab is displaceable against the bias to disengage the abutment of the tab from the abutment of the container. Displacement of the tab releases the lid so that it can be pivoted about the hinge to open the container.
B65D 43/22 - Devices for holding in closed position, e.g. clips
B65D 47/08 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
B65D 50/00 - Closures with means for discouraging unauthorised opening or removal thereof, with or without indicating means, e.g. child-proof closures
B65D 50/04 - Closures with means for discouraging unauthorised opening or removal thereof, with or without indicating means, e.g. child-proof closures openable or removable by the combination of plural actions requiring the combination of simultaneous actions, e.g. depressing and turning, lifting and turning, maintaining a part and turning another one
B65D 50/06 - Closures with means for discouraging unauthorised opening or removal thereof, with or without indicating means, e.g. child-proof closures openable or removable by the combination of plural actions requiring the combination of different actions in succession
64.
Tracker module for monitoring the use of a respiratory device
A system and method for monitoring use of a respiratory device, such as a dry powder inhaler, comprise a tracking module adaptable to be temporarily mounted to the respiratory device, and reusable with other respiratory devices. Inhalation medication delivery and air flow through the respiratory device are monitored for the determination of proper respiratory device use. Other data such as location, orientation, shaking, and environmental data are sensed and stored. Low power devices are used to conserve battery power. An app for connection with mobile devices is provided.
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
G06Q 10/087 - Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders
G09B 19/00 - Teaching not covered by other main groups of this subclass
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
G06Q 50/22 - Social work or social welfare, e.g. community support activities or counselling services
65.
MEDICAMENT DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING AND MAKING SAME
A system, apparatus and method for a tightly sealed, low moisture vapor transmission, low relative humidity headspace atmosphere aseptic vaccine delivery with low particulate generation. The system can include a housing, desiccant and a biasing member designed to quickly and efficiently deliver medicament to a patient.
A container (20) for storing moisture-sensitive products includes a body (100) having a base (102), a sidewall (104) extending upwardly from the base and leading to an opening that provides access to an interior of the body; an oil (2) disposed within a product compartment (110) in the interior of the body, the product compartment being that portion of the interior of the body in which the oil is disposed while the body is standing upright on the base in a resting position; a cap (200') that covers the opening to form an enclosure that includes the product compartment, the enclosure further including a desiccant compartment positioned above and in fluid communication with the product compartment; and a desiccant material (2000) disposed within the desiccant compartment configured to scavenge moisture from the enclosure so as to stabilize moisture sensitive products suspended in the oil without directly contacting the oil when the body is in the resting position.
B65D 51/30 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials for desiccators
B65D 81/26 - Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contentsApplications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, fluids, e.g. exuded by contentsApplications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators
B65D 47/18 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages for discharging dropsDroppers
69.
USE OF NONVOLATILE ANTIMICROBIALS IN FOOD PACKAGING
Disclosed herein are food preservations compositions and of using the same. Also disclosed are packaging configurations utilizing such compositions. The compositions include an absorbent material and one or more antimicrobial agents. The absorbent material includes at least one water absorbing, non-crosslinked polymer, at least one mineral composition and at least one watersoluble salt. The one or more antimicrobial agents include one or more of an alkylpyridinium salt, an acyl arginine alkyl ester or a salt thereof, and an α,ω-alkylenediamine tetraacetic acid or a salt thereof.
A01N 37/44 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a nitrogen atom attached to the same carbon skeleton by a single or double bond, this nitrogen atom not being a member of a derivative or of a thio-analogue of a carboxylic group, e.g. amino-carboxylic acids
A01N 43/40 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having rings with one nitrogen atom as the only ring hetero atom six-membered rings
Tracking the use of an inhaler having a body in which a canister of respiratory medication is mounted. The body also having a mouthpiece through which medication is inhaled. Mounting a flexible shell over the body of the inhaler, sensing activation of the canister with an inhaler use sensor, storing inhaler use data in a memory embedded in the shell, and wirelessly transmitting stored inhaler use data by a communications component embedded in the shell. The flexible shell is mounted to the inhaler body so that the shell may be removed from the inhaler body and attached to a different inhaler body thereby allowing multiple use of the flexible shell.
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
G09B 19/00 - Teaching not covered by other main groups of this subclass
G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
G16Z 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other main groups of this subclass
An actuator is disclosed for actuating an aerosol valve for dispensing an aerosol product from an aerosol container. The actuator comprises an actuator button being rotatable relative to a base for movement between a locked rotational position stop and an unlocked rotational position stop. The actuator button is movable relative to the base lor actuating the aerosol valve to dispense the aerosol product when the actuator button is rotated into a unlocked rotational position. The actuator button, is inhibited from actuating the aerosol valve when the actuator button is moved into a locked rotational position. In one embodiment, an arcuate projection inhibits unintended movement of the actuator button between the unlocked rotational position and the locked rotational position. In another embodiment, a linear projection inhibits unintended movement of the actuator button between the unlocked rotational position and the locked rotational position.
An aerosol dispenser is disclosed for actuating an aerosol valve comprising a base and an actuator. A container mount secures the base to an aerosol container. A base opening is in the base. A nozzle coupled to the actuator extends between the aerosol valve and a terminal orifice. An actuator mount secures the actuator to the base. The terminal orifice aligns with the base opening for defining a dispensing position. The terminal orifice is non-aligning with the base opening for defining a non-dispensing position. The actuator is pivotably displaced for positioning the actuator between the dispensing position and the non-dispensing position. A primary base pivot terminator is in the base. A primary actuator pivot terminator is in the actuator. The primary base pivot terminator abuts with the primary actuator pivot terminator for defining an interlock and terminating pivoting of the actuator in the dispensing position.
A blister pack including a backing and an active layer coextensively attached to the backing. A cover is attached to the layer. The cover forms one or more spaced-apart blisters. Each blister and the layer combine to form a cavity configured to enclose at least one product. The active layer within each blister is embossed to form one or more points of weakness configured to facilitate rupture of the backing and active layer when dispensing a product from the blister.
B65D 75/30 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding
B32B 15/082 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin comprising vinyl resinsLayered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin comprising acrylic resins
B32B 15/20 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising aluminium or copper
B65D 65/40 - Applications of laminates for particular packaging purposes
B65D 75/32 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents
B65D 81/26 - Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contentsApplications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, fluids, e.g. exuded by contentsApplications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators
An actuator is disclosed for actuating an aerosol valve for dispensing an aerosol product from an aerosol container. The actuator comprises an actuator button being rotatable relative to a base for movement between a locked rotational position stop and an unlocked rotational position stop. The actuator button is movable relative to the base for actuating the aerosol valve to dispense the aerosol product when the actuator button is rotated into a unlocked rotational position. The actuator button is inhibited from actuating the aerosol valve when the actuator button is moved into a locked rotational position. In one embodiment, an arcuate projection inhibits unintended movement of the actuator button between the unlocked rotational position and the locked rotational position. In another embodiment, a linear projection inhibits unintended movement of the actuator button between the unlocked rotational position and the locked rotational position.
An aerosol dispenser is disclosed for actuating an aerosol valve comprising a base and an actuator. A container mount secures the base to an aerosol container. A base opening is in the base. A nozzle coupled to the actuator extends between the aerosol valve and a terminal orifice. An actuator mount secures the actuator to the base. The terminal orifice aligns with the base opening for defining a dispensing position. The terminal orifice is non-aligning with the base opening for defining a non-dispensing position. The actuator is pivotably displaced for positioning the actuator between the dispensing position and the non-dispensing position. A primary base pivot terminator is in the base. A primary actuator pivot terminator is in the actuator. The primary base pivot terminator abuts with the primary actuator pivot terminator for defining an interlock and terminating pivoting of the actuator in the dispensing position.
B65D 83/44 - Valves specially adapted for the discharge of contentsRegulating devices
77.
SECONDARY PACKAGING CONFIGURED TO HOLD AT LEAST ONE DEVICE FOR ADMINISTERING A DRUG, METHOD OF ATTACHING AT LEAST ONE DEVICE FOR ADMINISTERING A DRUG TO A SECONDARY PACKAGING AND METHOD OF TREATING A PATIENT
A61M 11/02 - Sprayers or atomisers specially adapted for therapeutic purposes operated by air pressure applied to the liquid to be sprayed or atomised
A61M 15/08 - Inhaling devices inserted into the nose
B65D 25/10 - Devices to locate articles in containers
78.
SECONDARY PACKAGING CONFIGURED TO HOLD AT LEAST ONE DEVICE FOR ADMINISTERING A DRUG, METHOD OF ATTACHING AT LEAST ONE DEVICE FOR ADMINISTERING A DRUG TO A SECONDARY PACKAGING AND METHOD OF TREATING A PATIENT
Secondary packaging configured to hold a device for administering a drug can include a body including at least one clip attached to an interior surface thereof. The at least one clip can be configured to surround at least a portion of the device, the clip being configured to prevent inadvertent removal or movement of the device with respect to the body. The secondary packaging can also include a cap pivotably attached to the body. The cap and the body can combine to form a cavity for holding the device when the cap is in a closed position with respect to the body.
B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
B65D 81/26 - Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contentsApplications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, fluids, e.g. exuded by contentsApplications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators
A package formed from film including a first compartment and a second compartment. Each compartment can be sealed except for one or more unsealed portions between the first and second compartments. The first compartment can be configured to hold one or more perishable product. The second compartment can be configured to hold at least one active member.
B65D 81/26 - Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contentsApplications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, fluids, e.g. exuded by contentsApplications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators
B65B 9/20 - Enclosing successive articles or quantities of material, in preformed tubular webs, or in webs formed into tubes around filling nozzles, e.g. extruded tubular webs the webs being formed into tubes in situ around the filling nozzles
B65B 9/12 - Subdividing filled tubes to form two or more packages by sealing or securing involving displacement of contents
81.
BLOWN FILMS WITH ACTIVE AGENT AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
Provided herein is a blown film material comprising base polymer and an active agent that acts on, interacts or reacts with a selected material. The active agent may be a desiccant material capable of absorbing moisture. The resulting blown film material will have useful applications. Also provided herein are related methods of manufacture.
B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
B65D 81/26 - Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contentsApplications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, fluids, e.g. exuded by contentsApplications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators
Induction seal liners for containers include active polymer compositions that function as active agents within the container during storage of products and which may be easily removed and discarded after opening the container. The active agents can include antioxidant or oxygen scavenging materials, anti-melanosic agents, desiccants, antimicrobial agents, odor reducing agents, and others. The induction seal liners herein extend the shelf life of products while affixed to the opening of a container. An induction seal for a container, the induction seal comprising: a mounting sheet; and an induction seal liner attached to a headspace-facing surface of the mounting sheet, the induction seal liner comprising an active polymer component including a multiphase polymer composition, wherein a mounting portion is located or exposed between an outer edge of the induction seal liner and an outer edge of the mounting sheet.
A61J 1/14 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes DetailsAccessories therefor
B65D 41/04 - Threaded or like caps or cap-like covers secured by rotation
B65D 51/20 - Caps, lids, or covers co-operating with an inner closure arranged to be opened by piercing, cutting, or tearing
B65D 51/24 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
B65D 51/30 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials for desiccators
83.
SECONDARY PACKAGING CONFIGURED TO HOLD AND/OR PREVENT INADVERTENT ACTUATION OF A DEVICE FOR ADMINISTERING A DRUG
B65D 43/16 - Non-removable lids or covers hinged for upward or downward movement
B65D 81/26 - Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contentsApplications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, fluids, e.g. exuded by contentsApplications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators
84.
SECONDARY PACKAGING CONFIGURED TO HOLD AND/OR PREVENT INADVERTENT ACTUATION OF A DEVICE FOR ADMINISTERING A DRUG
Secondary packaging configured to prevent inadvertent actuation of a device for administering a drug includes a body defining a cavity for at least partially surrounding the device for administering the drug. An active polymer component optionally can be located within an internal compartment of the secondary packaging. The active polymer component can include a mixture of 3A molecular sieve, a base polymer, and optionally a channeling agent.
B65D 81/26 - Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contentsApplications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, fluids, e.g. exuded by contentsApplications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators
B65D 43/16 - Non-removable lids or covers hinged for upward or downward movement
An improved actuator for actuating a container of a pressurized fluent product includes a body having a dispensing flow path to direct a pressurized fluent product from the container to an exterior of the actuator via an exit orifice located at an end of the flow path. The body further includes a front exterior face located adjacent to the exit orifice and a hollow extension defining a portion of the flow path and extending along, and centered on, a longitudinal axis. The hollow extension configured to retain an accumulation of the fluent product at the exit orifice at a location that is spaced away from the front exterior face.
A recyclable blister pack configured to sealingly enclose at least one active member and product includes a backing having a first side and an opposing second side. Each of the first and second side is flat or planar. The blister pack can also include a cover having a first side and an opposing second side. At least a portion of the second side of the cover is adhered to the first side of the backing to form a sealed package for containing product. The cover can include at least one blister. The blister pack can be formed from one or more recyclable materials.
B65D 75/32 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents
B65D 81/26 - Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contentsApplications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, fluids, e.g. exuded by contentsApplications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators
87.
RECYCLABLE BLISTER PACKS, METHOD OF MAKING A RECYCLABLE BLISTER PACK AND METHOD OF RECYCLING A RECYCLABLE BLISTER PACK
B65D 75/32 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents
B65D 81/26 - Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contentsApplications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, fluids, e.g. exuded by contentsApplications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators
A closure (40) is provided for use in restricting access to a substance that may be stored within a container (44) having at least one laterally extending flange (76) located laterally outwardly of an opening (46) of the container (44). The closure (40) has a body (54) having a deck (58) including at least one orifice (60). The body (54) has an internal wall (62) depending from the deck (58) with means for attaching the closure (40) to the container (44) and the body (54) includes at least one torque rib (74) extending therefrom for confronting at least one laterally extending flange (76) of the container (44) to inhibit relative rotation between the body (54) and the container (44). The at least one torque rib (74) is non-planar.
B65D 41/04 - Threaded or like caps or cap-like covers secured by rotation
B65D 55/02 - Locking devicesMeans for discouraging or indicating unauthorised opening or removal of closure
B65D 47/12 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having removable closures
B65D 50/00 - Closures with means for discouraging unauthorised opening or removal thereof, with or without indicating means, e.g. child-proof closures
89.
Closure for a container and components for a closure
A closing element for restricting communication of a substance through an access passage of a body includes a first portion for being removably affixed to the body, the first portion having an inner wall, an outer wall surrounding the inner wall, and at least one bridge connecting the outer wall with the inner wall. The closing element has a second portion for being non-removably affixed to the body and a movable connecting element extending between the first portion and the second portion. The closing element has an unactuated configuration wherein a major portion of the length of the connecting element is located laterally between the inner wall and the outer wall to shield the major portion of the length of the connecting element.
A screw cap (14, 502) configured to be removably attachable to a bottle (12) includes a base (40) and an annular skirt (42, 508) extending downwardly therefrom. One or more threads (32) extend radially inwardly from an interior surface of the skirt (42, 508). A retention feature (509) extends radially inwardly from the interior surface of the skirt (42, 508). The retention feature (509) is configured to produce at least one of an audible response or a tactile response when the cap (14, 502) is rotated with respect to a bottle (12).
A blister pack having a backing having a first side and an opposing second side. Each of the first and second side is flat or planar. The blister pack can also include a cover having a first side and an opposing second side. At least a portion of the second side of the cover is adhered to the first side of the backing to form a sealed package for containing product. The cover can include at least one blister. The blister pack can also include an active member positioned within each blister. Each active member can be in the form of a ring with an opening extending therethrough or a depression formed therein.
B65D 75/36 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents one sheet or blank being recessed and the other formed of relatively stiff flat sheet material, e.g. blister packages
A61J 1/03 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes for pills or tablets
B65B 11/52 - Enclosing articles, or quantities of material, by disposing contents between two sheets, e.g. pocketed sheets, and securing their opposed free margins one sheet being rendered plastic, e.g. by heating, and forced by fluid pressure, e.g. vacuum, into engagement with the other sheet and contents, e.g. skin-packaging
B65D 81/26 - Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contentsApplications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, fluids, e.g. exuded by contentsApplications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators
A TPE valve includes a head with a central axis and has an interior surface, an exterior surface, and at least one self-sealing slit. The valve includes a peripheral attachment portion spaced laterally from the head and an intermediate portion extending laterally from the head to the peripheral attachment portion. The intermediate portion has an interior surface and an exterior surface. The interior surface of the head and the interior surface of the intermediate portion intersect at a first circular line of intersection. The exterior surface of the head and the exterior surface of the intermediate portion intersect at a second circular line of intersection. The first circular line of intersection and the second circular line of intersection are spaced an axial distance no greater than about 0.30 millimeter.
B65D 47/10 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having frangible closures
B65D 47/08 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
B65D 47/20 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge
A TPE valve includes a head with a central axis and has an interior surface, an exterior surface, and at least one self¬ sealing slit. The valve includes a peripheral attachment portion spaced laterally from the head and an intermediate portion extending laterally from the head to the peripheral attachment portion. The intermediate portion has an interior surface and an exterior surface. The interior surface of the head and the interior surface of the intermediate portion intersect at a first circular line of intersection. The exterior surface of the head and the exterior surface of the intermediate portion intersect at a second circular line of intersection. The first circular line of intersection and the second circular line of intersection are spaced an axial distance no greater than about 0.30 millimeter.
B65D 47/08 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
B65D 47/10 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having frangible closures
B65D 47/20 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge
A valve (100) includes a base (110) defining a central axis (114). The valve (100) includes a post (118) connected to the base (110) and extending axially outwardly from the base (110), in the direction along the central axis (114). The valve (100) includes at least one flow aperture (122) in one or both of the base (110) and/or the post (118). The valve (100) further includes a flexible membrane (126) having an orifice (130) and having a non-dispensing configuration wherein the orifice (130) is located proximate to the post (118) to minimize communication through the valve (100). The flexible membrane (126) has a dispensing configuration wherein the orifice (130) is moved away from the post (118) for establishing communication through the valve (100).
Disclosed are compositions comprising tea-based oxygen scavenging active agents polymer compositions, including polymer compositions, materials, and containers that incorporate such agents from the Camellia sinensis plant for use in packaging and storing of oxygen sensitive products. Such compositions, materials and containers are of use for preserving the shelf-life of products such as foods, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, tobacco and cannabis.
A23L 3/3472 - Compounds of undetermined constitution obtained from animals or plants
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
B01J 20/22 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising organic material
B65D 81/26 - Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contentsApplications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, fluids, e.g. exuded by contentsApplications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators
96.
REPLENISHMENT OF SEMI-VOLATILE CARRIERS IN COSMETICS FROM PACKAGES WITH RESERVOIRS
Disclosed herein are compounds, methods, and articles of manufacture for maintaining desired amounts of carriers in solid and semi-solid cosmetics. Packages for cosmetics are disclosed which incorporate reservoirs that can replenish loss of carriers from the cosmetic during storage and consumer use, and thus maintain the desired composition of the cosmetic.
A45D 34/00 - Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
A45D 40/00 - Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
B01J 29/04 - Catalysts comprising molecular sieves having base-exchange properties, e.g. crystalline zeolites, pillared clays
97.
PACKAGING SEALING SYSTEM AND A PACKAGING ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SUCH A SEALING SYSTEM
A packaging assembly includes a container body defining an interior for housing a product and an opening leading to the interior. The assembly further includes a cap that moves with respect to the container body to move the assembly between a closed position in which the cap covers the opening, and an opened position in which the opening is exposed. A first seal (40) is defined between the container body and the cap. The first seal includes a protrusion (42) formed on one of the container body about the opening or the cap, and a groove (44) formed on the other of the container body about the opening or the cap. The protrusion is received by the groove when the assembly is in the closed position, such that contact is maintained in a sealing relationship around the opening between the groove and the protrusion.
B65D 43/16 - Non-removable lids or covers hinged for upward or downward movement
B65D 41/00 - Caps, e.g. crown caps or crown seals, i.e. members having parts arranged for engagement with the external periphery of a neck or wall defining a pouring opening or discharge apertureProtective cap-like covers for closure members, e.g. decorative covers of metal foil or paper
98.
PACKAGE CONFIGURED TO HOLD, PRESERVE, AND/OR EXTEND THE USEFUL LIFE OR PERISHABLE PRODUCT, AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING SAME
A package for containing liquid-exuding product is formed of film that is folded and sealed at certain locations. The package can include an active component, optionally in the form of absorbent. A filter is attached to an interior of the package, optionally by heat staking. The filter prevents the active component from contacting the liquid-exuding product.
B65D 75/00 - Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers
B65D 81/26 - Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contentsApplications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, fluids, e.g. exuded by contentsApplications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators
A screw-top cap for a bottle assembly can include a bottom portion having a bottom base that has a bottom skirt depending downwardly at an outer periphery thereof and a neck protruding upwardly from an inner periphery of the bottom base. The inner periphery forming an opening leading to an interior of the cap. The neck can further have a neck rim extending radially outwardly from an upper end of the neck. A lid can be pivotably attached to the bottom portion via a hinge. The lid can have a lid base and a lid skirt depending downwardly at an outer periphery of the lid base. The hinge can be elevated from an upper surface of the bottom base via a riser fixedly attached thereto such that the lid is elevated to mate the neck rim in a closed position.
B65D 47/08 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
B65D 51/30 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials for desiccators
