IP Library Granted Patent US 8,196,741
Granted Patent B2
US 8,196,741 · App. 12/894,467 · Granted Jun 12, 2012

Syringe assembly and package for distribution of same

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Patent No.
US 8,196,741
App. No.
12/894,467
Granted
Jun 12, 2012
Kind
B2
Abstract

A package assembly includes a panel, an array of openings defined in the panel, and a plurality of syringe wells. The panel includes an upper surface. Each of the syringe wells is individually associated with a different one of the openings. The panel and the plurality of syringe wells are integrally formed as a unitary structure. Each of the syringe wells is configured to removeably receive a syringe assembly.

Claims (20)

1. A package assembly, comprising:

a panel including an upper surface;

a plurality of openings defined in the panel,

a plurality of syringe wells, each syringe well individually associated with a different one of the openings, wherein each of the plurality of syringe wells includes:

an open end;

a closed end; and

a sleeve body disposed between the open end and the closed end, the sleeve body including an upper portion disposed in association with the open end;

wherein the panel and the plurality of syringe wells are integrally formed as a unitary structure and each of the syringe wells is configured to removeably receive a syringe assembly, the syringe assembly including a syringe flange having a proximal end, wherein the upper portion of the sleeve body defines a syringe flange-holding area configured to support the syringe flange such that the surface of the proximal end of the syringe flange is substantially flush with the upper surface of the panel.

2. The package assembly of claim 1 , wherein each syringe well of the plurality of syringe wells further includes:

a cavity defined within the sleeve body between the open end and the closed end, the cavity disposed in communication with an opening in the panel.

3. The package assembly of claim 2 , wherein the cavity includes:

a first portion having a first diameter; and

a second portion having a second diameter.

4. The package assembly of claim 3 , wherein the first portion of the cavity is configured to receive a syringe body of the syringe assembly therein.

5. The package assembly of claim 3 , wherein the second portion of the cavity is configured to receive the syringe flange of a syringe assembly therein.

6. The package assembly of claim 5 , further comprising:

a plurality of syringe assemblies individually disposed within the plurality of syringe wells, wherein each syringe assembly of the plurality of syringe assemblies includes the syringe flange having the proximal end.

7. The package assembly of claim 6 , wherein the second portion of the cavity is configured to receive the syringe flange such that the proximal end of the syringe flange is substantially flush with the upper surface of the panel.

8. The package assembly of claim 7 , further comprising:

a sterile barrier film disposed on at least a portion of the upper surface of the panel and configured to cover the plurality of openings in the panel.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 6, 2017
From: COVIDIEN LP
To: KPR U.S., LLC
Reel/Frame 044141/0186 →