US20050116014A1 - Shipping device suitable for biohazardous specimens - Google Patents
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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- B65D27/14—Closures using adhesive applied to integral parts, e.g. flaps
- B65D27/16—Closures using adhesive applied to integral parts, e.g. flaps using pressure-sensitive adhesive
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- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
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Abstract
A mailing device is comprised of a laminate of a printable outer layer and a water-resistant inner layer having a printable surface facing the outer layer. There is printed indicia, such as a biohazard warning, on the printable surface. Accordingly, the inner layer protects the printing.
Description
- Specimen envelopes are commonly used for patient-friendly specimen collection devices. These collection devices allow patients to obtain certain etiologic agents and/or biomedical materials in the privacy of the patient's home, and send the obtained materials for testing through the mail. For example, fecal specimens are delivered this way using Beckman Coulter Hemoccult® products. Shipping devices for specimens are well known in the art. For example, see U.S. Pat. No. 5,150,971, which is incorporated herein by this reference. Other shipping devices are disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,918,983 and 5,921,396.
- Recently the United States Postal Service has revised mailing standards relating to sending biohazardous materials in the mail. See, for example, Federal Register, Volume 68, No. 109, pages 33858-33873, Jun. 6, 2003. One of the requirements for sending biohazardous substances is that a biohazard symbol be visible if the envelope is torn or inadvertently opened, exposing individuals to its contents.
- Thus, there is a need for a shipping device which can safely be used for mailing biohazardous materials, and that satisfies the safety regulations of the U.S. Postal Service.
- The present invention is directed to shipping devices that satisfies this need. In one version of the invention, such a device, which is typically in the form of an envelope, comprises a printed outer layer and a polymeric, water resistant inner layer having a printable surface facing the outer layer, wherein the two layers are joined together such as by lamination. There are printed indicia on the printable surface, with the result that the inner layer serves to protect the printed indicia from the contents of the mailing device.
- Typically the laminate also includes a metallic, water-resistant, substantially non-light transmissive middle layer. Preferably, the printed indicia comprises biohazard indicia on a field of substantially solid printing.
- The device can be formed by printing indicia on the printable surface of the inner layer, joining the outer and inner layers together such as by lamination, while including the optional middle layer at the same time.
- In another version of the invention, there is a polymeric layer between the outer and middle layers to better effect lamination.
- Another version of the invention is an envelope type device having a wall structure that comprises from outside to inside:
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- a. an outer layer;
- b. a metallic, water-resistant, substantially non-light transmissive middle layer
- c. a first polymeric layer having a printable surface facing away from the outer layer; and
- d. a second polymeric layer protecting the printable surface, the second layer being substantially transparent,
wherein at least one of the first and second polymeric layers is substantially water proof, and wherein there is a printed biohazard warning on the printable surface of the first polymeric layer.
- These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a shipping device according to the present invention, in an open position; -
FIG. 2 is another perspective view of the device ofFIG. 1 partially cut away to show internal printing where the device is in a sealed configuration; -
FIG. 3 is a sectional view of a laminate suitable for forming the device ofFIG. 1 ; and -
FIGS. 4 and 5 are sectional views of alternative laminates suitable for forming the device ofFIG. 1 . - With reference to
FIGS. 1 and 2 , aspecimen shipping device 100 having features of the present invention is depicted. Only some of the features shown in the drawings are required according to the present invention. Thus, the invention herein is not limited to the versions shown in the figures. Thedevice 100 comprises afront panel 101 a and aback panel 101 b folded along abottom crease 103 withopposed sides first panel 101 a has mailing information printed thereon. Thedevice 100 is preferably formed of a single sheet because sealing along thebottom crease 103 is not required; however, two separate sheets can be utilized, whereby a side corresponding to thecrease 103 is sealed in a manner analogous to that used in the sealing of thesides - Referring now to the region of the
device 100 opposite to thecrease 103, a testdevice insertion region 115 is defined by the termination of thefront panel 101 a and the continuation of theback panel 101 b, whereby a pocket or pouch region is formed, generally being defined as the entire interior region between thesides crease 103, and theinsertion region 115. Aflap 116 is defined by the extension of theback panel 101 b from theinsertion region 115 to the termination of theback panel 101 b, and can include means for indicating the closing off and sealing ofinsertion region 115. As an example of a means for indicating, acrease 120, located about one-fourth of the distance of theflap 116 upwards from theinsertion region 115, defines the area of theflap 116 that is folded to secure an etiologic agent and/or biomedical material (not shown) which has been inserted into the pouch region of themailing device 100. Alternative means for indicating the closing off of thesealing insertion region 115 include, for example, instructions informing the user to fold theflap 116 at a point above theinsertion region 115, or hash-mark indicators located at about one-fourth to about one-half of the distance upwards from theinsertion region 115. -
FIG. 2 shows thedevice 100 having theflap 116 folded along thecrease 120 and in secure contact with an upper region of theside 101 a. By folding theflap 116 along thecrease region 120, the specimen device insertion region 115 (shown from a cut-away of flap 116) is advantageously located below thecrease 120 and above a reference line 121 (shown in phantom) where theflap 116 and the front panel 110 a are approximately joined. This folding configuration negates the risk of leakage out from or into theregion 115 in that theregion 115 is covered and sealed. Such sealing is preferably effectuated by incorporation of an adhesive 130 on theflap 116 and aregion 131 between the termination of thefront panel 101 a and thecrease region 120. Thus, when theflap 116 is closed, theadhesive 130 secures theflap 116 to bothregion 131 and from thereference line 121 up to theinsertion region 115. The adhesive can be protected prior to use by removable protective tape (not shown). As an alternative to the use of an adhesive, sealing materials, such as, for example, an adhesive tape, can be applied to theflap 116 when it is in its closed position so that sealing thereof to the front panel 110 a is similarly effected. - The
device 100 can optionally include tabs extending outwardly fromflap 116 in a direction perpendicular toflap 116 as described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,150,971 for additional sealing effectiveness. - Preferably the
device 100 is formed by die cutting asingle sheet 301 with theflap 116 and thecrease 120 are formed during the die-cutting process. - A
single sheet 301 suitable to form thedevice 100 is shown inFIG. 3 . ThusFIG. 3 shows the wall structure of thedevice 100. Thesingle sheet 301 comprises three layers: a first layer 310 (i.e. the outer layer) that can be paper or cardboard; an optional second layer 320 (i.e. the middle layer) that can be a metallic foil or metallized polymeric material; and a third layer 330 (i.e. the interior or inner layer) that can be a thin layer of polymeric material that is water resistant and flexible, such as polyethylene or polypropylene, laminated thereon to seal thesecond layer 320 to thefirst layer 310. Three layers are preferred because themiddle layer 320, which is sealed to theouter layer 310 by theinterior layer 330, acts as a primary barrier against leakage of the etiological and/or biomedical materials through the outer layer if such material begins to leak from the pouch region. In addition themiddle layer 320 prevents light from degrading a specimen in the envelope and prevents leakage of malodorous gas from the envelope. Accordingly, metallic foils (such as aluminum) and metallized polymeric materials are most preferred for the middle layer because such materials prevent such leakage. - Paper or cardboard materials are most preferred for the
outer layer 310 in that these can be readily pre-printed with information typically imprinted on mailing envelopes (i.e. postage stamp location, return address information, as well as any pertinent instructions). - Polyethylene and polypropylene are most preferred for the
third layer 330 in that these materials are useful in a heat-sealing lamination process because these materials, by their very nature, form a sealed bond upon heating and can be printed thereon. - The
first layer 310 is typically about 4 to about 6 mils thick; themiddle layer 320 is typically about 0.27 to about 0.33 mils thick; and thethird layer 330 is typically about 1 to about 10 mils thick. - A layer of
adhesive 130, as previously detailed, is preferably added onto thethird layer 330 and can begin directly above theinsertion region 115, covering theflap 116, andregion 131. When completed, the mailing device can have mailing information printed onsides - At least a portion of the
surface 331 of thethird layer 330 that faces the firstouter layer 310 has printing thereon, such as a biohazard warning. This can be effected by corona treating thesurface 331, and printing with aflood coating 332 of orange or red, and then printing with a plurality of spaced apart black biohazard warnings 333. The ink used can be a conventional solvent based ink printed using a lithographic or flexographic technique. The printing is performed before laminating the layers together. Because the printing is on the protectedsurface 331 of thethird layer 330, it is protected from the contents of theenvelope 100. Thus samples such a liquids, i.e. blood, or semi-solids, such as fecal specimens, do not adversely affect the printing. The third layer is substantially light transmissive, and preferably substantially transparent so that theprinting 332 and 335 is visible. - The laminate can contain additional layers. For example, with reference to
FIG. 4 , there is shown a laminate 301′ with anadditional polymeric layer 340 between theouter layer 310 and themiddle layer 320. Thislayer 310 can be about 0.5 mils thick. Also an additional layer or barrier (not shown) can be layered on top of thethird layer 330 to form a pocket within the envelope to act as additional security against any potential leakage from an etiologic agent and/or biomedical material inserted into the device, as described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,150,971. - Also, the biohazard printing need not be on the
surface 331 of thethird layer 330 facing thefirst layer 310. Rather, as shown inFIG. 5 , the printed warning of a laminate 301″ can be on theopposed surface 332 of the laminate, wherein the printing is protected by aprotective layer 350 which is substantially light-transmissive, and preferably substantially transparent. In this version fo the invention, thisprotective layer 350 need not encompass the entire inside of thedevice 100 but rather only needs to be over the printing. The protective layer can be about 0.5 mils thick. In this version of the invention, it is not necessary that thethird layer 330 be light transmissive. - An envelope device is made from a four layer laminate comprising, from the outside to the inside, paper/polyethylene/aluminum foil/polyethylene. Both polyethylene layers are low density polyethylene, where the printed layer has a thickness of about 1.5 mils and the other layer has a thickness fo about 0.5 mils. The foil is aluminum foil having a thickness of about 0.0003 inch. The paper is bleached Kraft paper and has a basis weight of 76 pounds per ream, and a thickness of 5.4 mils. The
outer surface 330 of the paper is printed as shown inFIG. 1 . The outwardly facingsurface 331 of theinner layer 330 of polyethylene is printed as shown inFIG. 3 . The printing is effected with a flood coating process using red colored type ink for the background, with the black biohazard being printed with black ink. Preferably substantially theentire surface 331 is printed so that no matter where theenvelope 100 is opened, the printed indicia is visible. - To use the
device 100, a specimen collection device including an etiologic agent and/or biomedical material is inserted into the interior portion ofshipping device 100 atinsertion region 115. A protective tape (not shown) covering adhesive 130 is removed, and theflap 116 is folded along thecrease 120 such that theflap 116 securely seals theinsertion region 115. Mailing of the device is then accomplished in a manner as defined by the rules and requirements for utilization of the applicable postal service. When received by a healthcare professional, the test device can be removed by cutting or tearing open the mailing device along any edge. If the device is inadvertently opened, the printed biohazard warning becomes visible. - All features disclosed in the specification, including the claims, abstracts, and drawings, and all the steps in any method or process disclosed, may be combined in any combination, except combinations where at least some of such features and/or steps are mutually exclusive. Each feature disclosed in the specification, including the claims, abstract, and drawings, can be replaced by alternative features serving the same, equivalent or similar purpose, unless expressly stated otherwise. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, each feature disclosed is one example only of a generic series of equivalent or similar features.
- Any element in a claim that does not explicitly state “means” for performing a specified function or “step” for performing a specified function, should not be interpreted as a “means” or “step” clause as specified in 35 U.S.C. § 112.
- Although the present invention has been described in considerable detail with reference to the preferred versions thereof, other versions are possible.
- For example, the printing can be on a surface of a fourth additional layer that faces the
first layer 310. What is important to the present invention is that the innermost layer be substantially light transmissive or transparent, and that it protect the printing from the contents of the device. If there is such a fourth layer, it is not necessary that the third layer be substantially transparent. - Also, lamination need not be used to the join the layers of
sheet 301 together. For example, adhesive can be used. - Therefore the scope of the appended claims should not be limited to the description of the preferred versions contained therein.
Claims (14)
1. A sealable envelope suitable for shipping a biohazardous material through the mail, the envelope comprising a laminate of:
a) an outer layer with mailing information printed thereon;
b) an inner, polymeric, water resistant, substantially transparent layer having a printable surface facing the outer layer; and
c) a metallic, water-resistant, substantially non-light transmissive middle layer between the inner and outer layers,
wherein there is a printed biohazard warning on the printable surface of the inner layer.
2. A shipping device having a wall comprising:
a) a printable outer layer; and
b) a water resistant, light transmitting, inner layer, having a printable surface facing the outer layer,
wherein there is printed indicia on the printable surface and the layers are joined together so that the printed indicia is protected by the outer layer.
3. The device of claim 2 comprising a water-resistant, substantially non-light transmissive layer between the inner and outer layers.
4. A method of forming a shipping device comprising the steps of:
a) selecting a printable outer layer and a polymeric water resistant, substantially light-transmitting inner layer having a printable surface;
b) printing indicia on the printable surface;
c) laminating the outer and inner layers together with the printed surface facing the outer layer; and
d) forming the laminate into an envelope shaped shipping device.
5. The method of claim 4 wherein the step of selecting comprises selecting a middle, water-resistant, substantially non-light transmissive layer and the step of laminating comprises laminating the outer, inner and middle layers together with the middle layer between the outer and inner layers.
6. The invention of claim 1 , 2, or 4 wherein the outer layer comprises a material chosen from the group consisting of paper and cardboard.
7. The invention of claim 1 , 3, or 5 wherein the middle layer comprises aluminum foil.
8. The invention of claim 1 , 2, or 4 wherein the outer layer has an outer surface having mailing information printed thereon.
9. The invention of claim 1 , 2, or 4 wherein the printed indicia comprises biohazard indicia on a field of red or orange substantially solid printing.
10. The device of claim 2 wherein the layers are laminated together.
11. The envelope of claim 1 comprising a flexible polymeric layer between the outer and middle layers.
12. The device of claim 3 comprising a polymeric layer between the outer layer and the non-light transmissive layer.
13. The method of claim 4 wherein the step of selecting comprises selecting a polymeric layer, and the step of laminating comprises laminating the polymeric, outer, inner and middle layers together with the polymeric layer between the outer and middle layers.
14. A sealable device suitable for shipping a biohazardous material, the device having a wall comprising from outside to inside:
a) an outer layer;
b) a metallic, water-resistant, substantially non-light transmissive middle layer
c) a first polymeric layer having a printable surface facing away from the outer layer; and
d) a second polymeric layer protecting the printable surface, the second layer being substantially transparent,
wherein at least one of the first and second polymeric layers is substantially water proof, and wherein there is a printed biohazard warning on the printable surface of the first polymeric layer.
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