CONTAINER FOR THE STORAGE, PRESERVATION, IDENTIFICATION, TRACKING AND TRANSPORT OF A FEDERALLY CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

• US 20160107796A1
• Filed: 10/20/2014
• Published: 04/21/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 10/20/2014
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: N2 Packaging Systems LLC
• Original Assignee: N2 Packaging Systems LLC
• Inventors: Sibley, David P.
• Granted Patent: US 9,878,821 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: A61J 1/03 for pills or tablets containers for pills or tablets with special dispensing means therefor B65D83/04
• CPC Class Codes: A61J 2205/60 using magnetic or electronic identifications, e.g. chips, RFID, electronic tags
• CPC Class Codes: B65B 29/00 Packaging of materials presenting special problems
• CPC Class Codes: B65B 31/00 Packaging articles or materials under special atmospheric or gaseous conditions; Adding propellants to aerosol containers
• CPC Class Codes: B65B 31/04 Evacuating, pressurising or gasifying filled containers or wrappers by means of nozzles through which air or other gas, e.g. an inert gas, is withdrawn or supplied
• CPC Class Codes: B65B 61/20 for adding cards, coupons or other inserts to package contents adding unpacking elements B65B61/18
• CPC Class Codes: B65B 7/28 by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
• CPC Class Codes: B65B 7/285 by deformation of the closure
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 17/34 Arrangement or construction of pull or lift tabs B65D17/32 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 17/4011 for opening completely by means of a tearing tab
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 2203/02 Labels
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 2203/06 Arrangements on packages concerning bar-codes
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 2203/10 Transponders
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 2203/12 Audible, olfactory or visual signalling means B65D51/248, B65D55/028, B65D79/02 and B65D81/24 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 2215/04 requiring the combination of different actions in succession
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 2251/0006 Upper closure
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 2251/0018 of the 43-type
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 2251/0071 of the 17-type
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 2251/0096 integral with the container
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 2401/20 Frangible elements completely enclosed in closure skirt
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 25/14 : Linings or internal coatings of containers made by folding or erecting blanks made of paper B65D5/56 ; linings for domestic water storage heaters F24H1/183
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 25/205 : Means for the attachment of labels, cards, coupons or the like; cards or coupons for the other types of rigid or semi-rigid containers B65D25/36 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 2517/0016 : pivot tab, push-down and pull-out tear panel
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 2517/0041 : in the form of a cover
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 2585/56 : for medicinal tablets or pills
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 43/0212 : only on the outside, or a part turned to the outside, of the mouth B65D43/0206 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 43/0225 : secured by rotation
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 50/061 : being disengageable from container only after rotational alignment of closure, or other means inhibiting removal of closure, with container, e.g. tortuous path type B65D55/145 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 50/062 : the closure removal inhibiting means being a displaceable ring
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 51/18 : Arrangements of closures with protective outer cap-like covers or of two or more co-operating closures B65D51/247 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 51/20 : Caps, lids, or covers co-operating with an inner closure arranged to be opened by piercing, cutting, or tearing B65D51/185 takes precedence; co-operating with an auxiliary container for additional articles or materials B65D51/28
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 51/228 : a major part of the inner closure being removed from the container after the opening
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 81/2069 : in a special atmosphere
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 81/2076 : in an at least partially rigid container
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 81/266 : for absorbing gases, e.g. oxygen absorbers or desiccants B65D51/244, B65D51/30 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 81/268 : the absorber being enclosed in a small pack, e.g. bag, included in the package
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 85/70 : for materials not otherwise provided for
• CPC Class Codes: G01V 15/00 : Tags attached to, or associated with, an object, in order to enable detection of the object record carriers for use with machines having a detectable tag or marker G06K19/00

Abstract

The present application provides a container for storage, preservation, identification, tracking and transport of a federally controlled substance comprising: (a) a one or more piece airtight container having an exterior surface and an interior surface, an upper portion and a lower portion, configured for containing a federally controlled substance; (b) an inner coating liner lining said interior surface of said airtight container; (c) a one piece tamper resistant easy open lid affixed to said upper portion of said airtight container; and (d) identifying indicia located on the exterior surface for identifying the contained federally controlled substance contents within said container; wherein said airtight container configured for containing a federally controlled substance, has the atmosphere evacuated and the container filled with an inert gas before the airtight container is hermetically sealed, containing a federally controlled substance inside.

Claims

1. A container for storage, preservation, identification, tracking and transport of a federally controlled substance comprising:

(a) a one or more piece airtight container having an outer portion having an exterior surface and an inner portion having an interior surface, an upper portion and a lower portion, configured for containing a federally controlled substance;

(b) an inner coating liner lining said interior surface of said airtight container;

(c) a one piece tamper resistant easy open lid affixed to said upper portion of said airtight container; and

(d) identifying indicia located on the outer portion exterior surface of said airtight container for identifying the contained federally controlled substance contents within said container;

wherein said airtight container configured for containing a federally controlled substance, has the atmosphere evacuated and the container filled with an inert gas before the airtight container is hermetically sealed, containing a federally controlled substance inside.

2. The container for storage, preservation, identification, tracking and transport of a federally controlled substance according to claim 1, wherein said one or more piece airtight container includes a plastic coating lined metal container.

3. The container for storage, preservation, identification, tracking an transport of a federally controlled substance according to claim 1, wherein said one or more piece airtight container includes a plastic lined composite container.

4. The container for storage, preservation, identification, tracking and transport of a federally controlled substance according to claim 1, wherein said one piece tamper resistant easy open lid affixed to said airtight container includes a pop-top one piece tamper resistant easy open lid.

5. The container for storage, preservation, identification, tracking and transport of a federally controlled substance according to claim 1, wherein said container comprises a polymer round pail and said one piece tamper resistant easy open lid affixed to said airtight container includes an airtight screw-on lid.

6. The container for storage, preservation, identification, tracking and transport of a federally controlled substance according to claim 1, wherein said identifying indicia located on said outer portion exterior surface for identifying the contained federally controlled substance contents within said container includes a label having a portion where an external odor from a federally controlled substance is adhered, for the purpose of allowing drug-sniffing dogs to detect the presence of the federally controlled substance contents contained therein.

7. The container for storage, preservation, identification, tracking and transport of a federally controlled substance according to claim 1, wherein said identifying indicia is located within said inner portion of said airtight container and comprises a microchip.

8. A method for making a container for the storage, preservation, identification, tracking and transport of a federally controlled substance, comprising the steps of:

(a) a one or more piece airtight container having an outer portion having an exterior surface and an inner portion having an interior surface, an upper portion and a lower portion, configured for containing a federally controlled substance;

(b) providing an inner coating liner lining said interior surface of said airtight container;

(c) providing a one piece tamper resistant easy open lid affixed to said upper portion of said airtight container; and

(d) identifying indicia located on the outer portion exterior surface of said airtight container, for identifying the contained federally controlled substance contents within said container;

wherein said airtight container configured for containing a federally controlled substance, has the atmosphere evacuated and the container filled with an inert gas before the airtight container is hermetically sealed, containing a federally controlled substance inside.

9. The method for making a container for the storage, preservation, identification, tracking and transport of a federally controlled substance, according to claim 8, wherein said one or more piece airtight container includes a plastic coating lined metal container.

10. The method for making a container for the storage, preservation, identification, tracking and transport of a federally controlled substance, according to claim 8, wherein said one or more piece airtight container includes a plastic composite material container.

11. The method for making a container for the storage, preservation, identification, tracking and transport of a federally controlled substance, according to claim 8, wherein said one piece tamper resistant easy open lid affixed to said airtight container includes a pop-top one piece tamper resistant easy open lid.

12. The method for making a container for the storage, preservation, identification, tracking and transport of a federally controlled substance, according to claim 8, wherein said container comprises a polymer round pail and said one piece tamper resistant easy open lid affixed to said airtight container includes an airtight screw-on lid.

13. The method for making a container for the storage, preservation, identification, tracking and transport of a federally controlled substance, according to claim 8, wherein said identifying indicia located on the outer portion exterior surface for identifying the contained federally controlled substance contents within said container includes a label having a portion where an external odor from a federally controlled substance is adhered, for the purpose of allowing drug-sniffing dogs to detect the presence of the federally controlled substance contents therein.

14. The method for making a container for the storage, preservation, identification, tracking and transport of a federally controlled substance, according to claim 8, wherein said identifying indicia is located within said inner portion of said airtight container and comprises a microchip.

15. The method for making a container for the storage, preservation, identification, tracking and transport of a federally controlled substance, according to claim 8, wherein said airtight container configured for containing a federally controlled substance, has the atmosphere evacuated and the container filled with an inert gas before the airtight container is hermetically sealed, containing a federally controlled substance inside, includes removing the oxygen from said airtight container by injection of inert gas prior sealing said airtight container.

16. The method for making a container for the storage, preservation, identification, tracking and transport of a federally controlled substance, according to claim 8, wherein said airtight container configured for containing a federally controlled substance, has the atmosphere evacuated and the container filled with an inert gas before the airtight container is hermetically sealed, containing a federally controlled substance inside, includes removing the oxygen from said airtight container by flooding said airtight container with inert gas prior to sealing said airtight container.

17. The method for making a container for the storage, preservation, identification, tracking and transport of a federally controlled substance, according to claim 8, wherein said airtight container configured for containing a federally controlled substance, has the atmosphere evacuated and the container filled with an inert gas before the airtight container is hermetically sealed, containing a federally controlled substance inside, includes removing the oxygen from said airtight containers by having said containers pass under a free flowing stream of inert gas prior to sealing said airtight container.

18. The method for making a container for the storage, preservation, identification, tracking and transport of a federally controlled substance, according to claim 8, wherein said airtight container configured for containing a federally controlled substance, has the atmosphere evacuated and the container filled with an inert gas before the airtight container is hermetically sealed, containing a federally controlled substance inside, includes removing the oxygen from said airtight container by inclusion of an oxygen absorber packet prior to sealing said airtight container.

19. A system for storage and preservation of a federally controlled substance, comprising:

(a) a main container vessel for accepting a federally controlled substance, ha mg a lid accepting portion, including a vessel lid which mates with said vessel lid to enable secure sealing of said lid to said main container vessel;

(b) an inert gas source in communication with an said main container vessel; and

(c) a vacuum pump in communication with said main container vessel;

wherein said lid is openable and closeable and the vessel accepts a federally controlled substance within it to store and preserve said federally controlled substance.

20. The system for storage and preservation of a federally controlled substance, according to claim 19, wherein said main container vessel can be placed in a refrigeration unit or the main container vessel can be equipped with refrigeration coils to keep the contents of said main container vessel cool during storage for preservation.