Apparatus and method for sealing a lidstock to a container

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7832188
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12282174

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The invention relates to a method for heat sealing a lidstock (9) to a container (1) for a blister package, the container having a top surface comprising a substantially flat sealing flange (3) surrounding a blister (2) and a lip (4) having at least one raised surface (6), the method comprising the steps of a) locating the lidstock on the top surface; b) providing a first seal between the lidstock and the at least one raised surface of the lip with a first heat sealing tool (11); c) providing a second hermetic seal between the lidstock and the sealing flange surrounding the blister with a second heat sealing tool. The invention also relates to a package for storing a hydrophilic contact lens comprising a lip having at least one raised surface and a removable lidstock sealed to a sealing flange and to the at least one raised surface. Also disclosed is an apparatus for heat sealing the lidstock to the container.

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JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N A AS SUCCESSOR AGENT10 S DEARBORN ST L2 CHICAGO IL 60603

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Coppinger, John R 45 Carraig Heights, Ard Na Shee 2 15
Murphy, Michael W Dal Riada 32 543
O'Neill, Anthony Stoney Cove, Cove Park 5 32
O'Neill, Patrick D Dispensary Lane 58 1324
O'Neill, Trevor F 15 Ard Na Groi 5 28
Tobin, Patrick J 2 Magenta Close, Grange Manor 3 17

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