Dental implant packaging system

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Dental implant packaging system
US Patent Office
Application Number; 20050023166
Kind Code A1
Publication Date: et al. February 3, 2005
Inventors: Howlett, Charles W.; (Laguna Beach, CA) ; Bullis, Grant; (Corona, CA) ; Bernardo, Angel; (Fountain Valley, CA)
Correspondence Name and Address: KNOBBE MARTENS OLSON & BEAR LLP
2040 MAIN STREET
FOURTEENTH FLOOR
IRVINE
CA
92614
US
Serial No.: 632127
Series Code: 10
Filed: July 31, 2003
Abstract
Disclosed is a device and method for use in the dental implant industry. Generally, the device relates to packaging systems for dental implants that are capable of storing implants of different lengths and varying diameters. An embodiment of the package may be composed of a vial for housing a cushion. Located on the cushion is a sleeve for housing at least a portion of a dental implant. The sleeve and implant are covered by a sleeve cap whereby the sleeve cap is constructed to hold a healing screw. The packaging system also includes a lid for covering the healing screw.