Patent ID: 6325968
Filing Date: 2001-12-04
Classification: A61L

Abstract:
A multi-compartment package for holding powdered reagents which interact with water to form an anti-microbial solution, the package including:a) an outer, first container portion including a first peripheral wall which defines a base extending to a continuous side with an opening at an end;b) an inner, second container portion including a second peripheral wall which defines a base extending to a continuous side with an opening at an end,the first and second container portions being configured such that the second peripheral wall abuts and is connected to the outer first container portion adjacent the end of the first peripheral wall, a top cover covering the openings in the first and second container portions, the first and second peripheral walls being configured such that a first powdered reagent receiving chamber is defined in the first container portion for receiving a first reagent and a second powdered reagent receiving chamber is defined in the second container portion for receiving a second reagent, the first peripheral wall including a region which is formed from a first material which is impermeable to the first reagent but is permeable to water and to solutions containing dissolved reagents, the second peripheral wall including a region which is formed from a second material which is impermeable to the first and second reagents but is permeable to water and to solutions containing dissolved reagents.