Patents Assigned to Hoefchst-Roussel Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
  • Tablet breaking device
    Patent number: 4473192
    Abstract: A tablet breaking device comprises a base and a tablet splitting edge in the base. Means are provided for holding a tablet such that a portion of the tablet extends over the tablet splitting edge. The tablet holding means comprises an elongated opening tapering in depth and width. A moment of force sufficient to break the tablet can be created about the tablet splitting edge by applying a force substantially normal to a portion of the tablet extending over the tablet splitting edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1982
    Date of Patent: September 25, 1984
    Assignee: Hoefchst-Roussel Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Joseph J. Urban, Norman L. Henderson