Abstract: A method for controlling the delamination of a package at the exposed edges of the package is disclosed. A carton is formed with a panel comprising at least one exposed edge, at least one partial depth cut proximate to the exposed edge, and a removable section positioned between the exposed edge and the partial depth cut. The separation of the removable section from the carton leaves an exposed edge with a reduced thickness, inhibiting delamination of the panel from the rest of the carton.

Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring patient compliance in the administration of medication includes a recording device for recording data related to administration of said medication by a patient, a collecting device and an electronic transmitting device for transmitting, via an electronic link, data to the collecting device. The data is related to administration of the medication and includes time and date of administration. The data may consist of many types of data such as patient identification information, medication identification information, dose consumed, reported side effects, severity of reported side effects, delays in consumption of said medication, text notes by said patient, and text notes by any other individual.

Abstract: The present invention is a novel child-resistant senior-friendly blister card packaging that is cheap and easy to manufacture. The packaging requires a push-peel-push method for opening, which is cognitively and physically challenging for children and mentally impaired adults. Yet, competent adults can easily open the package, especially after reading instructions. More specifically, opening the package requires the user to: 1) Push through a aperture to create a pull tab; 2) Pull on the pull tab to remove a panel; and 3) Push the blister to force the contents through the blister's seal. Advantageously, the present invention is designed such that information such as instructions and product information can be easily printed directly on the packaging. Moreover, users may also record information directly on the packaging. Thus, the present invention not only provides child-resistant and senior-friendly features, but also provides convenience for viewing and recording information.

Abstract: The present invention is a novel, theft-resistant, and senior-friendly packaging for consumer and retail products that is cheap and easy to manufacture. The packaging is designed to prevent individuals from gaining access to the enclosed product through tampering with the packaging while at the same time meeting or exceeding federal child-resistant and senior-friendly guidelines. The packaging incorporates plastic material and multiple cuts to be tear-resistant and to halt the propagation of a tear, if one should occur.