With Cutter Or Punch Patents (Class 221/30)
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Patent number: 11472585Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for automated dispensing of individual medicament portions. The systems can include a housing that encloses a receiving space having a bottom surface. A separation device may be provided and arranged on the bottom surface with at least one channel to receive at least one medicament portion. At least one channel may have an opening facing the receiving space and an opening facing the bottom surface. The opening facing the bottom surface may be associated with a contact area on the bottom surface, over which contact area the medicament portions may be guided upon a movement of separation device. At least one recess may be arranged in the bottom surface outside of the contact area to receive contamination particles present in the container.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2021Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: CAREFUSION GERMANY 326 GMBHInventors: Hardy Schmidt-Ellinger, Dietmar Gross
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Patent number: 10806308Abstract: Sheet product dispensers and methods of dispensing sheet products are provided, including feeding a sheet material from a roll via a sheet feeding mechanism, separating one or more discrete sheet products from the roll via a separation mechanism, dispensing the one or more discrete sheet products to an end user at a presentation station via a sheet product conveying mechanism, and detecting a presence of the sheet material via a sensor downstream of the sheet feeding mechanism, wherein the sheet product conveying mechanism is driven in response to the sensor detecting the presence of the sheet material.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2020Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: GPCP IP Holdings LLCInventors: Ted Allen Casper, Kevin Michael Swanson
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Patent number: 10575686Abstract: Sheet product dispensers and methods of dispensing sheet products are provided, including feeding a sheet material from a roll via a sheet feeding mechanism, separating one or more discrete sheet products from the roll via a separation mechanism, dispensing the one or more discrete sheet products to an end user at a presentation station via a sheet product conveying mechanism, and detecting a presence of the sheet material via a sensor downstream of the sheet feeding mechanism, wherein the sheet product conveying mechanism is driven in response to the sensor detecting the presence of the sheet material.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2018Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: GPCP IP Holdings LLCInventors: Ted Allen Casper, Kevin Michael Swanson
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Patent number: 9526382Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing pre-cut material wound into a coil or folded into a “Z” comprises a casing forming a receptacle with a bottom plate, a lower horizontal wall, vertical walls with a lid that is hinged at the base of the casing and raised vertically up to its closure. The apparatus also comprises a shutter attached to the side walls of the casing and is positioned vertically. The said shutter has in its upper portion a curvilinear configuration for the passage and guidance of the pre-cut strip of material. The said strip of material passes between the said shutter and said lid. The said shutter and said lid each has an identical central cut to allow the release of the pre-cut strip of material and its gripping.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2013Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Inventor: Maurice Granger
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Patent number: 9027786Abstract: An apparatus is provided for delivering single-dose packages sequentially from a substantially continuous strip having a first dispensing end and a second end. The strip includes a cover layer attached to a base layer to define a plurality of blisters therebetween that have one or more medications therein. The blisters are aligned in single file generally along the longitudinal axis between the first and second ends and/or otherwise arranged in single-dose packages adjacent one another, e.g., at least some of the single-dose packages including a plurality of blisters having different types of medications therein. A first single-dose package at the first dispensing end may be separable from a second adjacent single-dose package such that individual single-dose packages may be removed successively from the first dispensing end.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2012Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Inventors: Mark C. Doyle, Linda S. Luoma, Roy S. Luoma
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Publication number: 20150028047Abstract: A tablet division feeder includes a moving unit to move a tablet T, a fixing blade located in a movement path of the tablet T, and a support plate extending from the fixing blade such that divided tablets T2 on the fixing blade are transferred and kept onto the support plate. The fixing blade divides the tablet T into upper and lower divided tablets as the tablet T is moved in such a manner that the lower divided tablet T1 is discharged and the upper divided tablet T2 is transferred from the fixing blade to the support plate by the moving unit and kept on the support plate. The upper divided tablet T2 is discharged from the support plate as the upper divided tablet T2 is further moved by the moving unit in such a manner that the upper divided tablet T2 is discharged from the moving unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2014Publication date: January 29, 2015Inventors: Shoji YUYAMA, Naoki KOIKE, Mitsuhiro MITANI, Masao FUKADA
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Publication number: 20140367404Abstract: An apparatus for delivering a discrete cord having a supply path comprising a fluid flow, a deployed cord supply, a transfer member having a first surface comprising one or more orifices capable of receiving the deployed cord supply, and a cutting apparatus comprising a cutting implement enabled to sever the deployed cord supply to form a discrete cord. The fluid flow directs the deployed cord supply towards the transfer member first surface. The transfer member first surface abuts the cutting apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventors: Kevin Charles Strong, Evan Joseph Durling, Jason Matthew Orndorff
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Patent number: 8887603Abstract: A tablet T is divided without moving a cutter and divided tablets T1, T2 are fed one by one. A rotor 24 is installed in a container 21 receiving the tablets T. A rotor receiving part of the container has a barrel shape with a bottom section formed with a discharge port 27, and a fixing blade 33 is installed outside the rotor receiving part. Recesses 25 are formed on an entire lateral side of the rotor at a regular interval to receive a tablet. A peripheral groove is formed on the entire lateral side of the rotor and a fixing blade and a support plate are inserted into the peripheral groove. The fixing blade divides the tablet, which is accommodated in the recess and move while being guided along an inner wall of the rotor receiving part as the rotor rotates. A lower divided tablet T1 is discharged to the discharge port 27 and an upper divided tablet T2 is kept on the fixing blade. The upper divided tablet is discharged as the rotor further rotates.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2009Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Yuyama Mfg. Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shoji Yuyama, Naoki Koike, Mitsuhiro Mitani, Masao Fukada
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Patent number: 8833601Abstract: A product dispensing system including a container having a plurality of walls that define an internal volume and an opening into the internal volume, wherein the container defines a first arrangement of perforations extending in a first row from the opening and a second arrangement of perforations extending in a second row from the opening, wherein the first perforations are staggered by a distance relative to the second perforations.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2012Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: MeadWestvaco CorporationInventors: Matthew E. Zacherle, Caleb S. Loftin, Aaron L. Bates
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Publication number: 20140252021Abstract: A dispenser dispenses portions of a roll of a double-sided sticky adhesive tape where at least one sticky side is covered by a liner.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2012Publication date: September 11, 2014Inventor: Peter Himmelsbach
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Patent number: 8757435Abstract: The invention relates to a method, system and dispensing device for assisting a patient in complying with a medical regimen. The system includes an electronic dispensing device to be used by the patient which comprises a device to obtain information about the regimen. A device registers operation of the dispensing device by the patient taking the medicines. A warning device reminds a patient of the regimen. A medicine packing station packs the medicine within a package in portions to be taken according to the regimen. A database stores information about the regimen. A service center is provided to assist when necessary. A communication network is provided for communication between the dispensing device and the service center and/or between the service center and the patient.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2008Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Vitaphone Nederland B.V.Inventors: Andreas Bernardus Petrus Van Oort, Marlies Van Dullemen, Noor Doucet-Liem, Annemieke Westerink, Erwin Christiaan Alexander Van Der Star
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Publication number: 20140114471Abstract: Provided is a medicine-taking management apparatus. The medicine-taking management apparatus includes a preservation unit for preserving a chartula package, a transfer unit including at least one roll for transferring the preserved chartula package, a cutting unit for cutting a chartula of the transferred chartula package, a dispensing hole through which the cut chartula is dispensed from the chartula package to the outside, a storage unit providing a space in which the cut chartula is stored therein, and a path selection unit for controlling a path so that the cut chartula travels to one of the dispensing hole and the storage unit. Even though the medicine is not taken at a fixed medicine-taking time when the medicine-taking time is fixed, the follow-up medicine-taking management may be enabled without separately managing the corresponding chartula by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: JVM CO., Ltd.Inventor: Jun Ho KIM
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Publication number: 20140103057Abstract: The packet dispenser includes a container structure having an interior cavity. The cavity has a sufficient dimension such that a packet structure may be stored therein. The container structure has an opening to the cavity through which the packet structure can be removed therefrom. A tear structure is connected to the container structure such that the packet structure may contact the tear structure to tear a portion thereof when the packet structure is removed from the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: MonoSol Rx, LLCInventors: Richard C. Fuisz, Bruce D. Detwiler, Garry L. Myers, Pradeep Sanghvi, Madhusudan Hariharan, Laura Moss
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Publication number: 20130193154Abstract: A retraction cord dispenser can comprise a container with an open end and can be configured to hold retraction cord. The dispenser also includes a dispenser cap for attachment to the open end, and comprises a cap body with a narrow passage for dispensing retraction cord from the container, and the narrow passage can be associated with a retention flap to prevent retraction cord from re-entering the container once it has been dispensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2012Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: Ultradent Products, Inc.Inventors: Scott Eric Moore, Wade J. Cannon
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Publication number: 20130153595Abstract: An apparatus for regulating release of tablets into cells of a heat-formed strip has a frame (2), and at least one supply channel (3) for directing tablets (4) to an outlet (5). A tooth (6) is movable between a first position (A) where the tooth blocks the supply channel and a second position (B) which allows transit of the tablets (4) to the outlet. An elastically flexible blade (7) is fixed to the frame (2) and equipped with the tooth (6). A tube (8) supplied with a fluid elastically expands or retracts in a radial direction as a function of the fluid pressure. The tube (8) abuts the flexible blade (7) in such a way that by regulating the pressure of the fluid internally of the tube (8), it is possible to control the position of the tooth (6).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2012Publication date: June 20, 2013Applicant: MARCHESINI GROUP S.P.A.Inventor: MARCHESINI GROUP S.P.A.
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Publication number: 20130153594Abstract: The disclosed device and method increase the accommodation amount of blister packages, can dispense quickly and are capable of always positioning in a prescribed position and dispensing in the right manner, even when dispensing fractions. A storage container (2), wherein blister packages (4) are accommodated in a stacked state, is provided with an outlet (13) and an opening/closing door (10). The opening/closing door (10) is provided with: a holding part (19) which can move to a holding position which holds the blister package (4) being discharged from the outlet in the storage container (2) and a releasing position which releases the package; a biasing part which biases the holding part (19) to the holding position; and a reference surface, which, when the holding part is moved to the releasing position, the lower edge part of the blister package can come into contact with, and which enables positioning to be carried out.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2011Publication date: June 20, 2013Applicant: YUYAMA MFG CO LTDInventors: Shoji Yuyama, Masahiko Kasuya
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Patent number: 8424716Abstract: The present invention concerns apparatus for efficiently dispensing and applying a wristband identification bracelet that is meant for attachment around an extremity of an animal or person. The apparatus is provided with a supply of identity bands that are adapted to become a bracelet by having a first portion of the band affixed to a second portion to form a continuous loop around the extremity. The extremity is positioned within a receptacle in the apparatus, permitting the identification band to be wrapped closely around the extremity by the band fixing mechanism of the apparatus. The identification band is fixed to itself to form a bracelet, so as to prevent its removal from the extremity without damaging the integrity of the bracelet.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2008Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: RFID n Print Pty Ltd.Inventors: Bruce Ian Hegan, Leigh H. Turner
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Patent number: 8375941Abstract: Dry powder inhalers include: (a) a first generally planar spiral travel path in an inhaler body, wherein the first spiral travel path has a plurality of adjacent curvilinear channels forming lanes with upstanding sidewalls, including an inner lane and an outer lane; and (b) a plurality of discrete sealed microcartridges with substantially rigid bodies disposed in the first travel path, each comprising a pre-metered (typically dose) amount of dry powder, the microcartridges being configured to slidably advance along the first travel path toward an inhalation chamber that merges into an inhalation output port. In operation, at least one microcartridge is held in the inhalation chamber to release the dry powder therein during inhalation.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2011Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Oriel Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Michael King, Jeffrey Alan Warden, John Kim, Benjamin Finney, Nicholas Oxley
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Patent number: 8322262Abstract: A cartridge for an edible film dispenser protects a mounted edible film having a roll form, enables easy mounting of the edible film in the edible film container, and simplifies the structure of the edible film dispenser. The cartridge includes an edible film tape, which has a cylindrical main bobbin and a cylindrical take-up bobbin, a cartridge body, which includes a main shaft, a draw shaft, a take-up shaft, and an edge perpendicular wall, which are spaced apart from each other, and a plate-like cartridge cover, which has a size and profile equal to those of the cartridge body.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2007Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Inventor: Gi-Je Ryu
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Publication number: 20120292426Abstract: A bandage strip includes a plurality of flat adhesive bandage packages of conventional configuration, having sealed therein an adhesive bandage comprising a pad and an adhesive substrate for adhering to a patient and holding the pad in place on the patient's skin. The packages are adhered to an elongated substrate in end-to-end, spaced relation to form a flat, elongated bandage strip, with perforations in the substrate between the packages. A user can dispense a length of substrate, sever it at the perforations, and remove the bandage from the substrate for use in the conventional manner. In another embodiment, a flat adhesive bandage strip comprises an elongated substrate with at least one continuous strip of absorbent material on one side extending in the elongated dimension of the substrate and an adhesive portion adjacent each outside elongated edge of the substrate, with a release liner adhered to the adhesive portion and covering the pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2011Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: Thuban, Inc.Inventor: Rana J. Arefieg
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Publication number: 20120249713Abstract: A printer includes: a cutter unit for cutting a label sheet to obtain an adhesive label with a desired length by allowing the label sheet to pass through the cutter unit; an adhesive strength exhibiting unit for allowing the adhesive label to exhibit adhesive strength by heating the adhesive label; a sheet loosening unit placed on a downstream side of the cutter unit and an upstream side of the adhesive strength exhibiting unit in a sheet transporting direction; and a sheet-passage direction changing unit for changing the sheet-passage direction in the upstream sheet-passage part by changing a direction of the upstream sheet-passage part from a reference position at which a sheet-passage direction in the upstream sheet-passage part is placed on the same line as a sheet-passage direction in the downstream sheet-passage part to an inclined position at which the direction is inclined from the reference position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventors: Yoshinori Sato, Kazuo Tani, Norimitsu Sanbongi
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Patent number: 8235247Abstract: The present invention relates to a kiosk that dispenses products with no moving parts. The kiosk can dispense a rental product, and the rental product can be returned via a mail service, or it can be retained for a purchase price. The kiosk comprises a removable cartridge containing the products, and the cartridge can be readily replaced with a new cartridge to replenish the inventory of products in the kiosk.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2006Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: VIGIX, Inc.Inventor: Eduardo Alvarez
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Publication number: 20120187139Abstract: A device and method for separating tickets from a roll of raffle tickets having two or more strands, the individual tickets being transversely joined to twin tickets having corresponding identical identifiers. The strands are separated longitudinally into individual strands and at least one strand, the seller's tickets, is further separated transversely into individual tickets for use in a hopper to draw a winning ticket.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2011Publication date: July 26, 2012Inventor: Philip Caughey, JR.
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Patent number: 8196774Abstract: A remote pharmaceutical dispensing system for automatically dispensing medication includes a plurality of packets each containing at least one type of medication for a predetermined hour of administration (HOA). The system also includes at least one cartridge having a housing and a feed mechanism disposed within the housing for advancing at least one of the plurality of packets toward an opening in the cartridge housing. The system further includes a dispenser having a dispenser housing configured to receive the at least one cartridge and a motor that is drivably engageable with the feed mechanism of the cartridge when the cartridge is inserted into the dispenser. The system also includes a controller in operable communication with the motor and configured to actuate the motor to advance at least one of the plurality of packets toward an opening in the dispenser housing at the predetermined HOA.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2009Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Talyst Inc.Inventors: Darcy O. Clarke, James E. Torina
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Publication number: 20120138625Abstract: The present application provides a napkin dispenser for dispensing a number of folded napkins from a sheet material to an end user. The napkin dispenser may include a loading station for loading the sheet material, a folding station for folding a napkin from the sheet material, and a presentation station for presenting one or more of the folded napkins to the end user.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2012Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LPInventors: Abby C. Case, David James Gennrich, Kent J. Kallsen, Stephen Andrew Latham, Christopher Timothy Strahm
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Publication number: 20120097696Abstract: Chamfer cutting devices are described. The chamfer cutting devices include a mounting bracket, an electromagnet rigidly attached to the mounting bracket, a hold/release arm magnetically coupled to the electromagnet, a chamfer former rigidly attached to the hold/release arm, wherein the chamfer cutter comprises two bending beams, each terminating in a chamfer point, and a blade rigidly connected to the mounting bracket and positioned between the chamfer points. Dispensers incorporating such chamfer cutting devices and methods of chamfer cutting are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2010Publication date: April 26, 2012Inventor: Mark R. Gabel
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Publication number: 20120097695Abstract: Packaging box for storing and dispensing pre-cut wipe materials of the type having an ultimately parallelepiped shape and made from a one-piece body having a plurality of flanks that are articulated relative to each other by fold lines is distinctive in that the body (1) comprises a front face (1.1) with lateral flanks (1b) consisting of two parts (1b1-1b2) in order to constitute a flap after folding, the folded part being offset in height relative to the upper end of the part (1b1), the outer lateral flanks being higher than the front and rear flanks, and in that the front wall (1a) and the perfectly flat upper flank (1c) are designed along their fold line with a rectangular cut-out (1d) that defines an end cut at 45° and in that the front wall has, with the bottom face (1d), a second rectangular cut-out (1r) defining an end cut at 45°, said cut ends making it possible to grasp the strip of material upstream from tabs forming a limit stop (1n) for separating pieces of material.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2009Publication date: April 26, 2012Inventor: Maurice Granger
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Publication number: 20120085777Abstract: The present invention provides an independently operable and serviceable ticket burster machine that properly handles perforated tickets of all shapes, sizes and thicknesses. The present invention includes a ticket burster element, an exit sensor with a mechanical flag switch, an inventory flag spanning the entire width of the ticket input slot and having an optical slot switch, a slidable ticket guide, one or more leaf spring arrangements and versatile and durable rollers.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2010Publication date: April 12, 2012Inventors: Paul Anthony Bucci, Kurt L. Businger
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Publication number: 20120074161Abstract: The dispenser for roll materials is adapted for permanent mounting to any convenient vertical surface, e.g., a wall, door, or other vertical panel. The dispenser includes a cabinet having one or more compartments, each compartment storing and dispensing material from a roll. An openable front cover is disposed over the front of the cabinet, the front cover having a corresponding number of dispensing openings therethrough and a cutting implement slidably attached adjacent each dispensing opening. The cutting blade of each cutting implement is disposed to the opposite side of the opening from the slotted track to which the cutting implement is attached, thereby providing access to the free end of the roll material after each cut. The dispenser is particularly well suited for installation in the kitchen for dispensing aluminum foil, plastic wrap, and wax paper, and may also include an optional paper towel holder depending beneath the cabinet.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2010Publication date: March 29, 2012Inventor: SOTIRIA Efthimiadis
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Publication number: 20120061416Abstract: A device for dispensing an individual plastic fastener from a supply of fastener stock includes a motor-driven head assembly adapted to receive the supply of fastener stock, sever an individual fastener from the supply and in turn eject the severed fastener. The head assembly includes a pair of needle block assemblies that retain corresponding hollow needles, each needle block assembly being shaped to define a feed channel that transitions a side rail for the fastener stock into axial alignment behind its corresponding needle. In addition, at least one needle block assembly includes a rearward shelf and a forward bowing plate. In use, the lowermost cross-links of the fastener stock fittingly align between the shelf and the bowing plate. In this manner, the lowermost cross-links are limited to distort uniformly upward within the single plane defined by the pair of feed channels, thereby optimizing feed reliability of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: Avery Dennison CorporationInventor: William J. Cooper
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Publication number: 20120024884Abstract: A dispenser for bags is disclosed. The dispenser is capable of storing a roll of bags and dispensing individual bags therefrom. In addition, a dispensing system for use in dispensing individual bags from a wound roll of continuously and detachably connected bags is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2010Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: Hilex Poly Co. LLCInventor: Harry B. Wilfong
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Publication number: 20110315151Abstract: The present invention is devices and methods for quick and easy management of pain caused by orthodontic appliances. These dispensing devices and methods allow the user to quickly and easily obtain a desired size of a strip or segment applied to the orthodontic appliance to shield the user's mouth so that the strips or segments are immediately ready for use and take the mess and guesswork out of preparing and applying the pain management material to the sites needed. The invention consists of wax, polymer or other biocompatible flexible material formed into either strips or individual pieces. These strips or individual pieces are applied to the orthodontic appliance to shield the user's mouth from painful contact with components of an orthodontic appliance.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Inventor: Kristin Annette Schabert
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Publication number: 20110309101Abstract: Powder (b) cut and attached to tablet pieces (T1, T2) can be removed smoothly. A tablet dividing feeder (A1) cuts and divides a tablet (T) in a receiving pocket into two halves with a fixed blade as a rotor rotates. Powder removing plates (64a, 64b, 66) are installed in a tablet supplying passage (14) of the feeder. The powder removing plate (64b) is vibrated by a vibration motor (71) to peel the powder (b) attached to the tablet on the powder removing plate and drop the powder (b) from a slit (a). The peeling operation is performed by temporarily leaving the tablet pieces (T1, T2) between the powder removing plates (64a, 64b). The powder removing plate (64b) is fluctuated by a plunger, and the tablet pieces may be left and dropped due to the fluctuation. The tablet piece drops along the powder removing plate (66), and the attached powder is peeled to be guided to a packaging process through a supply opening (90).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2010Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: YUYAMA MFG. CO., LTD.Inventors: Naoki Kokie, Mitsuhiro Mitani
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Publication number: 20110204077Abstract: A paper cutting control device for ticket paper and ticket dispensing machine comprising the same, wherein the paper cutting control device for ticket paper comprises a driving motor (M), a first sensor (2), a cutter (3), a controller and a second sensor (4). The first sensor is located on an upstream of the cutter and used for detecting a spacing mark (B) between adjacent tickets of the ticket paper and sending a spacing mark arrival signal when the spacing mark is detected. The second sensor is located on a downstream of the cutter and used for detecting a front end of the ticket paper and sending a ticket arrival signal when the front end of the ticket paper is detected. A ticket dispensing machine has the paper cutting control device for ticket paper.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2009Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventors: Changgang Gu, Zhigang Xu, Lei Che, Weiwei Xu, Xiaoyan Gao
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Publication number: 20110204076Abstract: An adhesive container for containing an instantaneous adhesive and used to apply the instantaneous adhesive to an object to be attached. The adhesive container is provided with small containers (2) in each of which the instantaneous adhesive is sealed, and also with a holding mechanism (1) which integrally holds the small containers (2) and is configured in such a manner that one of the small containers is provided in a use region (F) in which the small container can apply the instantaneous adhesive to an object to be attached and that the remaining small containers are provided in a retreat region (R) connecting to the use region (F).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2009Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventors: Shogo Kobayashi, Hideto Shima
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Patent number: 7987845Abstract: Dry powder inhalers include: (a) a first generally planar spiral travel path in an inhaler body, wherein the first spiral travel path has a plurality of adjacent curvilinear channels forming lanes with upstanding sidewalls, including an inner lane and an outer lane; and (b) a plurality of discrete sealed microcartridges with substantially rigid bodies disposed in the first travel path, each comprising a pre-metered (typically dose) amount of dry powder, the microcartridges being configured to slidably advance along the first travel path toward an inhalation chamber that merges into an inhalation output port. In operation, at least one microcartridge is held in the inhalation chamber to release the dry powder therein during inhalation.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2007Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Oriel Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Michael King, Jeffrey Alan Warden, John Kim, Benjamin Finney, Nicholas Oxley
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Publication number: 20110170655Abstract: A tablet T is divided without moving a cutter and divided tablets T1, T2 are fed one by one. A rotor 24 is installed in a container 21 receiving the tablets T. A rotor receiving part of the container has a barrel shape with a bottom section formed with a discharge port 27, and a fixing blade 33 is installed outside the rotor receiving part. Recesses 25 are formed on an entire lateral side of the rotor at a regular interval to receive a tablet. A peripheral groove is formed on the entire lateral side of the rotor and a fixing blade and a support plate are inserted into the peripheral groove. The fixing blade divides the tablet, which is accommodated in the recess and move while being guided along an inner wall of the rotor receiving part as the rotor rotates. A lower divided tablet T1 is discharged to the discharge port 27 and an upper divided tablet T2 is kept on the fixing blade. The upper divided tablet is discharged as the rotor further rotates.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2009Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: YUYAMA MFG. CO., LTD.Inventors: Shoji Yuyama, Naoki Koike, Mitsuhiro Mitani, Masao Fukada
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Patent number: 7971749Abstract: Apparatus for releasing tablets from a blister pack (3) having a plurality of tablets (41) contained in corresponding blisters (40), the apparatus comprising abutment means (30), receiving means (10, 26) for receiving a blister pack with any selected one of a plurality of blisters of the pack in registry with the abutment means, either one of the abutment means (30) and the receiving means (10, 26) being moveable to cause a collapsing force to be exerted on a selecting blister thereby to release a tablet from the blister, wherein the apparatus includes biasing means (14, 20) for urging the receiving means into engagement with the blister pack, and that the receiving means is so arranged that said engagement releasably retains, and locates, the blister pack in position relative to the abutment means prior to the release of the tablet.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2003Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Gruenenthal GmbHInventors: Nicholas Andrew Murray Drought, Stephen Blatcher, Michael Daines Gaylor, Mark Stacey Rowbotham
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Publication number: 20110121011Abstract: A product dispensing system including a dispenser that includes a frame having two opposed side walls and a support surface between the opposed side walls, and a container positioned on the support surface, the container being releasably engaged with the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2010Publication date: May 26, 2011Inventors: John Gelardi, Aaron L. Bates, Laurel Thomas, Caleb S. Loftin
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Patent number: 7946448Abstract: A pill dispenser is provided for removing a pill from a blister pack having one or more foil sealed compartments in a plastic sheet, each containing a single pill. The pill dispenser includes a generally planar stage in generally horizontal orientation, a press assembly and a post. An opening is provided in the stage. The post extends upward, from the stage and the press assembly is rotatably coupled to the post. The press assembly includes a punch, configured such that the press assembly may be rotated to advance the punch through the opening. The blister pack may be loaded on the stage, with a compartment aligned with the opening and the foil adjacent to the stage. The press assembly may be operated to collapse the compartment, rupture the foil, and force the pill through the opening. A tray may be provided below the stage, for catching the pill.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2009Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Inventor: John Madey
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Patent number: 7946449Abstract: The present invention relates to a blister pack device for dispensing a dosage unit from a blister pack. The blister pack has at least one blister and a lid foil. The device comprises a first arm and a second lever arm hingedly connected to each other, the first arm comprises an aperture through which the dosage unit can be ejected. The lever arm comprises a protruding member for pressing out a dosage unit from the blister when the lever arm is lowered down onto the blister positioned on the first arm. The protruding member comprises a first section for applying a pressing force on the dosage unit inside the blister to initiate the breaking of the lid foil of the blister pack and a second section for distributing the pressing force over the dosage unit and for ejecting the dosage unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2006Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: AstraZeneca ABInventors: Maria Benktzon, Sofia Jacobsson, Anders Löfgren, Thomas Nilsson, Ulrika Vejbrink
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Patent number: 7942290Abstract: An improved device for distributing tickets or coupons is disclosed that includes a plurality of ticket chutes each having a ticket guide assembly for guiding tickets through the chute and an exit slot and biasing tickets against a drive wheel which engages the tickets. The drive wheel is powered by a motor which uses a drive belt to power a screw gear which in turn rotates and axle on which the drive wheel is attached. The motor is activated by a controller in response to an input signal and the controller may also received input from an optical sensor in the chute for the detection of the tickets and the movement of the motor.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2006Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Benchmark Entertainment, L.C.Inventors: Ronald Halliburton, David Hodge, Curtis Elrod
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Publication number: 20110101019Abstract: A packaging box for pre-cut wipe material comprises a base, side and end walls, an upper flap with attachment tabs, the upper flap having a directly formed cutting member to cut the material stored in the packaging box, and an intermediate articulated flap comprising, on its upper visible face, at least one curved protruding shape with, at its end, a longitudinal bulge which ensures guidance of the material as it emerges from inside the box. The width of the intermediate flap is less than the width of the box in order to allow the strip of material to emerge, and the upper flap has an inner face with at least one curved shape which matches at least the shape on the intermediate flap, said shapes allowing the strip of material to emerge so that it can be cut along the perforation line on the strip.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2009Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventor: Granger Maurice
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Publication number: 20110036855Abstract: A paper towel dispenser assembly including a support frame that receives a continuous length of pleated paper toweling. The paper towel dispenser assembly further including a sensor that actuates dispense of an end of the continuous length of pleated paper toweling and a cutter that cuts a discrete towel from the end of the continuous length of pleated paper toweling.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2009Publication date: February 17, 2011Inventors: Ermanno Petocchi, Howard Carter
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Publication number: 20110017765Abstract: A sheet product dispenser includes a housing to partially enclose a roll of sheet product, at least one end-opening at a longitudinal end of the housing to load said roll within the housing, and a longitudinal slit along a length of the housing to allow a leading edge of said sheet product to be unrolled therethrough defined by an upper and lower lip of the housing. The upper lip can flex to contact the lower lip to hold the sheet product in place during a cutting operation. The dispenser may further include a deforming projection disposed on a portion of the lower lip to deform the sheet product during a cutting operation to prevent roll-back of the sheet product.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2009Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: Reynolds Foil Inc., d/b/a Reynolds Consumer Products CompanyInventors: David Mallard, Bruce Robbins, Anthony Rogers
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Publication number: 20110017392Abstract: A portable mechatronic tape gun for the automatic taping of a single spot on a wire harness by a user. A user places the drum of a mechatronic taping gun over a wire harness and actuates an activation button on a handle. The actuation of the activation button causes a rotational movement in the drum. The rotational movement of the drum causes tape to be cut and rolled around the wire harness. The user then removes the mechatronic taping gun from the harness, and moves to a different spot on the wire harness for additional taping of the wire harness.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Inventor: Dania Nevarez Erives
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Publication number: 20100327003Abstract: A device for the distribution of paper portions has a rotatable roller which is formed with a slot and over which a paper web is guided. A blade which is arranged on at least one carrier movable within the roller and is movable in and out through the slot over a part of the roller rotation. Each carrier is reciprocatable in the slot of the rotating roller and is guided rotationally along a non-circular stationary cam path.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventor: Hans Georg Hagleitner
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Publication number: 20100327002Abstract: The present invention concerns apparatus for efficiently dispensing and applying a wristband identification bracelet that is meant for attachment around an extremity of an animal or person. The apparatus is provided with a supply of identity bands that are adapted to become a bracelet by having a first portion of the band affixed to a second portion to form a continuous loop around the extremity. The extremity is positioned within a receptacle in the apparatus, permitting the identification band to be wrapped closely around the extremity by the band fixing mechanism of the apparatus. The identification band is fixed to itself to form a bracelet, so as to prevent its removal from the extremity without damaging the integrity of the bracelet.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2008Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: RFID n Print Pty Ltd.Inventors: Bruce Ian Hegan, Leigh H. Turner
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Publication number: 20100286818Abstract: A sheet product dispenser is provided. The sheet product dispenser includes a roll of sheet product, a dispensing arrangement, and a method of sensing the separation of a dispensed sheet product. A sensor is provided for detecting the movement of a movable member, such as a tear bar or paper guide. The sensor generates a signal in response to the movement of the movable member. A controller de-energizes a roller in said dispensing arrangement in response to said signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2009Publication date: November 11, 2010Applicant: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CONSUMER PRODUCTS LPInventors: Harold J. Goeking, Robert W. Cornell, Noah McNeely, Panagiotis Zosimadis
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Publication number: 20100249997Abstract: A method, system and corresponding apparatus are provided for determining a perforation location on a blister card comprising at least one unit dose blister of medication. In particular, a data extraction operation with respect to a surface of the blister card may be performed and perforation location information defining a location of at least one perforation adjoining two unit dose blisters on the blister card may be determined based on the data extracted.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2009Publication date: September 30, 2010Inventors: Shawn T. Greyshock, Patrick J. Braun