Frangible Patents (Class 206/469)
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Publication number: 20100173020Abstract: A method to treat a condition in a patient comprising administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a NH4Cl dosage form, a method for stimulating endogenous interferon production, and related methods, systems and dosage form housings.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2009Publication date: July 8, 2010Inventors: Diamantis KIASSOS, Alessandro Gagnoni
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Publication number: 20100155284Abstract: A package that is opened by deforming or bending the package along the die cut on the surface of the package is disclosed. The package will fracture or break at a die cut providing an opening in the package to access the contents inside. The package is formed with a semi-rigid layer affixed to a flexible backing layer forming an inner cavity. A die cut extends from at least an area adjacent one edge of the semi-rigid layer to at least an area adjacent another edge of the semi-rigid layer to provide a fracture point for the package to break. At least a portion of the die cut extends along both the lateral width and the longitudinal width of the semi-rigid layer to allow a greater surface area of the substrate to be accessible. Thus, dispensing of the substrate is easier for the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2008Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventors: Matthew Edward Gerstle, Edward John Foley
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Patent number: 7722594Abstract: The invention relates to a medical bag which is intended for the infusion of a medicament by means of gravity. The inventive bag comprises: at least two compartments, namely a first compartment (1) containing a medicament in the form of a solution and a second compartment (2) containing a rinsing solution; and means for separating/communicating the compartments, which prevent the rinsing solution from automatically entering the medicament compartment except at the end of the infusion period. The rinsing solution ends the infusion, by rinsing the medicament bag and the infusion line, such as to prevent any risk of contamination or leakage of residual medicament from the bag or line.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2005Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Laboratoire AguettantInventor: Pierre Frezza
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Patent number: 7699173Abstract: The invention provides a substantially child resistant package. A gate panel (110) and a tab panel (130) are secured to an aperture panel (130). At least one aperture (123) is formed on the aperture panel. At least one gate (114) is formed on the gate panel and is aligned with the aperture when the gate panel is in contact with the aperture panel. At least one partially detachable tab (136) is formed on the tab panel and is aligned with the gate when the tab panel is in contact with the gate panel. In an exemplary package, a blister is aligned with and secured to the aperture panel. The gate panel is folded and secured to the aperture panel and blister package. The tab panel is folded and covers at least some portion of the gate panel.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2004Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: MeadWestvaco CorporationInventor: Christopher J. Hession
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Publication number: 20100072104Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed toward blister packaging for the temporary storage of products, specifically medicaments, as well as methods for temporarily storing medicaments in blister packaging. The blister packaging includes a number of receiving compartments that are covered by a two-layer film for at least one product unit in each case. Perforated sections in one of the film layers include a tear-open line when a mechanical force is applied to the film, via the product unit. One of the film layers provides an impermeable layer while the second layer prevents unintended opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2008Publication date: March 25, 2010Inventor: Edwin KOHL
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Patent number: 7681733Abstract: A packaging container for displaying and housing products that is aesthetically pleasing, effective and safe to open. The packaging container may include a substantially tear-resistant housing that encloses a tray that is preferably made from a paper material. The tray is substantially opaque to display graphics and/or to prevent viewing of the contents. The tray is preferably seamless such that it may not be opened without scissors, a knife or the like and, when opened, such opening is readily apparent. A second tray may also be used to create a dual-sided tray for housing the products, wherein the second tray may be substantially opaque or substantially transparent. An insert card may be used within the housing to reinforce the container and may be contained by fold-over edges of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2006Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: Colbert Packaging CorporationInventor: Glenn A. Grosskopf
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Publication number: 20100059402Abstract: A sealed single-dose break-open package (1) having: a first sheet (2) of semirigid plastic material; a second sheet (3) of flexible plastic material superimposed on and sealed to the first sheet (2) of semirigid plastic material to define a sealed pocket (4) containing a dose of a product (5); and an incision (6) formed in the first sheet (2) of semirigid plastic material to guide controlled breakage of the first sheet (2) along the incision (6) and form an outlet opening for the product (5) through the first sheet (2); the incision (6) varies in depth lengthwise to break the first sheet (2) gradually along the incision (6).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2007Publication date: March 11, 2010Inventor: Christian Burattini
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Patent number: 7659439Abstract: An element dispensing package suitable for dispensing adhesive strips or bandages. Each element is contained within an envelope formed by opposed upper and lower sheets. The lower sheet has a release liner secured thereto to protect the element while it is within the dispenser. The element is releasably secured to a pull cover and is separated from the lower sheet and release liner when the envelope is opened. The pull cover has one or more gripping means to facilitate dispensing of the element contained within the package. Additionally, the lower sheet and upper sheet have optional gripping means to facilitate dispensing of the element contained within the package.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2005Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Inventor: Victor A. Grossman
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Patent number: 7644821Abstract: Sealed delivery unit 10 (shown in exploded format in FIG. 1A) contains medication 10M, and is formed by a generally flat member 10F pressed into selective engagement with an opposed shaped member 10S. Pumping chamber 12P, enclosed between the members generates a rupturing pressure in response to an external force applied by the user (indicated by arrow F shown in FIG. 1B). Enclosed Medication chamber 12M contains the medication to be delivered. Tunnel conduit 14 provides fluid communication between the chambers for rupturing the medication chamber in response to the rupturing pressure. Perimeter seal 16 extends around the pumping chamber and the medication chamber and the tunnel conduit. The perimeter seal is secure enough to withstand the internal rupturing pressure generated during delivery. Delivery port 18 with pull-away closure 18C (see FIG. 1C) delivers the medication out of medication chamber 12M. Rupture site 18S is proximate the delivery port.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2007Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: PopPack, LLCInventor: William S. Perell
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Publication number: 20090277815Abstract: A personalized blister pack (20) for the automated packaging of an individually defined product composition, particularly drugs, of a defined person, particularly a patient, for a defined time period comprises a plurality of receiving compartments (22), each closed by a film (25), for the products of the product composition, wherein the receiving compartments (22) are each associated with a defined usage time within the defined time period and disposed in matrix form, comprising a number of lines for usage days and columns for usage times during the day, and a memory device (50) for storing the usage data of the products of the product composition of the defined person for the defined time period, comprising a device (58) for generating a usage reminder signal as a reminder of a defined product usage time based on the stored usage data.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2007Publication date: November 12, 2009Inventor: Edwin Kohl
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Patent number: 7614498Abstract: A package for a product includes an extended visual element having a first visual element section and a second visual element section. The first visual element section has a physically distressed edge region and the second visual element section has a graphically distressed region. A packaging portion includes the first visual element section and the second visual element section, where the physical distress and graphical distress are spatially adjacent, and where the physical distress and graphical distress are related to the product.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2006Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventor: Bill O'Keefe
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Publication number: 20090242432Abstract: A package for delivering a fuel additive, such as a pellet, to a fuel tank of a vehicle can comprise a guide member and a storage member. The guide member can be arranged into a generally flat configuration and into a generally channel-shaped or funnel-shaped configuration. The fuel additive can be transferred from the storage member to the guide member, which can direct the fuel additive toward an opening of the fuel tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2008Publication date: October 1, 2009Inventor: James R. Grebe
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Patent number: 7571810Abstract: High visual impact plastic packaging is described as well as methods for producing such packaging. Printing on multiple surfaces of a package to obtain appealing visual effects is described. Methods of sealing plastic packages are described, including some that use heat sealing techniques. Plasticized or laminated paperboard materials can be used, as well as plastic materials such as recycled and/or recyclable polyurethane.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2006Date of Patent: August 11, 2009Assignee: One Source Industries, LLCInventor: Christopher R. Tilton
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Publication number: 20090184023Abstract: A child-resistant but adult-friendly package package comprising a sleeve having top and bottom walls, opposite side walls, a closed end, and an open end. A blister card insert configured to be movable into and out of the sleeve through the open end. A first latch element on the insert and a second latch element on the sleeve, the first and second latch elements are interengageable when the insert is fully inserted in the sleeve to latch the insert against withdrawal from the sleeve. A biasing member on the insert is configured to be in contact with the top and bottom walls of the sleeve, urging the first latch element into engagement with the second latch element. The biasing member also forming a first portion of a retaining means to prevent complete withdrawal of the insert from the sleeve and a second portion of the retaining means is formed on the sleeve for cooperation with the first portion to retain the insert against complete withdrawal from the sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2009Publication date: July 23, 2009Applicant: INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANYInventors: Brian W. Brollier, David Boase
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Publication number: 20090184017Abstract: A packaging unit having a front wall and a back wall sealed together at a peripheral joint. The front and back walls are formed of semi-rigid material. The front wall and back wall are spaced apart from one another to define an article-receiving region between them. A line of weakness is formed in the back wall. The line of weakness defines an opening flap to be at least partially separated from the remainder of the back wall. A raised opening tab is positioned on the opening flap along the line of weakness and extends away from the opening flap. The line of weakness is rupturable by a user by applying a manual force to the opening tab to at least partially separate the opening flap from the remainder of the back wall along the line of weakness in order to access the article-receiving region.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2008Publication date: July 23, 2009Inventor: Robert Charles Doherty
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Patent number: 7552823Abstract: A packaging is composed of two foils joined along their edges that enclose at least one chamber containing a carrier provided, or to be provided, with a medium. A first foil has extending in it a predetermined break line for exposing the carrier, over which the carrier extends. Disposed between the second foil and the carrier is a largely rigid insert that extends beyond the predetermined break line situated opposite from it, at least far enough so that when the packaging is broken open, the carrier is pulled out of the chamber by a corresponding distance for removal or application of the medium. The insert acts as an “expelling sheet” between the carrier and covering foil and is dimensioned to either extend in its end contour beyond the predetermined break line or, upon bending at a weakening, portions of the insert extend beyond the predetermined break line.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2006Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: Klocke Verpackungs-Service GmbHInventor: Herbert Schuehrer
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Publication number: 20090152156Abstract: A pack for medicinal tablets has two parts hinged together, each part having pockets containing tablets. The pockets may be displaced to expel the tablets through a foil sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2009Publication date: June 18, 2009Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER HEALTHCARE (UK) LIMITEDInventors: Christopher Michael PENFOLD, Stephen John BRITTON-WILLIAMS, Stuart Richard MAY
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Patent number: 7523826Abstract: The invention relates to a method for packaging piece-items in a disposable packaging, and to a disposable packaging. A labelled support card comprising at least one gas-impermeable layer is provided with at least one piece-item. The projected bearing surface of the piece-item and a joint surface of the labelled support card surrounding said bearing surface are smaller than the largest gas-impermeable layer. Openings are made around said joint surface along a closed three-dimensional curve, piercing at least all the gas-impermeable layers. The fitted support card is covered by a gas-impermeable extensible film. The space defined by the extensible film and the support card is evacuated by means of the openings. At least one joint surface of the extensible film enters into adhesive contact with at least one joint surface of the labelled support card, forming a sealed joint.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2003Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: LTS Lohmann Therapie-Systeme AGInventor: Heinrich Thöing
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Publication number: 20090057185Abstract: A blister pack (10) includes a blister segment (12) and a tool (T1, T2), both integrally formed with a tray (Y). The blister segment (12) has a blister bubble (14) at least partially surrounded by a blister flange (F). Substrate (16) serving as a gate (18) covers the opening of the blister bubble (14). The tool (T1, T2) is adapted for puncturing the substrate gate (16/18) to gain access to the interior of the blister bubble (14). A blister segment (12) is configured and has reinforcing features (40, 34) so that it may serve as the tool (T1, T2).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2007Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventors: John Gelardi, William Rigby
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Publication number: 20090045094Abstract: A pharmaceutical child-resistant fold-over card package with secure, sealed edges having: front, middle and rear panels of non-tear-resistant conventional card stock, each panel having a top and a bottom side, aligned in a stack with each top side facing in the same direction; at least one hole in such front panel, and at least one formed blister with a closed portion and an open portion, protruding through such top panel and away from the middle and bottom panels, a pharmaceutical preparation inside of such blister, and a thin sheet of material covering such open portion of such blister to retain the position of such preparation inside such blister; a first set of perforation lines in such card along and approximately one quarter inch inside of each outside exposed perimeter edge of each such panel; a set of perforated holes in middle panel aligned with such hole in such top panel such holes having the geometric shape of such preparation, the size of such hole in the top panel being such that such preparatioType: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2008Publication date: February 19, 2009Applicant: Carton Service, IncorporatedInventors: Terrance L. Wenninger, Matthew S. Taylor, Paul D. Ricciardi, Michael S. Robinette
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Publication number: 20090038977Abstract: High visual impact plastic packaging is described as well as methods for producing such packaging. Sealing portions of a package to each other in an interwoven manner is described. Printing on multiple surfaces of a package to obtain appealing visual effects is described. Methods of sealing plastic packages are described, including some that use heat sealing techniques. Plasticized or laminated paperboard materials can be used, as well as plastic materials such as mineral-based materials, polylactic acid, and recycled and/or recyclable polyurethane.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2008Publication date: February 12, 2009Applicant: One Source Industries, LLCInventor: Christopher R. Tilton
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Patent number: 7475779Abstract: Various embodiments of product packaging including a blister are disclosed. In one embodiment, the packaging has a tear-away portion. In one embodiment, the packaging includes a gas permeable lid. In yet another embodiment, the blister is configured to retain differently sized ink cartridges.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2005Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: David S. Kellar, Jeremy B. Crystal, Timothy J. Hopfer, Peter M. Matthews, George N. Hackleman, Deirdre M. Sharkey
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Patent number: 7475780Abstract: The food package includes a base with a food storage compartment and a lid selectively mateable with the base for closing the compartment. The periphery of the base has a flange that abuts a corresponding flange of the lid when the lid is mated to the base to close the compartment. Prior to initially opening the food package, the flanges of the base and lid are sealed together at a sealing area surrounding the food compartment to seal the food compartment. The flanges of both the base and lid have an outwardly extending tab portion that at least partially overlap with each other. An easy-open feature, located on one of the overlapping tab portions, is sized and positioned to space the adjacent tabs apart in order to facilitate pulling apart the flanges to separate the lid from the base to gain access to the food product in the food compartment of the base.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2006Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Assignee: Kraft Foods Global Brands LLCInventors: Bonita M. Hinze, Chad M. Evenson
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Publication number: 20080313953Abstract: A poisoned bait unit having a bait portion and a gripping portion in which the gripping portion includes a pair of end caps respectively secured on two preferably opposing sides of the bait portion. The end caps are shaped and/or textured to ensure that the user can securely grasp and place the unit into position in even a tight or difficult-to-access space without ever touching the bait portion. Packaging for multiple bait units is also provided which not only allows for individual removal of each bait unit while the other units remain sealed, but prevents any contamination of the end caps of one unit by the bait portion of another so that the user is not exposed to physical contact with the bait portion at any time during dispensing and use of the units.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2008Publication date: December 25, 2008Inventors: Matthew Pettigrew, Peter Everett, Steven Polisoto
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Publication number: 20080272020Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an openable package for accommodating product. More particularly, the present invention relates to a package for accommodating product including a blister tray and a blister tray support. The package of the present invention has a blister tray with a blister cavity for accommodating a product. The package also has a blister tray cover with a back wall, a front wall overlying and enclosing a portion of the blister cavity, and an openable flap overlying the blister cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2008Publication date: November 6, 2008Applicant: Cadbury Adams USA LLCInventor: Allen S. Aldridge
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Publication number: 20080230432Abstract: The present invention relates to blister packs and labels for a blister pack. In particular, it relates to a label (a) which makes it more difficult for a child to release a medicament from the blister pack without making it unduly difficult for the elderly or infirm to remove the medicament. We describe a medicament blister pack label comprising a sheet having points of weakness (11) defining non-specified medicament release regions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2005Publication date: September 25, 2008Applicant: PILL PROTECT LIMITEDInventors: Jonathan Bobbett, Jonathan Neal
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Patent number: 7422125Abstract: The package includes a first foil (1) that has a plane upper side that surrounds at least one hollow (2). The package includes a lid of a second foil (3), which can be split open, for every hollow, attached to the upper side where every lid has a flap (4). The lid can be split open, where the flap consists of the first foil (1) and the second foil (3) attached to each other and where in the first foil there is a straight cut (9) which separates the flap from the remaining part of the first foil. The cut (9) is on the upper side of the first foil. The cut does not go entirely through the foil and where the cut, when the flap is strongly bent down, is widened so that the first foil breaks after which the lid (3) can be split open.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2005Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Inventor: Ragnar Winberg
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Patent number: 7404994Abstract: A lidstock material suitable for sealing plastic containers that are retorted at elevated temperatures to sterilize their contents. The lidstock material comprises a substrate joined to a film comprising a mixture of a butene-1 polymer; high density polyethylene; polypropylene; and a powdered filler. The lidstock material is heat sealable, peelable, and retains high burst strength both during and after retorting at elevated temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2003Date of Patent: July 29, 2008Assignee: Reynolds Packaging LLCInventor: James A. Stevenson
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Patent number: 7404487Abstract: The present invention relates to a commodity package, comprising a hanging member that has a hole for hanging, and a holding body for holding an article. The holding body has a first cutting portion for separating a first recess and the upper part of a first brim portion from each other, and a second cutting portion for separating a second recess and the upper part of a second brim portion from each other. The hanging member has a third cutting portion for separating the upper part and the lower part thereof from each other. The first, second and third cutting portions are provided at different heights. This makes it possible for the commodity package, when hung, to maintain favorable balance and obtain sufficient intensity.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2003Date of Patent: July 29, 2008Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventors: Katsuhiko Kumakura, Yoshikazu Yukami, Masaru Kanda
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Patent number: 7389907Abstract: The present invention includes a unique tri-fold blister card and resulting tri-fold blister card package for packing, shipping and displaying a product at a point-of-purchase. The tri-fold blank improves the visual impact of the product package by providing a printable area in the reveal area of the tri-fold blister card. The tri-fold design allows for single surface printing at little or no additional cost. The tri-fold blister card preferably includes features that allow a consumer to more easily open the tri-fold blister car package. These easy opening features include pre-defined glue patterns and an opening mechanism that is easy to operate. Further, the tri-fold blister card package can include a handle that preferably provides for easier handling by a consumer without distracting from the visual impact of the package.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2005Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: Weyerhaeuser CompanyInventor: Jeffrey A. Smith
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Patent number: 7341160Abstract: A reclosable package includes a tray, a top sheet, and a fastener. The tray has a well for receiving contents and a peripheral flange surrounding the well. The top sheet is attached to the peripheral flange. The fastener has two interlocking members, one attached to the peripheral flange and the other attached to the top sheet. A tamper-evident feature located on the package prevents access to the fastener and is connected thereto by one or two lines of weaknesses. In one embodiment with one or two lines of weakness in the top sheet, the fastener remains adjacent to the tray's peripheral flange, which is intact after the tamper-evident feature is removed by tearing along these lines of weakness. In a second embodiment with two lines of weakness, the tamper-evident feature, comprised of portions of the peripheral flange and the top sheet, is torn from the package along both lines of weakness.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2002Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: Pactiv CorporationInventors: Craig E. Cappel, Gary E. Rehwinkel, Russell J. Talbo, Johann Natterer
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Patent number: 7337896Abstract: A package for a dental product, in particular for a prosthetic structure, has several product-receiving recesses which are formed in a product holder from the direction of the top face thereof. The product-receiving recesses are each spanned by a pull-off strip which is defined by a weakening and can be detached from a remaining area of a self-adhesive film affixed to the top face of the product holder. Applied to each pull-off strip there is a reference which identifies a product held in the product-receiving recess spanned by the pull-off strip.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2006Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: Straumann Holding AGInventor: Gideon Brunner
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Patent number: 7325703Abstract: A single-use, multi-chamber package for housing and common administration of at least two flowable substances. The package includes at least first and second product storage cavities; and at least first and second product application channels. At least one separation line selectively reduces the strength of a predetermined area of the package and generally defines a tab. Steps of use include: 1) applying a force to tab creation areas to separate a portion of a tab; 2) removing the tab from the blister package by tearing across the product application channels to form wings, exposing the interior of the product application channels; 3) rotating the wings to pivot the channel openings toward one another, and 4) applying a force to the storage cavities to dispense the products. The package may contain more than two substances by employing multiple storage cavities and application channels.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2005Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: R.P. Scherer Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Victor Gherdan, Dennis Chadwick, David Barndt
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Patent number: 7243798Abstract: A blister pack includes a cavity sheet including at least one product blister and an access blister associated with each of the at least one product blister, and a child resistant backing coupled to the cavity sheet, the child resistant backing including a weakened pattern corresponding with each of the at least one product blister formed in the cavity sheet, wherein the access blister includes a generally V-indent member configured to initiate a separation of the weakened pattern. The V-indent member focuses forces to allowing easy access to the product blister by adults, including seniors, while maintaining child resistant standards.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2004Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: Fisher Clinical ServicesInventor: Michael Adam Buss
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Patent number: 7243794Abstract: A tattoo needle case including a seat having a front section, a rear section including a plurality of lengthwise, parallel grooves, and a breakable section at a joining line of the rear section and the front section, the breakable section includes a cavity; a plurality of needles, each needle having a rear portion disposed in one of the plurality of grooves and a front portion including a pointed end disposed in the cavity; and a sheath sleeved on the seat for fastening the needles in the rear section, whereby bending the front section will cause the front and rear sections to come apart at the breakable section and cause the front and rear portions of the needles to come apart at the breakable section respectively. The case can protect the stored needles, particularly the pointed ends thereof for preventing the needles from accidentally pricking users.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2004Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Inventor: Ta Ching Wang
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Patent number: 7204388Abstract: A latching system including both apparatus and methods addresses the need for a reusable latch that is identical on either side of a container opening, thereby facilitating container manufacture. Also disclosed are apparatus and methods for assuring the quality of latchable container enclosed contents and enhancing the safety of container users by providing an unopened condition assurance element such as a tab that is removable from a reusable container latch. A novel latching system with a split insertion element on a first latch side and unitary receptor element on a second latch side is also disclosed. A preferred embodiment involves an elastically obstructed latch as used on a squeeze-openable container.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2002Date of Patent: April 17, 2007Assignee: International Molded Packaging CorporationInventors: Roderick E. Galland, Hossein Monajjem
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Patent number: 7172220Abstract: An extended text label is provided for a tube container, wherein the tube container includes a product dispensing end and a filling end opposite the dispensing end. The filling end is adapted to be sealed by a crimp method, subsequent to filling the tube container with a selected product. The extended text label includes a crimp edge. The crimp edge is capable of being securely joined to the filling end of the tube container by way of the crimp method.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2001Date of Patent: February 6, 2007Assignee: Quality Assured Enterprises, Inc.Inventor: Joseph D. Franko, Sr.
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Patent number: 7134666Abstract: The invention concerns a support (30) for storing, transporting and using devices (10) for applying a sealing compound onto an element projecting on a surface. The invention is characterised in that it comprises a plurality of said devices borne by a substantially planar base plate (32) and wherefrom the latter can be detached, and each device includes a cap (11) designed to cover entirely said element and containing a predetermined amount of sealing compound in frozen state. The invention is useful for producing impermeability to fluids at rigid connecting elements such as rivets, bolts or the like, for protecting projecting elements of structures against electromagnetic effects such as lightning.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2000Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: Le Joint FrancaisInventors: Georges Beyssac, Jacky Decreuse
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Patent number: 7121410Abstract: In a blister pack comprising a base foil with chambers formed therein for receiving a product sealed into the chambers, a rupture foil disposed on the base foil to close and seal the chambers and a plastic foil disposed on the rupture foil for the protection of the rupture foil, wherein the plastic foil is attached to the rupture foil with a retaining force which is lower than the force with which the rupture foil is attached to the base foil, except for a limited edge area of the rupture foil which is delimited by a seal edge and a perforation extending along the seal edge, so that, upon removal of the plastic foil and the rupture foil from the base foil in the limited edge area where the rupture foil is not attached to the base foil, the rupture foil breaks away from the plastic foil when reaching the perforated seal edge so that the chamber remains reliably covered by the rupture foil while the plastic foil is peeled off the rupture foil.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2005Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: Romaco Pharmatechnik GmbHInventors: Manfred Rohrmus, Günter Albrecht, Jörg-Uwe Bippus, Udo Guth
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Patent number: 7051876Abstract: A clamshell package for displaying and housing products or other objects that is substantially pilfer-resistant, yet safe to open. The clamshell packaging includes a substantially tear-resistant housing that encloses a display chamber by criss-cross grain material to provide cut or tear resistance in multiple directions. The display chamber of the clamshell package may be either substantially transparent to allow for the product to be displayed or substantially opaque display graphics and/or to prevent the contents from being viewed. The chamber is preferably seamless such that it may not be opened without the use of scissors and, when opened, such opening is readily apparent. Furthermore, when cut open, the material used does not form sharp or jagged edges that may pose a danger to anyone handling the package. In addition to clamshell packages, the tear resistant material may also be used in blister packs and other types of packaging.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2003Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Assignee: Colbert Packaging CorporationInventor: Glenn A. Grosskopf
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Patent number: 6986424Abstract: The storage and display package for batteries is a blister pack that can be secured in a vertical position on cabinet doors, sheds and RV walls. The package allows the user to access individual batteries from the front or top of the package, while the package is secured in such locations. The package may have a perforated, removable top section or a re-closeable flap on the front of the package. The package may alternatively include a clip that may be removed from the package and secured in the stated locations with the batteries held in the clip. The package may additionally include a reservoir formed in the front of the package that is adapted to receive the base ends of electric toothbrushes, in order to store the electric toothbrushes near the batteries.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2005Date of Patent: January 17, 2006Inventor: David J. Morrison
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Patent number: 6974031Abstract: A child-safe packing for tablets, capsules and similar pharmaceutical products having a blister pack with at least one cup to hold the tablets sealed by a push-through cover film (154). A first cove part (160) is arranged over the blister pack fitted with an outer pack. The first cover part is overlaid by a second cover part. A sealing part lies between the first cover part an the second cover part. The cover film of the blister pack faces towards the first cover part. The sealing part has a removal opening opposite of the cup of the blister pack that is sealed by the second cover part when the outer pack is closed and is optionally covered by a push-through opening seal. The two cover parts are connected together at one end and at the other end each is connected to one end of the blister pack or sealing part. The blister pack is connected to the sealing part at their other ends to form grip tabs. The grip tabs of the two cover parts lie within a loop formed by the blister pack and the sealing part.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2005Date of Patent: December 13, 2005Assignee: Alcan Technology & Management Ltd.Inventors: Peter Kancsar, Laurenz Zellweger, Michael Krohn, Claudia Schmauder, Susanne Marti
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Patent number: 6964338Abstract: A child-safe packing for tablets, capsules or similar pharmaceutical products having a blister pack with at least one cup to hold the tablets sealed by a push-through cover film. The blister pack is arranged in an outer pack between a base part and a cover part. The cover part is covered by a sealing part. The sealing part is overlaid by a tear-off part. The cover film of the blister pack faces towards the cover part. With the outer pack closed, a first adhesive is arranged between the base part or blister pack and the cover part. A second adhesive is arranged between the base part and sealing part. The second adhesive has a higher adhesive force than the first adhesive. With the outer pack closed, the sealing part is folded about a first fold line. Upon opening the outer pack is folded about a second fold line. After folding the sealing part about the second fold line, the second adhesive is arranged between the sealing part and the cover part.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2005Date of Patent: November 15, 2005Assignee: Alcan Technology & Management LtdInventors: Peter Kancsar, Laurenz Zellweger, Michael Krohn, Claudia Schmauder, Susanne Marti
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Patent number: 6959812Abstract: There is disclosed a filter package comprising a housing and a cover that is adapted to enclose a sterile disposable filter wherein the package cover is penetrable at a point axially aligned with the filter and has at least one pre-formed break line along which the package cover, when subjected to appropriate force, ruptures so as to permit withdrawal of the filter by a syringe coupled thereto.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2002Date of Patent: November 1, 2005Assignee: Sartorius AGInventors: Oscar-Werner Reif, Andreas Graus
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Patent number: 6959808Abstract: A dose package for applying a material with an applicator having a separate material and applicator portion. In one embodiment, a portion of a cover is removable, exposing the material and applicator. In another embodiment, a plurality of material wells are used to mix different materials to be dispensed with an applicator. In another embodiment, a material well is squeezed to dispense the material onto an applicator.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2003Date of Patent: November 1, 2005Assignee: Centrix, Inc.Inventor: John J. Discko, Jr.
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Patent number: 6951282Abstract: A packaging substrate is formed that has at least the following elements. A main panel with at least one gate formed on the main panel to assist with removing contents from a package cell. At least one cell flap secured to the main panel. The cell flap has at least one aperture dimensioned and aligned to fit over a package cell. At least one tab flap secured to the main panel on an opposite end from the cell flap. The tab flap further comprises at least one peel away tab and at least one glue tab. The peel away tab is aligned and dimensioned so that when properly folded it will substantially overlap the gate or gates of the main panel.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2002Date of Patent: October 4, 2005Assignee: Meadwestvaco CorporationInventor: Marty Jones
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Patent number: 6896139Abstract: A child-safe packing for tablets, capsules and similar pharmaceutical products, with a blister pack (52) with at least one cup (64) to hold the tablets (60) sealed by a push-through cover film (66). Over the blister pack (52) fitted with an outer pack (50) is arranged an intermediate part (56). The cover film (66) of the blister pack (52) faces towards the intermediate part (56). Between the blister pack (52) and intermediate part (56) is arranged a first adhesive (70). The intermediate part (56) is partly covered by a removable separating part (57). A cover part (58) lies on the separating part (57). Between the intermediate part (56) and the separating part (57) is arranged a second adhesive (74). Between the intermediate part (56) not covered by the separating part (57) and the separating part (57) and cover part (58) is arranged a third adhesive (78).Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2004Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: Alcan Technology & Management Ltd.Inventors: Peter Kancsar, Laurenz Zellweger, Michael Krohn, Claudia Schmauder, Susanne Marti
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Patent number: 6830153Abstract: The child-resistant blister pack for unit dosage forms has a blister film sheet with depressions therein, unit dosage forms within the depressions and a lidding sheet which overlies the depressions and which is secured to the film sheet so as to seal the unit dosage forms within the depressions. A network of lines of weakness in the pack define a plurality of dosage units. Each dosage unit includes one of said dosage forms and a peel region where part of the lidding sheet is not secured to the blister film sheet. Each peel region is disposed adjacent a respective one of the lines of weakness.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2002Date of Patent: December 14, 2004Assignee: R. P. Scherer Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gary Stuart French, Malcolm Ronald Kidd
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Patent number: 6793077Abstract: A child-resistant yet senior-friendly packaging for tablets, capsules or similar pharmaceutical products. The packaging is a blister pack (12) with at least one cup (24) that receives tablets in an external package (10), arranged between a base part (14) and an intermediate part (16), and that is closed by a cover film (26) that can be pressed through. The intermediate part (16) is covered by a cover part (18). A first adhesive (30) is arranged between the base part (14) or the blister pack (12) and the intermediate part (16). A second adhesive (32) is arranged between the intermediate part (16) and the cover part (18). The second adhesive (32), in the closed state of the external package (10), has a lower adhesiveness vis-à-vis the first adhesive (30) and, once the cover part (18) is released from the intermediate part (16), a higher adhesiveness vis-à-vis the first adhesive (30).Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2002Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Assignee: Alcan Technology & Management Ltd.Inventors: Peter Kancsar, Laurenz Zellweger, Michael Krohn, Claudia Schmauder, Susanne Marti
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Patent number: RE40612Abstract: A multi-layered child resistant blister package having blister packaging that retains an article. A single blank sheet has first and second opposing side edges and first, second, and third score lines that are parallel to the first and second opposing side edges. The opposing side edges and score lines delimit a back panel, first and second intermediate panels, and a top panel having at least one blister receiving pocket. The first intermediate panel is folded onto the back panel about the first score line. The second intermediate panel is folded onto the first intermediate panel about the second score line. The top panel is folded onto the second intermediate panel about the third score line. A cavity through which the article passes is defined at least by the first and second intermediate panels. The back panel includes a tear away panel positioned remote from an outer periphery of the package.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2005Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: Howell Packaging division of FM Howell & Co.Inventors: Michael Paliotta, George Howell