Abstract: Methods and apparatus for automatically preparing food for consumption in which preparation comprises dispensing, manipulation, heating, and other operations using a wide variety of ingredients. The methods and apparatus described use ingredients efficiently and maintain their quality, while avoiding contact between ingredients and apparatus to minimize the risk of system contamination.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a packaging for a medicament container, wherein the medicament container comprises at least one distal container abutment section and at least one proximal container abutment section, the packaging comprising: a bottom and a sidewall structure connected to the bottom, the bottom and the sidewall structure confining a storage space configured to accommodate at least one medicament container, at least one distal packaging abutment section, and at least one proximal packaging abutment section, wherein the at least one distal packaging abutment section is integrated into or arranged at one of the sidewall structure and the bottom and configured to abut with the at least one distal container abutment section, wherein the at least one proximal packaging abutment section is integrated into or arranged at the sidewall structure and configured to abut with the at least one proximal container abutment section.

Abstract: A pill container includes a base with a cavity and a lid movable between a closed position and an open position. The base has an integral spring tab such that when the lid is unlocked from the base, the spring tab pushes against an interior part of the lid to move the lid from the closed position to the open position.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for eliminating or minimizing the non-uniformity of edge vials compared to center vials during freezing or primary drying of product therein in a freeze dryer. A temperature controlled surface is positioned in close proximity to or in contact with the edge vials to control the temperature thereof. The method and apparatus may be used to simulate in a development freeze dryer the conditions of the center and edge vials in a larger batch target freeze dryer.

Abstract: A pill-dispensing system includes a base including a first processor and a storage, a container for pills carried by the base, and a dispenser mechanism. A data store includes an authorization code and instructions. A second processor is coupled to the data store, is in communication with the first processor, and is programmed to receive from the first processor a code associated with the container, compare the code to the authorization code, and retrieve and serve the instructions to the first processor upon the code matching the authorization code. The first processor is programmed, upon receiving the instructions from the second processor, to download to the storage the instructions that when executed by the first processor cause the first processor to effectuate a dispensing of pills from the container by the dispenser mechanism.

Abstract: A blister pack having a backing having a first side and an opposing second side. Each of the first and second side is flat or planar. The blister pack can also include a cover having a first side and an opposing second side. At least a portion of the second side of the cover is adhered to the first side of the backing to form a sealed package for containing product. The cover can include at least one blister. The blister pack can also include an active member positioned within each blister. Each active member can be in the form of a ring with an opening extending therethrough or a depression formed therein.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses and systems are described for administering a swallowable cell collection device to a patient. Methods include releasing a swallowable bundle of string of the cell collection device from a bundling apparatus, maintaining the string in a swallowable bundle while releasing the swallowable bundle from the bundling apparatus, and placing the swallowable bundle on the tongue of the patient. Methods also include constraining a retrieval string of the cell collection device in a swallowable bundle with a dissolvable band and placing the swallowable bundle on the tongue of the patient.

Abstract: A pill-dispensing system includes a base including a first processor and a storage, a container for pills carried by the base, and a dispenser mechanism. A data store includes an authorization code and instructions. A second processor is coupled to the data store, is in communication with the first processor, and is programmed to receive from the first processor a code associated with the container, compare the code to the authorization code, and retrieve and serve the instructions to the first processor upon the code matching the authorization code. The first processor is programmed, upon receiving the instructions from the second processor, to download to the storage the instructions that when executed by the first processor cause the first processor to effectuate a dispensing of pills from the container by the dispenser mechanism.

Abstract: The technology described herein generally relates to a blister pack system. The blister pack system includes multiple cavities for storing products. For example, four cavities may hold four different products. A technician may extract the four different products in a particular order. The blister pack makes it easy for the technician to determine which product to use first, and to determine which successive product to use even if the orientation of the blister pack is changed during the process.

Abstract: Present invention relates to a capsule sealing composition and the method of using said composition for sealing capsules. Said sealing composition contains an acidic or alkaline solute and a volatile solvent; said sealing method uses the characteristics of capillary action ad volatile solvents to dissolve and seal the junction of the capsule cover and capsule body and said capsule then becomes a sealed capsule and the drugs contained in the capsule will not leak easily.

Abstract: A PTP sheet for pharmaceutical packaging has a first sheet in which pockets each capable of housing a solid pharmaceutical are projected to the side of a first surface which is one of a back surface and a front surface and a second sheet which is pasted to a second surface opposite to the first surface in the first sheet and covers an opening of the pocket. The second sheet has a first region having mesh-shaped grooves having a first depth in a third surface opposite to the surface to be pasted to the second surface and a second region having mesh-shaped grooves having a second depth smaller than the first depth or not having a groove.

Abstract: A dosage form article suitable for oral administration may include more than one compartment, each formed by a plurality of distinct segments of the dosage form article. The dosage form article may also include a signaling means and a drug, wherein the signaling means and the drug are each stored in different compartments physically separated from one another. Both the drug and the signaling means may be wholly incorporated within the dosage form article, the respective compartments being arranged to fully enclose the drug and signaling means only when at least two of the plurality of distinct segments are connected.

Abstract: This invention relates to a strengthened blister pack for the packaging of solid pharmaceutical forms and/or food supplements, in particular solid pharmaceutical forms and/or food supplements that are not very hard and are highly friable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to water-dispersable microcapsules comprising an oil phase, e.g. a perfume, containing a photolabile ?-ketoacid or ?-ketoester capable of generating a gas upon exposure to light. The gas is able to cause an extension or the breaking of the microcapsule allowing the release of the oil phase and thus increasing the long-lastingness of the odor perception. The present invention concerns also the use of said microcapsules in perfumery as well as the perfuming compositions or perfumed articles comprising the invention's microcapsules to provide a prolonged release of fragrant molecules.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a process for the manufacture of a grafted fluorinated polymer comprising at least one grafted side chain comprising one or more glycosidic recurring units [polymer (F)], said process comprising polymerizing: vinylidene fluoride (VDF), optionally, one or more other fluorinated monomers [monomers (F)], and optionally, one or more (meth)acrylic monomers [monomers (MA)], in the presence of at least one polysaccharide derivative [derivative (P)], said polysaccharide derivative having a dynamic viscosity of less than 15 mPa×s, as measured according to ASTM D445 at 20° C. in an aqueous solution at a concentration of 2% by weight, and by further providing novel polymers (F) as defined above.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for obtaining information from a medication package. In the method, an image of the medication package is provided, the image is analyzed to determine positions and formats of patterns in the image, a layout, which has similar pattern formats in the same positions as the image, is selected from a set of layouts stored in the medication dispenser, the selected layout defining the type of information for each pattern in the image, and the information contained in at least one of the patterns of the image is interpreted by linking the content of the pattern to the type of information defined in the selected layout. The invention also relates to a medication dispenser.

Abstract: A package is provided for use with a track-and-trace data management system. The package comprises a base defining a plurality of compartments, each compartment containing an item, and a cover enclosing the compartments to retain each item inside a respective compartment. Each item carries a unique item code, and the package includes at least one unique security code. The relationship between the unique item code and the at least one unique security code is maintained by the data management system.

Abstract: A variety of styles and designs of ornamental enclosures and/or attachments and distinguished by being constructed with one or more of the following products: durable metals, alloys, plastics, composites, ceramics, enamels, similar materials or other durable products or combinations thereof which may be adorned with precious, semiprecious or costume jewels or other decorations and considered as jewelry and will be adapted to enhance the appearance of monitored common emergency alert devices. A free-floating actuator button in the jewelry would be depressed over an common emergency alert device button summoning assistance. Another embodiment of Lovely Life Jewelry could be made with generic internal emergency alert circuitry to connect with existing or future emergency alert services. The purpose of the designer or costume jewelry is to make emergency alert devices more attractive and, therefore, enhance the health, safety and security of the wearer.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide an single-dose package containing an internal adsorbent wherein the internal adsorbent is not trapped in the heat-sealed region thereof. In addition, the object of the present invention is to provide a single-dose package containing internal adsorbent wherein adhesion of the internal adsorbent around the vacuumed open region thereof is slight, whereby the internal adsorbent does not spill out on opening the package. The object of the present invention can be solved by a single-dose package characterized in that the internal adsorbent is tight-packed using a packaging material having a mean specific surface resistivity of from 4.4×109? or more to 1.0×1016? or less at its internal surface, under warming and/or reduced pressure.

Abstract: The invention provides a packaging for a container (2) filled with a liquid pharmaceutical product and comprising a head (4) and a body (3) both made from a single piece and a neck portion (5) configured to form a frangible junction (6) between said head (4) and said body (3), said packaging (11) being made from plastic material and comprising two layers (12, 13) between which is defined a cavity (18) configured to receive said container (2); wherein said packaging (11) is a unitary packaging which is configured to receive one container (2) and comprises a foldable portion (24) configured so that an upper portion (32) of said packaging (11) which is configured to receive said head (4) of said container (2) folds when said head (4) is submitted to a determined load, an access portion (27) provided at least around a part of said upper portion (32) and being remote to said foldable portion (24) and a protective portion (28) configured between said access portion (27) and said foldable portion (24); so that when

Abstract: A blister card for providing an effective pharmacy label location that does not conceal important information or block removal of pill. The blister card generally includes a support member having a pill area for storing a pharmaceutical pill, a label area for receiving a pharmaceutical label and an information area for providing information about the pharmaceutical pill. The label area does not overlap the location of the pharmaceutical pill within the support member to allow for extraction of the pill without damaging of the pharmacy label.

Abstract: Tubes for storing unit doses of drugs are disclosed, the tubes may include an elongate outer casing having two open ends, an inner structure inside said casing, which includes two opposite symmetrical walls connected at the ends thereof and ribbed on the inner surfaces thereof such as to enable the insertion and fastening of a blister pack containing a unit dose of a drug in channels opposite to said walls, and a pulling means for inserting and extracting the inner structure from the outer casing. Devices and methods for filling the tube with unit doses of drugs is also disclosed, along with cabinets for dispensing unit doses of drugs from said storage tube.

Abstract: A package including a container and a cover sheet, the container having a first section and a second section connected at a breakable joint, the first section includes a well, and the cover sheet is adhered to at least a portion of the first section and at least a portion of the second section and the cover sheet covers the well. Either the first section or the second section is adapted to pivot to assist in breaking the breakable joint in order to separate the first section and the second section, and allow removal of the cover sheet.

Abstract: Package systems that provide for prolonged shelf stability of sterilized cyanoacrylate compositions are provided. The package systems include an ampoule made from a material that is substantially impervious to gas and moisture penetration that includes a frangible foil seal, and an overpack. The ampoule contains a stabilized cyanoacrylate monomer composition, and may be sterilized by irradiation without substantially altering the viscosity of the composition. The package may be sterilized by ethylene oxide without substantially further altering the viscosity of the composition. The sterilized composition, when contained within the package system, is shelf-stable for a period of at least 24 months.

Abstract: A dissolvable medication administration bag for the safe and effective crushing and administration of medication to patients who have difficulty swallowing pills is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the dissolvable medication administration bag is constructed in accordance with a pill crusher pouch embodiment into which a pill is placed prior to being crushed and subsequently the whole of pouch and the crushed pill contents are dissolved into a liquid, e.g. a beverage, as a means of reducing health hazards associated with current pill crushing practices such as inadvertent direct contact and aerosolization with subsequent inhalation of the crushed medication. In other embodiments, the dissolvable medication administration bag is constructed in accordance with a pre-packaged medicine dosage administration bag embodiment wherein the whole of the pre-packaged bag and its powdered or liquid form medication contents are dissolved into a liquid with no need for crushing.

Abstract: The re-closable container (1) for fluid products, particularly for medical, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products, includes: a hollow body (2) for containing a fluid product, which extends to a neck (4) having at least a dispensing mouth (5) for the product, and closing elements (7) for closing the dispensing mouth (5), which include: a flat-plane gripping member (8), from which a shutter pin (9) of the dispensing mouth (5) extends substantially coplanar, an annular collar (12), which is associated with the flat-plane gripping member (8) along at least a pre-established breaking area (13) and which is rigidly associable with the neck (4), and a resting base (17) suitable for allowing the flat-plane gripping member (8) to rest on a supporting surface (18) in a resting configuration in which the shutter pin (9) remains lifted with respect to the supporting surface (18).

Abstract: A package for storing an aerosolizable pharmaceutical formulation comprises a capsule adapted to contain the aerosolizable pharmaceutical formulation, and a moisture barrier around the capsule. The moisture barrier comprises a material that is resistant to moisture passage, whereby the moisture barrier reduces the amount of moisture in contact with the aerosolizable pharmaceutical formulation so that the aerosolizable pharmaceutical formulation may be aerosolized when the capsule is opened. In one version, the moisture barrier comprises a metal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a single-dose formulation for oral use of the thyroid hormones triiodothyronine or liothyronine (T3) and tetraiodothyronine or thyroxine (T4) in water-alcohol solution, which is physically and chemically stable, protected against accidental or microbiological contamination, in a container for pharmaceutical use which is squeezable and impermeable to the evaporation of the volatile substances it contains, and the corresponding means for implementing it.

Abstract: A sealing sheet for closing a container-defining sheet having a top surface comprising a given number of spaced apart cavities embossed therein, each of the cavities being upwardly opened and defining a container surrounded by a flange. The sealing sheet includes a top layer having a lower surface covered with pressure sensitive adhesive glue, and a bottom layer having an upper surface detachably fixed to the lower surface of the top layer by pressure sensitive adhesive glue. The bottom layer being peelable from the lower surface of the top layer to allow fixation of the sealing sheet onto the top surface of the container-defining sheet in order to close the containers defined in the same. The sealing sheet also includes an additional layer that is tearable into additional elements that are foldably attached on top of each of the containers and on which additional information may be printed.

Abstract: Embodiments concern methods and compositions for treating or preventing a bacterial infection, particularly infection by a Staphylococcus bacterium. Aspects include methods and compositions for providing a passive immune response against the bacteria. In certain embodiments, the methods and compositions involve an antibody that binds Staphylococcal protein A (SpA).

Abstract: The single-use applicator used for discharging a filling substance and comprising a substance receiving chamber provided with an outlet is characterized in that the receiving chamber comprises an outwardly curved wall and an opposite wall which is provided with a surrounding web which engages into the cavity of the curved wall on the edge thereof, and that the curved wall is shaped such that it can be smoothly pressed onto the web and the interposed area of the opposite wall.

Abstract: The present invention relates to capsules for housing pharmaceutical preparations for powder inhalers with increased medicinal product safety and capsules for pharmaceutical preparations for powder inhalers with improved adaption to use in powder inhalers. The capsules consist of non-water-soluble, hydrophobic plastics, which themselves do not substantially influence the pharmaceutical quality of the contents, but improve the usability of the filled capsules in respect of their operation, the period of use and/or the geographical location of their use and are advantageous in various steps from manufacture to use.

Abstract: An ingestible particulate composition including at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol, amylmetacresol, cetylpyridinium chloride, hexitidine, hexylresorcinol, flurbiprofen, lidocaine, benzocaine, ibuprofen, paracetamol, pectin, menthol, and benzydamine and one or more bioadhesive materials. Resulting particulate compositions have excellent flow characteristics, dust suppression, organoleptic properties and stability. They are highly suitable for administration direction into a patient's mouth, and ingested to alleviate the symptoms of a sore throat.

Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging for unit pharmaceutical products, comprising: a receiving element (3) having at least one cell (7) defining an inner space (9) configured so as to receive such a product (2) and an opening (9) to said space; an element (10) for covering said cell, fixed to said receiving element in the region of the opening and designed so as to be torn or removed in order to extract said product; and a repositionable temporary closing body (22) designed such that it occupies a determined initial position from which it can be removed and at least one temporary closing position wherein it is temporarily fixed by adhesion to said element around said opening to the space of said previously opened cell; said determined initial position being separate from said closing position and said temporary closing body having an at least partially pre-glued closing part (23)

Abstract: A single-dose package for transdermal therapeutic systems or film-shaped administration forms, in the form of a tear-open sealed-edge pouch with a completely surrounding and continuous non-peelable sealing surface. The single-dose packages comprise two packaging material elements, which are arranged one lying an top of the other and form the upper side and underside of a pouch that contains the product. At least one packaging material element is a tear-resistant film laminate with an at least three-layer structure, wherein at least one layer of the packaging material elements is a metal layer. The single-dose package also has a linear weakening, which lies in the sealing area, does not touch the edge of the package and extends in the direction of the weaker tear resistance of the upper side and underside and the linear form of the anisotropically tear-resistant plastic.

Abstract: A blister pack for use with inhalation therapy inhalers comprises an elongate bottom element having an overlying top element defining a plurality of spaced top crowned areas containing powder or liquid medications or drugs.

Abstract: Provided is a package that exhibits satisfactory moldability as well as moisture adsorption and gas adsorption properties. A package P includes a container sheet 6 in which a concave receptacle unit 5 that accommodates a solid preparation 8 containing solifenacin succinate or 1-{[?-isobutanoyloxyethoxy]carbonyl}aminomethyl}-1-cyclohexaneacetic acid is formed, and an airtight cover material sheet 7 for sealing the solid preparation 8. The container sheet 6 is formed by a package film F1 in which an adsorption layer 1, at least one or more substrate layers 2 formed by resins, an aluminum foil 3, and a barrier layer 4. The adsorption layer 1 is laminated with the substrate layer 2 while also being disposed on the side where the solid preparation 8 is accommodated, and contains at least zeolite.

Abstract: There is provided a dietary supplement product comprising a sealed package containing a single dose of a dietary supplement, the dietary supplement including one or more active agents such as vitamins and mineral dispersed with a carrier so that it is in the form of a free-flowing, dry particulate which pours readily and dissolves rapidly on the tongue.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical dispenser including a tube having an open end and a space filled with a composition, and an applicator including a first end removably coupled to the open end of the tube and a longitudinal portion with at least one aperture is described. The dispenser can also include a removable cover extending longitudinally and having a bore surrounding the longitudinal portion of the applicator. The composition may be an anal medication. A single dosage unit of the composition is usually contained in the tube, and the tube, applicator, and cover are disposable after use. Methods of using the dispenser include squeezing the tube, allowing the composition to exit the aperture of the applicator, and applying the composition to a target area.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide an single-dose package containing an internal adsorbent wherein the internal adsorbent is not trapped in the heat-sealed region thereof. In addition, the object of the present invention is to provide a single-dose package containing internal adsorbent wherein adhesion of the internal adsorbent around the vacuumed open region thereof is slight, whereby the internal adsorbent does not spill out on opening the package. The object of the present invention can be solved by a single-dose package characterized in that the internal adsorbent is tight-packed using a packaging material having a mean specific surface resistivity of from 4.4×109? or more to 1.0×1016? or less at its internal surface, under warming and/or reduced pressure.

Abstract: Disclosed is a storage device for medicaments, comprising a rectangular bottom part with 7 compartments (1) that are separated by partitions (2) and each have an independent pivotable lid (3) such that each compartment (1) can be individually accessed. Seven compartments (1) have a same-sized rectangular horizontal section within the bottom part (4) of the weekly dispenser, while at least one longitudinal side (4.2) of the bottom part (4), more specifically the access side, has a convex wall (4.3), and the top edge (2.3) of all partitions (2) has a uniform curvature having a radius R in the longitudinal direction thereof. The 7 dimensionally stable and elastic lids (3) have an adapted curvature R? that matches said uniform curvature of the top edge (2.3) of the partitions (2). The closing parts (6) start detaching from one another when pressure is applied to the central or rear region of an arched elastic lid (3).

Abstract: An emergency medication storage and integrated single use device for providing oral dissolving medications strips in a convenient transparent transfer environment. A thin card size dispenser holds a single medicated strip in user access orientation positioned for direct card insertion to the user's mouth assuring proper dispensing of the medication in an emergency situation.

Abstract: The present invention includes a consumer product packet comprising a capsule and a fill composition within the capsule. The capsule has a tack temperature of about 110° F. or higher and substantially dissolves in water within a predetermined time period at a temperature of about 70° F. or lower. In one example, the capsule comprises a film having at least one polymer, at least one plasticizer, and at least one temperature adjusting agent. Dependent on the fill composition, the consumer product packet may be used for any household or personal use. In one example, the fill composition is a detergent concentrate comprises one or more surfactants, one or more humectants, and a coalescing solvent which has hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) value from about 7 to about 9, wherein the ratio of the one or more humectants to the coalescing solvent is more than 1.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sealing sheet for use to close a container-defining sheet having a top surface comprising a given number of spaced apart cavities embossed therein, each of the cavities being upwardly opened and thus defining a container that is surrounded by a flange that is part of the top surface of the container-defining sheet. This sealing sheet has a top layer which can be glued to the flanges surrounding the containers of the container-defining sheet in order to close said containers. The top layer is advantageously made of a water-proof material such aluminum, in order to make the closure of the container-defining sheet moisture proof once such a closure has been completed. This top layer advantageously also has a top surface that is printable to ensure that relevant information as to the content of each container being made available on it if desired.

Abstract: An ingestible particulate composition comprises: a) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol, amylmetacresol, cetylpyridinium chloride, hexitidine, hexylresorcinol, flurbiprofen, lidocaine, benzocaine, ibuprofen, paracetamol, pectin, menthol, and benzydamine; and b) one or more bioadhesive materials. Resulting particulate compositions have excellent flow characteristics, dust suppression, organoleptic properties and stability. They are highly suitable for administration direction into a patient's mouth, and ingested to alleviate the symptoms of a sore throat.

Abstract: A medicament dispenser can include a first side surface, a second side surface spaced from and substantially opposed to the first side surface, and a medicament packaging structure located between the first side surface and second side surface. A pivot structure can extend between the first side surface and the second side surface, and the medicament packaging structure can be rotatable about the pivot structure. Thus, the medicament packaging structure can be rotated from an enclosed state in which the medicament packaging structure is substantially enclosed by the first side surface and/or second side surface, to an exposed state in which the medicament packaging structure is substantially exposed from at least one of the first side surface and/or second side surface to provide user access to the medicament(s) stored in the medicament packaging structure.

Abstract: A storage unit is provided for removably storing an in vivo imaging capsule. The capsule may have a housing and an optical dome. The storage unit may include a recessed space formed for accepting the capsule. A magnet for magnetically activating and deactivating the capsule may be provided in the storage unit, for example in the lid. The storage unit may also include a capsule holding unit comprising at least two protruding elements to removably hold the capsule in the storage unit, wherein the protruding elements are positioned to grip the capsule housing.

Abstract: Fentanyl containing dosage forms and methods using same are described. These dosage forms include substantially less fentanyl by weight than know oral formulation and have advantages in terms of cost and side effects. These dosage forms are intended for oral administration of fentanyl across the oral mucosa.

Abstract: A child-resistant multi-step tear-access blister package having at least one product well containing a product. The product is accessed by tearing the blister package from a peripheral edge toward the product well. A step in addition to tearing is required to access the product, thereby elevating the cognitive skill necessary to access the product above those of a typical small child. In the disclosed exemplary embodiment, the additional step involves weakening a tear-resistant channel blocking a tear path from the peripheral edge of the package to the product well. More particularly, initial tearing of the package toward the product well is interfered with by the presence of the tear-resistant channel interrupting the tear path. The tear-resistant channel may be bent or snapped to permit tearing therethrough and to permit continued tearing of the blister package toward the product well to access the product.

Abstract: A storage unit is provided for removably storing an in vivo imaging capsule. The capsule may have a housing and an optical dome. The storage unit may include a recessed space formed for accepting the capsule. A magnet for magnetically activating and deactivating the capsule may be provided in the storage unit, for example in the lid. The storage unit may also include a capsule holding unit comprising at least two protruding elements to removably hold the capsule in the storage unit, wherein the protruding elements are positioned to grip the capsule housing.