Structure For "press-out" Of Content Unit Patents (Class 206/531)
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Patent number: 7780007Abstract: A multi-layered blister package and assembling method include a blister sheet having a blisters for containing a product therein and an opposing cover surface adjacent to blister openings. The package also includes a front sheet having apertures configured to receive the blisters and a back sheet coupled to at least a portion of the front sheet. The back sheet includes an inner back panel foldably connected to an outer back panel. The inner and outer back panels each include removable tabs each covering an access slot. The tabs and access slots of the inner and outer back panels are in alignment when the inner back panel is folded adjacent to the outer back panel. The cover surface of the blister sheet is positioned adjacent to the inner back panel such that each blister opening is in alignment with the tabs and access slots of the inner and outer back panels.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2006Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventor: Mark Phillip Baker
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Patent number: 7775205Abstract: There is provided a medicament dispenser for use with a medicament carrier having a plurality of pockets for containing medicament wherein said pockets are spaced along the length of and defined between two peelable sheets secured to each other, said dispenser having an internal mechanism for accessing said medicament contained within said medicament carrier. The internal mechanism comprises a carrier drive means; indexing means and clutch means, in communication therebetween. The clutch means comprises a gearing surface defining plural gear engagement positions; and plural gear teeth for engaging said plural gear engagement positions. The plural gear teeth are arranged such that at any one time only a single gear tooth engages a single gear engagement position.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2002Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Glaxo Group LimitedInventor: David Anthony Edgerley
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Publication number: 20100193536Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2006Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: ASTRAZENECA ABInventors: Maria Benktzon, Sofia Jacobsson, Anders Löfgren, Thomas Nilsson, Ulrika Vejbrink
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Publication number: 20100193380Abstract: Dosage forms containing pharmaceutical compositions for use in devices to produce a spray or mist delivery of the compositions include dosage blister compartments and a dispensing blister compartment, wherein crushing of the compartments delivers the compositions in a desired spray pattern. Certain dosage forms include a plurality of dosage chambers each containing a component or a portion of a pharmaceutical composition, the contents of which are mixed or combined just prior to or during administration.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2010Publication date: August 5, 2010Inventors: Timothy R. Sullivan, Jeffrey Nelson
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Patent number: 7758936Abstract: The present invention relates to a new pharmaceutical blister with reduced permeability to water vapor and gas. It is proposed according to the invention to coat conventional blisters with a silicon oxide-containing functional layer to protect against gases, water vapor and organic molecules.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2004Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim GmbHInventors: Michael Spallek, Burkhard Metzger
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Patent number: 7748534Abstract: A package comprises an outer package (2) having two members (20, 21) connected to one another via a flexible web portion (22). Each member (20, 21) comprises a base panel (200, 210) and two opposite side wall panels (201, 202, 211, 212). One of the side wall panels (201, 211) has an attachment (204, 214) portion extending towards the opposite side wall panel (202, 212). An inner package comprises blister pack members (3) comprising an edge portion (304, 314) attached to the attachment portion (204,214) of the outer package member (20, 21) such, that in a closed state the goods carried by the blister pack member are facing towards the base panel (200,210). The members (20,21) are folded towards each other via the flexible web portion (22). In an open state the outer package members (20, 21) are unfolded and the members (3) can be accessed by folding the blister pack member (30, 31) away from the opposite side (202, 212) wall panel.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2006Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Novartis AGInventors: Lionel Jeannin, Marco Ackermann
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Patent number: 7748535Abstract: A blister pack for dispensing pills that is childproof yet senior-friendly. The blister pack includes a housing, which may be substantially tear-resistant, that encloses one or more blisters contained on a blister sheet. In one embodiment, the cavities of the blisters are positioned such that pills or other objects are dispensed into a chamber. A neck extends outward from the chamber to permit a childproof cap to be removably attached thereto to permit the selective dispensing of the pills in a controlled fashion. In another embodiment, the blister pack may include a chamber for dispensing a first type of pill and a plurality of blisters not aligned with the chamber for dispensing a second type of pill.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2007Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Colbert Packaging CorporationInventor: Glenn A. Grosskopf
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Publication number: 20100154365Abstract: The present invention is a novel child-resistant senior-friendly blister card packaging that is cheap and easy to manufacture. The packaging requires a push-peel-push method for opening, which is cognitively and physically challenging for children and mentally impaired adults. Yet, competent adults can easily open the package, especially after reading instructions. More specifically, opening the package requires the user to: 1) Push through a aperture to create a pull tab; 2) Pull on the pull tab to remove a panel; and 3) Push the blister to force the contents through the blister's seal. Advantageously, the present invention is designed such that information such as instructions and product information can be easily printed directly on the packaging. Moreover, users may also record information directly on the packaging. Thus, the present invention not only provides child-resistant and senior-friendly features, but also provides convenience for viewing and recording information.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2010Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventor: Wade Everette Williams-Hartman
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Publication number: 20100155288Abstract: A laminate material includes a substrate layer having first and second opposed sides, a first plastic layer located on the first side of the substrate layer, a second plastic layer located on the second side of the substrate layer, and at least one intermediate layer located on the first side and/or the second side of the substrate layer, between the first plastic layer and/or the second plastic layer and the substrate layer. The intermediate layer may be a single layer or multiple layers, and includes at least one of a metallized layer, a printing ink, a pigment, a toner, and/or a lacquer layer. The intermediate layer may further include at least one of a layer of primer and a layer of adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: ALCAN TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT LTDInventors: Tim Harper, Joseph Wittemer
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Publication number: 20100153135Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention, a pharmaceutical product compliance reward method and system may include a pharmaceutical product, wherein the pharmaceutical product is marked with a unique identifier; a web site for entering the identifier when a user takes or otherwise utilizes the pharmaceutical product; and a reward system associated with the web site for identifying a condition for reward based on an identifier entered on the web site.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2009Publication date: June 17, 2010Inventor: Sung K. Park
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Patent number: 7735650Abstract: A unitary pharmaceutical package according to this invention includes two primary components: a tubular sleeve-like carton or housing, and a medication card typically in the form of a blister pack in which multiple pre-formed pockets each enclose a pill. The medication card or sleeve has at least one upturned lip or flange along a longitudinal end of the card. The end walls of the carton are composite end walls formed by flaps which extend from the top, bottom, front and back panels. The unitary package of this invention easily and conveniently secures the medication card to the surrounding carton. After the carton sleeve is erected but prior to closing at least one of the composite end walls, the medication card is inserted longitudinally through one of the open ends of the carton. Some of the end flaps are folded inwardly so that they are tucked inside the carton on the interior of the upturned flange on the medication card.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: The C.W. Zumbiel CompanyInventor: Michael W. Zumbiel
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Publication number: 20100140132Abstract: The invention relates to a blister arrangement which includes a blister strip having a plurality of cups. The blister strip has a base region and a cover film and wherein a tablet or the like is disposed inside each cup. A blister pocket accommodates the blister strip. The blister pocket has a substantially rectangular shape with a front side, a rear side, a first lateral region, a second lateral region, and at least one open face. The front side has a first recess that is the same size as or slightly larger than the size of a cup, and the rear side has a second recess opposite the first recess. The cup is oriented in the direction of the second recess, and the cover film of the blister strip is oriented toward the first recess. The blister strip may be pulled out through the open face.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2008Publication date: June 10, 2010Inventors: Nancy Berg, Uwe Stroinski
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Publication number: 20100108559Abstract: A packaged product combination comprises a number of different medicaments of different shape and/or colour, the actual shape and/or colour of the medicaments providing user information relating to the medicament, for example a recommended dosage time in relation to meal times. For example, products to be taken before meal times can be elongate, products to be taken at meal times can be circular, and products to be taken after meal times can be triangular. In this way, the invention helps patients take the medication correctly, such that patients will longer be able to self-medicate and will not be reliant on inpatient care.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2008Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventor: Edwin Kohl
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Publication number: 20100108677Abstract: A child resistant product package includes a first panel, a second panel, a tab strip insert, and a blister package. The first panel incorporates at least one blister aperture and at least one tab strip access pad. The second panel includes at least one product access aperture and at least one tab strip grasping pad. The tab strip insert has at least one tab strip. The first panel and the second panel are fastened together. Once fastened together, the first panel and the second panel collectively form a housing for the tab strip insert and the blister package.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2008Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventors: Caleb Loftin, William Rigby
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Publication number: 20100101972Abstract: A container (12) suitable for use in packaging pharmaceutical products such as tablets and capsules. The container (12) can be withdrawn from a box or sleeve (14) in a first direction X to a fully extended position whereby a user can remove any item stored by the container (12). The container (12) has a base (32) which includes an end portion (40) that remains substantially within the box or sleeve (14) when in the fully extended position. The base (32) carries at least one chamber formation (42) for containing an item to be removed by the user. The base (32) also has at least one stabilising formation (44) on the end portion (40) that interacts with the box or sleeve (14) when in the fully extended position to resist pivoting of the container (12) relative to the box or sleeve (14). The or each stabilising formation (44) differs in size and/or shape to the or each chamber formation (42), and has a length in the first direction X that is greater than or equal to its width in a second direction Y.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2008Publication date: April 29, 2010Applicant: DUFF DESIGN LIMITEDInventor: Tim Clarke
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Publication number: 20100096292Abstract: A blank (10) for forming a secondary package without a heat-seal process is disclosed. The secondary package can be an inner slide card configured to receive one or more blister packs (51). A pocket opening (30) can be formed in one panel (14) of the blank (10). Receiving portions (44) can be formed on one or more panels. A blister pack (51) can be inserted into the secondary package through the pocket opening (30). The receiving portions (44) can mechanically interact with edges (56) of a blister pack (51) to retain the blister pack (51) in a desired position. The exit regions of an inserted blister pack (51) can be aligned with gates (40) formed in a panel (12) of the secondary package. When the blister pack (51) is in the proper orientation relative to the secondary package, the blister pack (51) can be locked in place mechanically, glued in place, or both.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2007Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventor: Marty Jones
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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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Patent number: 7699174Abstract: An inventory control system, comprising a blister pack having a pierceable sheet that includes a plurality of printed circuits overlying each of the compartments of the blister pack. The printed circuits are in electrical communication with a connector assembly, the connector assembly being in electrical communication with a removable header. The header is in communication with a microprocessor controlled device having a memory; wherein the microprocessor controlled device determines the contents of the blister pack. The blister pack and connector assembly are removed from the substantially fixed header so the contents can be distributed. As the contents are distributed from the blister pack, the printed circuits are broken. When the connector assembly is reattached to the blister pack, electrical signals transmitted through the connector assembly and the blister pack determines the number of broken circuits, indicative of the contents of the blister pack.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2007Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Jeffrey Wayne Allison, Ricardo Lee Koller, Navin Kanjibhai Patel
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Publication number: 20100089790Abstract: The present invention is directed to a container for delivering a nutritive substance. In an embodiment, the present invention comprises a container that protects a nutritive substance from contact with the contents of the container and from contact with the atmosphere until the consumer is ready to use or consume the product. When desired, a seal on the container is altered such that the nutritive substance can come into contact with the container contents, delivering the nutritive substance thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Applicant: MEAD JOHNSON NUTRITION COMPANYInventors: Robin P. Wiggins, Niphon Withitanun, Rick Grelewicz, Nagendra Rangavajla, Joshua C. Anthony, Patrick E. McCallister
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Publication number: 20100089791Abstract: A frangible electrical circuit sheet for a dosage form package includes a first plurality of electrically conductive trace subnetworks interconnected with one another to form a network of electrically conductive traces and disposed on the sheet. The sheet further includes a second plurality of circuit elements connected to the network of electrically conductive traces such that each circuit element is associated with one of the subnetworks. At least some of the circuit elements have element values that differ from one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Applicant: MTS MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Ronald ROSENBAUM, Vincent G. D'AGOSTINO, Robert J. DEPKE
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Publication number: 20100089789Abstract: A frangible electrical circuit sheet for a dosage form package includes a first plurality of electrically conductive trace subnetworks interconnected with one another to form a network of electrically conductive traces and disposed on the sheet. The sheet further includes a second plurality of circuit elements connected to the network of electrically conductive traces such that each circuit element is associated with one of the subnetworks. At least some of the circuit elements have element values that differ from one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2008Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventors: Ronald Rosenbaum, Vincent G. D'Agostino
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Publication number: 20100084308Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a packaging sleeve (12) and a packaging sleeve blank (10). The blank (10) includes a slide card (110). The slide card (110) is configured to carry a blister card (300) and/or to be inserted into the sleeve (12). In some embodiments the sleeve (12) includes locking features for locking the slide card (110) into the sleeve (12). In some embodiments, the locking features can be selectively deactivated by an end-user. In some embodiments, the sleeve (12) includes a pocket (100). Printed information can be inserted into the pocket (100), or the surfaces of the pocket (100) can be used to provide additional surfaces for printing information, including advertising.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2008Publication date: April 8, 2010Applicant: MEADWESTVACO CORPORATIONInventor: William Roger Rigby
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Patent number: 7690511Abstract: A child resistant blister packaging having an upper cover sheet with at least one aperture, a bottom backing card with at least one scored exit port, and a blister laminate situated between the cover sheet and the backing card, the blister laminate includes at least one blister containing a cavity for receiving a pill and a foil layer adhered to the a bottom surface of the sheet. The blister protrudes through the aperture in the cover sheet and is arranged on a carrier tab that will not line up in registry with the scored exit port in the backing card. Upon the application of sufficient force, the blister can be moved to align the pill-receiving cavity with the scored exit port and the blister can be collapsed to force a medicament stored in the cavity through the foil layer and the scored exit port.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2007Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Permalith PlasticsInventors: William S. Arnold, Joseph M. Schaeffer, William A. Callanan
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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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Publication number: 20100065464Abstract: A container is provided for storing and dispensing consumer products including pills, tablets, or capsules. A multi-cavity container is also provided for organizing and storing mixed medication for subsequent dispensation according to predefined dosage regimen. The container can comprise a tray (1) having a generally planar top surface (2) into which has been formed one or more discrete cavities (30) for receiving the consumer products. A sheet (10) can be adhered to top surface (2) using a peelable adhesive to seal discrete cavities (30). Sheet (10) can comprise pre-formed lines of separation (13) defining a closure portion (12) for each cavity, which retains the consumer products in that cavity until the closure portion is removed by separation along its lines of separation. Each closure portion (12) can have low vapor transmission properties created by a patch (24) having high vapor barrier properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: FUTURE TECHNOLOGY (R&D) LTD.Inventor: Howard Elliott
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Publication number: 20100044269Abstract: A child resistant blister packaging having an upper cover sheet with at least one aperture, a bottom backing card with at least one scored exit port, and a blister laminate situated between the cover sheet and the backing card, the blister laminate includes at least one blister containing a cavity for receiving a pill and a foil layer adhered to the a bottom surface of the sheet. The blister protrudes through the aperture in the cover sheet and is arranged on a carrier tab that will not line up in registry with the scored exit port in the backing card. Upon the application of sufficient force, the blister can be moved to align the pill-receiving cavity with the scored exit port and the blister can be collapsed to force a medicament stored in the cavity through the foil layer and the scored exit port.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: PERMALITH PLASTICSInventors: William S. Arnold, Joseph M. Schaeffer, William A. Callanan
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Patent number: 7665610Abstract: The present invention is a novel child-resistant senior-friendly blister card packaging that is cheap and easy to manufacture. The packaging requires a push-peel-push method for opening, which is cognitively and physically challenging for children and mentally impaired adults. Yet, competent adults can easily open the package, especially after reading instructions. More specifically, opening the package requires the user to: 1) Push through a aperture to create a pull tab; 2) Pull on the pull tab to remove a panel; and 3) Push the blister to force the contents through the blister's seal. Advantageously, the present invention is designed such that information such as instructions and product information can be easily printed directly on the packaging. Moreover, users may also record information directly on the packaging. Thus, the present invention not only provides child-resistant and senior-friendly features, but also provides convenience for viewing and recording information.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2007Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Inventor: Wade Everette Williams-Hartman
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Publication number: 20100038278Abstract: A protection sleeve for a drug blister, includes a horizontal drawer holding the blister, a sheath inside which the drawer is mounted so as to be capable of sliding between a closed position and an open position, and first locking elements for locking the drawer in a closed position, that include at least a first transverse face for blocking the drawer and to be arranged against a second transverse face for blocking the sheath when the drawer is in the closed position, the first blocking face being provided on a segment of the drawer mounted so as to pivot about a longitudinal axis between a locking angular position and a release angular position, characterised in that at least one of the blocking face is supported by an elastically deformable locking tab so that the locking can be achieved by the elastic engagement of the tab behind the other blocking face.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2008Publication date: February 18, 2010Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTISInventors: Herve Gattefosse, Patrick Sivera
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Publication number: 20100038277Abstract: A blister pack and a method for packaging a blister in the blister pack are proposed. The blister pack 10 in this case comprises a base field 14 with at least one recess 16 or perforation 18 for removal of at least one product arranged in a blister 36. A bottom field 26 is connected to the base field 14. A closure field 30 is connected to the bottom field 26. The blister pack 10 is distinguished by a fixing tab 22 which is mounted on the base field 14 for the purpose of fixing at least one blister 36 that is to be packaged in the blister pack 10.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2006Publication date: February 18, 2010Inventors: Reinhard Rapp, Helmut Deichert
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Publication number: 20100011714Abstract: A package for a medicament, the package comprising a sleeve and a slide, the slide having a medicament region for containing medicament, the sleeve having opposed first and second major surfaces connected and spaced apart by a side wall to define an internal volume, the side wall further defining a slide opening, the slide being movable parallel to a slide axis between a position in which the medicament region is substantially within the internal volume and a position in which at least some of the medicament region extends outside the internal volume through the slide opening, characterised in that the sleeve includes a shoulder and the package includes biasing means, the sleeve and slide being arranged such that the slide is movable within the internal volume between a secured position, in which slide is substantially prevented from moving parallel to the slide axis by contact between a portion of the slide and the shoulder, and an unsecured position, in which the slide portion can move parallel to the sType: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2007Publication date: January 21, 2010Inventor: Christophe Royer
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Publication number: 20100000899Abstract: A personal medication package is provided with an embedded user interface. The medication package includes an array of storage compartments for storing medication as well as visual indicia that is integrated into the medication package. The visual indicia are formed from color changing ink that is deposited onto the medication package. Consequently, the medication package can be manufactured and disposed of in an ecologically friendly manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2009Publication date: January 7, 2010Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATIONInventors: Bernard Burg, Ira Nydick, Patrick Suel, Kristen Ingalz, Takako Aparicio, Masaaki Yamashita, Shinichi Takarada
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Patent number: 7637375Abstract: A childproof package consists of a rectangular folding box of cardboard with at least one strip-like blister pack inside, which can be pulled out from one of the short, narrow sides of the folding box. The folding box is designed so that it can be reclosed in such a way as to be childproof again, and the folding box and the blister pack have cooperating means, which are designed so that the blister pack cannot be pulled completely out of the folding box.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2007Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignees: Carl Edelmann GmbH, Uhlmann Pac-Systeme GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Oliver Sattel, Meino Adam, Jürgen Dambacher, Dirk Bauernfeind, Peter Fuhrmann, Detlev Gertitschke, Holger Bugar
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Publication number: 20090314288Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2009Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventor: Anand V. Gumaste
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Publication number: 20090317487Abstract: Kits providing a combination of one or more pharmaceutical information comprising one or more agent(s) for the treatment or alleviation of symptoms commonly associated with a cold and an immunonutritional composition comprising immunonutritional agent and methods of using these kits are described. The kits provide both the pharmaceutical agent(s) and the immunonutritional agent in a convenient form for administration. The kit typically includes instruction for coordinating the administration of the pharmaceutical formulation with the administration of the immunonutritional composition. The preferred immunonutritional agents are compounds that contain a pharmaceutically acceptable form of zinc, such as zinc acetate, zinc gluconate, zinc gluconate glycine, and zinc sulfate. Preferably the kit contains multiple dosage forms containing the immunonutritional composition. In the most preferred embodiment, the immunonutritional composition is in the form of a lozenge.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2009Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventors: Mischelle Hall, Alan Roberts, Matthew Heil
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Publication number: 20090314664Abstract: The invention relates to a pack comprising a container (2) and solid pharmaceutical administration forms packed in blister packs (4).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 4, 2007Publication date: December 24, 2009Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBHInventors: Stefan Henke, Peitz Holger
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Publication number: 20090301191Abstract: The invention relates to a device for detecting at least one chemical component, the device comprising a light-reflecting substrate or light-reflecting background and a superior detecting layer containing at least one component swellable in the presence of the component to be detected, the detecting layer consisting of a homogeneous material and the component to be detected comprising water.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2005Publication date: December 10, 2009Applicant: SUD-CHEMIE AGInventors: Stefan Dick, Mandy Erdmann, Inge Kramer, Michael Haubs
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Publication number: 20090301924Abstract: A child resistant blister package is provided. The blister package comprises a blister card and a housing for containing the blister card. The blister card and the housing comprising a releasable restraining mechanism to restrict the exposure of the blister card through an opening of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2008Publication date: December 10, 2009Applicant: ALCAN GLOBAL PHARMACEUTICAL PACKAGING INC.Inventor: Gilles Rondeau
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Publication number: 20090283438Abstract: A pill receptacle has a number of recessed pill compartments formed therein. The method comprises the steps of providing a cover sheet member that has a sealing sheet with a top identification surface on which information can be printed and a bottom adhesive surface provided with an adhesive. The cover sheet member further has a protective sheet that removably overlays the sealing sheet on its adhesive surface. First weakness zones are provided on the cover sheet member, that extend transversely through the sealing sheet and the protective sheet in a registering fashion to define first cutaway lines on the cover sheet member. A fraction of the cover sheet member is separated from the rest of the cover sheet member along at least some of the first cutaway lines, including concurrently separating corresponding fractions of the sealing sheet and the protective sheet in registering fashion. The protective sheet fraction is peeled away from the sealing sheet fraction on the cover sheet member fraction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2008Publication date: November 19, 2009Inventor: Gilles Bourque
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Publication number: 20090283439Abstract: According to one aspect of invention, a locking apparatus for a device including a container that contains at least one article is provided. The locking apparatus includes a blocking element positionable with respect to at least a portion of the container, the blocking element being movable between a first position and a second position and configured to at least partially inhibit removal of articles from the container when in the second position and to permit removal of articles when in the first position. The locking apparatus also includes a lock that optionally locks the surface in the first position to inhibit movement of the blocking element into the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2008Publication date: November 19, 2009Applicant: CATALENT PHARMA SOLUTIONSInventors: David Ray Barndt, Victor Gherdan
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Patent number: 7617935Abstract: A child-resistant and senior-friendly unit dose package has a hollow container body containing a separate tray carrying a plurality of tablets or like items for being dispensed from the container body. The container body has an end with an opening, and the tray can be slid to a retracted position in which the tray is located within the container body and a dispensing position in which a proximal end part of the tray extends through the opening of the container body. The package includes a separate cap removably securable to the container body to seal the opening and prevent access to the trays. The container body can be positioned in a tray re-loading position that permits a spent tray to be removed from the container body and replaced with a new tray. Thus, the container body is reusable.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2008Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: Anderson Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Shawn P. Reilley, Curtis Knutson, Ronald J. Seibert
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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: 7607539Abstract: The invention provides a substantially child resistant package. A gate panel (110) and a tab panel (140) are secured to an aperture panel (120). 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 (146) 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 package (11) is aligned with and secured to the aperture panel. The gate panel is secured to the aperture panel and blister package. The tab panel is secured to the gate panel.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2004Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: MeadWestvaco CorporationInventor: Timothy Freeze
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Publication number: 20090261014Abstract: A dispenser including a first dispensing portion including one group of storage units for each of ten to twenty-eight days, and a second dispensing portion, including at least one storage unit for each of seventeen to thirty days. In the first dispensing portion, a first set includes a group of four storage units for each day, a second set includes a group of three storage units for each day, and a third set includes a group of two storage units for each day. The first dispensing portion contain a progestin. In the second dispensing portion, the first fourteen storage units contain a placebo and the remaining storage units contain a progestin. First and second dispensing portions may be provided as separate dispensing packs, or as a multi-pack of second dispensing portions. The dispenser is useful for treatment of acute episodes of dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) and maintenance treatment for preventing future episodes of DUB.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2009Publication date: October 22, 2009Applicant: Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Kathy Reape, George Jones, JR.
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Publication number: 20090255842Abstract: A child-resistant compact for dispensing product on blister cards including a first portion having a first cover hinged to a first clamp, a second portion having a second cover hinged to a second clamp, and means connecting the first and second clamp to each other, both to clamp at least one blister card between the clamps and to position the first and second covers to form a closable cavity for enclosing the at least one blister card. Also, a first child-resistant latch includes a first latch arm extending from one of the first and second covers remote from the clamps and a corresponding first latch engagement feature on the other of the first and second covers for engagement with the first latch arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2008Publication date: October 15, 2009Applicant: Rexam Closure Systems Inc.Inventors: Brian John Brozell, Wing-Kwong Keung
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Publication number: 20090250056Abstract: The present invention relates to a dry powder inhalation device which is suitable for the simultaneous administration of a combination of pharmaceutical ingredients, wherein each pharmaceutical ingredient is packed in a separate blister of the same single dose blister strip. The medicaments that form the combination come into contact just before their exit from the mouthpiece of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2007Publication date: October 8, 2009Inventor: Dimitrios Pentafragas
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Publication number: 20090242451Abstract: A blister pack (1) contains a blister portion (5) and a base portion (6), between which a blister is inserted in a sandwich-like manner. The base portion (6) contains detachable blocking segments (7) which each cover a push-out region for articles (18). For childproofing purposes, the blister portion (5) contains safeguarding segments (8) which overlap the blocking segments (7) in each case and can be swung up out of the plane of the blister portion (5) by pressure being applied from the rear side. The safeguarding segments (8) here are configured such that, in the rest position, they prevent access to the blocking segments (7), and it is only after the safeguarding segments (8) have been at least partially swung up that they allow pressure to be applied to the blocking segments (7).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2008Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: Dividella AGInventor: Jurg Kessler
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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: 7591372Abstract: A package has a sliding blister card and a locking sleeve made from a base and a top. The card is made from conventional blister dose packaging material, with blisters formed in a single layer plastic top holding medicaments on a sealing paper, board, or foil layer. The top and base form a closed case, open along one end. The blister card is slid into the sleeve until detent(s) engage aperture(s). Appurtenant(s) adjacent to the detent(s) urge the blister card to engage the detent(s) at the card's receiving aperture. Pressing on release disengages the card and detent by warping the card to move the aperture away from the detent so that the card may be slid through the open end of the sleeve. Reverse pressure easily slides the blister card back into the containment element without manipulation of parts.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2004Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: MeadWestvaco CorporationInventors: John A. Gelardi, Ken Bertram, Ricky N. Williams, David L. Bolognia
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Publication number: 20090230013Abstract: A customizable dosing system is provided, comprising a primary container comprising at least one enclosure, the enclosure containing a dosage unit comprising an active; indicia for selection or deselection of one or more of the dosage units and actives; wherein the indicia enables a user to select a system and one or more dosage units and actives appropriate to a user's needs. Also provided are methods of customizing dosage and treatment, and kits containing a customizable dosing system and one or more complimentary products.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2009Publication date: September 17, 2009Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jason Alan Born, Deborah M. Doan, Susan Elaine Criss
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Patent number: 7588149Abstract: A container includes a slidable tray and a locking sleeve. The tray is a conventional blister package, with blisters formed therein. The tray includes a slot and the sleeve includes a stop that extends through the slot to prevent the tray from sliding out of the sleeve. The sleeve includes detents that engage with holes in the tray to lock the tray in multiple positions. Manipulating a biaser releases the detents from the holes, thereby allowing the tray to slide within the sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2005Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignee: MeadWestvaco CorporationInventor: John A. Gelardi