Patent · US Expired

Tablet dispenser

US4165709A · kind A · utility

53Cited by
8References
24Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 24, 1978
Grant dateAug 28, 1979
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 24, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2583/0404
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tablet dispensing device comprises a substantially flat support having a single tablet dispensing aperture therein. A tray is adapted to rotate on one surface of the support and has a plurality of openings therein disposed in a circular orientation. The openings are arranged to individually align in registration with the aperture upon rotation of the tray. The tray is adapted to receive a tablet dispensing package containing a plurality of tablets. A tablet is dispensed by pressing it from the package through its corresponding opening in the tray and then through the aperture in the support for collection by the operator thereof. Rotation of the tray sequentially places each opening over the aperture in alignment therewith so that the remaining tablets can be individually dispensed.

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