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Tamper evident pharmaceutical capsule

US4844906A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 25, 1987
Grant dateJul 4, 1989
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Expiry dateMar 25, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/4891
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A tamper evident pharmaceutical capsule which contains an active agent. The capsule is coated on its external surfaces to provide an indication of tampering.

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