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Package for oral contraceptive tablet

US4958736A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 18, 1986
Grant dateSep 25, 1990
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Expiry dateMar 18, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2585/56
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention contemplates a package for oral contraceptive tablets. The package contains four rows of seven tablets per row. Three adjacent rows contain active contraceptive tablets, while the fourth row contains placebo tablets. A line of severability is provided between the row of placebo tablets and an adjacent row of active tablets, thereby enabling dispensing 21-day and 28-day oral contraceptive formulations using a single package.

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