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Tamper evident pharmaceutical capsule

US4973480A · kind A · utility

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19Claims
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Filing dateJun 23, 1989
Grant dateNov 27, 1990
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2009

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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