Patent · US Expired

Blister package and packaged tablet

US6155423A · kind A · utility

202Cited by
26References
8Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 1, 1998
Grant dateDec 5, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 1, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2575/3245
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention is a blister package for containing frangible dosage forms while protecting the dosage forms from damage during transport and opening of the package. A blister sheet defines one or more recesses in which frangible dosage forms are disposed and a peelable sheet of lidding material overlies the recesses to cover the dosage forms therein. The dosage forms engage each recess to prevent shifting of the dosage form during transport. Indicia on the blister package directs the user with regard to the procedure for opening the package without damaging the dosage forms. Unsealed areas in the package, which provide a portion of lidding material which the user can grab to peel open the package, are provided with dimples which hide the grabable portion of lidding material from children.

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