Blister packaged pill ejection method and apparatus
US6206233A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 6, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B69/0058
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for medical pills and the like from blister packs utilizing a flexible arm with a uniquely designed pressure member fastened to a base have a specially designed cup to be used as a base support for a blister pack and as a receiving receptacle for the cup. An auxiliary serrated wheel is included for serrating particularly tough blister backing materials when needed.
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