Patent · US Expired

Robotic compatible blister package

US6543209B1 · kind B1 · utility

27Cited by
11References
14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 28, 2000
Grant dateApr 8, 2003
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2575/367
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pharmaceutical product package employs a clear plastic member that includes at least one cavity within which one or more pharmaceutical products may be located. The cavity is preferably centrally located within the boundaries of the overall package in a lower portion thereof. The clear plastic member preferably includes one or more additional elongated structural protrusions that extend outward in the same direction as the cavity for housing the pharmaceutical products. These elongated structural protrusions are formed lengthwise parallel to and near the edges of the package. The pharmaceutical package of the present invention also desirably includes a central void or opening in the clear plastic material which is preferably located above the cavity for the solid pharmaceutical. The void provides location for receiving a hook or other protruding member for hanging the product package on the hook or other protruding member. The backing material includes a corresponding void or opening that at least substantially matches the opening in the clear plastic material. A tab of backing material extends into the region of the void in the clear plastic material.

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