Method and device for dispensing flat forms

US6571983B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• LTS Lohmann Therapie-Systeme AG · DE

Inventors

• Klaus Schumann · Weil am Rhein, DE
• Peter Steinborn · Neuwied, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: May 17, 2001
• Grant date: Jun 3, 2003
• Expiry date: May 17, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B29C2793/0036
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for dispensing flat forms, such as labels, stickers, transdermal therapeutic systems, flat medicaments for oral application, etc, in a controlled manner. According to said method, the outer contour of the flat form (103) is punched out from a strip-shaped starting material and connecting bridges (105) hold the flat form (103) and the edge of the punched layer together. These connecting bridges (105) break when the flat forms are dispensed via a deflector edge (106). The inventive method can be advantageously used for packing individual flat forms in primary packaging. The invention also relates to a specialised punching device used in the method.