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Child-resistant packaging for tablets

US6964338B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 15, 2005
Grant dateNov 15, 2005
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S206/82
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A child-safe packing for tablets, capsules or similar pharmaceutical products having a blister pack with at least one cup to hold the tablets sealed by a push-through cover film. The blister pack is arranged in an outer pack between a base part and a cover part. The cover part is covered by a sealing part. The sealing part is overlaid by a tear-off part. The cover film of the blister pack faces towards the cover part. With the outer pack closed, a first adhesive is arranged between the base part or blister pack and the cover part. A second adhesive is arranged between the base part and sealing part. The second adhesive has a higher adhesive force than the first adhesive. With the outer pack closed, the sealing part is folded about a first fold line. Upon opening the outer pack is folded about a second fold line. After folding the sealing part about the second fold line, the second adhesive is arranged between the sealing part and the cover part.

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