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Method of sealing a hard shell capsule

US7645407B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 8, 2004
Grant dateJan 12, 2010
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61J3/072
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method is disclosed for the sealing of hard shell capsules having coaxial body parts which overlap when telescopically joined. Also described is an apparatus to seal the capsules. The method comprises the steps of holding the capsule in a precise and upright position and injecting a quantity of sealing fluid in the overlap of the body parts. An apparatus for performing the method is also disclosed. The apparatus comprises a sealing clamp to hold the capsule in an upright position and means to inject the sealing fluid in the overlap of the body parts.

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