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Method of loading a multi-dose blister card using intermediate blister cards

US7779614B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 30, 2008
Grant dateAug 24, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 5, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B2039/009
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of filling a multi-dose blister card first includes selecting a first intermediate blister card comprising a plurality of tablets of a first product stored within a first plurality of intermediate blisters. Additionally, a multi-dose blister card including a plurality of multi-dose blisters that are empty is selected. The plurality of tablets of the first product from the first plurality of intermediate blisters are transferred into the plurality of multi-dose blisters. Next, a second intermediate blister card including a plurality of tablets of a second product stored within a second plurality of intermediate blisters is selected. The plurality of tablets of the second product are then transferred into the plurality of multi-dose blisters such that at least one of the multi-dose blisters contains one tablet of the first product and one product of the second product.

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