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Method and system for verification of contents of a multi-cell, multi-product blister pack

US7946101B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 30, 2008
Grant dateMay 24, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2029

Classification

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

Abstract

A method of transferring a plurality of tablets of a product from a first blister card comprising a first plurality of blisters to a second blister card comprising a second plurality of blisters includes discharging the plurality of tablets from the first plurality of blisters of the first blister card. Then, each of the plurality of tablets are guided along one of a plurality of passageways defined by a transfer fixture positioned between the first blister card and the second blister card. Finally, the plurality of tablets are received in the second plurality of blisters of the second blister card. The method includes monitoring the deposit of product to the blister card and verifying the contents of the blister card.

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