Blister protection sleeve including automatic locking means that can be unlocked by torsion
US8297436B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 6, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2215/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A protection sleeve for a drug blister, includes a horizontal drawer holding the blister, a sheath inside which the drawer is mounted so as to be capable of sliding between a closed position and an open position, and first locking elements for locking the drawer in a closed position, that include at least a first transverse face for blocking the drawer and to be arranged against a second transverse face for blocking the sheath when the drawer is in the closed position, the first blocking face being provided on a segment of the drawer mounted so as to pivot about a longitudinal axis between a locking angular position and a release angular position, characterized in that at least one of the blocking face is supported by an elastically deformable locking tab so that the locking can be achieved by the elastic engagement of the tab behind the other blocking face.
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