Tablet production module and method for continuous production of tablets
US9713575B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 7, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2105/251
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The contained module (1) comprises inlets for an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and for an excipient. The inlets are in fluid communication with at least one mixing unit (41,46), and the outlet of the tablet press (6) is in fluid communication with the releasable outlet port for tablets. The material stream comprising the API and the excipient is mixed in the mixing units. During operation parameters of the contents of the material stream are measured with one or more analytical sensors upstream of the tablet press. The speed of the tablet press is controlled in response to the parameters measured upstream of the tablet press. The finished tablets are discharged at an outlet of the tablet press (6).
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