US3603453A
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Pharmacal package construction
Assignee: Parke Davis and Co LLC
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Filing: 1969-06-09
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Granted: 1971-09-07
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Expires: 1989-06-09
Abstract
Abstract A pharmacal package wherein a pair of backing sheets are each secured in closing relation with respect to the blisters of a respective blister sheet, and the backing sheets are arranged with the blisters of respective blister sheets in back-to-back adhesively secured relation with respect to each other.
Inventors
- 👤 John J Serrell
- 👤 George C Sparks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 17:56
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/52; B65D75/54; B65D83/00; B65D83/04; B65D83/0445; B65D83/0463; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/815
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A pharmacal package construction comprising a pair of backing sheets, a pair of blister sheets each having hollow blisters and secured to one of said backing sheets with the blister hollows facing the respective backing sheet, said backing sheets serving to close said blisters, contents in said closed blisters, said backing sheets being arranged with the blisters of respective sheets in back-to-back relation with each other, insert sheet means for a prescription or the like interposed between the backs of said blisters, releasable and resealable adhesive means located on the back of the blisters securing the same in said back-to-back relation, hinge means connecting together an adjacent pair of edges of said backing sheets for relative swinging movement of said backing sheets and their associated blister sheets to define a hinged package exteriorly protected by said backing sheets and adapted for automatic handling.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A pharmacal package construction comprising a pair of backing sheets, a pair of blister sheets each having hollow blisters and secured to one of said backing sheets with the blister hollows facing the respective backing sheet, said backing sheets serving to close said blisters, contents in said closed blisters, said backing sheets being arranged with the blisters of respective sheets in back-to-back relation with each other, insert sheet means for a prescription or the like interposed between the backs of said blisters, releasable and resealable adhesive means located on the back of the blisters securing the same in said back-to-back relation, hinge means connecting together an adjacent pair of edges of said backing sheets for relative swinging movement of said backing sheets and their associated blister sheets to define a hinged package exteriorly protected by said backing sheets and adapted for automatic handling.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A pharmacal package construction according to claim 1, said backing sheets and hinge means being fabricated of card stock and having printable surfaces on the outer sides thereof for carrying indicia corresponding to the blister contents.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
A pharmacal package construction according to claim 1, said backing sheets being releasably secured to said blister sheets and provided with severance lines corresponding to said blisters, for selected partial removal of said backing sheets from closing relation with a selected blister without removal of the blister.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-09-06 | 1975-03-08 | 1975-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-06 | 1979-03-08 | 1979-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-06 | 1983-03-08 | 1983-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |