US3677397A
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Package for dosage units
Assignee: B D H PHARM Ltd
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Filing: 1970-04-22
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Granted: 1972-07-18
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Expires: 1990-04-22
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to packages for dosage units comprising a sheet-like holder in which the dosage units are arranged in rows and a wallet in which the holder is removably enclosed, the wallet having an internal shape complementary to the external shape of the wallet such that the holder can be inserted in the wallet in only one position.
Inventors
- 👤 Robinson Beckham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:17
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61J; A61J1/00; A61J1/03; A61J1/035; A61J7/00; A61J7/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A package for dosage units comprising a generally flat sheetlike support member of trapezoidal outline having a first short edge parallel to a longer opposite edge a pair of sides joining the ends of the short and longer edges, means on the support to receive therewithin a plurality of dosage units in rows parallel to the short and longer parallel edges, indicia receiving means on the support between the said longer edge and the first of the dosage units receiving rows, a generally trapezoidal container for the support having an opening thereunto longer than the aforementioned short edge of the support and means on the support, adjacent the indicia receiving means, and extending axially of the support beyond the longer edge thereof providing a manually engageable finger grip for the insertion and withdrawal of the support into and out of the folder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A package for dosage units comprising a generally flat sheetlike support member of trapezoidal outline having a first short edge parallel to a longer opposite edge a pair of sides joining the ends of the short and longer edges, means on the support to receive therewithin a plurality of dosage units in rows parallel to the short and longer parallel edges, indicia receiving means on the support between the said longer edge and the first of the dosage units receiving rows, a generally trapezoidal container for the support having an opening thereunto longer than the aforementioned short edge of the support and means on the support, adjacent the indicia receiving means, and extending axially of the support beyond the longer edge thereof providing a manually engageable finger grip for the insertion and withdrawal of the support into and out of the folder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
65 words
A package as claimed in claim 1 wherein the holder has two opposite side edges formed with inwardly directed shoulders so that the holder has two portions one of which is of smaller area than the other, a plurality of dosage units being arranged in parallel rows in the portion of smaller area and an indicator strip being provided on the portion of larger area.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A package as claimed in claim 1, wherein the support has two opposite non-parallel side edges which converge towards the short edge.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-07-18 | 1976-01-17 | 1976-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-18 | 1980-01-17 | 1980-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-18 | 1984-01-17 | 1984-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |