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US3815802A
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Scored tablet breaker
Assignee: Wyeth LLC
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Filing: 1972-09-29
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Granted: 1974-06-11
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Expires: 1992-09-29
Abstract
Abstract A tool for subdividing a scored medicinal tablet which comprises base means and a rigid ridelet projecting from said base, said ridgelet presenting an arcuate apex and providing fulcrum means to receive an opposing force applied between the portions of said scored tablet.
Inventors
- 👤 R Stevens
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 04:11
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61J; A61J7/00; A61J7/0007; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T225/00; Y10T225/30; Y10T225/307; Y10T225/321; Y10T225/325
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
52 words
A device for subdividing a scored medicinal tablet which comprises base means integral with the top of a tablet container closure cap and a rigid ridgelet projecting from said base, said ridgelet presenting an arcuate apical surface providing fulcrum means for dividing an opposing force between the portions of said scored tablet.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
52 words
A device for subdividing a scored medicinal tablet which comprises base means integral with the top of a tablet container closure cap and a rigid ridgelet projecting from said base, said ridgelet presenting an arcuate apical surface providing fulcrum means for dividing an opposing force between the portions of said scored tablet.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
56 words
A device for subdividing a scored medicinal tablet which comprises base means and a rigid ridgelet projecting from said base, said base means being the internal seal liner for a container closure cap and said ridgelet presenting an arcuate apical surface providing fulcrum means for dividing an opposing force between the portions of said scored tablet.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
56 words
A device for subdividing a scored medicinal tablet which comprises base means and a rigid ridgelet projecting from said base, said base means being the internal seal liner for a container closure cap and said ridgelet presenting an arcuate apical surface providing fulcrum means for dividing an opposing force between the portions of said scored tablet.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
56 words
A device for subdividing a scored medicinal tablet which comprises base means undercoated with adhesive means for attaching said device to additional base means and a rigid ridgelet projecting from said undercoated base means, said ridgelet presenting an arcuate apical surface providing fulcrum means for dividing an opposing force between the portions of said scored tablet.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
56 words
A device for subdividing a scored medicinal tablet which comprises base means undercoated with adhesive means for attaching said device to additional base means and a rigid ridgelet projecting from said undercoated base means, said ridgelet presenting an arcuate apical surface providing fulcrum means for dividing an opposing force between the portions of said scored tablet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 3 in which said base means is flexible and adhesively bonded to the exterior surface of a rigid tablet container.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
59 words
A device for subdividing a scored medicinal tablet which comprises base means consisting of a tablet container and a rigid ridgelet projecting from said base as an integral part of the exterior surface of said tablet container, said ridgelet presenting an arcuate apical surface providing fulcrum means for dividing an opposing force between the portions of said scored tablet.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
59 words
A device for subdividing a scored medicinal tablet which comprises base means consisting of a tablet container and a rigid ridgelet projecting from said base as an integral part of the exterior surface of said tablet container, said ridgelet presenting an arcuate apical surface providing fulcrum means for dividing an opposing force between the portions of said scored tablet.
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) | 1977-06-10 | 1977-12-10 | 1978-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-10 | 1981-12-10 | 1982-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-10 | 1985-12-10 | 1986-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |