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Partially nestable pharmaceutical containers
Assignee: DRUSTAR UNIT DOSE SYSTEMS Inc
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Filing: 1972-03-29
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Granted: 1974-10-29
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Expires: 1992-03-29
Abstract
Abstract A container means for the distribution of predetermined dosage units of pharmaceutical materials comprising a plurality of individual containers removably connected to one another, each of the containers having integrally formed lip portions surrounding the opening of the container and a pair of protrusions to permit partial but spaced nesting of the strips of containers on top one another.
Inventors
- 👤 K Relyea
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:28
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D21/00; B65D21/02; B65D21/0233; B65D1/00; B65D1/22; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/82
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A container means for perdetermined unit dosages of pharmaceutical materials adapted to be received in a loading tray means provided with spaced container receiving openings disposed on the upward facing surface of the tray comprising, in combination, a plurality of open-mouth containers, each provided with a surrounding integrally formed lip portion removably connected to the lip portion of the next adjacent container, each of said lip portions being provided with an upwardly facing recess having a substantially semi-circular configuration formed integrally with the opposing upper edge portions of the mouth of said container, said recesses forming protrusions of complementary shape on the underside of the lip portions which are adapted to be resiliently seated within a recess of a like container disposed in nested relationship below; and a flat elongate strip of material removably disposed over each of said containers and carrying indicia identifying the contents of each container, said elongate strip including breakaway connections disposed between each container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A container means for perdetermined unit dosages of pharmaceutical materials adapted to be received in a loading tray means provided with spaced container receiving openings disposed on the upward facing surface of the tray comprising, in combination, a plurality of open-mouth containers, each provided with a surrounding integrally formed lip portion removably connected to the lip portion of the next adjacent container, each of said lip portions being provided with an upwardly facing recess having a substantially semi-circular configuration formed integrally with the opposing upper edge portions of the mouth of said container, said recesses forming protrusions of complementary shape on the underside of the lip portions which are adapted to be resiliently seated within a recess of a like container disposed in nested relationship below; and a flat elongate strip of material removably disposed over each of said containers and carrying indicia identifying the contents of each container, said elongate strip including breakaway connections disposed between each container.
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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) | 1977-10-28 | 1978-04-29 | 1978-10-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-28 | 1982-04-29 | 1982-10-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-28 | 1986-04-29 | 1986-10-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |