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US3851940A
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Transport apparatus for unit dose containers of pharmaceutical materials
Assignee: DRUSTAR UNIT DOSE SYST Inc
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Filing: 1973-08-13
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Granted: 1974-12-03
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Expires: 1993-08-13
Abstract
Abstract A transport apparatus for delivering and dispensing unit dose containers of pharmaceutical materials and the like which is characterized by a tray means having plural rows of recesses adapted to removably receive individual pharmaceutical containers. The tray means further includes slot means adapted to receive a plurality of unique container retaining means. Each retainer means include a resilient flange which releasably engages a container within the recess of the tray to insure the positive retention of the containers in the recesses during any form of transit of the tray means.
Inventors
- 👤 K Relyea
- 👤 J Santangelo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 23:35
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/20; B65D1/00; B65D1/34; B65D1/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
An improved transport apparatus for the delivery and dispensing of unit dose pharmaceutical materials comprising, in combination, a tray means provided with a plurality of recesses spaced from another, each of said recesses being adapted to removably receive an individual pharmaceutical container, said tray means including means defining a slot disposed adjacent to each of said recesses; the improvement comprising container retaining means comprising an integrally formed flexible sheet of plastic material removably disposed in said slot means and including a resilient flange portion extending over an adjacent container receiving recess in resilient force transmitting engagement with an individual container disposed in said recess, said flange portion including patient and pharmaceutical identifying indicia.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
An improved transport apparatus for the delivery and dispensing of unit dose pharmaceutical materials comprising, in combination, a tray means provided with a plurality of recesses spaced from another, each of said recesses being adapted to removably receive an individual pharmaceutical container, said tray means including means defining a slot disposed adjacent to each of said recesses; the improvement comprising container retaining means comprising an integrally formed flexible sheet of plastic material removably disposed in said slot means and including a resilient flange portion extending over an adjacent container receiving recess in resilient force transmitting engagement with an individual container disposed in said recess, said flange portion including patient and pharmaceutical identifying indicia.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
The apparatus defined in claim 1 wherein said container retaining means includes an integrally formed flexible sheet of plastic material a first flange portion removably disposed in said slot means and a second flange portion which engages said container and extends away from said first flange portion at an angle of less than 90*.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
58 words
The apparatus defined in claim 2 wherein said first flange portion includes a pair of leg portions joined to one another at one end to define a common edge, said edge being disposed downwardly in said slot means and said leg portions being resiliently biased away from one another into engagement with side walls defining said slot means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus defined in claim 3 wherein said leg portions of said first flange portion form a V-shaped slot having a upwardly facing opening.
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) | 1977-12-02 | 1978-06-03 | 1978-12-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-02 | 1982-06-03 | 1982-12-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-02 | 1986-06-03 | 1986-12-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |