US4074806A
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Tablet dispensing container
Assignee: Deena Packaging Industries Inc
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Filing: 1977-02-18
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Granted: 1978-02-21
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Expires: 1997-02-18
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed an integrally formed tablet dispensing container for receiving a tablet package having a plurality of individually enwrapped tablets and comprised of a top or cover member and a bottom or body member. The body member is formed with a plurality of orifices juxtaposed to said tablets. The top member is provided with a plurality of hinged dispensing members which after the dispensing of a tablet from the tablet package assumes a tablet dispensed position.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald J. Ardito
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 23:50
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/04; B65D83/0445; B65D83/0463; B65D2583/00; B65D2583/04; B65D2583/0404; B65D2583/0409
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
An integral thermoplastic tablet dispensing container which comprises: a body member including a bottom wall, side walls and end walls, said bottom wall being formed with a plurality of preselectedly spaced slots, said side walls being formed with a plurality of preselectedly spaced columns; a cover member hingeably connected to said body, said cover member formed with a T-shaped top member having preselectedly spaced laterally extending tablet dispensing elements correspondingly positioned with respect to said slots formed in said bottom wall of said body member, said tablet dispensing elements resting on said column in a closed position of said container; and means for locking said cover member to said body member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
An integral thermoplastic tablet dispensing container which comprises: a body member including a bottom wall, side walls and end walls, said bottom wall being formed with a plurality of preselectedly spaced slots, said side walls being formed with a plurality of preselectedly spaced columns; a cover member hingeably connected to said body, said cover member formed with a T-shaped top member having preselectedly spaced laterally extending tablet dispensing elements correspondingly positioned with respect to said slots formed in said bottom wall of said body member, said tablet dispensing elements resting on said column in a closed position of said container; and means for locking said cover member to said body member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
The container as defined in claim 1 wherein each tablet dispensing element is caused to contact a respective column and prevent said tablet dispensing element from resting on said column after said tablet dispensing element has been lowered in the process of dispensing a tablet thereby giving visual recognition of a tablet dispensed mode.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The container as defined in claim 2 wherein each tablet dispensing element is provided with an upper serrated surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The container as defined in claim 1 wherein said cover member includes a transversely and downwardly extending wall member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The container as defined in claim 1 wherein each of said tablet dispensing elements is formed with a downwardly extending projection ridge.
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) | 1981-02-20 | 1981-08-22 | 1982-02-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-20 | 1985-08-22 | 1986-02-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-20 | 1989-08-22 | 1990-02-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |