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US4120399A
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Refillable tablet package
Assignee: Eli Lilly and Co
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Filing: 1977-09-26
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Granted: 1978-10-17
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Expires: 1997-09-26
Abstract
Abstract A refillable tablet package is provided through the use of a paperboard folder to which are attached removable plastic sheets containing tablets in blister receptacles.
Inventors
- 👤 John W. Clarke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:23
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/04; B65D83/0445; B65D2583/00; B65D2583/04; B65D2583/0404; B65D2583/0409
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A folder in combination with a removable strip of separable pharmaceutical unit doses, said folder comprising a unitary sheet of flexible material forming a cover panel connected to a back panel by a retainer panel, said retainer panel having an upper layer in folded connection with an edge of said cover panel and a lower layer in folded connection with said upper layer and an edge of said back panel, said lower layer overlying said back panel and said upper layer overlying said lower layer to form a pleated construction, said retainer panel having a plurality of spaced holes, said removable strip having a longitudinal stub area defined by a tear line separating said strip into two sections along a longitudinal axis, said stub area being positioned between said retainer and back panel and maintained therein by a plurality of raised projections on said stub area removably interlocked with said retainer panel spaced holes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A folder in combination with a removable strip of separable pharmaceutical unit doses, said folder comprising a unitary sheet of flexible material forming a cover panel connected to a back panel by a retainer panel, said retainer panel having an upper layer in folded connection with an edge of said cover panel and a lower layer in folded connection with said upper layer and an edge of said back panel, said lower layer overlying said back panel and said upper layer overlying said lower layer to form a pleated construction, said retainer panel having a plurality of spaced holes, said removable strip having a longitudinal stub area defined by a tear line separating said strip into two sections along a longitudinal axis, said stub area being positioned between said retainer and back panel and maintained therein by a plurality of raised projections on said stub area removably interlocked with said retainer panel spaced holes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination of claim 1 in which said retainer panel is partially affixed to said back panel with said folded connection between said upper and lower layers being free from said back panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination of claim 2 in which said retainer panel is affixed to said back panel along a longitudinal area between said spaced holes and said folded connection between said upper and lower layers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination of claim 3 in which said retainer panel's lower layer has an area between said spaced holes and said folded connection to said back panel glued thereto.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination of claim 4 in which said retainer panel's upper layer is glued to said lower layer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination of claim 5 in which said cover panel has a second retainer panel having a plurality of spaced holes.
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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) | 1981-10-16 | 1982-04-17 | 1982-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-10-16 | 1986-04-17 | 1986-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-10-16 | 1990-04-17 | 1990-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |