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US4189053A
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Bulk unit of use informational medicinal dispensing system
Assignee: Hoffmann La Roche Inc
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Filing: 1979-01-25
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Granted: 1980-02-19
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Expires: 1999-01-25
Abstract
Abstract A medicinal dispensing system comprising a blister package containing up to 1,000 individual doses of a given medication and a sealable envelope, preferably transparent on one side, for the containment of quantities of medication dispensed as per description is disclosed. Attached to one side of the envelope are multiple flaps preprinted with information relating to the chemical composition of the drug, contraindications, potentiating effects when used with other medications, etc. On the other side of the envelope is a space for the encoding of dosage information, frequency of administration and other pertinent information concerning the prescription being filled. The blister sheet contains perforations to allow for the detachment of as many individually-packaged doses of medication as are called for to fill a given prescription.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank V. Stagnitto
- 👤 James McTiernan
- 👤 Morris D. Kamo
- 👤 Walter Antosik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-06 14:31
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61J; A61J1/00; A61J1/03; A61J1/035; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S283/00; Y10S283/90
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A pharmaceutical dispensing system which comprises a kit containing: a. an envelope open at one side and closed at its other three sides; said envelope having; 1. one or more flaps attached to one of its ends for the encoding of preprinted information; 2. space on the opposite side for the encoding of label information; 3. a removable, perforated strip at its open end; said strip having, on one side, space for encoding patient profile information and, on the other side, an adhesive; 4. a foldable strip from which said removable, perforated strip is torn, said strip having, on one side, an adhesive; b. up to °divisible, multi-compartment, separately-releasing dispensing blister packages, said blister packages having: 1. a base perforated in such a manner as to produce 50-100 individually-detachable squares; 2. a paper foil laminate backing and; 3. a plastic bubble on each square for the containment of each individual dosage of medication.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A pharmaceutical dispensing system which comprises a kit containing: a. an envelope open at one side and closed at its other three sides; said envelope having; 1. one or more flaps attached to one of its ends for the encoding of preprinted information; 2. space on the opposite side for the encoding of label information; 3. a removable, perforated strip at its open end; said strip having, on one side, space for encoding patient profile information and, on the other side, an adhesive; 4. a foldable strip from which said removable, perforated strip is torn, said strip having, on one side, an adhesive; b. up to °divisible, multi-compartment, separately-releasing dispensing blister packages, said blister packages having: 1. a base perforated in such a manner as to produce 50-100 individually-detachable squares; 2. a paper foil laminate backing and; 3. a plastic bubble on each square for the containment of each individual dosage of medication.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said envelope is transparent on one side.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 2 wherein said kit contains up to 10 blister packages containing 50-100 individual dosages per package.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 3 wherein the number of flaps for the encoding of preprinted information is 1-3.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
The system of claim 4 wherein said blister package is child-resistant.
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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) | 1983-02-18 | 1983-08-20 | 1984-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-18 | 1987-08-20 | 1988-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-18 | 1991-08-20 | 1992-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |