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Packaging element
Assignee: Sanofi SA
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Filing: 1979-05-29
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Granted: 1981-03-10
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Expires: 1999-05-29
Abstract
Abstract A packaging element is provided for mounting blister strips containing a course of medication for a patient. The element comprises a lamina foldable along a straight line dividing the lamina into a supporting member and backing member so that when the lamina is folded the one faces of the member lie adjacent. The element is characterized in that the supporting member is provided with a plurality of apertures for receiving the blisters of a plurality of blister strips when the blister strips are mounted on the one face of the supporting member so that the blisters project through the member and form a matrix in which the blister strips are aligned with the columns of the matrix, and the backing member is provided with a plurality of apertures arranged so that when blister strips are mounted on the supporting member and the lamina is folded the contents of the blisters may be removed through the backing member, the one faces of the members bearing a compatible pressure-sensitive adhesive capable of securing blister strips to the two members and of bonding together the one faces of the two members, the other face of the supporting member bearing or being adapted to receive in relation to each row of the matrix directions as to the day on which the contents of the blisters in the row are to be administered and further being adapted to receive directions in relation to each column of the matrix as to the time of administration of the contents of blisters in the column, the element further characterized in that it comprises one or more protective release sheets strippably adhered to the pressure-sensitive adhesive.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert C. G. Poore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:09
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61J; A61J1/00; A61J1/03; A61J1/035; B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/28; B65D75/30; B65D75/32; B65D75/325; B65D75/327; A61J7/00; A61J7/04; B65D2575/00; B65D2575/28; B65D2575/30; B65D2575/32; B65D2575/3209; B65D2575/3218; B65D2575/3245; B65D2585/00; B65D2585/56; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/82
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
294 words
A packaging element for mounting blister strips containing a course of medication for a patient, which element comprises a lamina foldable along a straight line dividing the lamina into a supporting member and a backing member so that when the lamina is folded the one faces of the members lie adjacent, characterised in that the supporting member is provided with a plurality of apertures for receiving the blisters of a plurality of prepackaged blister strips when the blister strips are mounted on the one face of the supporting member so that the blisters project through the member and form a matrix in which the blister strips are aligned with the columns of the matrix, each of said blister strips containing a single regimen of medicine and being sealed with a frangible membrane, the backing member being provided with a plurality of apertures arranged so that when blister strips are mounted on the supporting member and the lamina is folded the contents of the blisters may be removed through the backing member, the one faces of the members bearing a compatible pressure-sensitive adhesive capable of securing blister strips to the two members and of bonding together the one faces of the two members, the other face of the supporting member bearing or being adapted to receive in relation to each row of the matrix directions as to the day on which the contents of the blisters in the row are to be administered and further being adapted to receive directions in relation to each column of the matrix as to the time of each day for administration of the contents of blisters in the column, the element further characterised in that it comprises one or more protective release sheets strippably adhered to the pressure-sensitive adhesive.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
294 words
A packaging element for mounting blister strips containing a course of medication for a patient, which element comprises a lamina foldable along a straight line dividing the lamina into a supporting member and a backing member so that when the lamina is folded the one faces of the members lie adjacent, characterised in that the supporting member is provided with a plurality of apertures for receiving the blisters of a plurality of prepackaged blister strips when the blister strips are mounted on the one face of the supporting member so that the blisters project through the member and form a matrix in which the blister strips are aligned with the columns of the matrix, each of said blister strips containing a single regimen of medicine and being sealed with a frangible membrane, the backing member being provided with a plurality of apertures arranged so that when blister strips are mounted on the supporting member and the lamina is folded the contents of the blisters may be removed through the backing member, the one faces of the members bearing a compatible pressure-sensitive adhesive capable of securing blister strips to the two members and of bonding together the one faces of the two members, the other face of the supporting member bearing or being adapted to receive in relation to each row of the matrix directions as to the day on which the contents of the blisters in the row are to be administered and further being adapted to receive directions in relation to each column of the matrix as to the time of each day for administration of the contents of blisters in the column, the element further characterised in that it comprises one or more protective release sheets strippably adhered to the pressure-sensitive adhesive.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
An element as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that the supporting member is provided with apertures capable of receiving blister strips so that the blisters form a seven-row matrix, and the backing member is provided with corresponding apertures to allow the contents of blister strips so mounted to be removed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
An element as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2 characterised in that the lamina is symmetrical about the fold line so that the outer edges of the two members correspond when the lamina is folded.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
An element as claimed in claim 3 characterised in that the lamina is rectangular with the fold line parallel to and equidistant between two opposed sides of the rectangle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
An element as claimed in claim 4 characterised in that the lamina has a thickness of from 0.20 to 0.46 mm.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
An element as claimed in claim 5 wherein the lamina has a thickness of from 0.28 to 0.38 mm.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
An element as claimed in claim 1 characterised in that the apertures in each member are a series of holes in the shape of a fourcusped ellipse.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
An element as claimed in claim 7 characterised in that the spacing between the centres of the holes in each column of the matrix is 20 mm.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
An element as claimed in claim 8 characterised in that the diameter of the holes in the supporting member is from 14 to 17 mm.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
An element as claimed in any one of claims 7 or 8 or 9 characterised in that the spacing between adjacent apertures in the same row is from 22 to 24 mm between centres.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
52 words
An element as claimed in claim 1 characterised in that the pressure-sensitive adhesive has a minimum immediate 180° peel adhesion of 1000 grams/50 mm from a stainless steel plate having 180 grit finish at a peeling speed of 200 mm/min., a temperature of 23° C.±2° C. and a relative humidity of 50%±2%.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
52 words
An element as claimed in claim 1 characterised in that the pressure-sensitive adhesive has a minimum shear resistance of 12 hours for a 20 mm×20 mm overlap between adhesive-coated samples applied face to face to which is applied a shear load of 1000 grams at 23° C.±2° C. and 50%±2% relative humidity.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
An element as claimed in claim 1 characterised in that the pressure-sensitive adhesive employs a styrene-butadiene rubber as the base polymer.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
37 words
An element as claimed in claim 1 characterised in that the other face of the supporting member bears printed matter identifying the day on which the contents of each row of the matrix are to be administered.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
33 words
An element as claimed in claim 14 characterised in that a release sheet bears printed matter identifying the day on which the contents of each row of the matrix are to be administered.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
49 words
An element as claimed in claim 1 characterised in that the other face of the supporting member is marked so as to define seven visible stripes which extend thereacross, each stripe corresponding to and being associated with the apertures for receiving the blisters of one row of the matrix.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
150 words
A package containing a one week course of medication for a patient characterised in that it comprises a plurality of prepackaged blister strips mounted on the supporting member of a lamina as defined in claim 1 so that the blisters of those strips form a matrix with the medication for one day of the course contained within the blisters of one row of the matrix, the lamina being folded to bond the one faces of the supporting member and the backing member to each other and sandwich the blister strips therebetween, and the outer face of the supporting member bearing directions in relation to each row of the matrix as to the day of administration of the contents of blisters in the row, and directions in relation to each column of the matrix as to the time of each day for administration of the contents of blisters in the column.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
20 words
A blister strip in which the blisters are staggered alternately on either side of the long axis of the strip.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
20 words
A blister strip in which the blisters are staggered alternately on either side of the long axis of the strip.
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) | 1984-03-09 | 1984-09-08 | 1985-03-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-09 | 1988-09-08 | 1989-03-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-09 | 1992-09-08 | 1993-03-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |