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Extender and header card for medicinal dispensing device and fixture base converter for filling the same

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-01-14
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Granted: 1981-09-08
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Expires: 2000-01-14
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Abstract

Abstract A fixture base converter adapted to convert a fixture base used for filling a multi-compartment medicinal dispensing device having a predetermined number of openings corresponding in number to the number of units in the device into a fixture base for filling a medicinal dispensing device having a greater number of units or for filling an assembled dispensing device and extender therefore. The converter includes a planar support having an array of six rows and five columns of openings, and which is adapted for disposition on the fixture base.

Inventors

  • 👤 Milton Braverman

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-30 04:03
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/52; B65D75/54; B65D73/00; B65D73/0064; B65D75/28; B65D75/30; B65D75/32; B65D75/325; B65D75/327; B65D2575/00; B65D2575/28; B65D2575/30; B65D2575/32; B65D2575/3209; B65D2575/3218; B65D2575/3245; B65D2585/00; B65D2585/56; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S269/00; Y10S269/90; Y10S269/909

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 187 words
In combination a fixture base having a plurality of openings extending therein, said openings being disposed in an array of a first predetermined number of rows and columns and a removable converter comprising a planar support surface disposed directly on said fixture base, said base being of a first predetermined thickness and including a plurality of spring loaded alignment pins projecting upward therefrom, said planar support surface having a plurality of alignment apertures in which respective ones of said alignment pins are located, said planar support surface having a first plurality of openings in an array of said first predetermined number of rows and columns and a second plurality of openings disposed in an array of a single row, said first plurality of openings in said converter being aligned with said plurality of openings in said base when said converter is on said base and said alignment pins are located in said alignment apertures, said converter including a ledge projecting downward from said planar support surface a distance equal to said first predetermined thickness, whereupon said ledge contacts the surface upon which said fixture base is disposed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 187 words
In combination a fixture base having a plurality of openings extending therein, said openings being disposed in an array of a first predetermined number of rows and columns and a removable converter comprising a planar support surface disposed directly on said fixture base, said base being of a first predetermined thickness and including a plurality of spring loaded alignment pins projecting upward therefrom, said planar support surface having a plurality of alignment apertures in which respective ones of said alignment pins are located, said planar support surface having a first plurality of openings in an array of said first predetermined number of rows and columns and a second plurality of openings disposed in an array of a single row, said first plurality of openings in said converter being aligned with said plurality of openings in said base when said converter is on said base and said alignment pins are located in said alignment apertures, said converter including a ledge projecting downward from said planar support surface a distance equal to said first predetermined thickness, whereupon said ledge contacts the surface upon which said fixture base is disposed.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

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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) 1984-09-07 1985-03-09 1985-09-08 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1988-09-07 1989-03-09 1989-09-08 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1992-09-07 1993-03-09 1993-09-08 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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