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Computer print form cover sheet for multi-compartment medicinal dispensing device

Assignee: MEDI-DOE Inc
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Filing: 1982-04-30
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Granted: 1983-11-22
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Expires: 2002-04-30
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Abstract

Abstract A continuous feed supply of cover sheets suitable for mechanized handling by a computer driven printing means. The supply comprises an elongated web of material on which the cover sheets are releasably secured. Each of the cover sheets is divided by weakened lines corresponding to predetermined separator lines of a medicinal dispensing device base to which the cover sheet is secured to seal medicine within the base. The carrier web includes engagement portions arranged to be engaged by computer driven means to carry the individual cover sheets to a printing station for printing indicia thereon. The carrier web also includes plural die-cut areas which remain affixed to the cover sheet when the cover sheet is removed from the carrier web. The die-cut areas are arranged to overlie the medicine holding chambers of the dispensing device to protect contents therein.

Inventors

  • 👤 Milton Braverman
  • 👤 Leonard Zink

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-26 16:32
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/28; B65D75/30; B65D75/32; B65D75/325; B65D75/327; B65D2575/00; B65D2575/28; B65D2575/30; B65D2575/32; B65D2575/3209; B65D2575/3218; B65D2575/3227; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/82; Y10S283/00; Y10S283/90

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim 247 words
A supply of cover sheets suitable for mechanized handling of computer driven printing means, each of said cover sheets being adapted for securement to a base of a multicompartment medicinal dispensing device to seal said device, said base comprising a plurality of individual medicine holding units releasably secured together along predetermined separator lines, each of said units including a chamber and a flange, each of said cover sheets being divided by weakened lines corresponding to said predetermined separator lines to form individual closure members, one for each unit, said closure members having an inner surface having an adhesive thereon, each of said cover sheets being releasably secured by said adhesive at sequential longitudinal positions along a carrier web, said carrier web having engagement portions in the form of respective marginal edge portions including plural apertures therein arranged to be engaged by computer driven means to carry said cover sheets to a printing station for applying indicia thereon, said carrier web also including plural die cut areas, each of said areas being located under a respective closure member, each of said cover sheets covering said web except the portion including the plural apertured portion of said respective marginal edge portions, said cover sheets being arranged to be removed from said carrier web with said die cut areas of said web remaining secured to said cover sheet to enable said cover sheet to be secured to said base via said flanges whereupon said die cut areas overlie said chambers.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 247 words
A supply of cover sheets suitable for mechanized handling of computer driven printing means, each of said cover sheets being adapted for securement to a base of a multicompartment medicinal dispensing device to seal said device, said base comprising a plurality of individual medicine holding units releasably secured together along predetermined separator lines, each of said units including a chamber and a flange, each of said cover sheets being divided by weakened lines corresponding to said predetermined separator lines to form individual closure members, one for each unit, said closure members having an inner surface having an adhesive thereon, each of said cover sheets being releasably secured by said adhesive at sequential longitudinal positions along a carrier web, said carrier web having engagement portions in the form of respective marginal edge portions including plural apertures therein arranged to be engaged by computer driven means to carry said cover sheets to a printing station for applying indicia thereon, said carrier web also including plural die cut areas, each of said areas being located under a respective closure member, each of said cover sheets covering said web except the portion including the plural apertured portion of said respective marginal edge portions, said cover sheets being arranged to be removed from said carrier web with said die cut areas of said web remaining secured to said cover sheet to enable said cover sheet to be secured to said base via said flanges whereupon said die cut areas overlie said chambers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 27 words
The supply of cover sheets of claim 1 wherein said web is fan folded into plural sections, with each section including at least one cover sheet thereon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 14 words
The supply of cover sheets of claim 1 wherein said web is rolled up.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 18 words
The supply of cover sheets of claim 2 wherein said web is formed of a relatively non-sticky material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 13 words
The supply of cover sheets of claim 4 wherein said material comprises glassine.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 18 words
The supply of cover sheets of claim 1 wherein each of said cover sheets is formed of paper.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 18 words
The supply of cover sheets of claim 1 wherein each of said cover sheets is formed of Mylar.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 20 words
The supply of cover sheets of claim 1 wherein each of said cover sheets is formed of a metal foil.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 28 words
The supply of cover sheets of claim 1 wherein said weakened lines and said separator lines are perforated lines and wherein said die cut areas are circular areas.

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) 1986-11-21 1987-05-23 1987-11-22 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1990-11-21 1991-05-23 1991-11-22 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1994-11-21 1995-05-23 1995-11-22 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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