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Tablet vial with desiccant in bottom
Assignee: EIDP Inc
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Filing: 1991-03-28
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Granted: 1992-05-19
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Expires: 2011-03-28
Abstract
Abstract A vial for housing hygroscopic materials such as tableted chemicals contains a desiccant canister secured to the inside at its base. The desiccant canister is punctured immediataly prior to use. The vial containing hygroscopic materials is sealed with a lid that resists the entrance of water vapor into the vial.
Inventors
- 👤 David A. Jackisch
- 👤 Ralph F. May
- 👤 Kevin D. Berl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:45
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/24; B65D81/26; B65D81/266; B65D81/268
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A method of protecting hygroscopic materials, comprising: a) filling a package with desiccant; b) sealing the package to prevent the entrance of moisture into the desiccant; c) placing the sealed package in the base of a container; d) puncturing the desiccant package immediately prior to placing the hygroscopic material in the container; e) placing the hygroscopic material in the container; f) placing a lid over the container such that the container is substantially sealed against moisture.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
76 words
A method of protecting hygroscopic materials, comprising: a) filling a package with desiccant; b) sealing the package to prevent the entrance of moisture into the desiccant; c) placing the sealed package in the base of a container; d) puncturing the desiccant package immediately prior to placing the hygroscopic material in the container; e) placing the hygroscopic material in the container; f) placing a lid over the container such that the container is substantially sealed against moisture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising after step e) attaching a moisture or tamper resistant seal to the lip of the container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The package of claim 1 further comprising a moisture-proof tamper-evident seal attached to the open end of the container, the seal providing increased protection against moisture entering the package or evidence of tampering if the seal is broken.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The package of claim 1 containing hygroscopic materials in the form of tablets.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1995-05-19 | 1995-11-18 | 1996-05-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-05-19 | 1999-11-18 | 2000-05-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-05-19 | 2003-11-18 | 2004-05-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |