Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
An apparatus for filling a receptacle, the apparatus comprising: a reservoir adapted to contain a supply of powder pharmaceutical formulation; a holder adapted to hold a receptacle in a position where it may receive powder from the reservoir, an extension extending above the receptacle, and a plunger moveable within the extension, whereby powder from the supply may fill the receptacle and at least a portion of the extension and the plunger may force the powder in the extension into the receptacle.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
81 words
An apparatus for filling a receptacle, the apparatus comprising: a reservoir adapted to contain a supply of powder pharmaceutical formulation; a holder adapted to hold a receptacle in a position where it may receive powder from the reservoir, an extension extending above the receptacle, and a plunger moveable within the extension, whereby powder from the supply may fill the receptacle and at least a portion of the extension and the plunger may force the powder in the extension into the receptacle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the plunger comprises a piston.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the plunger comprises a portion of the receptacle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the holder is adapted to hold a bottom portion of a capsule.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
An apparatus according to claim 4 wherein the plunger comprises a top portion of the capsule.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
An apparatus according to claim 4 wherein the plunger comprises a member adapted to advance a top portion of the capsule.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the holder is adapted to hold a cavity containing layer of a multi-layered package.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the holder and the extension are integrally formed.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising a powder fluidizer to cause powder to flow from the reservoir to the receptacle.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
90 words
An apparatus for filling a receptacle, the apparatus comprising: a reservoir adapted to contain a supply of powder pharmaceutical formulation; a holder adapted to hold a receptacle in a position where it may receive powder from the reservoir, an extension extending above the receptacle, and a powder compactor, whereby powder from the supply may fill the receptacle and at least a portion of the extension and whereby the powder compactor may compact the powder so that the powder in the portion of the extension may be received in the receptacle.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
90 words
An apparatus for filling a receptacle, the apparatus comprising: a reservoir adapted to contain a supply of powder pharmaceutical formulation; a holder adapted to hold a receptacle in a position where it may receive powder from the reservoir, an extension extending above the receptacle, and a powder compactor, whereby powder from the supply may fill the receptacle and at least a portion of the extension and whereby the powder compactor may compact the powder so that the powder in the portion of the extension may be received in the receptacle.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
12 words
An apparatus according to claim 10 wherein the compactor comprises a piston.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
An apparatus according to claim 10 wherein the compactor comprises a portion of the receptacle.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
13 words
An apparatus according to claim 10 wherein the compactor comprises a vibrating member.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
22 words
An apparatus according to claim 10 wherein the compactor comprises a vibrating membrane adapted to compact by the powder by acoustic energy.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
19 words
An apparatus according to claim 10 wherein the holder is adapted to hold a bottom portion of a capsule.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
16 words
An apparatus according to claim 15 wherein the compactor comprises a top portion of the capsule.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
21 words
An apparatus according to claim 15 wherein the compactor comprises a member adapted to advance a top portion of the capsule.