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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7931149 | System for storing and activating an in vivo imaging capsule A storage unit is provided for removably storing an in vivo imaging capsule. The capsule may have a housing and an optical dome. The storage unit may include a recessed space formed for accepting the capsule. A magnet for magnetically activating and deactivating the... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7828147 | Multi-layer medication carrier A multi-layer medication carrier or blister card may comprise a plurality of layers. A support layer is provided with one or more openings to receive corresponding blisters formed in a blister layer. A backing layer is provided over the blister layer to form one or ... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7617935 | Reusable child-resistant, senior friendly unit dose container A child-resistant and senior-friendly unit dose package has a hollow container body containing a separate tray carrying a plurality of tablets or like items for being dispensed from the container body. The container body has an end with an opening, and the tray can ... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7607538 | Container for transporting a blister package A container for transporting a blister package is disclosed. The container may include a cover, a base, and a flanged element, the container being adapt to slidably accept a blister package between the base and the flanged element. The base may include a guide membe... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7540383 | Self-opening blister package A self-opening blister package is provided having a packaging sleeve or carton and a formed tray. The tray includes one or more receptacle cups, which are dimensioned to receive one or more products, such as gum or the like. A peelable membrane is sealed to the tray... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7434691 | Ingestible capsule packaging A packaging system (15) for an ingestible capsule comprising an ingestible capsule (20) having a pH sensor (22) and an outer surface (24), packaging (16) for the capsule comprising an open well (28) having an inner surface (... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7360652 | Child resistant product dispenser A child resistant product dispenser includes a blister card having compartments for holding a product, a housing, and a blister cover for use in covering the blister card compartments. The blister cover may include a dispensing area for each compartment of the blist... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7328801 | Storage and dispensing unit A storage unit including a storage sheet having a plurality of compartments for storing a component therein, each compartment having a length and a first tear guide line located on the storage sheet. The storage unit further includes a second tear guide line located... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7325703 | Multi-cavity blister package for storing and dispensing flowable substances A single-use, multi-chamber package for housing and common administration of at least two flowable substances. The package includes at least first and second product storage cavities; and at least first and second product application channels. At least one separatio... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7316317 | Packaging Packages having a base web (2) consisting of a polymeric film or sheet having at least one recess (3) with a packaged item therein, and a sealing web (4) sealed to the base web (2) and covering the recess (3), the sealing web (4... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7311105 | Mask having a scenting means, and method for blocking out unpleasant odors A mask placeable over at least one respiratory organ of a user's face for blocking out unpleasant odors and for emitting a scent which is pleasant to the user. The mask has an air-permeable body with an inner surface shaped to fit over a respiratory organ of the use... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7287643 | Tooth care device, kit and method of use A tooth care device, a kit for a tooth care device and an associated method of using same are described for providing a convenient and hygienic way of transporting and using a tooth care product. The device includes a base, a gelcap, and a cover. The base has a plur... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7199375 | Radiation shielding container that encloses a vial of one or more radioactive seeds An apparatus in one example comprises a vial that comprises a vial bottom and a vial cap that connect to enclose one or more radioactive seeds; and a radiation shielding container that comprises a bottom portion and a top portion that connect to enclose the vial. Th... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7112305 | Automation-optimized microarray package A method and system for economically packaging microarrays into sealed reaction chambers and storage vessels. A pocket strip is manufactured as a linear sequence of pockets, or wells, into which microarrays are positioned. A cover strip is then heat sealed to the up... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7074390 | Encapsulated dentifrice and method of use A single use capsule containing dentifrice is disclosed. It includes toothpaste or other dentifrice enclosed in a shell or coating. The dentifrice may include miswak fibers, which acts as a natural brush, therefore obviating the need for a traditional brush. The coa... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7048203 | Diffuser for volatile material such as aromatic or chemical agent The first object of the present invention is to provide a diffuser for volatile material such as a volatile aromatic or chemical agent, capable of promptly diffusing the volatile constituent of the liquid into a surrounding air in a simple operation. The second obje... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7032590 | Fluid filled ampoules and methods for their use in aerosolizers A fluid filled ampoule comprises an ampoule body having a top end, a bottom end and a sealed interior containing a liquid. A top tab is coupled to the top end and is removable to create a drain vent in the top end. A bottom tab is coupled to the bottom end and is re... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6958848 | Capsules, materials for use therein and electrophoretic media and displays containing such capsules An encapsulation material, intended for use in encapsulated electrophoretic displays, comprises the coacervation product of a polyanionic polymer having a vinyl main chain and a plurality of anionic groups bonded to the main chain, with a cationic or zwitterionic wa... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6945426 | Medicine dispensing system A medicine dispensing system for providing immediate oral dispensing of medicine in the event of an emergency. The medicine dispensing system includes a lanyard and a container having a volume of medicine in a liquid or gel state within. The container is constructed... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6929004 | Medicament carrier There is provided a carrier comprising a sheet (10) having a first portion and a second portion; a retainer (20) in said first portion for containment of product; a fold in said second portion such that the second portion is foldable towards said retai... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6637596 | Press-through pack, sealing sheet for press-through pack, and preparation method of tablet A press-through pack and a sealing sheet for use in the same capable of easily taking out solid material such as tablet or the like contained storage recesses by only pushing action of fingers. The pack comprises an accommodation body (2) with plural stor... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6568533 | Peelable package and peelable packaging method An object (7) to be packed is sandwiched between sheet-like package materials (2,2). A weakly-sealed portion (4) is formed so as to surround the packed object (7) while leaving a grip flap (3) for each of the package materials (2,2), thereby forming a bag... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6516949 | Blister pill package with safety backing A non-through score line is made in the exposed surface of the blister sheet of a blister package. The non-through score line extends from one edge of an individual blister unit to an opposite or adjacent edge, i.e., across the corner of the blister unit.... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6471063 | Emergency pill dispenser The present invention provides a dispensing unit with a sealed enclosure containing a pill or pills which is provided by a cover attached to a flat base portion. The flat base portion is attached to a commonly used object using a first adhesive. The cover... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6231936 | Radiation tolerant polypropylene and its useful articles Provided are articles such as packaging materials and medical devices having enhanced tolerance to radiation and heat, produced from a blend of from about 99% to about 50% by weight homo or copolymerized polypropylene and about 1% to about 50% by weight p... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6136814 | Aqueous acyclovir product The present invention provides a pharmaceutical product comprising an aqueous solution of acyclovir sodium contained within a sealed container constructed of an alkali resistant polymer having a CO2 permeation constant of not more than about 1Ã... | 10/24/2000 |
| 5908113 | Pouches of wrapping paper for containing medicinal doses An object of the present invention is to prevent a pouch 6 from being broken when it is separated from the rest along a perforation 9 by providing the perforation 9 for separating the pouch 6 and a notch 10 for tearing the pouch, where the direction of sa... | 06/01/1999 |
| 5878888 | Push through and peel child resistant blister package The invention is a child resistant and easy to use blister package for containing a solid medicament that utilizes a push through and peel mechanism as an opening feature. The multi-section blister card package has an opening mechanism featuring a cut-out... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5824323 | Skin lotion composition and softgel filled therewith and methods for making and using same There is provided a skin lotion composition with non-greasy skin feel, capable of being stably encapsulated within a softgel, and which may preferably include tocopheryl acetate and/or vitamin A palmitate and methods for making and using the same.... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5752603 | Reservoir for capsule for oral administration The invention relates to a reservoir for at least one capsule for oral administration which comprises a substance which is dangerous for the environment, in particular a radioactive composition, which reservoir can be enclosed within an at least substanti... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5686081 | Divided package of adsorbent for internal use Disclosed herein are a divided package of a medicinal adsorbent for internal use, comprising a divided package bag and an adsorbent for internal use which releases air ranging from 1.3 to 10 ml based on one gram of the adsorbent on heating from 10° C. to... | 11/11/1997 |
| 5669502 | Vial holder A vial holder is provided which is easily loaded with a vial, retains the vial in a rigid manner and permits the vial to be discharged in a simple manner. The vial holder can also exhibit two vial retention sections for simultaneously rigidly holding two ... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5560490 | Pharmaceutical packaging with capsule sealing means A medicament pack (1) comprising a base member (2) having a plurality of blisters (3) formed therein, each blister (3) being adapted to accommodate a medicament containing capsule (4), each capsule (4) being provided with at least one aperture (5) to perm... | 10/01/1996 |
| 5503885 | Article with position-defining structure and method and apparatus for making and processing same An article, such as a card of thermoplastic material containing vials, is molded by a method and apparatus which deforms a portion of the mold flash so as to form a reference surface. In a preferred embodiment, the article has a pair of lower walls extend... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5489024 | Child resistant medication container There is disclosed a medication container which is adapted to be side loaded with unit doses of medication during packaging operations. After being filled with the unit doses of medication, the container side is sealed. The medication doses can be removed... | 02/06/1996 |
| 5486459 | Biologically relevant methods for the rapid determination of sterility The invention is directed to biological processes and apparatus for determining the efficacy of a sterilization cycle based upon the recovery of activity of interactive enzyme systems comprising enzymes, coenzymes, catalysts, cofactors, substrates or any ... | 01/23/1996 |
| 5274327 | Powder sample holding capsule holding adapter for a vibrating sample magnetometer A powder capsule loading system and apparatus for preparing and loading a gelatin capsule with a powder product for testing of the product in a magnetometer. The system includes a gelatin capsule which is readily available, such as those used in the pharm... | 12/28/1993 |
| 5270054 | Cosmetic capsules A cosmetic product is provided that stores a cosmetic composition in a capsule having a spheroidal body with hollow chamber forming a major portion of the capsule, a tab forming a minor portion of the capsule, and a neck section connecting the tab with th... | 12/14/1993 |
| 5253761 | Reservoir for capsule for oral administration The invention relates to a reservoir for at least one capsule for oral administration which comprises a substance which is dangerous for the environment, in particular a radioactive composition, which reservoir can be enclosed within an at least substanti... | 10/19/1993 |
| 5167923 | Sterility indicator A sterility indicator of the type used in hospitals and laboratories. The device uses a cylindrical ampule holder with an ampule containing nutrient media and spore strip disposed therein. One or more gas pervious, liquid impervious tortuous paths lie bet... | 12/01/1992 |
