Package making – Methods – Forming a cover adjunct or application of a cover adjunct to...
Utility Patent
1997-12-19
2001-01-02
Johnson, Linda (Department: 3721)
Package making
Methods
Forming a cover adjunct or application of a cover adjunct to...
C053S410000, C053S449000
Utility Patent
active
06167679
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a combination custom printed form and container and method of using.
Current packaging systems require custom information to be printed on a form and then attached to an associated container, such as an envelope or bag. Such packaging systems are used for pick lists and pharmacy labels. For example, it is known to provide a pharmacy form including a label part and an information part (for example, patient counseling information) on one sheet in which the label part is applied to a drug container and the information part is pasted to a bag for the drug container. However, since the information part and the bag are separate, there exists the potential to attach the information to a bag or container other than the associated container. Also businesses must stock the forms and containers separately, adding to material handling and related costs.
It is known to provide an identification number pre-printed on a receipt portion and an associated container portion. However, custom information for the specific item or items which are to be included in the container is not capable of being pre-printed.
It is also known to provide individual envelopes for each dose of a medication to be given to individuals requiring special help with their dosages such as the elderly and small children being assisted by a care giver and to provide a bag for bulk distribution of medication. However, these systems do not assist a pharmacist in providing a vial of medicine and customized, printed information relating to the prescription.
There is a need for a combination form and container on which custom information can be printed about the item(s) to be dispensed in the container.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, a combination custom printed form and container and method of using is provided. In a preferred embodiment, custom information for a prescription is printed on the form which includes information and warning labels to be attached to a prescription drug vial and information such as receipts and patient counseling information to be distributed with the prescription drug vial. After attaching the labels to the prescription drug vial, the prescription drug vial is placed in the associated container which is given to the customer.
It is an important feature of the present invention that the custom printing occurs on the combination form and container, assuring that the correct documentation stays with the associated product, such as a prescription drug vial.
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Horton-Steidle Katherine C.
Rawlings Timothy W.
Shelton Brett A.
Huynh Louis K.
Johnson Linda
NCR Corporation
Stukenborg Charlene
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