Package making – Methods – Filling preformed receptacle
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-30
2010-10-26
Durand, Paul R (Department: 3721)
Package making
Methods
Filling preformed receptacle
C053S237000, C053S249000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07818950
ABSTRACT:
A method of transferring a plurality of tablets of a product from a first blister card including a first plurality of blisters to a second blister card including a second plurality of blisters includes discharging the plurality of tablets from the first plurality of blisters of the first blister card. Then, each of the plurality of tablets are guided along one of a plurality of passageways defined by a transfer fixture positioned between the first blister card and the second blister card. Finally, the plurality of tablets are received in the second plurality of blisters of the second blister card.
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Lee Victor
Lewis J. Randolph
McGonagle Sean
Pankow Greg
Durand Paul R
Kowalik Francis C.
Marshall & Gerstein & Borun LLP
Rueth Randall G.
Walgreen Co.
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