Methods and apparatus for splitting tablets

Details Methods and apparatus for splitting tablets Methods and apparatus for splitting tablets

2011-07-05

2011-07-05

Alie, Ghassem (Department: 3724)

Severing by tearing or breaking

Methods

C225S103000, C083S025000, C083S196000, C053S266100

Reexamination Certificate

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07971765

ABSTRACT:
A method for splitting tablets includes positioning a plurality of tablets onto a supporting structure. Each of the plurality of tablets are then substantially simultaneously split into at least two parts. Finally, if desired, the at least two parts of each tablet are dispensed into a compartment of a corresponding one of a plurality of first capsule portions.

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