Tablet breaking device

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1982-01-22

1984-09-25

Rosenbaum, Mark

Solid material comminution or disintegration

Apparatus

Hand support comminutor

225 93, 225103, 241DIG27, B26B 1100, B26B 302

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044731922

ABSTRACT:
A tablet breaking device comprises a base and a tablet splitting edge in the base. Means are provided for holding a tablet such that a portion of the tablet extends over the tablet splitting edge. The tablet holding means comprises an elongated opening tapering in depth and width. A moment of force sufficient to break the tablet can be created about the tablet splitting edge by applying a force substantially normal to a portion of the tablet extending over the tablet splitting edge.

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Brook et al., "Crushing-strength of Compressed Tablets I", J. Pharm. Sci., 57, 3 (1968), pp. 481-484.

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