Unitary pharmaceutical package

Details Unitary pharmaceutical package Unitary pharmaceutical package

2006-09-29

2010-06-15

Yu, Mickey (Department: 3728)

Special receptacle or package

For ampule, capsule, pellet, or granule

With rupture means for access

C206S531000, C206S534000, C206S534100, C206S538000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07735650

ABSTRACT:
A unitary pharmaceutical package according to this invention includes two primary components: a tubular sleeve-like carton or housing, and a medication card typically in the form of a blister pack in which multiple pre-formed pockets each enclose a pill. The medication card or sleeve has at least one upturned lip or flange along a longitudinal end of the card. The end walls of the carton are composite end walls formed by flaps which extend from the top, bottom, front and back panels. The unitary package of this invention easily and conveniently secures the medication card to the surrounding carton. After the carton sleeve is erected but prior to closing at least one of the composite end walls, the medication card is inserted longitudinally through one of the open ends of the carton. Some of the end flaps are folded inwardly so that they are tucked inside the carton on the interior of the upturned flange on the medication card. The bottom end flap is then folded upwardly to be juxtaposed in face-to-face relationship with the outer face of the upturned flange on the medication card. A strip of adhesive is then applied to the outer faces of the exposed portions of the upturned flange on the medication card and the lower major end flap. The remaining end flap is then folded downwardly to adhere to the exposed portions of the upturned flange and the lower major end flap. As a result, the carton is closed and sealed with the medication secured to the carton to avoid accidental removal of the card from the carton and inhibit intentional removal of the card.

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