GB2505843A - Tablet dispenser - Google Patents

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GB2505843A
GB2505843A GB1323133.7A GB201323133A GB2505843A GB 2505843 A GB2505843 A GB 2505843A GB 201323133 A GB201323133 A GB 201323133A GB 2505843 A GB2505843 A GB 2505843A
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outlets
outlet
dispensing
storage hopper
dispensing cartridge
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Edward Cronin
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J L Clark Inc
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J L Clark Inc
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61J—CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE
    • A61J1/00—Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes
    • A61J1/03—Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes for pills or tablets
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/04—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, or spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
    • B65D83/0409—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, or spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills the dispensing means being adapted for delivering one article, or a single dose, upon each actuation
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D83/04—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, or spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2583/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
    • B65D2583/04—For dispensing annular, disc-shaped or spherical or like small articles or tablets
    • B65D2583/0472—For dispensing annular, disc-shaped or spherical or like small articles or tablets characterised by the dispensing action
    • B65D2583/0477—For dispensing annular, disc-shaped or spherical or like small articles or tablets characterised by the dispensing action the container is maintained in the same position during the dispensing of several successive articles or doses
    • B65D2583/0481—One reciprocating action, e.g. to or from

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Pharmacology & Pharmacy (AREA)
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  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
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  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Closures For Containers (AREA)
  • Basic Packing Technique (AREA)
  • Medical Preparation Storing Or Oral Administration Devices (AREA)

Abstract

A dispensing container is provided. The dispensing container includes an actuation cover; a dispensing cartridge and an outer shell. The dispensing cartridge includes a storage hopper. The storage hopper includes a first outlet. The storage hopper is configured for gravity feeding product adjacent the first outlet. The outer shell includes a central cavity and a second outlet. The dispensing cartridge is positioned within the central cavity. The dispensing cartridge is transitionable between an open orientation in which the first and second outlets are aligned providing a pathway through both the first and second outlets and a closed orientation wherein the first and second outlets are offset decreasing the size of the pathway.
GB1323133.7A 2011-07-07 2012-07-05 Tablet dispenser Withdrawn GB2505843A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

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US201161505367P 2011-07-07 2011-07-07
US13/534,039 US20130008918A1 (en) 2011-07-07 2012-06-27 Tablet Dispenser
PCT/US2012/045563 WO2013006705A2 (en) 2011-07-07 2012-07-05 Tablet dispenser

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GB201323133D0 GB201323133D0 (en) 2014-02-12
GB2505843A true GB2505843A (en) 2014-03-12

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DE (1) DE112012002816T5 (en)
GB (1) GB2505843A (en)
WO (1) WO2013006705A2 (en)

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US4402425A (en) * 1979-06-23 1983-09-06 Alfred Von Schuckmann Container for the dispensing of individual tablets
EP0236039A2 (en) * 1986-03-01 1987-09-09 The Boots Company PLC Tablet dispenser
WO2000023352A1 (en) * 1998-10-19 2000-04-27 Novo Nordisk A/S Tablet dispenser
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US4402425A (en) * 1979-06-23 1983-09-06 Alfred Von Schuckmann Container for the dispensing of individual tablets
EP0236039A2 (en) * 1986-03-01 1987-09-09 The Boots Company PLC Tablet dispenser
WO2000023352A1 (en) * 1998-10-19 2000-04-27 Novo Nordisk A/S Tablet dispenser
US20040230236A1 (en) * 2001-11-29 2004-11-18 Medtronic, Inc. Papillary muscle stimulation
US20110060457A1 (en) * 2007-12-21 2011-03-10 DSM IP ASSETS B.V a corporation Device for Dispensing Solid Preparations

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DE112012002816T5 (en) 2014-04-10
WO2013006705A3 (en) 2013-05-02

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