EP0312760A3 - Closing device for two piece capsules - Google Patents

Closing device for two piece capsules

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Publication number
EP0312760A3
EP0312760A3 EP88114821A EP88114821A EP0312760A3 EP 0312760 A3 EP0312760 A3 EP 0312760A3 EP 88114821 A EP88114821 A EP 88114821A EP 88114821 A EP88114821 A EP 88114821A EP 0312760 A3 EP0312760 A3 EP 0312760A3
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Prior art keywords
closing device
piece capsules
capsules
piece
closing
Prior art date
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Granted
Application number
EP88114821A
Other languages
German (de)
Other versions
EP0312760A2 (en
EP0312760B1 (en
Inventor
Eberhard Dipl.-Ing. Krieger
Theo Moser
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Robert Bosch GmbH
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Robert Bosch GmbH
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Publication of EP0312760A3 publication Critical patent/EP0312760A3/en
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Publication of EP0312760B1 publication Critical patent/EP0312760B1/en
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Classifications

    • 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
    • A61J3/00—Devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms
    • A61J3/07—Devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms into the form of capsules or similar small containers for oral use
    • A61J3/071—Devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms into the form of capsules or similar small containers for oral use into the form of telescopically engaged two-piece capsules
    • A61J3/072—Sealing capsules, e.g. rendering them tamper-proof
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10S53/00—Package making
    • Y10S53/90—Capsules

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Medicinal Chemistry (AREA)
  • Pharmacology & Pharmacy (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Medical Preparation Storing Or Oral Administration Devices (AREA)
  • Closures For Containers (AREA)
  • Basic Packing Technique (AREA)
EP88114821A 1987-10-17 1988-09-09 Closing device for two piece capsules Expired - Lifetime EP0312760B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE3735260 1987-10-07
DE19873735260 DE3735260A1 (en) 1987-10-17 1987-10-17 SEALING DEVICE FOR TWO-PIECE CAPSULES

Publications (3)

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EP0312760A2 EP0312760A2 (en) 1989-04-26
EP0312760A3 true EP0312760A3 (en) 1990-06-27
EP0312760B1 EP0312760B1 (en) 1992-12-02

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Family Applications (1)

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EP88114821A Expired - Lifetime EP0312760B1 (en) 1987-10-17 1988-09-09 Closing device for two piece capsules

Country Status (4)

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US (1) US4899516A (en)
EP (1) EP0312760B1 (en)
JP (1) JPH01126972A (en)
DE (2) DE3735260A1 (en)

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DE2708147A1 (en) * 1976-03-05 1977-09-08 Zanasi Nigris Spa CAPSULE FILLING MACHINE
DE2830849A1 (en) * 1978-07-13 1980-01-24 Capsugel Ag SEALING MACHINE FOR CAPSULES

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DE2708147A1 (en) * 1976-03-05 1977-09-08 Zanasi Nigris Spa CAPSULE FILLING MACHINE
DE2830849A1 (en) * 1978-07-13 1980-01-24 Capsugel Ag SEALING MACHINE FOR CAPSULES

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
EP0312760A2 (en) 1989-04-26
EP0312760B1 (en) 1992-12-02
DE3735260A1 (en) 1989-04-27
US4899516A (en) 1990-02-13
JPH01126972A (en) 1989-05-19
DE3876374D1 (en) 1993-01-14

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