EP2376345A1 - Single piece re-closable unit pack - Google Patents

Single piece re-closable unit pack

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Publication number
EP2376345A1
EP2376345A1 EP09831570A EP09831570A EP2376345A1 EP 2376345 A1 EP2376345 A1 EP 2376345A1 EP 09831570 A EP09831570 A EP 09831570A EP 09831570 A EP09831570 A EP 09831570A EP 2376345 A1 EP2376345 A1 EP 2376345A1
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Prior art keywords
containment
layered structure
portions
provision
package
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German (de)
French (fr)
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EP2376345A4 (en
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Praful Ramachandra Naik
Avinash Shantaram Mandale
Urja Kulkarni Bhooshan
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Bilcare Ltd
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Bilcare Ltd
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    • 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
    • B65D75/00—Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes, or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers
    • B65D75/28—Articles or materials wholly enclosed in composite wrappers, i.e. wrappers formed by associating or interconnecting two or more sheets or blanks
    • B65D75/30—Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding
    • B65D75/32—Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents
    • B65D75/36—Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents one sheet or blank being recessed and the other formed of relatively stiff flat sheet material, e.g. blister packages, the recess or recesses being preformed
    • 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
    • B65D75/00—Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes, or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers
    • B65D75/28—Articles or materials wholly enclosed in composite wrappers, i.e. wrappers formed by associating or interconnecting two or more sheets or blanks
    • B65D75/30—Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding
    • B65D75/32—Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents
    • B65D75/325—Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents one sheet being recessed, and the other being a flat not- rigid sheet, e.g. puncturable or peelable foil
    • B65D75/327—Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents one sheet being recessed, and the other being a flat not- rigid sheet, e.g. puncturable or peelable foil and forming several compartments
    • 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
    • B65D75/00—Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes, or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers
    • B65D75/28—Articles or materials wholly enclosed in composite wrappers, i.e. wrappers formed by associating or interconnecting two or more sheets or blanks
    • B65D75/30—Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding
    • B65D75/32—Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents
    • B65D75/34—Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents and having several recesses to accommodate a series of articles or quantities of material
    • 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
    • B65D2203/00—Decoration means, markings, information elements, contents indicators
    • B65D2203/02—Labels
    • 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
    • B65D2215/00—Child-proof means
    • 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
    • B65D2575/00—Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers
    • B65D2575/28—Articles or materials wholly enclosed in composite wrappers, i.e. wrappers formed by association or interconnecting two or more sheets or blanks
    • B65D2575/30—Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding
    • B65D2575/32—Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents
    • B65D2575/3209—Details
    • B65D2575/3218—Details with special means for gaining access to the contents

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a one piece re-closable unit pack such as blister pack and method of manufacturing the same. Further the said re-closable and lockable blister pack is optionally constructed to provide child resistant capability and / or unique identifiers to aid in establishing the authenticity and genuineness of a packaged product.
  • Packs such as blister packs that comprises of one or plurality of deformable protrusions formed in a flexible sheet with a closure for each of the protrusions are primarily but not exclusively used to packaged in products such as medicaments.
  • Products in blister packs are either sold as such or are generally encased in a container for extra protection during transportation and handling.
  • the container serves multiple purposes like providing protection to the blister pack (s), serve as a substrate to display product information and /or usage instructions, lockable provisions to serve as child resistant packs, etc.. Further, establishing the authenticity and genuineness of a packaged product is essential as counterfeited products when consumed can cause grave harm to the end users.
  • United States Patent 5954202 discloses a Paperboard blank for a self-contained, reclosable package. It relates to paperboard blanks which are used to form self- contained, reclosable packages. Structures of this type, generally, are comprised of one piece of paperboard that when folded act as an outer package when sealed and an innovative reclosable package after being opened.
  • United States Patent 6047829 discloses a unit dose packaging system (UDPS) having a child resistant locking feature.
  • the invention relates to a two piece paperboard package that houses a unit dose product on an " internal slide card within an outer paperboard shell.
  • This package may have one or more internal or external lock(s) that prevent the slide card from being pulled out without triggering some type of lock release mechanism.
  • This package is focused around providing a child resistant, senior-friendly unit dose package that can be opened and closed numerous times and then finally disposed of.
  • the main object of the invention is to provide a single piece re-closable unit pack such as blister pack and method of manufacturing the same.
  • Yet another object of the invention is to provide a single piece re-closable unit pack such as a blister pack that requires the patient to take limited dosages to ensure patient compliance and also avoid wastage of the medicines
  • Further object of the invention is to provide a unit pack such that the portions of the same portions are held together when folded.
  • object of the invention is to provide a child safe yet senior friendly unit pack with a self enclosing / re-closing capability that eliminates the need of additional carton / closure to encase / house the pack for enabling / rendering child resistant characteristics.
  • object of the invention is to provide child resistant characteristics in a blister pack without using additional housing / enclosure / carton.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a system and method of manufacturing the child resistant blister pack.
  • Yet another object of the invention is to use preferably same material of the blister for rendering child resistant characteristics.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a uniquely identifiable package.
  • Yet another object of the invention is to provide at least two sets of identification information on the product package.
  • Another object of the invention is to detect and record access of the product package from the closure and communicate to the external device.
  • Another object of the invention is to enhance visibility of graphics / matter on the closure of the blister pack to the end user.
  • Yet another object of the invention is to optimally utilize unit pack for displaying graphics / matter / information related to the product / unit pack.
  • a unit pack comprising:
  • a single piece re-closable unit pack comprising a first layered structure wherein one or plurality of containment(s) are formed to contain product(s) wherein the said containment(s) up stand from first surface of the said first layered structure thereby creating one or plurality of corresponding opening/s on the second surface of the said first layered structure, a second layered structure affixed to the unformed region of the second surface of the first layered structure wherein portion of the second layered structure corresponding to the opening of the containment(s) is ruptured to remove the product, at least two portions comprising the containment(s) wherein the region between the said portions is foldable; optionally one or plurality of unformed portion/s; wherein the said containment(s) of each of the said portions are disposed such that upon folding the said portions, containment(s) do not overlap;
  • a single piece re-closable unit pack comprising a first layered structure wherein one or plurality of containment(s) are formed to contain product(s) wherein the said containment(s) up stand from first surface of the said first layered structure thereby creating one or plurality of corresponding opening/s on the second surface of the said first layered structure, a second layered structure affixed to the unformed region of the second surface of the first layered structure wherein portion of the second layered structure corresponding to the opening of the containment(s) is ruptured to remove the product, single portion comprising the containment(s) and at least one unformed portion wherein the region between the said portions is foldable; engaging and corresponding receiving provision disposed on the said portion/s such that the said portions are held together when folded.
  • a reader device is provided to identify and read the unique identification information on the said package.
  • a reader means is provided to identify and read the unique identification information on the said package wherein the reader means is suitably able to detect the identification information relating to the product package and conveys the information or generates a signal in response to the information which is communicable to the external device.
  • the information is encoded and preferably is optical, electronic or magnetic
  • the reader means comprises of one or more reading elements arranged to correspond to the position of each set of identification information on the package for reading the at least two sets of identification information; wherein the said reader means is adapted to read a signal from the at least one identification feature of each of the at least two sets of identification information arranged on or incorporated within different surfaces, sides or planes of the package, and wherein the reading device is configured such that it defines the spatial relationship between a first discrete area of the first set of identification information to be read and a second discrete area of the second set of identification information to be read, and determining, using the reading device, at least one characteristic of a property of the at least one identification feature of the first set of identification features, thereby obtaining a first signal, determining, using the reading device, at least one characteristic of a property of the at least one identification feature of the second set of identification features, thereby obtaining a second signal, using a processing unit to derive/form/generate at least one
  • FIG 1 Schematic of the package (Sheet 1)
  • FIG 2 Schematic of the package (Sheet 2 — Fig1 of patent of addition)
  • FIG. 3 Schematic of the package (Sheet 3)
  • FIG 4 Schematic of the package (Sheet 4-Fig 2 of patent of addition )
  • FIG 5 Schematic view of the package (Sheet 5)
  • FIG. 6 Schematic view of the package (Sheet 6)
  • FIG. 7 Schematic view of the package (Sheet 7)
  • FIG. 9 Schematic view of the package (Sheet 9)
  • FIG 10 Schematic view of the package (Sheet 10)
  • FIG 11 Schematic view of the package (Sheet 11 )
  • Figure 12 Schematic view of the package (Sheet 12)
  • Figure 13 Schematic view of the package (Sheet 13)
  • Figure 14 Schematic view of the package (Sheet 14)
  • FIG. 1 One of the embodiments of the packs is depicted in Figure 1. It comprises of a first layered structure 1 in the form of a mono or multi layered structure in which one or plurality of enclosed spaces containment(s) 2 are formed to contain the product(s) wherein the said containment(s) up stand from first surface of the said first layered structure defining one or plurality of corresponding opening/s in a second surface of the said first layered structure (not shown).
  • the pack further comprises of a second rupturable layered structure 3 (closure) that encloses the said containment(s) wherein portion of the enclosing lamina corresponding / superimposed to the containment(s) portion is ruptured/ removed while removing the product wherein the said layered structure is secured / bonded / affixed / attached to the unformed portion of the second surface of the first layered structure to enclose the said openings to seal the products in the upstanding containment(s).
  • a second rupturable layered structure 3 closure that encloses the said containment(s) wherein portion of the enclosing lamina corresponding / superimposed to the containment(s) portion is ruptured/ removed while removing the product wherein the said layered structure is secured / bonded / affixed / attached to the unformed portion of the second surface of the first layered structure to enclose the said openings to seal the products in the upstanding containment(s).
  • a unformed portion / region 4 is disposed between the portions indicated as 10 and 20 where cluster of containment(s) portion of the formed cavities wherein the said portion 4 is adapted for fold/ to facilitate fold along the lines indicated as 5 of the first and second layered structure such that the portions 10 and 20 are laid down / overlay on each other upon folding as shown in the figure.
  • the containment(s) are disposed in a manner on the said formed portions such that upon folding they do not overlap and are interspaced between each other so containment(s) of a portion 10 is placed in the space between the two capsules of portions 20.
  • an engaging provision is provided in the form of a raised region / projection 7 in the vicinity of the said portion 10 wherein corresponding to raised region / projection 7 is provided with a receiving provision in the form of a recesses 8 to removably receive 7 on the other portion 20 such that when folded 7 is pressfitted in the recesses 8 as shown in the Figure 1c.
  • the boundary of the portions 10 and 20 are defined by stiffners in the form of formed portion indicated as 9 in Figure 1(c).
  • first layered structure 1 in the form of a mono or multi layered structure in which one or plurality of enclosed spaces containment(s) 2 are formed to contain the product(s) wherein the said containment(s) up stand from first surface of the said first layered structure defining one or plurality of corresponding opening/s in a second surface of the said first layered structure (not shown).
  • the pack further comprises of a second rupturable layered structure 3 (closure) (refer Figure 2(c) ) that encloses the said containment(s) wherein portion of the enclosing lamina corresponding / superimposed to the containment(s) portion is ruptured/ removed while removing the product wherein the said layered structure is secured / bonded / affixed / attached to the unformed portion of the second surface of the first layered structure to enclose the said openings to seal the products in the upstanding containment(s).
  • a second rupturable layered structure 3 (closure) (refer Figure 2(c) ) that encloses the said containment(s) wherein portion of the enclosing lamina corresponding / superimposed to the containment(s) portion is ruptured/ removed while removing the product wherein the said layered structure is secured / bonded / affixed / attached to the unformed portion of the second surface of the first layered structure to enclose
  • an unformed portion / region 4 is disposed between the portions indicated as 10 and 20 wherein the portion 20 comprises of cluster of containment(s) portion of the formed cavities wherein the said portion 4 is adapted for fold/ to facilitate fold such that the portions 10 and 20 are laid down / overlay on each other upon folding as shown in the Figure 2(c).
  • the provision of clusters in only one portion reduces multiple pass of the sheet through the forming machine This sentence as is in the Patent of Addition is not correct indication of forming of sheet with multiple portions each with blisters and problems of forming therein.
  • an engaging provision is provided in the form of a raised region / projection 7 in the vicinity of the said portion 10 wherein corresponding to raised region / projection 7 is provided with a receiving provision in the form of a recesses 8 to removably receive 7 on the other portion 20 such that when folded 7 is press-fitted in the recesses 8.
  • the boundary of the portions 10 and 20 are defined by stiffners in the form of formed portion indicated as 9 in Figure 2(c).
  • FIG. 3 Another variant of this embodiment is depicted in Figure 3 wherein engaging and corresponding receiving provision to hold the said portions together when folded is provided in the form of a stripe 80 that functions as engaging provision in addition to the means 7.
  • One of the ends of the said stripe is attached/ integrated / extended portion of (from) the said second layered structure from the region in the vicinity of the said recesses 8 as depicted in the Figure 3 (b).
  • the said portion 20 is provided with a slot 90 to removably receive other end 85 of the stripe 80 that is adapted to pressfit in the said slot.
  • the length of the said stripe 80 is such that upon folding said portion 20 on 10 as shown in Figure 3 (c), the said stripe wraps around the package and the end 85 is pressfitted in the said slot 90 as shown in the Figure 3(d). Further, upon folding the projection 7 also pressfits in the said recesses 8. In operation, user has to release the end 85, unwrap the said stripe and further release the said projection 7 from recess 8 with slight force to unfold the package and access product.
  • Figure 4 Yet another embodiment is depicted in Figure 4. As described in Figure 2, it comprises of a first layered structure 1 in which one or plurality of enclosed spaces containment(s) 2 are formed to contain the product(s) wherein the said containment(s) up stand from first surface of the said first layered structure defining one or plurality of corresponding opening/s in a second surface of the said first layered structure (not shown).
  • the pack further comprises of a second layered structure 3 (closure) that encloses the said containment wherein portion of the enclosing layered structure corresponding / superimposed to the containment portion is ruptured/ removed while removing the product wherein the said second layered structure is secured / bonded / affixed / attached to the unformed portion of the second surface of the first layered structure to enclose the said openings to seal the products in the upstanding containment(s).
  • a second layered structure 3 closure
  • An unformed portion / region 4 is disposed between the portions indicated as portion 10 of cluster of containment(s) of the formed cavities and unformed portion indicated by 20 and between the unformed portions indicated by 20 and 30 wherein the said portion 4 is adapted for fold/ to facilitate fold such that the portions 10 and 20 and portions 10 and 30 are laid down / overlay on each other upon folding as shown in the Figure 4(b) and Figure 4(c) respectively.
  • an engaging provision is provided in the form raised regions / projections 7 disposed along the periphery of the portion 30 wherein corresponding to raised regions / projections 7 is provided with a receiving provisions in the form of an opening 8 to removably receive 7 on the other portion 10 such that when folded 7 is engaged in the opening 8 as shown in the Figure 4(c).
  • the portions 10 and 20 are provided with stiffener provision 11 and 21 respectively along the periphery of the said portions as seen in Figure 4 (b). As shown in Figure 4(c) the unformed portion between the said portions 10 and 20 is folded so that the portion 10 overlays on the portion 20 to cover the containments of portion 10. Further the unformed portion between the said portions 20 and 30 is folded so as to overlay on the portion 10.
  • Figure 5 Yet another embodiment is depicted in Figure 5. As described in Figure 1 , it comprises of a first layered structure 1 in which one or plurality of enclosed spaces containment(s) 2 are formed to contain the product(s) wherein the said containment(s) up stand from first surface of the said first layered structure defining one or plurality of corresponding opening/s in a second surface of the said first first layered structure (not shown).
  • the pack further comprises of a second rupturable layered structure 3 (closure) that encloses the said containment wherein portion of the enclosing layered structure corresponding / superimposed to the containment portion is ruptured/ removed while removing the product wherein the said second layered structure is secured / bonded / affixed / attached to the unformed portion of the second surface of the first layered structure to enclose the said openings to seal the products in the upstanding containment(s).
  • a second rupturable layered structure 3 closure
  • a unformed portion / region 4 is disposed between the portions indicated as 10 and 20 where cluster of containment(s) portion of the formed cavities wherein the said portion 4 is adapted for fold/ to facilitate fold such the portions 10 and 20 are laid down / overlay on each other upon folding as shown in the Figure 5(b).
  • an engaging provision is provided in the form of a raised region / projection 36 in the vicinity of the said portion 20 wherein corresponding to raised region / projection 36 is provided with a receiving provision in the form of an opening 35 to removably receive 36 on the other portion 10 such that when folded 36 is engaged in the opening 35 as shown in the Figure 5d.
  • the containment(s) are disposed in a manner on the said formed portions such that upon folding they are not overlapped and are interspaced between each other such that containment(s) of a portion 10 is placed in the space between the two containment(s) of portions 20.
  • an extended unformed planer portion 25 is provided as an extension to the portion 20 in the form of a lamina wherein cluster of containment(s) is not provided.
  • the said extended planer portion is adapted to be folded along line 26 as shown in Figure 5(b). Further the said extended portion is provided with a engaging and receiving provision 30 that is removably pressfited in the slot 31 to engage the said extended portion.
  • the planer portion of 10 overlays the planer portion 20 wherein the planer portion 25 overlays on the unformed portion, that is said second layered structure (closure) of planer portion 10 and the said provision 30 is inserted in the slot 31.
  • user has to release the end 30 of the said planer portion 25 from the said slot 31 followed by disengaging the said projection 36 from the opening 35 to access the product.
  • Figures 6, 7, 8 and 9 depicts variants of the invention and the engaging and receiving provisions used for holding the portions together when folded.
  • FIG. 1 Another embodiment of the package is elaborated in FigureiO. It comprises of a central triangular layered structure planer portion 80 provided with an opening 81 at one of the corners. Three layered structured planer triangular portions are disposed along the three edges of the said central portion 80. The said three portions are integral part of the said central portion.
  • the first planer portion 83 is foldably disposed such that the first layered structure (as described in Figure 1) in which one or plurality of containment(s) 84 are formed to contain the product(s) is in the same plane and upper surface side of the central planer portion 80 as indicated in Figure 10. Further, an engaging provision 85 is provided in the form of a projection the first planer portion 83.
  • the second triangular planer portion 86 is foldably disposed along the second edge of the said central portion 80 in such a manner that the enclosed spaces containment(s) upstand on the opposite face of the said central portion, that is the second repturable layered structure adjoins the upper surface of the said central portion 80.
  • the third triangular planer portion 87 is foldably disposed along third edge of the said central planer portion 80.
  • This planer portion is provided with a receiving provision in the form of a slot 90 at the base and a engaging provision that is in the form of a stripe 91 provided at the apex as shown in the figure.
  • the third planer portion 87 is foldaded such that it overlays on the said central portion 80 such that the containment(s) are on the upper surface as shown in Figure 10(b). Further the first portion 83 is folded so as to overlay on the capsule side of the said third planer portion as shown in Figure 10 (c).
  • the containments of the portion 83 are disposed in a manner with respect to the containments of the said third portion 86 such that they are not overlapped and are disposed next to each other when 83 overlays on 86.
  • the said stripe 91 wraps around the three portions and fits in the slot 90 as shown in the Figure 10(d) and 10(e).
  • Figures 11, 12, 13 depict variants of the fold regions and variants of folds.
  • the fold region comprises of foldable area and perforations/ scoring to facilitate the fold.
  • the region 90 comprises of scoring and a foldable region wherein when folded the said region protrudes outwards in convex shape (indicated as 90) as shown in Figure 11 (b).
  • Figures 12 and 13 indicate variants of the fold region wherein a combination of scoring, perforations is used to facilitate fold.
  • An external engaging provision 120 is adapted to fit in the folding region. It comprises of a engaging provision in the form of a pressing means 121 operationally coupled with the receiving provision in the form of flaps 122 that are adapted to hold the layered structures of the package together as indicated in Figure 14 (a)
  • the provision comprises of a engaging provision in the form of a press button / switch 121. Upon pressing the said press button/ switch 121, the flaps are raised resulting in disengagement of the two portions of the package as shown in the Figure 14(b).
  • a reader means is provided to identify and read the unique identification information on the said package wherein the reader means is suitably able to detect the identification information relating to the product package and conveys the information or generates a signal in response to the information which is communicable to the external device.
  • the information is encoded and preferably is optical, electronic, magnetic or a combination thereof.
  • a uniquely identifiable information and /or combination of information is provided on the package.
  • product package is provided with an identification tag for identifying the package for authentication.
  • the tag comprises at least two sets of identification information, said at least two sets of identification information comprising a first set of identification information and a second set of identification information each arranged within a different surface, side or plane of the identification tag, and identification features of said first set of identification information and identification features of said second set of identification information are arranged at a fixed relative spatial position with respect to each other, said fixed spatial relationship being used for identifying the package system.
  • the identifiers are present in a tag on the product package wherein one identifier comprises a readable layer of randomly distributed material which is capable of encoding identification information, for example a conductive material, magnetized or magnetisable material, semiconductive particle and optically active particles; the second identifier suitably comprises optical information, for example a 1-D or 2-D bar code.
  • At least two sets of identification information is provided on the product package and / or said layered structures.
  • unique identifying information is suitably included on the package in the form of oriented or orientable particles and may relate to for example, the manufacturer of the package or to an individual.
  • the identification information comprises information derived from a magnetic field and/or an electric field and optionally optical or magneto-optical information.
  • nano / micro particulate materials and/or material composites with measurable material metrics are used on the package for identification information.
  • the product package suitably comprises a substantially non-magnetic host material having pores, wherein at least some of the pores contain a substantially magnetic material which is codeable to encode identification information for identifying the product package or a unit dose package.
  • the product package may comprise a substantially electrically-insulating host material having pores, wherein at least some of the pores contain a substantially electrically-conducting material which is codeable to encode identification information for identifying the unit dose package.
  • the electrically-conducting material is connectable to a voltage source.
  • the package system is provided with a means to detect disengagement of the engaging provision from the corresponding receiving provision of the package to monitor and /or record of package and /or product access from the package system.
  • the package system is provided with a wired / wireless communication means capable of interacting with external / remote device/s.
  • a sensing means in the form of embedded system is adapted to fit on the said package system to detect disengagement of the engaging provision from the corresponding receiving provision of the package to monitor and /or record of package and /or product access from the package system.
  • the said sensing means comprises of signal generating provision/s, data processing means, data logging and storing means configured with a communication means an optional communication switch, a power source, optional audio signal generating means, an oscillator (Real time clock) wherein the said signal generating means gets activated upon disengaging the said package from the package holding provision.
  • the activation of the signal generating provision may be done by various means such as electronic, mechanical, optical, visual.
  • visual display and the audio signal generating means is provided to alert the user of the time and date of the products to be consumed and also provides quantitative information about the number of products in the package.
  • a signal from the said signal generating provision is sent to the said data processing means wherein the time & date of product dispensed is logged into the data logging provision of the said data processing means.
  • the user may transfer the logged data to an external device by optionally embedded the communication switch.
  • said logged data in the said data processing is transferred / transmitted via communication means to an external device/s with the aid of RF wherein the said logged data to be transferred is superimposed on the RF field, generated by the RF circuit.
  • the said logged data in the said data processing means is transferred / transmitted via communication means to the said external device/s using an IR link wherein the said logged data to be transferred is in the form of coded pulses or frequency.
  • the said logged data in the said data processing means is transferred / transmitted via communication means to the said companion device through wired and / or any direct contact methods such as I2C, SPI, serial or parallel communication but not limited to these.
  • the data is transferred using wireless communication means such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zeegbee, Wi-Max, GPRS, GSM, Wibree but not limited to it.
  • the synergistic operational combination of the said package and combination of first layered structure in which one or plurality of enclosed spaces containment(s) are formed to contain the product(s) wherein the said containment(s) up stand from first surface of the said first layered struture defining one or plurality of corresponding opening/s in a second surface of the said first layered structure, second rupturable layered structure that encloses the said containment wherein portion of the enclosing layered structure corresponding / superimposed to the containment portion is ruptured/ removed while removing the product wherein the said second layered structure is secured / bonded / affixed / attached to the unformed portion of the second surface of the first layered structure (to enclose the said openings to seal the products in the upstanding containment(s)) along with a unformed portion / region disposed between the portion of the formed cavities wherein the said portion is adapted for fold/ to facilitate fold of the first and second layered structure provides self en

Abstract

The present invention relates to a one piece re-closable unit pack comprising a first layered structure (1) wherein one or plurality of containment(s) (2) are formed to contain product(s) wherein the said containment(s) (2) up stand from first surface of the said first layered structure (1) thereby creating one or plurality of corresponding opening/s on the second surface of the said first layered structure, a second layered structure (3) affixed to the unformed region of the second surface of the first layered structure (1) wherein portion of the second layered structure (3) corresponding to the opening of the containment(s) (2) is ruptured to remove the product, at least one portion (10) comprising the containment(s) (2) wherein the region (4) between the said portions (10, 20) is foldable; optionally one or plurality of unformed portion/s, optionally constructed to provide child resistant capability and / or unique identifiers to authenticate a packaged product.

Description

Single piece re-closable unit pack Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a one piece re-closable unit pack such as blister pack and method of manufacturing the same. Further the said re-closable and lockable blister pack is optionally constructed to provide child resistant capability and / or unique identifiers to aid in establishing the authenticity and genuineness of a packaged product.
Background of the invention
Packs such as blister packs that comprises of one or plurality of deformable protrusions formed in a flexible sheet with a closure for each of the protrusions are primarily but not exclusively used to packaged in products such as medicaments. Products in blister packs are either sold as such or are generally encased in a container for extra protection during transportation and handling. The container serves multiple purposes like providing protection to the blister pack (s), serve as a substrate to display product information and /or usage instructions, lockable provisions to serve as child resistant packs, etc.. Further, establishing the authenticity and genuineness of a packaged product is essential as counterfeited products when consumed can cause grave harm to the end users.
United States Patent 5954202 discloses a Paperboard blank for a self-contained, reclosable package. It relates to paperboard blanks which are used to form self- contained, reclosable packages. Structures of this type, generally, are comprised of one piece of paperboard that when folded act as an outer package when sealed and an innovative reclosable package after being opened.
United States Patent 6047829 discloses a unit dose packaging system (UDPS) having a child resistant locking feature. The invention relates to a two piece paperboard package that houses a unit dose product on an" internal slide card within an outer paperboard shell. This package may have one or more internal or external lock(s) that prevent the slide card from being pulled out without triggering some type of lock release mechanism. This package is focused around providing a child resistant, senior-friendly unit dose package that can be opened and closed numerous times and then finally disposed of.
There is an unfulfilled need in the market place for single piece re-closable packages especially blister packs that do not need additional encasing systems and are yet capable of being child resistant. Additionally, many clinical indications require the patient to take limited dosages and hence the packaging must be tailored to meet such a need so as to ensure patient compliance and also avoid wastage of the medicines, yet has the capability of being re-closable and also eliminating the need of additional carton / closure to encase / house the pack along with optional child resistant characteristics. Further, it is desirable to provide such single piece re-closable child resistant packs with unique identifiers to aid in establishing the authenticity and genuineness of a packaged product and for diverse applications including anticounterfeiting, pharmaco-vigilence in clinical trials, enhancing patience compliance, etc.
Summary of the Invention
The main object of the invention is to provide a single piece re-closable unit pack such as blister pack and method of manufacturing the same.
Yet another object of the invention is to provide a single piece re-closable unit pack such as a blister pack that requires the patient to take limited dosages to ensure patient compliance and also avoid wastage of the medicines
Further object of the invention is to provide a unit pack such that the portions of the same portions are held together when folded.
Other object of the invention is to provide a child safe yet senior friendly unit pack with a self enclosing / re-closing capability that eliminates the need of additional carton / closure to encase / house the pack for enabling / rendering child resistant characteristics. Yet another object of the invention is to provide child resistant characteristics in a blister pack without using additional housing / enclosure / carton.
Another object of the invention is to provide a system and method of manufacturing the child resistant blister pack.
Yet another object of the invention is to use preferably same material of the blister for rendering child resistant characteristics.
Another object of the invention is to provide a uniquely identifiable package.
Yet another object of the invention is to provide at least two sets of identification information on the product package.
Another object of the invention is to detect and record access of the product package from the closure and communicate to the external device.
Another object of the invention is to enhance visibility of graphics / matter on the closure of the blister pack to the end user.
Yet another object of the invention is to optimally utilize unit pack for displaying graphics / matter / information related to the product / unit pack.
Thus one aspect of the invention provides a unit pack comprising:
A single piece re-closable unit pack comprising a first layered structure wherein one or plurality of containment(s) are formed to contain product(s) wherein the said containment(s) up stand from first surface of the said first layered structure thereby creating one or plurality of corresponding opening/s on the second surface of the said first layered structure, a second layered structure affixed to the unformed region of the second surface of the first layered structure wherein portion of the second layered structure corresponding to the opening of the containment(s) is ruptured to remove the product, at least two portions comprising the containment(s) wherein the region between the said portions is foldable; optionally one or plurality of unformed portion/s; wherein the said containment(s) of each of the said portions are disposed such that upon folding the said portions, containment(s) do not overlap;
engaging and corresponding receiving provision disposed on the said portion/s such that the said portions are held together when folded.
In another aspect of the invention there is provided a single piece re-closable unit pack comprising a first layered structure wherein one or plurality of containment(s) are formed to contain product(s) wherein the said containment(s) up stand from first surface of the said first layered structure thereby creating one or plurality of corresponding opening/s on the second surface of the said first layered structure, a second layered structure affixed to the unformed region of the second surface of the first layered structure wherein portion of the second layered structure corresponding to the opening of the containment(s) is ruptured to remove the product, single portion comprising the containment(s) and at least one unformed portion wherein the region between the said portions is foldable; engaging and corresponding receiving provision disposed on the said portion/s such that the said portions are held together when folded.
In another aspect of the invention a reader device is provided to identify and read the unique identification information on the said package.
In another aspect of the invention a reader means is provided to identify and read the unique identification information on the said package wherein the reader means is suitably able to detect the identification information relating to the product package and conveys the information or generates a signal in response to the information which is communicable to the external device. Suitably, the information is encoded and preferably is optical, electronic or magnetic wherein the reader means comprises of one or more reading elements arranged to correspond to the position of each set of identification information on the package for reading the at least two sets of identification information; wherein the said reader means is adapted to read a signal from the at least one identification feature of each of the at least two sets of identification information arranged on or incorporated within different surfaces, sides or planes of the package, and wherein the reading device is configured such that it defines the spatial relationship between a first discrete area of the first set of identification information to be read and a second discrete area of the second set of identification information to be read, and determining, using the reading device, at least one characteristic of a property of the at least one identification feature of the first set of identification features, thereby obtaining a first signal, determining, using the reading device, at least one characteristic of a property of the at least one identification feature of the second set of identification features, thereby obtaining a second signal, using a processing unit to derive/form/generate at least one signature for the object, using said first and said second signals (and thereby inherently or explicitly the features' spatial relationship).
Description of the Invention
Features and advantages of the invention will become apparent in the following detailed description and the preferred embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Figure 1 Schematic of the package (Sheet 1)
Figure 2 Schematic of the package (Sheet 2 — Fig1 of patent of addition)
Figure 3 Schematic of the package (Sheet 3)
Figure 4 Schematic of the package (Sheet 4-Fig 2 of patent of addition )
Figure 5 Schematic view of the package (Sheet 5)
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One of the embodiments of the packs is depicted in Figure 1. It comprises of a first layered structure 1 in the form of a mono or multi layered structure in which one or plurality of enclosed spaces containment(s) 2 are formed to contain the product(s) wherein the said containment(s) up stand from first surface of the said first layered structure defining one or plurality of corresponding opening/s in a second surface of the said first layered structure (not shown). The pack further comprises of a second rupturable layered structure 3 (closure) that encloses the said containment(s) wherein portion of the enclosing lamina corresponding / superimposed to the containment(s) portion is ruptured/ removed while removing the product wherein the said layered structure is secured / bonded / affixed / attached to the unformed portion of the second surface of the first layered structure to enclose the said openings to seal the products in the upstanding containment(s). A unformed portion / region 4 is disposed between the portions indicated as 10 and 20 where cluster of containment(s) portion of the formed cavities wherein the said portion 4 is adapted for fold/ to facilitate fold along the lines indicated as 5 of the first and second layered structure such that the portions 10 and 20 are laid down / overlay on each other upon folding as shown in the figure. The containment(s) are disposed in a manner on the said formed portions such that upon folding they do not overlap and are interspaced between each other so containment(s) of a portion 10 is placed in the space between the two capsules of portions 20. To hold both the portions together when folded, an engaging provision is provided in the form of a raised region / projection 7 in the vicinity of the said portion 10 wherein corresponding to raised region / projection 7 is provided with a receiving provision in the form of a recesses 8 to removably receive 7 on the other portion 20 such that when folded 7 is pressfitted in the recesses 8 as shown in the Figure 1c. Optionally the boundary of the portions 10 and 20 are defined by stiffners in the form of formed portion indicated as 9 in Figure 1(c). One of the embodiments of the packs, for the purpose of clinical conditions of patients needing limited doses, is depicted in Figure 2. It comprises of a first layered structure 1 in the form of a mono or multi layered structure in which one or plurality of enclosed spaces containment(s) 2 are formed to contain the product(s) wherein the said containment(s) up stand from first surface of the said first layered structure defining one or plurality of corresponding opening/s in a second surface of the said first layered structure (not shown). The pack further comprises of a second rupturable layered structure 3 (closure) (refer Figure 2(c) ) that encloses the said containment(s) wherein portion of the enclosing lamina corresponding / superimposed to the containment(s) portion is ruptured/ removed while removing the product wherein the said layered structure is secured / bonded / affixed / attached to the unformed portion of the second surface of the first layered structure to enclose the said openings to seal the products in the upstanding containment(s). As shown in Figure 2(b), an unformed portion / region 4 is disposed between the portions indicated as 10 and 20 wherein the portion 20 comprises of cluster of containment(s) portion of the formed cavities wherein the said portion 4 is adapted for fold/ to facilitate fold such that the portions 10 and 20 are laid down / overlay on each other upon folding as shown in the Figure 2(c). (The provision of clusters in only one portion reduces multiple pass of the sheet through the forming machine This sentence as is in the Patent of Addition is not correct indication of forming of sheet with multiple portions each with blisters and problems of forming therein.)
To hold both the portions together when folded, an engaging provision is provided in the form of a raised region / projection 7 in the vicinity of the said portion 10 wherein corresponding to raised region / projection 7 is provided with a receiving provision in the form of a recesses 8 to removably receive 7 on the other portion 20 such that when folded 7 is press-fitted in the recesses 8. Optionally the boundary of the portions 10 and 20 are defined by stiffners in the form of formed portion indicated as 9 in Figure 2(c).
Another variant of this embodiment is depicted in Figure 3 wherein engaging and corresponding receiving provision to hold the said portions together when folded is provided in the form of a stripe 80 that functions as engaging provision in addition to the means 7. One of the ends of the said stripe is attached/ integrated / extended portion of (from) the said second layered structure from the region in the vicinity of the said recesses 8 as depicted in the Figure 3 (b). The said portion 20 is provided with a slot 90 to removably receive other end 85 of the stripe 80 that is adapted to pressfit in the said slot. The length of the said stripe 80 is such that upon folding said portion 20 on 10 as shown in Figure 3 (c), the said stripe wraps around the package and the end 85 is pressfitted in the said slot 90 as shown in the Figure 3(d). Further, upon folding the projection 7 also pressfits in the said recesses 8. In operation, user has to release the end 85, unwrap the said stripe and further release the said projection 7 from recess 8 with slight force to unfold the package and access product.
Yet another embodiment is depicted in Figure 4. As described in Figure 2, it comprises of a first layered structure 1 in which one or plurality of enclosed spaces containment(s) 2 are formed to contain the product(s) wherein the said containment(s) up stand from first surface of the said first layered structure defining one or plurality of corresponding opening/s in a second surface of the said first layered structure (not shown). The pack further comprises of a second layered structure 3 (closure) that encloses the said containment wherein portion of the enclosing layered structure corresponding / superimposed to the containment portion is ruptured/ removed while removing the product wherein the said second layered structure is secured / bonded / affixed / attached to the unformed portion of the second surface of the first layered structure to enclose the said openings to seal the products in the upstanding containment(s).
An unformed portion / region 4 is disposed between the portions indicated as portion 10 of cluster of containment(s) of the formed cavities and unformed portion indicated by 20 and between the unformed portions indicated by 20 and 30 wherein the said portion 4 is adapted for fold/ to facilitate fold such that the portions 10 and 20 and portions 10 and 30 are laid down / overlay on each other upon folding as shown in the Figure 4(b) and Figure 4(c) respectively. To hold both the portions together when folded, an engaging provision is provided in the form raised regions / projections 7 disposed along the periphery of the portion 30 wherein corresponding to raised regions / projections 7 is provided with a receiving provisions in the form of an opening 8 to removably receive 7 on the other portion 10 such that when folded 7 is engaged in the opening 8 as shown in the Figure 4(c). The portions 10 and 20 are provided with stiffener provision 11 and 21 respectively along the periphery of the said portions as seen in Figure 4 (b). As shown in Figure 4(c) the unformed portion between the said portions 10 and 20 is folded so that the portion 10 overlays on the portion 20 to cover the containments of portion 10. Further the unformed portion between the said portions 20 and 30 is folded so as to overlay on the portion 10.
Yet another embodiment is depicted in Figure 5. As described in Figure 1 , it comprises of a first layered structure 1 in which one or plurality of enclosed spaces containment(s) 2 are formed to contain the product(s) wherein the said containment(s) up stand from first surface of the said first layered structure defining one or plurality of corresponding opening/s in a second surface of the said first first layered structure (not shown). The pack further comprises of a second rupturable layered structure 3 (closure) that encloses the said containment wherein portion of the enclosing layered structure corresponding / superimposed to the containment portion is ruptured/ removed while removing the product wherein the said second layered structure is secured / bonded / affixed / attached to the unformed portion of the second surface of the first layered structure to enclose the said openings to seal the products in the upstanding containment(s). A unformed portion / region 4 is disposed between the portions indicated as 10 and 20 where cluster of containment(s) portion of the formed cavities wherein the said portion 4 is adapted for fold/ to facilitate fold such the portions 10 and 20 are laid down / overlay on each other upon folding as shown in the Figure 5(b). To hold both the portions together when folded, an engaging provision is provided in the form of a raised region / projection 36 in the vicinity of the said portion 20 wherein corresponding to raised region / projection 36 is provided with a receiving provision in the form of an opening 35 to removably receive 36 on the other portion 10 such that when folded 36 is engaged in the opening 35 as shown in the Figure 5d. The containment(s) are disposed in a manner on the said formed portions such that upon folding they are not overlapped and are interspaced between each other such that containment(s) of a portion 10 is placed in the space between the two containment(s) of portions 20. Further, an extended unformed planer portion 25 is provided as an extension to the portion 20 in the form of a lamina wherein cluster of containment(s) is not provided. The said extended planer portion is adapted to be folded along line 26 as shown in Figure 5(b). Further the said extended portion is provided with a engaging and receiving provision 30 that is removably pressfited in the slot 31 to engage the said extended portion. As shown in Figure 5(d) and (e), the planer portion of 10 overlays the planer portion 20 wherein the planer portion 25 overlays on the unformed portion, that is said second layered structure (closure) of planer portion 10 and the said provision 30 is inserted in the slot 31. In operation, user has to release the end 30 of the said planer portion 25 from the said slot 31 followed by disengaging the said projection 36 from the opening 35 to access the product. Figures 6, 7, 8 and 9 depicts variants of the invention and the engaging and receiving provisions used for holding the portions together when folded.
Another embodiment of the package is elaborated in FigureiO. It comprises of a central triangular layered structure planer portion 80 provided with an opening 81 at one of the corners. Three layered structured planer triangular portions are disposed along the three edges of the said central portion 80. The said three portions are integral part of the said central portion. The first planer portion 83 is foldably disposed such that the first layered structure (as described in Figure 1) in which one or plurality of containment(s) 84 are formed to contain the product(s) is in the same plane and upper surface side of the central planer portion 80 as indicated in Figure 10. Further, an engaging provision 85 is provided in the form of a projection the first planer portion 83. The second triangular planer portion 86 is foldably disposed along the second edge of the said central portion 80 in such a manner that the enclosed spaces containment(s) upstand on the opposite face of the said central portion, that is the second repturable layered structure adjoins the upper surface of the said central portion 80. Further, the third triangular planer portion 87 is foldably disposed along third edge of the said central planer portion 80. This planer portion is provided with a receiving provision in the form of a slot 90 at the base and a engaging provision that is in the form of a stripe 91 provided at the apex as shown in the figure. In operation, the third planer portion 87 is foldaded such that it overlays on the said central portion 80 such that the containment(s) are on the upper surface as shown in Figure 10(b). Further the first portion 83 is folded so as to overlay on the capsule side of the said third planer portion as shown in Figure 10 (c). The containments of the portion 83 are disposed in a manner with respect to the containments of the said third portion 86 such that they are not overlapped and are disposed next to each other when 83 overlays on 86. The said stripe 91 wraps around the three portions and fits in the slot 90 as shown in the Figure 10(d) and 10(e).
Figures 11, 12, 13 depict variants of the fold regions and variants of folds. The fold region comprises of foldable area and perforations/ scoring to facilitate the fold. As indicated in Figure 11 the region 90 comprises of scoring and a foldable region wherein when folded the said region protrudes outwards in convex shape (indicated as 90) as shown in Figure 11 (b). Figures 12 and 13 indicate variants of the fold region wherein a combination of scoring, perforations is used to facilitate fold.
Another aspect of the invention wherein the package is adapted to fit engaging and corresponding receiving provisions is shown in Figure14. An external engaging provision 120 is adapted to fit in the folding region. It comprises of a engaging provision in the form of a pressing means 121 operationally coupled with the receiving provision in the form of flaps 122 that are adapted to hold the layered structures of the package together as indicated in Figure 14 (a) The provision comprises of a engaging provision in the form of a press button / switch 121. Upon pressing the said press button/ switch 121, the flaps are raised resulting in disengagement of the two portions of the package as shown in the Figure 14(b).
In another embodiment a reader means is provided to identify and read the unique identification information on the said package wherein the reader means is suitably able to detect the identification information relating to the product package and conveys the information or generates a signal in response to the information which is communicable to the external device. Suitably, the information is encoded and preferably is optical, electronic, magnetic or a combination thereof. In one of the embodiment of the package system, a uniquely identifiable information and /or combination of information is provided on the package.
In yet another embodiment product package is provided with an identification tag for identifying the package for authentication. The tag comprises at least two sets of identification information, said at least two sets of identification information comprising a first set of identification information and a second set of identification information each arranged within a different surface, side or plane of the identification tag, and identification features of said first set of identification information and identification features of said second set of identification information are arranged at a fixed relative spatial position with respect to each other, said fixed spatial relationship being used for identifying the package system.
In yet another embodiment the identifiers are present in a tag on the product package wherein one identifier comprises a readable layer of randomly distributed material which is capable of encoding identification information, for example a conductive material, magnetized or magnetisable material, semiconductive particle and optically active particles; the second identifier suitably comprises optical information, for example a 1-D or 2-D bar code.
In yet another embodiment at least two sets of identification information is provided on the product package and / or said layered structures. In another variant of this embodiment unique identifying information is suitably included on the package in the form of oriented or orientable particles and may relate to for example, the manufacturer of the package or to an individual. Preferably the identification information comprises information derived from a magnetic field and/or an electric field and optionally optical or magneto-optical information. In yet another variant of this embodiment nano / micro particulate materials and/or material composites with measurable material metrics are used on the package for identification information.
In a preferred embodiment, the product package suitably comprises a substantially non-magnetic host material having pores, wherein at least some of the pores contain a substantially magnetic material which is codeable to encode identification information for identifying the product package or a unit dose package. The product package may comprise a substantially electrically-insulating host material having pores, wherein at least some of the pores contain a substantially electrically-conducting material which is codeable to encode identification information for identifying the unit dose package. Desirably, the electrically-conducting material is connectable to a voltage source.
In yet another embodiment the package system is provided with a means to detect disengagement of the engaging provision from the corresponding receiving provision of the package to monitor and /or record of package and /or product access from the package system. In another variant of this embodiment the package system is provided with a wired / wireless communication means capable of interacting with external / remote device/s.
In another embodiment a sensing means in the form of embedded system is adapted to fit on the said package system to detect disengagement of the engaging provision from the corresponding receiving provision of the package to monitor and /or record of package and /or product access from the package system. The said sensing means comprises of signal generating provision/s, data processing means, data logging and storing means configured with a communication means an optional communication switch, a power source, optional audio signal generating means, an oscillator (Real time clock) wherein the said signal generating means gets activated upon disengaging the said package from the package holding provision. The activation of the signal generating provision may be done by various means such as electronic, mechanical, optical, visual. In a specific embodiment, visual display and the audio signal generating means is provided to alert the user of the time and date of the products to be consumed and also provides quantitative information about the number of products in the package. As the user disengages the package from the closure a signal from the said signal generating provision is sent to the said data processing means wherein the time & date of product dispensed is logged into the data logging provision of the said data processing means. Using the optional communication feature, the user may transfer the logged data to an external device by optionally embedded the communication switch.
In one of the variants said logged data in the said data processing is transferred / transmitted via communication means to an external device/s with the aid of RF wherein the said logged data to be transferred is superimposed on the RF field, generated by the RF circuit. In yet another variant of this embodiment the said logged data in the said data processing means is transferred / transmitted via communication means to the said external device/s using an IR link wherein the said logged data to be transferred is in the form of coded pulses or frequency. In yet another variant of this embodiment the said logged data in the said data processing means is transferred / transmitted via communication means to the said companion device through wired and / or any direct contact methods such as I2C, SPI, serial or parallel communication but not limited to these. In yet another variant of this embodiment the data is transferred using wireless communication means such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zeegbee, Wi-Max, GPRS, GSM, Wibree but not limited to it.
Thus it is evident from the present invention that the synergistic operational combination of the said package and combination of first layered structure in which one or plurality of enclosed spaces containment(s) are formed to contain the product(s) wherein the said containment(s) up stand from first surface of the said first layered struture defining one or plurality of corresponding opening/s in a second surface of the said first layered structure, second rupturable layered structure that encloses the said containment wherein portion of the enclosing layered structure corresponding / superimposed to the containment portion is ruptured/ removed while removing the product wherein the said second layered structure is secured / bonded / affixed / attached to the unformed portion of the second surface of the first layered structure (to enclose the said openings to seal the products in the upstanding containment(s)) along with a unformed portion / region disposed between the portion of the formed cavities wherein the said portion is adapted for fold/ to facilitate fold of the first and second layered structure provides self enclosing / re-closing capability that eliminates the need of additional carton / closure to encase / house the pack providing provision for holding portions of the package along with optional child resistant characteristics.

Claims

What is claimed is:
1. A single piece re-closable unit pack comprising a first layered structure wherein one or plurality of containment(s) are formed to contain product(s) wherein the said containment(s) up stand from first surface of the said first layered structure thereby creating one or plurality of corresponding opening/s on the second surface of the said first layered structure, a second layered structure affixed to the unformed region of the second surface of the first layered structure wherein portion of the second layered structure corresponding to the opening of the containment(s) is ruptured to remove the product, at least one portion comprising the containment(s) wherein the region between the said portions is foldable; optionally one or plurality of unformed portion/s; engaging and corresponding receiving provision disposed on the said portion/s such that the said portions are held together when folded.
2. A single piece re-closable unit pack comprising a first layered structure wherein one or plurality of containment(s) are formed to contain product(s) wherein the said containment(s) up stand from first surface of the said first layered structure thereby creating one or plurality of corresponding opening/s on the second surface of the said first layered structure, a second layered structure affixed to the unformed region of the second surface of the first layered structure wherein portion(s) of the second layered structure corresponding to the opening of the containment(s) is ruptured to remove the product, at least two portions comprising the containment(s) wherein the region between the said portions is foldable; optionally one or plurality of unformed portion/s wherein the said containment(s) of each of the said portions are disposed such that upon folding the said portions, containment(s) do not overlap; engaging and corresponding receiving provision disposed on the said portion/s such that the said portions are held together when folded.
3. A single piece re-closable unit pack as claimed in claim 1 comprising of a first layered structure in which one or plurality of enclosed spaces containment(s) are formed to contain the product(s) wherein the said containment(s) up stand from first surface of the said first layered structure defining one or plurality of corresponding opening/s in a second surface of the said first layered structure;. a second layered structure that encloses the said containment wherein portion of the enclosing layered structure corresponding / superimposed to the containment portion is ruptured/ removed while removing the product wherein the said second layered structure is affixed to the unformed portion of the second surface of the first layered structure to enclose the said openings to seal the products in the upstanding containment(s); an unformed portion / region that is disposed between the first, second and the third portion wherein the first portion comprises of cluster of containment(s) of the formed cavities and the said second and third portions are unformed ; the region between the said three portions is adapted for fold/ to facilitate fold such that the said portions are laid down / overlay on each other upon folding; an engaging provision provided in the form a raised regions / projections disposed along the periphery of the said third portion wherein corresponding to raised regions / projections there is provided a receiving provision in the form of an opening to removably receive the said projections on the first portion; wherein the first and second portions are provided with stiffner provision along the periphery wherein the unformed region between the said first and second portion is folded so that the first portion overlays on the second portion to cover the containments of the said first portion, the unformed region between the said portions second and third portion is folded so as to overlay on the first portion.
4 A single piece re-closable unit pack as claimed in claim 1-2 wherein the engaging and corresponding receiving provision is provided on the said first layered structure in the form of a raised region in the vicinity of the said containment(s) on one of the said portions wherein corresponding to raised region is provided with a receiving provision in the form of a recesses to removably receive the said raised region such that when folded the said raised region is pressfitted in the recesses.
5. A single piece re-closable unit pack as claimed in claims 1-4 wherein the boundary of the said portions is defined by a formed region bounding the containment (s) in the said first layered structure to function as stiffener.
6. A single piece re-closable unit pack as claimed in claims 1-5 wherein engaging provision is in the form of a stripe that is an extension of the first portion wherein the said strips one of the ends is in the vicinity of the said recesses as claimed in claim 4 wherein the said first portion is provided with a receiving provision in the form of a slot to removably receive other end of the said stripe that is adapted to pressfit in the said slot wherein the length of the said stripe is such that upon folding said portion on each other the said stripe wraps around the package and the said other end is pressfitted in the said slot.
7. A single piece re-closable unit pack as claimed in claims 1-6 comprising a first layered structure wherein one or plurality of containment(s) are formed to contain product(s) wherein the said containment(s) up stand from first surface of the said first layered structure thereby creating one or plurality of corresponding opening/s on the second surface of the said first layered structure, a second layered structure affixed to the unformed region of the second surface of the first layered structure wherein portion of the second layered structure corresponding to the opening of the containment(s) is ruptured to remove the product, at least two portions comprising the containment(s) wherein the region between the said portions is foldable; optionally one or plurality of unformed portion/s wherein the said containment(s) of each of the said portions are disposed such that upon folding the said portions, containment(s) do not overlap, an extended unformed planar portion is provided as an extension to the first portion wherein the said extended planar portion is adapted to be folded over the said first portion, an engaging provison provided on the one of the ends of the said planar portion that is removably pressfited in the receiving provision in the form of a slot of the unformed portion between the said first and second portion to engage the said extended portion.
8. A single piece re-closable unit pack as claimed in claims 1-7 comprising a central triangular portion provided with an opening at one of the corners, three triangular portions disposed along the three edges of the said central portion wherein the first portion is foldably disposed such that the first layered structure as claimed in claim 1 in which one or plurality of enclosed spaces containment(s) are formed to contain the product(s) is in the same plane and upper surface side of the central planar portion, an engaging provision that projects from the first planar portion; the second triangular planar portion that is foldably disposed along the second edge of the said central portion in such a manner that the enclosed spaces containment(s) up stand on the opposite face of the said central portion, that is the second repturable layered structure adjoins the upper surface of the said central portion; the third triangular planar portion that is foldably disposed along third edge of the said central planar portion wherein this planar portion is provided with a receiving provision in the form of a slot at the base and a stripe extended from the apex
wherein the third said planar portion is folded such that it overlays on the said central portion such that the containment(s) are on the upper surface and the first portion is folded so as to overlay on the capsule side of the said third planar portion wherein the containment(s) of the first portion are disposed in a manner with respect to the containment(s) of the said third portion such that they do not overlap when the said portions overlay wherein the said stripe wraps around the three portions and fits in the said slot so as to hold the portions together when folded .
9. A single piece re-closable unit pack as claimed in claims 1-8 wherein the fold comprises of perforations and /or scoring to facilitate fold/s.
10. A single piece re-closable unit pack as claimed in claim 9 wherein the foldable region comprises of scoring wherein when folded the said region protrudes outwards in a convex profile.
11. A single piece re-closable unit pack as claimed in claims 1-10 wherein the unit pack is provided with an identification tag for identifying the package for authentication wherein the tag comprises at least two sets of identification information, said at least two sets of identification information comprising a first set of identification information and a second set of identification information each arranged within a different surface, side or plane of the identification tag, and identification features of said first set of identification information and identification features of said second set of identification information are arranged at a fixed relative spatial position with respect to each other, said fixed spatial relationship being used for identifying the package system.
12 A single piece re-closable unit pack as claimed in claims 1-11 wherein a reader means is provided to identify and read the unique identification information on the said package wherein the reader means is suitably able to detect the identification information relating to the product package and conveys the information or generates a signal in response to the information which is communicable to the external device. Suitably, the information is encoded and preferably is optical, electronic, magnetic or a combination thereof. 13 A single piece re-closable unit pack as claimed in claims 1-12 wherein the pack is provided with a means to detect disengagement of the said engaging provision from the receiving provision to monitor and /or record of package and /or product access from the package system wherein the pack is provided with a wired / wireless communication means capable of interacting with external / remote device/s.
14 A single piece re-closable unit pack as claimed in claims 1-13 wherein embedded system is adapted to fit in / on the said pack to detect disengagement of the said engaging provision from the receiving provision to monitor and /or record of package and /or product access from the package system wherein the said sensing means comprises of signal generating provision/s, data processing means, data logging and storing means configured with a communication means an optional communication switch, a power source, optional audio signal generating means, an oscillator wherein the said signal generating means gets activated upon disengaging the said package from the package holding provision wherein the activation of the signal generating provision may be done by various means such as electronic, mechanical, optical, visual.
15 A single piece re-closable unit pack wherein the package is adapted to fit external engaging and corresponding receiving provisions folding region wherein engaging provision in the form of a pressing means operationally coupled with the receiving provision in the form of flaps that are adapted to hold the layered structures of the package together wherein the provision comprises of a engaging provision in the form of a press button / switch wherein upon pressing the said press button/ switch the flaps are raised resulting in disengagement of the two portions of the package.
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