JPH11139454A - Blister pack - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent mistaken swallowing while the feature of a blister pack is put to use, and make the pack separable by a prescribed unit in an easily handlable shape. SOLUTION: In a molded sheet 3, a number of hollows 2 are formed in a plurality of lines and in a plurality of rows, each of the hollows 2 for holding an object 4 for packing and glued to the molded sheet 3 in a manner of sealing the opening 5 of each of the hollows 2. Between hollows 2 and between a pair of end edges 8, 8 of the molded sheet 3 which are opposite to each other a cutting line 9 is formed so that by severance along the cutting line 9 hollows 2 formed in a plurality of lines and a plurality of rows and by a prescribed quantity as a unit can be cut apart.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a blister pack for compactly storing packaged items such as medicines and foods in fixed units.
In addition, the present invention relates to a blister pack that can be separated into predetermined units in a shape that is easy to handle.

[0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In a blister pack, an object to be packaged is housed in a number of recesses formed in a molded sheet made of a synthetic resin by a fixed unit, and a sealing sheet such as an aluminum foil is stuck to the molded sheet to form each recess. The opening is sealed, and the items to be packaged are individually wrapped, and they have the advantages of being compact, excellent in portability, good-looking, and easy to take out during use. Widely used.

[0003]

2. Description of the Related Art The above-mentioned blister pack is generally formed so that a cut line is formed between each concave portion so that the concave portion can be separated for each concave portion.
When the package is cut into individual recesses, the blister pack may be accidentally swallowed without removing the packaged item from the blister pack, and in such a case, a surgical procedure is required. Therefore, in order to prevent this accidental drinking accident, conventionally, as shown in FIG.
Some of the cut lines to be formed between the plurality of concave portions are omitted. That is, the one shown in FIG.
In the blister packs (50) arranged in rows, only horizontal cut lines (52) are formed, and vertical cut lines are omitted.

[0004]

In the above prior art, the separation piece (53) of the blister pack (50) cut into two concave units.
Is formed larger than in the case of one concave unit, so that there is no risk of accidental ingestion of the blister pack without removing the tablet (54). However, prescription medicines generally administered to hospitals and the like are often supplied to patients on a weekly basis. In the above-mentioned conventional art, if it is attempted to separate the medicines into seven units at the time of administration, one fraction is added. May occur, and this fraction may be ingested by mistake.
In addition, since the cut-off piece of one concave portion which is a fraction is small in size, it is easy to be dislodged by other objects, and there is a problem that handling is not easy.

On the other hand, when the dosage unit quantity is increased, such as 5 or 7, the arrangement is arranged in a line so that the line can be cut off line by line. There is a problem in portability, for example, there is a possibility of breakage, and there is a possibility that the cut-off piece may be lengthened and bent. An object of the present invention is to provide a blister pack that solves the above-mentioned problems, prevents accidental ingestion while utilizing the features of the blister pack, and that can be separated into predetermined units in a shape that is easy to handle. And

[0006]

According to the present invention, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, for example, referring to FIGS. 1 to 9 showing an embodiment of the present invention, a blister pack is constituted as follows. Things. That is, the present invention provides a molded sheet (3) formed by arranging a large number of concave portions (2) in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns.
And a sealing sheet (6) that accommodates the article to be packaged (4) in each of the recesses (2) and then adheres to the molding sheet (3) in a state of sealing the opening (5) of each of the recesses (2). And the recess (2)
A pair of edges (8 ·
8) A cut line (9) is formed between the cut lines, and the cut line (9) is cut to form a concave portion composed of a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns in units of a predetermined quantity.
(2) is characterized in that it is configured to be detachable.

[0007]

When a medicine is supplied at a hospital or the like, a predetermined number of units are cut off by cutting the cutting line, so that fractional pieces are not generated at the time of administration. Further, the separation pieces separated by cutting the cut lines do not become elongated because the recesses are formed in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns.

In some cases, the recesses formed in the cut-off pieces can be arranged without gaps, for example, in the case of six dosages, arranged in two rows and three columns, but in the case of seven dosages, for example. Cannot be arranged in multiple rows and columns without any gaps. In this case, a predetermined number of concave portions are formed in the separation piece by omitting a concave portion at a specific position among the concave portions arranged in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns.

In general, the time and the number of drugs to be taken are often determined depending on the ingredients, such as taking one tablet at a time, for example. Therefore, when the dosage time is described around the concave portion, the patient who has received the medication can take the correct amount of medicine at the correct time by taking the dosage based on the description of the dosage time.

When the predetermined quantity is set to an integral multiple of 7, the predetermined quantity can be easily determined in units of one week due to breakage of the cut line.

[0011]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a partially broken plan view of a blister pack showing a first embodiment of the present invention, in which tablets to be taken one tablet per day are packaged.

As shown in FIG. 1, this blister pack
(1) is a rectangular molded sheet formed with 14 recesses (2)
(3) and a seal for accommodating a tablet (4) as an article to be packaged in each of the concave portions (2) and then attaching the tablet (4) to the molded sheet (3) in a state of sealing the opening (5) of each concave portion (2). And a sheet (6). 14 recesses (2) formed in the molded sheet (3)
Is not formed at two specific positions (7),
They are arranged in two columns and eight rows. Generally, the molded sheet (3) includes PVC, PP, PE, PET, P
A simple material or a composite material of a plastic such as S or a composite material with an aluminum foil is used. As the seal sheet (6), an aluminum foil, paper, a plastic film, or the like is used.

[0013] Between the recesses (2) of the blister pack (1), right and left edges are provided only at a substantially middle portion in the vertical direction in FIG.
A perforated cut line (9) is formed between (8, 8). By cutting this perforated line (9), 7 lines each consisting of two columns and four rows are formed.
It can be cut off into a separating piece (10) having a plurality of recesses (2). In addition, the above-mentioned blister pack (1) and separation piece (10)
The four corners are formed in a smooth curve to reduce the risk of being caught by another object and of damaging the skin of the operator.

When a tablet (4) packaged in the blister pack (1) is supplied to a patient at a hospital or the like, in the case of one week, the tablet (4) is broken by the cut line (9) and cut into one of the cut pieces (10). Is supplied, the blister pack (1) is supplied as it is without breaking at the cut line (9) for two weeks, and the blister pack (1) and one piece of the separation piece for three weeks (10) will be paid. Therefore, blister pack (1)
It is supplied in whole or in units of cut-off pieces (10), which are not too elongated or too small, have an appropriate vertical and horizontal dimension, and are easy to handle, and there is no risk of accidental ingestion.

FIG. 2 shows a second embodiment of the present invention, in which recesses (2) of four columns and six rows are formed in a molding sheet (3) except for three specific positions (7), and 21 tablets are formed. (4) is accommodated and sealed with a seal sheet (6). A cut line (9) is formed in every two rows in the molded sheet (3).
The separating piece (10) provided with (2) is cut off.

FIG. 3 shows a third embodiment of the present invention, in which four columns and four rows of recesses (2) are formed in a molding sheet (3) except for two specific positions (7), and 14 tablets ( 4) is accommodated. In the third embodiment, cut lines (9, 9) are formed in both the vertical and horizontal directions, and seven concave portions (2) each having 4 columns and 2 rows are provided by breaking either cut line (9). The separated piece (10) is cut off. In addition, both cut lines
Take one tablet daily by breaking (9 ・ 9)
(4) can be carried together for three or four days.

FIG. 4 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention, in which three columns and six rows of recesses (2) are formed in a molding sheet (3) except for four specific positions (7), and 14 tablets ( 4) is accommodated. In the fourth embodiment, a cut-off line (9) formed in the center of a blister pack (1) is broken to separate a separation piece (10) having seven recesses (2) consisting of three columns and three rows. In addition, the tablet (4) to be taken once a day can be carried together for three days or four days by breaking the cut line (9a) formed at both ends.

FIG. 5 shows a fifth embodiment of the present invention. Except for six specific positions (7), recesses (2) in three rows and nine rows are formed in a molded sheet (3), and 21 tablets ( 4) is accommodated. In the fifth embodiment, a cut line (9) is formed every three rows in the lateral direction of the blister pack (1), and the horizontal cut line (9) is broken to form three columns and three rows. The separating piece (10) provided with the concave portions (2) is cut off. Further, in the fifth embodiment, the cutting line is also provided between the columns in the vertical direction.
(9b) is formed, and if necessary this vertical cut line
(9b) is broken so that it can be separated into seven rows.

FIG. 6 shows a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
The case where four columns and six rows of recesses (2) are formed in the molded sheet (3) except for four specific positions (7) and 14 tablets (4) are accommodated is shown. A horizontal cut line (9) is formed at the center in the vertical direction of the blister pack (1), and the cut line (9) is broken to provide seven recesses (2) consisting of four columns and three rows. The separating piece (10) is cut off.

Further, in the sixth embodiment, the dosage time (11) is described on the bonding surface of the seal sheet (6), and when the seal sheet (6) is bonded to the molded sheet (3), the concave portion is formed. The day of the week indicating the dose time (11) is displayed around (2). The patient who has received the medication can take one tablet accurately a day by taking the medicine based on the description of the administration timing (11).

FIG. 7 shows a seventh embodiment of the present invention, in which concave portions (2) arranged in three rows and nine rows without gaps are formed in a molded sheet (3), and 27 tablets (4) are accommodated. It is. A horizontal cut line (9) is formed for every three rows, and the cut line (9) is broken to form a separating piece (10) having nine concave portions (2) consisting of three columns and three rows. Is disconnected. In each of the above-mentioned detached pieces (10), the morning, noon, and night dosing times (11) are described at the upper end, and the patient who received the drug should take the dosing based on the description of this dosing time (11). Can be taken exactly three times daily.

FIG. 8 shows an eighth embodiment of the present invention, in which two columns and six rows of recesses (2) are formed in a molding sheet (3) except for three specific positions (7), and each recess (2) is formed. ) Accommodates a total of 18 tablets (4) each. Then, by separating the cut line (9) formed every two rows, the separating piece (10) having three concave portions (2) composed of two columns and two rows is cut off.
In the upper right corner of each recess (2), the morning, noon, and evening doses (11)
The patient who received the medication should take this time (11)
By taking the tablet according to the above description, two tablets (4) can be accurately taken three times each day.

In the above embodiments, the case where the concave portions are arranged in a straight line in the vertical and horizontal directions has been described. However, the concave portions of the present invention may be arranged in a zigzag shape. That is, FIG. 9 shows a ninth embodiment of the present invention, and three rows of concave portions.
(2) are arranged in a zigzag pattern to form 14 pieces on the molded sheet (3), and 7 recesses (2) are provided in three rows by breaking of the cut line (9).
The separation piece (10) provided with the above structure can be cut off. By forming any of the vertical and horizontal directions in a zigzag shape in this manner, the concave portion (2) can be formed in the separation piece (10) in a more compact and well-fitted state.

The number and arrangement of the concave portions arranged in the blister pack of the present invention are not limited to those of the above embodiment. Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the taking time is described on the seal sheet is described. However, this taking time may be described on the molded sheet, and the description contents and the display method are the same as those of the above embodiments. It is just an example, and the description of the dosage period used in the present invention is not limited to these examples. Furthermore, in each of the above embodiments, the case of packaging tablets has been described, but it goes without saying that the blister pack of the present invention can also be applied to the case of packaging other pharmaceutical products such as capsules, and other non-pharmaceutical products. Absent.

[0025]

Since the present invention is constructed and operates as described above, it has the following effects.

(A) Since the cut is cut in a predetermined quantity by cutting the cut line, a fraction cut piece is not generated at the time of administration, for example, and the cut piece cut by cutting the cut line has a plurality of concave portions. Since it is formed in a row, it is formed in a large size, so that accidental ingestion can be prevented.

(B) In addition, since no fractional pieces are formed, there is no risk that the pieces will be entangled with other objects, and a plurality of rows and columns of recesses are formed in each piece. In addition, the shape can be made easy to handle without a large difference in the vertical and horizontal dimensional ratios of the separation pieces, and the portability can be improved by eliminating the possibility of careless bending. In addition, since the cut line can be made shorter than when the concave portions are arranged in a row in the separating piece, the cut line can be easily broken.

(C) Of the recesses arranged in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns, by omitting a recess at a specific position, if a predetermined number of recesses are formed in the cut-off piece, for example, the number of doses is seven. Even in such a case, it can be arranged in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns so that it can be easily arranged, and handling can be facilitated.

(D) If the time of taking the drug is described around the concave portion, the patient who has received the drug should take the correct amount of medicine at the right time by taking the drug based on the description of the time of taking the drug. It is possible to prevent forgetting to take the medicine or accidental dosing.

(E) When the above-mentioned predetermined quantity is set to an integral multiple of 7, it is possible to easily administer the drug in units of one week due to breakage of the cut line.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partially broken plan view of a blister pack, showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a view corresponding to FIG. 1, showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a view corresponding to FIG. 1, showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a view corresponding to FIG. 1, showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a view corresponding to FIG. 1, showing a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a view corresponding to FIG. 1, showing a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a view corresponding to FIG. 1, showing a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a view corresponding to FIG. 1, showing an eighth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a view corresponding to FIG. 1, showing a ninth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 1, showing a conventional technique.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Blister pack, 2 ... recessed part, 3 ... Molding sheet, 4 ... Packed thing (tablet), 5 ... Opening, 6 ... Seal sheet, 7 ... Specific position, 8 ... Edge of blister pack, 9 ... Cut-off line, 10 … Scissors, 11… When to take.

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A molded sheet (3) formed by arranging a large number of recesses (2) in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns, and an article to be packaged is provided in each of the recesses (2).
(4) is housed, and a sealing sheet (6) is attached to the molding sheet (3) in a state of sealing the opening (5) of each recess (2). A cutting line (9) is formed between a pair of edges (8.8) facing each other in 3), and this cutting line is formed.
A blister pack characterized in that a recess (2) consisting of a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns in units of a predetermined quantity can be cut off by cutting (9). 2. A recessed piece (10) which is cut off along a cut line (9) by omitting a recessed portion at a specific position (7) among recesses (2) arranged in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns. 2. A blister pack according to claim 1, wherein said predetermined number of recesses (2) are formed. 3. The blister pack according to claim 1, wherein a dosage time (11) is described around the concave portion (2). 4. The blister pack according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined quantity is an integral multiple of seven.