Multi-layer Medication Carrier
First Claim
1. A medication carrier comprising:
- a blister layer comprising at least one blister; and
a backing layer, coupled to a first side of the blister layer such that the at least one blister and the backing layer form at least one enclosure for holding at least one unit dose of a medicament, the backing layer further comprising at least one partial-thickness cut through a thickness of the backing layer corresponding to and substantially aligned with the at least one blister.
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Abstract
A multi-layer medication carrier or blister card may comprise a plurality of layers. A support layer is provided with one or more openings to receive corresponding blisters formed in a blister layer. A backing layer is provided over the blister layer to form one or more enclosures capable of holding unit doses of a medication. Perforations provided in at least the blister layer define unit dose packages. Dimples may be provided in the blister layer within a boundary defined by the perforations, which dimples may be used to ensure subsequent ejection of each unit dose package. An adhesive-free region in the backing layer may be provided in alignment with the perforations defining each unit dose package to further ensure proper ejection. Additionally, a partial-depth cut in the backing layer may be provided in substantial alignment with each blister, thereby facilitating removal of the unit dose of medication.
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1. A medication carrier comprising:
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a blister layer comprising at least one blister; and
a backing layer, coupled to a first side of the blister layer such that the at least one blister and the backing layer form at least one enclosure for holding at least one unit dose of a medicament, the backing layer further comprising at least one partial-thickness cut through a thickness of the backing layer corresponding to and substantially aligned with the at least one blister. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A medication carrier comprising:
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a blister layer comprising a plurality of blisters formed therein for holding a unit dose of a medicament, the blister layer further comprising ribbing between the plurality of blisters and a plurality of first perforations corresponding to the plurality of blisters, each one of the plurality of first perforations defining a boundary between the ribbing and an individually-ejectable, unit dose package comprising a corresponding blister of the plurality of blisters; and
a backing layer, coupled to the blister layer, comprising a plurality of second perforations substantially aligned with the plurality of first perforations and further comprising an adhesive applied to a side of the backing layer facing the blister layer, except that a plurality of adhesive-free regions is provided corresponding to the plurality of second perforations. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A medication carrier comprising:
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a blister layer comprising at least one blister and at least one first perforation corresponding thereto, each one of the at least one first perforation defining a boundary of an individually-ejectable, unit dose package comprising a corresponding one of the at least one blister, each one of the at least one blister further comprising at least one dimple disposed within the boundary; and
a backing layer, coupled to a first side of the blister layer such that the at least one blister and the backing layer form at least one enclosure for holding at least one unit dose of a medicament. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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Specification