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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FACILITATING CUTTING OF A UNIT DOSE BLISTER CARD

  • US 20110232435A1
  • Filed: 03/23/2010
  • Published: 09/29/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/23/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for cutting a blister card, the apparatus comprising:

  • a platform on which the blister card is positionable for cutting;

    a clamp positionable to hold a portion of the blister card in contact with the platform for cutting when the clamp is seated, the clamp being operatively coupled to a guillotine head;

    a blade operatively coupled to the guillotine head, the guillotine head being configured to move the blade through a range of motion that intersects a plane of the platform; and

    a sensor positioned to detect a seating status of the clamp to enable control of movement of the guillotine head based on the seating status.

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