Intelligent Blister Pack System for Enhanced Medicinal Product Storage and Monitoring
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
An advanced blister pack system that adapts to the size and shape of medicinal products, optimizes storage efficiency, and provides real-time monitoring and tracking of storage conditions to ensure product stability and shelf life.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent's blister pack design has limitations in terms of storage efficiency, product stability, and monitoring capabilities. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing dynamic shape adjustment, laser-based sealing, moisture-absorbing coatings, and integrated sensors for real-time monitoring.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The intelligent blister pack system comprises a bottom film with at least one blister pocket that dynamically adjusts to the size and shape of the medicinal product inserted. The blister pocket is coated with a moisture-absorbing material and sealed using a laser-based sealing technology. The system also integrates a sensor to detect changes in temperature, humidity, and light exposure, which is connected to a data processing unit and communication module. This enables real-time monitoring and tracking of storage conditions, providing alerts and recommendations to the user. Additionally, the blister pocket can be designed with a built-in desiccant compartment to maintain a controlled atmosphere and preserve the medicinal product.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept's dynamic shape adjustment, laser-based sealing, and integrated sensor technology provide a novel and non-obvious solution to the limitations of the original patent. The combination of these features enables enhanced storage efficiency, product stability, and real-time monitoring capabilities.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different materials for the bottom film and blister pocket, varying the design of the desiccant compartment, or incorporating additional sensors to detect other environmental factors. Variations of the system could be tailored to specific medicinal products or industries, such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or veterinary medicine.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The intelligent blister pack system has significant commercial potential in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, where product stability and shelf life are critical. The system's ability to optimize storage efficiency and provide real-time monitoring capabilities makes it an attractive solution for companies seeking to improve their supply chain management and product quality.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61J1/035 |
| B | B65 | B65B47/04 |
| B | B65 | B65D75/36 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,493 |
|---|---|
| Title | Blister pack for medicinal products and tool for producing the blister pack |
| Assignee(s) | UHLMANN PAC-SYSTEME GMBH & CO. KG |