Adaptive Blister Packs for Specialized Environments
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept discloses a range of blister packs for medicinal products tailored to specific, high-stakes environments, including high-security facilities, disaster relief scenarios, extreme weather conditions, and remote areas.
Background and Problem Solved
Traditional blister packs for medicinal products often lack the necessary features to ensure security, integrity, and efficacy in specialized environments. The original patent's limitations in addressing these challenges led to the development of this inventive concept, which adapts the blister pack design to meet the unique demands of these niche markets.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new blister packs comprise a bottom film with at least one blister pocket, surrounded by webs of the bottom film. Depending on the specific environment, the blister pocket may include features such as tamper-evident mechanisms, thermal insulation layers, solar-powered desiccants, or strips of active material with absorption or release functions. The lidding film may be a composite film with enhanced moisture resistance, a laminated film with security features, or other specialized materials. The tool for producing these blister packs may include die-cutting and sealing units designed for high-security facilities or remote areas.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel features and combinations that address the specific challenges of high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, and remote area environments. These features, such as tamper-evident mechanisms and thermal insulation layers, are not obvious extensions of the original patent and provide a significant inventive step.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include blister packs with adjustable thermal insulation layers, modular designs for easy customization, or integration with other medical devices. Variations may include blister packs for specific types of medicinal products, such as vaccines or injectables, or blister packs designed for use in specific regions or climates.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The adaptive blister packs have significant commercial potential in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, particularly in the areas of high-security storage and transportation, disaster relief efforts, and remote or extreme environment medical operations. Target markets may include government agencies, humanitarian organizations, and pharmaceutical companies operating in these specialized environments.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61J1/035 |
| B | B65 | B65B47/04 |
| B | B65 | B65D75/36 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical packaging and pharmaceutical product containment, specifically blister pack design and manufacturing, involving expertise in materials science, packaging engineering, and medical device production
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A packaging engineer or medical device designer with a bachelor's or master's degree, familiar with pharmaceutical packaging standards, materials properties, and manufacturing techniques for medical product containment
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable adaptations of the source patent's core blister pack design, applying known packaging techniques to address specific environmental challenges. The fundamental structural elements remain consistent, with modifications that represent standard design iterations in medical packaging. The core innovations involve applying known material science and packaging principles to create environment-specific blister pack solutions.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
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 |