Adaptive Blister Packs for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857493_0004_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Blister Packs for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857493_0004_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857493_0004_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,493.

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

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61J1/035
B B65 B65B47/04
B B65 B65D75/36

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

Source Patent Element
Bottom film with blister pockets and surrounding webs
PTD Variation
Adding tamper-evident features and absorption/release strips to blister pockets
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying pocket design with functional layers is a predictable design choice for specialized medical packaging, representing a known technique for enhancing product protection
Source Patent Element
Lidding film sealing mechanism
PTD Variation
Creating composite or laminated lidding films with enhanced moisture resistance or security features
Obviousness Reasoning
Material enhancement is a standard approach in packaging engineering, representing a finite set of predictable solutions for improving environmental protection
Source Patent Element
Basic blister pocket geometry
PTD Variation
Incorporating thermal insulation layers and solar-powered desiccants
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding environmental adaptation features represents a known technique for extending packaging functionality, using standard materials science principles
Source Patent Element
Production tool for forming blister pockets
PTD Variation
Specialized die-cutting and sealing units for high-security or remote environment production
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting manufacturing equipment for specific use cases is a predictable engineering solution within standard packaging design practices
Source Patent Element
Bottom film with blister pocket configuration
PTD Variation
Creating environment-specific blister packs for disaster relief, extreme weather, and remote areas
Obviousness Reasoning
Tailoring packaging design to specific use environments represents a standard design approach using known material science and engineering principles
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed in this publication would be obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art when considering US Patent 11857493, as the technical modifications represent predictable extensions of existing blister pack design principles, employing known packaging techniques to address specific environmental challenges without requiring innovative breakthrough.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,493
TitleBlister pack for medicinal products and tool for producing the blister pack
Assignee(s)UHLMANN PAC-SYSTEME GMBH & CO. KG