Specialized Blister Packs for Extreme Environments and High-Security Needs

Publication ID: 24-11857493_0009_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Specialized Blister Packs for Extreme Environments and High-Security Needs,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857493_0009_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857493_0009_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

The present inventive concept relates to blister packs for medicinal products adapted for use in extreme weather conditions, high-security storage facilities, and disaster relief scenarios, providing enhanced protection and functionality for medicinal products in these unique operational environments.

Background and Problem Solved

Conventional blister packs for medicinal products are often limited in their ability to withstand extreme temperatures, humidity, or other environmental stressors, which can compromise the integrity of the medicinal products. Moreover, high-security storage facilities and disaster relief scenarios require specialized packaging solutions that can ensure the safety and efficacy of medicinal products. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by providing blister packs specifically designed for these niche applications.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept encompasses blister packs with a bottom film featuring at least one blister pocket, sealed with a lidding film and containing a strip of active material. The blister packs are adapted for use in extreme weather conditions, high-security storage facilities, and disaster relief scenarios. In one embodiment, the blister pack is designed for use in extreme cold temperatures, featuring a strip of active material for releasing a substance to maintain a consistent internal temperature. In another embodiment, the blister pack is adapted for use in high-humidity environments, featuring a strip of active material for absorbing moisture. Additionally, the blister packs can be designed for use in secure storage facilities, incorporating features such as tamper-evident or tamper-resistant components.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present inventive concept introduces novel blister pack designs that are specifically tailored for use in extreme environments and high-security scenarios, providing a significant departure from conventional blister pack designs. The inventive concept's novelty lies in the adaptation of blister packs for these niche applications, which requires a deep understanding of the unique challenges and requirements of these operational environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include blister packs with varying sizes, shapes, and materials, as well as different types of active materials and lidding films. Additionally, the blister packs could be designed for use in other extreme environments, such as high-altitude or high-radiation scenarios.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The present inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the pharmaceutical and medical industries, particularly in the areas of disaster relief, high-security storage, and extreme environment operations. The market for specialized blister packs is expected to grow as the demand for tailored packaging solutions increases in these niche applications.

CPC Classifications

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

Field of Art

Pharmaceutical packaging and medical product containment systems, with expertise in blister pack design, moisture control, and environmental protection for medicinal products

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A packaging engineer or medical device designer with knowledge of materials science, packaging technologies, environmental adaptation techniques, and standard pharmaceutical packaging methods

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that adapting blister pack designs for specific environmental conditions represents a predictable variation of known packaging technologies. The source patent establishes fundamental blister pack structural elements, which can be readily modified to address specific environmental challenges using known materials and techniques. The PTD's variations represent logical extensions of existing packaging design principles applied to niche operational scenarios.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Bottom film with blister pockets and ability to incorporate additional materials
PTD Variation
Adding moisture-absorbing or temperature-regulating strips within blister pockets for extreme environments
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that incorporating active materials into blister pack designs is a known technique for enhancing product preservation, with predictable results in managing environmental challenges
Source Patent Element
Blister pack with sealable lidding film and configurable pocket structure
PTD Variation
Designing blister packs for high-security storage with tamper-evident features
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying packaging security is a standard design approach within pharmaceutical packaging, representing an obvious adaptation to specific use case requirements
Source Patent Element
Multi-level blister pocket design allowing material integration
PTD Variation
Creating specialized blister packs for disaster relief and emergency medical scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting standard packaging designs for specialized environments is a predictable engineering solution using known structural modification techniques
Source Patent Element
Bottom film capable of forming complex pocket geometries
PTD Variation
Developing blister packs with integrated active materials for temperature or moisture management
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating functional materials into packaging is a well-established technique in pharmaceutical and medical device engineering, representing an obvious design optimization
Source Patent Element
Blister pack with configurable film and pocket structures
PTD Variation
Creating environment-specific blister pack designs for extreme temperature or humidity conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
Tailoring packaging to specific environmental conditions is a standard engineering approach with predictable and expected results
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857493 and the disclosed variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed blister pack configurations obvious, as they represent predictable adaptations of known packaging technologies to specific environmental and operational requirements. The variations disclosed herein do not represent non-obvious innovations but rather standard engineering approaches to packaging design challenges.

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