THOMAS J GAFFNEY
Engineers in West Chester, PA
License number
Pennsylvania PE016737E
Category
Engineers
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
West Chester, PA 19380
Professional information
Dispensing Container For Triphasic
US Patent:
4706815, Nov 17, 1987
Filed:
Aug 23, 1982
Appl. No.:
6/410757
Inventors:
H. Edward Curtis - Perkasie PA
Thomas J. Gaffney - West Chester PA
Thomas J. Gaffney - West Chester PA
Assignee:
American Home Products Corporation - New York NY
International Classification:
B65D 8304
US Classification:
206531
Abstract:
A dispenser for solid dosage form pharmaceutical preparations for self-administration on a daily basis related to the menstrual cycle is made up of a blister pack in a carrying case. The case has a septagonal post and the blister pack a cooperating septagonal opening. The dose form to be taken on the first day is indicated and is aligned with the day taken. The remaining dose forms are taken sequentially. Once inserted on the starting day, the blister pack is not moved. A triphasic, 21-day regimen for oral contraceptives is described which may be followed by seven days of iron tablets.