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US3159544A
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Method of printing pharmaceutical forms and product thereof
Assignee: Smith Kline & French Laboratories Ltd
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Filing: 1963-02-11
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Granted: 1964-12-01
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Expires: 1983-02-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward M Heffernan
- 👤 Allan M Raff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:49
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61J; A61J3/00; A61J3/007; B; B41; B41M; B41M1/00; B41M1/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
62 words
A METHOD OF PREPARING PRINTED PHARMACEUTICAL FORMS WHICH COMPRISES: (A) APPLYING A STANDARD COATING COMPOSITION TO PHARMACEUTICAL FORMS ROTATING IN A COATING PAN TO GIVE COATED FORMS, (B) DRYING SAID COATED FORMS, (C) COVERING SAID COATED ROTATING IN A COATING PAN WITH A CELLULOSIC PREPRINTING COATING SOLUTION TO GIVE CELLULOSE COATED PHARMACETUICAL FORMS, AND (D) INK PRINTING SAID CELLULOSE COATED PHARMACEUTICAL FORMS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
62 words
A METHOD OF PREPARING PRINTED PHARMACEUTICAL FORMS WHICH COMPRISES: (A) APPLYING A STANDARD COATING COMPOSITION TO PHARMACEUTICAL FORMS ROTATING IN A COATING PAN TO GIVE COATED FORMS, (B) DRYING SAID COATED FORMS, (C) COVERING SAID COATED ROTATING IN A COATING PAN WITH A CELLULOSIC PREPRINTING COATING SOLUTION TO GIVE CELLULOSE COATED PHARMACETUICAL FORMS, AND (D) INK PRINTING SAID CELLULOSE COATED PHARMACEUTICAL FORMS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-12-01 | 1968-06-01 | 1968-12-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-12-01 | 1972-06-01 | 1972-12-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-12-01 | 1976-06-01 | 1976-12-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |