DE102009008027A1 - Device and use for storage and provision of drug wafers - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for storing and providing preferably for contraception or hormone replacement therapy serving drug wafers 2, comprising a stack 1 of serving for storing and providing the drug wafer 2 drug pockets 4, wherein first drug pockets areas 10 having aligned openings 8, and at least one through the openings 8 guided through connecting element 9, which connects the drug pockets 4 together and arranges movably to each other.

Description

Field of the invention

The The invention relates to a device for storage and provision of drug wafers, d. H. of drug in layer form, as well as a Use of the device for contraception or for the hormone replacement therapy serving drug wafers.

State of the art

Pharmaceutical wafers are sheet-like devices containing pharmaceutically active agents contained in a drug carrier. The active substances in the wafers can be administered, for example, transmucosally, ie via the oral mucosa, by placing the wafers on or under the tongue, whereby the active substance carrier dissolves, thereby releasing the active substances. The wafers are provided enclosed in foil pockets. According to DE 101 59 746 B4 These pockets may consist of at least one carrier foil and at least one cover foil, wherein at least the areal larger foil has two parallel side edges and between the carrier foil and the cover foil the foil- or sheet-like material (wafer) is enclosed gas- and moisture-proof. Devices for storing and providing the drug wafers may contain foil bags stacked therein.

In the DE 101 59 746 B4 described device for storing and providing the wafer comprises an at least single-divided housing, abutting on the lateral inner sides of the side edges of the stacked film pockets, while on a front inside that edge of a carrier film is present, which projects beyond the edge of an associated cover sheet and wherein the stacked film pockets be pressed by a spring against the upper inside of the housing. The front upper portion of the housing has two slots for separately discharging the carrier film and the cover film, whereby the wafer can be provided with the carrier film or with the cover film. The task of the spring is to hold together the remaining film pockets near the slots after removal of a foil bag and to position them for further removal. Between the slots, a separating tool for separating the carrier film from the cover film is arranged, against which the uppermost carrier film rests with its lie in front of the front edge of the cover sheet lowing area. To transport the drug pockets from the housing serves a rotatable about a rotation axis transport element.

These Device has the disadvantage that a (e) user on the one hand has no control over whether one for a certain period predetermined intake already has taken place or still has to take place. Therefore, it can easily become one double intake, or the user forgets at all, to take the wafer. On the other hand, the user can participate in this closed device also do not see how many wafers he already taken or how long the intake is still too took place. An opening of this compactly constructed device is not intended and would destroy them.

Out The prior art is in terms of control over Time and frequency of taking tablets, dragees o. Ä. So-called drug blisters known, d. H. facilities for the storage of tablets, dragees o. Ä., In which the tablets, dragees o. Ä. In embossed in a first film Bags are included and the film with a bag closing rupturable second film is connected.

For example, in EP 0 166 763 B1 a blister is provided with in-line pockets for the tablets, wherein the pockets correspond in a one-to-one manner to the days of at least one calendar month, further comprising consecutive integer numerical indications arranged in a one-to-one relation near the pockets such that each pocket includes a and is identifiable visually only one calendar day of the calendar month, and wherein consecutive integer numerical indicia of near rupturable zones in the second foil are arranged to be visible on the second foil from the back, and wherein each zone is one and only one calender day Calendar month is visually identifiable. This allows each pocket to be visually identified from both the front and back with one and only one calendar day. Thus, removal of the tablets on a daily basis and compliance with user compliance can be facilitated.

Furthermore, in EP 0 511 726 B1 describes an assembly for receiving tablets in a field, comprising: a blister pack having a predetermined area in which a plurality of tablets configured in a selected field are located, a container for receiving the blister pack, and a daily calendar placed on the panel of the tablets can be aligned in the blister pack, wherein the daily calendar is slidable to position a selected start day on a first tablet in the field of the tablet th, and wherein pointers are provided on the container and the blister pack a localization notch near the edge and in the vicinity of a first Tablet, so that the first to be removed Tablet is displayed.

Furthermore, in DE 10 2005 032 015 A1 discloses a case for receiving a blister pack having a first and a second half hinged thereto. The first Etuihälfte is designed as a pocket for receiving the blister pack and has an outer part and an inner visible part and first openings in the visible part and second openings in the outer part, wherein the first openings are aligned with the second openings, at least where the containers for the tablets are in the blister pack after picking up in the bag. The second half of the case has a compartment for receiving a display of the days of the week and windows for displaying the days of the week in an inner visible area of the second half of the compartment in the area of the compartment, wherein the windows are arranged such that they correspond to the columns of the containers of a pocket Blister pack are assigned.

These Embodiments of storage devices and However, providing drug units affects tablets in blister packs, but not pharmaceutical wafers in medicine bags.

From Therefore, an object of the present invention is a Device for storage and provision of drug wafers create a control over the progress of Use of drug wafers.

A Another object of the present invention is to ensure that the wafers in a predetermined rhythm from the device safely taken, d. H. that the device is suitable give the user control over the prescribed intake of a drug wafer for a certain period of time to enable.

Yet Another object of the present invention is to provide a Device for storing and providing the drug wafers to create that is suitable for everyday use, the required mechanical Stability and easy and easy and thus can be produced inexpensively.

Yet Another object of the present invention is to provide a to provide safe storage for the drug wafers.

Summary of the invention

These and other objects are achieved by the claimed device Storage and provision of drug wafers and the claimed use of the device solved. advantageous Embodiments of the invention are in the subclaims specified.

typically, If there is a drug bag of the invention Device made of a base film and a cover sheet. The cover sheet can have one along the side edges of the cover sheet extending preferably strip-shaped connection with connected to the base film, for example glued or welded, be or vice versa. Furthermore, the base film and the Covering film in a particularly preferred embodiment on each at least one side edge respectively protruding tabs have, which are not connected to each other. This will be one Pull apart and open the medicine bag substantially simplifies the removal of the wafer contained therein, because the two slides can be easily grasped. A drug wafer is between the base sheet and the coversheet preferably within a range formed by the compound enclosed in airtight and moisture-proof. The foil bags can due to their construction or only in the area of the wafer by this conditionally have a small survey.

The Inventive device for storage and providing drug wafers includes a stack of for storing and providing the drug wafers Drug bags and at least one connecting element. The Drug pockets each have first drug pocket areas on, which have aligned openings through which is passed through the at least one connecting element and that connects the drug bags together and movable to each other.

Due to the suitability of the connecting element, which is passed through the aligned openings to arrange the drug pockets movable to each other, is achieved in an advantageous manner that the openings containing the areas of the drug pockets need not lie directly on each other, but may be a little spaced apart. This avoids that the stack due to the increased thickness of the drug pockets in the region of the respective drug wafer is impractical and unreasonable in the direction of the otherwise densely stacked drug pockets exfoliated on the side which ge the opening in the drug pockets, similar, for example, as in a book that has become humid, in which the sides of the pages of the book, which are not bound in the spine, take up more space in their spatial extension and thus the whole book unsightly and unför make it look miserable.

These simple device has over the prior art the further advantage that the user (in) at any time the number check the remaining medicine bags and knowing the total number of drug pockets at the beginning the first intake and the start time (date) of the first Taking or withdrawing a medicine bag can determine whether she / he has already taken a medicine bag or still must be removed. In addition, he / she can determine how the treatment lasts for a long time or when he / she takes one new device needed.

Preferably can the inventive device for storage and provision of contraception or hormone replacement therapy Medicinal wafers are used.

Detailed description

The at least one connecting element, which passes through the openings passed through, the drug bags together connects and arranges movable to each other, for example, as Rivet be formed, d. H. the at least one connecting element can consist of two, for example, rod-shaped connecting element parts, which nestled or screwed or glued together can exist. The at least one connecting element may also be rod-shaped.

In According to a further embodiment of the invention, the connecting element be formed in a compact design in which it consists of two Parts, wherein it, when it is composed, the openings almost completely filled in the medicine bags can. The at least one connecting element can in particular a box-shaped lower part with a web arranged therein to pass through the openings and a box-shaped Lower part include closing top. Furthermore, can the box-shaped lower part of the box-shaped Connecting element a base plate, a seated on the base plate and the respective first drug pocket areas partially enclosing and thus leading wall and the Include footbridge.

When Connecting element is in any case a component to understand that through the openings in the drug pockets and connects the medicine bags. Consequently can be a rivet and also the bridge of the compact one Construction trained connecting element as connecting elements be understood. In the case of the bridge, it is necessary to hold together Of course, the stack additionally suitable Holding devices at the foot and the head of the bridge. This extra Holding devices, for example, by the box construction, consisting of the box-shaped lower part and the upper part, be realized. Alternatively, on the foot and at the head of the bridge also differently designed foot and head parts be provided, which hold the stack together. The bridge can also designed as a rivet with two ridge-shaped rivet heads be.

At the Assembling of the at least one connecting element forming Connecting element parts can lock them together and preferably are not non-destructible from each other again detachable, or they can be glued together, welded or with another joining technique be connected to each other. In all these cases it acts it is a so-called tamper-evident closure, d. H. a tamper evident closure. Especially preferred it is when the connection of the at least two parts that the connecting element form, is achieved by positive engagement.

Under a rivet is to be understood as a connecting element that consists of at least consists of two parts that interlock and thereby form-fitting with each other are connected, and further by appropriate Kopfausbildungen is capable of the interposed stack of drug pockets stapled together.

The openings, which are located in the first drug bag areas, are preferably formed in the form of slots. In a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention can be used to connect the drug pockets two to each other spaced fasteners are used, in particular The connecting elements may each be adjacent to the ends be passed through the slots. Through this Embodiment will be a shift of individual drug pockets avoided each other. Thus, the connecting elements also act as guide elements for the medicine bags.

Preferably is the shape of the openings such that one through the openings passed through the connecting element rubs it frictionless.

The drug pockets with the wafers contained therein are stacked through the selected assembly of the device, such as in a booklet, book or pad, and can be sequentially preferably removed from above. By each of the top pocket is removed in a first intake period, the underlying bag in the stack is visible. This underlying pocket can then be used for a subsequent second Take-off period. The other pockets with the wafers can be removed according to the order of the pockets in the stack. For removal, the bag can be removed by tearing or tearing out.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention the drug pockets in addition to the first drug pocket area, in which the openings, but not the drug wafers, are located, a second drug pocket area in which the drug wafer located.

Of the first drug pocket area and the second drug pocket area are preferably separably connected. Preferably the first drug pocket area and the second drug pocket area a perforation connected. This will allow that the pockets can be easily removed from the stack, for example by tearing out or separating. In a special preferred embodiment of the invention is the perforation, about the first drug pocket areas and the second drug pocket areas each connected to each other, not across the entire width the medicine bags, but is shortened overall and goes over at both ends in slots, which like Notches act. As a result, the removal of the drug wafer is still more relieved. So it has been shown that difficulties, which often at the beginning of the separation process of the second drug pocket area due to the solid material properties of the medicine bags occur, can be avoided or reduced.

Around the overview of the number of medicine bags continue to simplify or improve the medicine bags additionally each have a recess contained at one edge of the drug pockets, Preferably, the first and second drug pockets regions to form together. The recesses can, for example be punched out of the drug bag. They give up the view a graphic mark on the medicine bag in the stack below free. For example, the graphic mark can be a symbol, like a colored colon, a smiley face, a logotype or a crossbeam be. The recess changes from drug bag to drug bag incrementally larger, resulting in over all medicine bags in the stack seen a staircase Course of the recesses yields, leaving the marks on all medicine bags are visible. The recesses and the thus recognizable graphic Brands also have the advantage that the production staff or a suitable control device in the production of Stack their completeness and thus the number of medicine bags in the piles can easily check.

In a further preferred embodiment of the invention each of the second drug pocket regions is at a marker edge each one mark in one of several side by side on the Marking edge arranged marking sections, wherein the respective markings on the respective second drug pocket areas progressively from a drug bag inside the stack to the next medicine bag in successive Marking sections are arranged. This allows a user to just watch the progress of taking the drug wafers.

In a further preferred embodiment of the invention the stack can by means of at least one connecting element additionally be connected to a carrier, the this serves to give the stack extra stability to lend and this against mechanical damage to protect. In addition, a cover may be provided which are the second drug pockets at least partially covering. The cover, for example, also part be of the connecting element. Preferably, the stack is between the Carrier and the second drug pockets areas arranged at least partially covering cover. Especially it is preferred if the cover and the carrier in one piece are formed.

Of the Carrier and the cover are mainly for the protection of Drug bags provided. The carrier and the covers are preferably made of a stable material, such as cardboard or plastic. On the cover and / or on the carrier can also be a Lettering or a logo or something else Design that is not exclusive or not functional Purpose, but also or exclusively aesthetic Serves purpose. For example, on the inside of the cover Also a mirror or a graphic representation, z. A photograph or a drawing, be arranged. Likewise, at this point also be provided a storage area in which z. B. cosmetics, like face powders or similar make-up products, can be provided. On the inside of the cover can also be provided a calculator or a clock. The mentioned Devices and representations can also or in addition also on the outside of the cover and / or on the inside or outside of the wearer be provided.

In a further particular embodiment, successive times are applied to the carrier or the cover. The time They align with the marker portions on the drug pockets and allow the user to control the ingestion of the wafers.

are the times attached to the cover, covers the cover the second drug pockets preferably only partially and only to the extent that the markings on the second drug pockets areas are just visible with the cover closed and with the Times can be aligned. However, the Times also be affixed to the inside of the cover, leaving them together with the marks on the medicine bags are visible when the wafer pocketbook is open.

Preferably the times are at one of the second drug pocket areas attached adjacent edge of the cover. Accordingly aligned the times with the marks that are in the second drug pockets areas each at a marker edge, to which the times having border of the cover adjacent. The markings are each in one of several adjacent to each other at the marker edge arranged marking portions provided and in the second drug pockets areas progressively from a drug bag inside the stack to the next in successive marker sections arranged.

Farther For example, the wearer may have one at an edge of the second drug pocket regions over them protruding end strips and on the end strip the times exhibit. In this case, the times can be aligned with marks, in the second drug pockets areas at a the end strip adjacent marker edge are. The markings are each in one of several adjacent to each other at the marker edge arranged marking sections provided. They are inside of the stack in the second drug bag areas gradually from one drug bag to the next in succession following marking sections arranged. The times can either on the inside of the end strip as well as on its end Be installed outside. In the former case, the Time indications and preferably also the markings visible only when the end strip is unfolded. In the latter case is the Fold in end strips to make the time information visible. In this case, the markings on the medicine bags preferably to be attached to the times indicated on the Border end strip, if this is folded.

With Help the latter two embodiments may the observation of the progress of taking the drug wafers be improved as the progress in relation to the times set becomes.

If The wafers are to be taken daily are the times in a preferred embodiment, weekdays or Calendar day details, the latter represented by the numbering the days of a month. Weekday information is opposite On the one hand, the calendar day data has the advantage that repetition is more frequent takes place as the latter. This allows for a lighter Application of time information on the end strip of the carrier or the cover, because for the first day only the suitable weekday can be selected from the seven days of the week while in the case of calendar days, the appropriate Calendar day selected from 28, 29, 30 or 31 calendar days must become.

The Times are preferably by applying a time specifications having display means, for example a display strip, on the end strip of the carrier or on the cover applied. For example, a display strip that displays the times contains, by inserting into a holder on the end strip of the Carrier or on the cover or by sticking on the end strip of the carrier or applied to the cover become. The holder may be formed, for example, as a slot be in the area of the inserted display strip attached time slots has windows that overlook the Time information releases and the assignment to an aligned Marking on the overhead drug pocket allows.

For example, such a display strip may initially have about twice as many consecutive times as can be accommodated in the holder to suitably prepare the display strip for attachment to the end strip of the carrier or cover. After determining the time period for the first capture of a wafer, the associated time indication is applied to the display strip on the end strip of the carrier or cover and the length of the display strip is then reduced, based on this determined time indication, to the length range corresponding to the available length on the display End strip of the carrier or the cover corresponds. For example, the display strip for the first intake may be kinked or truncated. The thus prepared display strip is then mounted in the holder on the end strip of the carrier or the cover so, for example, inserted into this or clamped there, or glued to the end strip of the carrier or Abde ckung so that the times with the Align markings on the drug pockets. Of course, the time information on the display strip or the end strip of the carrier or the cover can also be applied by hand. The weekdays, calendar days or other times are preferably applied at the beginning of a take-up phase of the wafers.

In a further embodiment of the invention is the carrier, on which the stack of drug pockets is located, continue with a lid closing to cover the drug pockets preferably formed in one piece. The lid may vary depending on the embodiment include the previously described end strips with times.

In In a preferred embodiment, the lid may be extend to the cover, and either the lid and the cover can each have a closure element or only the cover or only the carrier can be a closure element have, so that the lid with the cover closed is.

In A preferred embodiment of the invention may, for example a first closure element a metal element, for. B. a metal strip, and a second closure element comprises a magnetic element, e.g. B. a magnetic strip, be. It is also conceivable that the closure elements a hook and loop fastener form. In a further variant of the invention the closure elements also a push button system, z. B. as in a handbag, form. In a further embodiment a closure element can be like a button and the other closure element be formed knobhole-like and connected to each other accordingly become. Likewise, one of the closure elements can be designed as a flap which are in a slot-like opening in the second Closing element is introduced. Furthermore, the carrier can or the cover is an expandable closure element, for example a rubber band. In this embodiment connects rubber band the closed cover which is closed Cover extends and lies on this or below this, with the Cover, with the rubber band outside around the entire device is led around.

A Device according to the invention, which is suitable for Contraception can be used, for example, 120 Drug bags for holding drug wafers in one Stack included. Although it has been customary for contraception that, for example, in each case within 21 days one intake unit, d. H. a wafer is taken and attached to this intake phase Interruption phase of 7 days followed. Alternatively, you can within 24 days one intake unit each what will be the interruption phase to this intake phase of 4 days. However, in modern contraceptives provide flexible intake cycles that last longer can be as 21 days, for example up to 120 days. At this longer intake phase then closes an interruption period of, for example, 4 days. Order for a to be able to provide wafers in sufficient numbers, can also take a larger number of medicine bags may be provided in the stack as a total of 28. For example 60 or 120 medicine bags for the intake phase be provided in the device.

The Device according to the invention is preferred executed counterfeit-proof. These are one or several security features provided on the device, which is a review allow the authenticity of the device, such as imprints in microfilm, holograms, tilts or other security features.

The Figures described below are for general understanding the invention. But they are not meant to be limiting but are only intended to explain certain embodiments, which are preferred without other preferred embodiments excluded.

1 shows a perspective view of a stapled wafer stack according to a first embodiment of the invention;

2 shows a perspective view of a wafer stack according to a second embodiment of the invention;

3 shows a perspective view of a wafer pocket booklet according to a third embodiment of the invention with stepped recesses;

4 shows a perspective view of a wafer pocket booklet according to a fourth embodiment of the invention;

5 shows another perspective view of the wafer pocket booklet of 4 when closed;

6 shows a perspective view of a wafer pocket booklet according to a fifth embodiment of the invention;

7 shows a perspective view of a wafer pocket booklet according to a sixth embodiment of the invention in various stages of assembly;

7a : Carrier with a slot; 7b-1 ; Stack and connecting element in separate representation; 7b-2 : Stack and connecting element assembled; 7c : Device in the assembled state; 7d : Device in the closed state; 7e : alternative embodiment of the wafer pocket booklet;

8th shows a side view of the wafer pocket booklet of 4 in the opened and closed state;

8a : shows a side view of the wafer pocket booklet of 8th , but with magnetic closure;

9 shows a perspective view of the wafer pocket booklet of 4 in the partially opened and closed state with a stretchable closure element;

10 shows a perspective view of the wafer pocket booklet of 9 in the open and closed state with a further closure element;

11 shows a side view of a wafer pocket booklet according to the invention in the partially open and in the closed state;

12 shows a perspective view of another embodiment of a wafer pocket booklet with the connecting element of 7 in different stages of assembly; 12a : Carrier with the connecting element; 12a-1 : first variant for arranging a weekday strip, 12a-2 , second variant for arranging a weekday strip; 12b : after installation of the stack, 12c : Device partially closed.

Same Reference numerals in the figures denote the same features.

1 shows a wafer pocket booklet according to the invention for storing and providing drug wafers 2 , The wafer pocketbook consists of a stack 1 of several medicine bags 4 . 4 ' . 4 '' used to store and provide the drug wafers 2 serve. The medicine bags 4 . 4 ' . 4 '' have first drug pocket areas 10 and second drug pocket areas 11 on. The drug wafers 2 are in the second drug pocket areas 11 contain. The first medicine bag areas 10 each have mutually aligned openings 8th on. The openings 8th are designed as slots. Through the openings 8th is the connecting element 9 passed. The connecting element 9 connects the medicine bags 4 . 4 ' . 4 '' with each other and arranges these movably to each other. The connecting element 9 is a rivet. The first medicine bag areas 10 and the second drug pocket areas 11 each have a perforation 7 connected together, thereby removing a drug wafer 2 by simply separating the second drug pocket area 11 from the first drug pocket area 10 at the perforation 7 is relieved. This leaves the first drug bag area 10 in the wafer pocket booklet.

2 shows a preferred embodiment of the wafer pocket booklet according to the invention. The wafer pocket booklet according to 2 is essentially similar to the structure of the wafer pocket booklet of 1 , The wafer pocketbook consists of a stack 1 of several medicine bags 4 . 4 ' . 4 '' for storing and providing the drug wafers 2 , The medicine bags 4 . 4 ' . 4 '' have first drug pocket areas 10 and second drug pocket areas 11 in turn, the second medicament pocket regions each having a mutually aligned opening 8th are provided. The opening 8th is designed as a slot. The medicine bags 4 . 4 ' . 4 '' are used in this embodiment as opposed to 1 through a compact connecting element 9 connected with each other. The compact connection element 9 Completely fills the opening in the assembled state.

Above the stack 1 is the compact connection element 9 in that a rivet is shown: the connecting element 9 has a lower part 9a and a top 9b on. The lower part 9a grips through the oblong holes from below 8th therethrough. The columnar rivet holders 9d . 9e are on a base plate 9c fastened so spaced apart that the outer edges of the rivet mounts 9d . 9e lie loosely against the rounded slot ends. These outer edges are slightly tilted towards the top (see enlarged illustration of the rivet holder 9e ), so that one after the other on the rivet base 9a applied medicine bags 4 . 4 ' . 4 '' with their respective slot 8th lightly on the rivet 9 ride up. After the whole pile 1 is formed, the rivet becomes 9 closed by the rivet shell 9b between the columnar rivet holders 9d . 9e is pressed. For positive connection of Nietoberteils 9a with the rivet base 9b Both rivet parts have tooth-shaped side surfaces which dig together. After the rivet 9 is closed, the stack can 1 can be easily handled without having to worry about the integrity of the stack 1 could be affected during handling. The positive connection also ensures that the rivet can not be opened without destroying the connecting element. This allows a tamper-proof design. In addition, the riveted stack 1 also to refill a sepa rate carriers are used. The rivet 9 is running so long that the medicine bags 4 . 4 ' . 4 '' have vertical game on it. Thereby, the difference in thickness of the second medicine-bag portions can be made 11 towards the first drug-bag areas 10 be taken into account. The medicine bags 4 . 4 ' . 4 '' slide on the rivet 9 also frictionless.

The first medicine bag areas 10 and the second drug pocket areas 11 each have a perforation 7 connected together, the overall perforation being shorter than in 1 is formed, ie not over the entire width of the drug pockets 4 . 4 ' . 4 ' extends but at both ends in slots 20 passes. This will remove the drug wafer 2 located in the second drug pocket area 11 by simply separating the second drug pocket area 11 from the first drug pocket area 10 at the perforation 7 facilitated. It has been shown that the drug pockets areas 10 . 11 due to the nature of the material at the transitions from the first drug pocket area 10 to the second drug pocket area 11 often can not be easily separated from each other, which is thereby avoided. Upon separation, the first drug pocket area remains 10 in the wafer pocketbook.

3 shows a perspective view of another embodiment of the invention with a structure analog to 1 , where the medicine bags 4 . 4 ' . 4 '' additionally one recess each 16 and a marker 3 exhibit. The recesses 16 are each located on one edge of the medicine bags 4 The first and second drug-bag areas 10 . 11 have in common. The individual recesses 16 the one in the pile 1 consecutive medicine bags 4 . 4 ' . 4 '' are formed such that they are incrementally larger from drug bag to drug bag, which is seen across all drug pockets a step-shaped course of the recesses of drug bag to drug bag forms. The recesses 16 which, for example, during the manufacturing process from the drug pockets 4 . 4 ' . 4 '' can be punched out, give the view of each introduced in the area of the recess graphic mark 21 , shown as a colon, on the pile 1 underlying medicine bag 4 ' . 4 '' free.

The stack 1 is arranged on a support in this embodiment. The stack 1 and the wearer are by two rivets 9 connected with each other. Optionally, only a single rivet could 9 ' to connect the stack 1 with the carrier and for connecting the drug pockets 4 . 4 ' . 4 '' be used together. On top of the drug bag 4 is in the second drug pocket area 11 the mark 3 to see.

The carrier, in this embodiment, has one at an edge of the second medicament pocket regions 11 about these protruding end strips 17 and on the end strip 17 times 6 on. The named edge of the second drug areas 11 is the marker edge, on each of which a marker 3 located. The times 6 , here weekday information, aligned with the respective marking 3 ,

The times 6 are applied, for example, by sticking a time-bearing strip and have the weekday "Mo", "Di", "Wed", "Do", "Fr", "Sa", "So" on. This strip is prepared so that the start day of the week appears at the far left. On the overhead medicine bag 4 is a first mark aligned with the day of the week "Mo" 3 appropriate. Additional markers are not shown as these are from the upper drug pocket 4 are covered.

4 shows a perspective view of another embodiment of the invention with a structure with stepped recesses 16 analogous to 3 , In this embodiment, besides the carrier 5 a cover 12 provided, the carrier 5 and the cover 12 are formed in one piece. The cover 12 extends over the first drug pocket area 10 and to the bottom of the second drug pocket area 11 , She closes with the second medicine bag area 11 almost flush. At the end of the cover 12 is on this or in this a closure element 15 in the form of a metal strip or introduced. In addition to the cover 12 is the carrier 5 with one for covering a portion of the second drug pocket areas 11 closing lid 13 formed in one piece. The lid 13 includes the also in 3 shown protruding end strip 17 with times 6 , here weekdays. The times 6 aligned with the respective markings 3 that attach to the end strip 17 adjacent marker edge of the second drug pocket regions 11 located and gradually from a medicine bag 4 to the next medicine bag 4 in successive marking sections 22 are arranged.

The times 6 are applied by sticking a strip having the times and have the weekdays "Mo", "Di", "Wed", "Do", "Fr", "Sa", "So". This strip is prepared in such a way that the start day of the week appears on the far left. On the overhead medicine bag 4 is one with the day of the week "Mo" aligned first mark 3 appropriate. Additional markers are not shown as these are from the overhead drug pocket 4 are covered.

On the lid 13 is another closure element 15 ' attached, which is designed as a magnetic strip.

5 shows a further perspective view of the in 4 shown wafer pocketbook. In 5 is the wafer pocket booklet of 4 shown in a closed state. The lid 13 lies on the cover 12 and thus closes the booklet according to the invention. On the cover 12 and on the lid 13 There are embellishments and a logo applied.

6 shows a perspective view of another embodiment of the invention with carrier 5 and cover 12 , The wafer pocket booklet according to the invention in 6 corresponds in principle to the illustration of the booklet in 4 ,

In contrast to the wafer pocket booklet of 4 are the times 6 , here weekdays, in this embodiment at the end of the cover 12 on the closure element 15 , The cover 12 extends only to the edge of the markings 3 having the area on the second drug pocket areas 11 and leaves the markings free when the cover is closed. This leaves the mark 3 the top of the medicine bag 4 with the cover closed 12 visible, noticeable.

In this embodiment, the lid 13 with the closure element 15 ' designed without end strips and times and directly to the wearer 5 molded, with the lid 13 the wafer pocket booklet as in 4 closes.

7 shows a perspective view of a wafer pocket booklet according to another embodiment of the invention in different stages of assembly.

7a shows a carrier 5 with a slot introduced into the carrier 19 according to a further embodiment of the invention. To the wearer 5 are a finishing touch 17 with times 6 and an adjoining lid 13 formed.

7b-1 shows a stack 1 with medicine bags 4 . 4 ' . 4 '' with a marker 3 , where the medicine bags 4 . 4 ' . 4 '' as in 2 a perforation 7 with slits 20 exhibit.

In this embodiment, another connection element 9 consisting of the lower connecting element part 9a and the upper connector part 9b , shown. The lower connector part 9a is box-shaped and contains a bridge in the middle 9c for insertion in the openings 8th in the medicine bags 4 . 4 ' . 4 '' , The jetty 9c is on a base plate 9d arranged. The base plate 9d also carries a wall 9e , which sits on three sides and on the fourth side partly on the edge of the base plate. The upper connector part 9b is designed as a plate and can on the lower connector part 9a placed conclusively and glued for example with this or connected by means of ultrasonic welding. The upper connector part 9b is in this embodiment simultaneously as a cover 12 trained and thus assumes its function. The connecting element 9 has a tab at the bottom 18 for inserting the stapled with the fastener stack 1 in a separate carrier 5 on. For insertion, for example, serves in 7a slot shown 19 in the carrier 5 , This can be a reusable carrier 5 several times with a stapled stack 1 be refilled.

In a particularly favorable variant of this embodiment, the connecting element 9 designed as a rivet (not shown). For this purpose, the bridge 9c a longitudinally extending slot-like recess which extends from the upper end face of the web down into the web. At the plate 9b is in this case further provided a downwardly projecting further web, which is preferably formed integrally with the plate and which has the function in the recess in the lower web 9c intervene. This is a connection of the upper connector part 9b with the lower connector part 9a possible. This compound can also be formed positively, such as by the additional web on the plate 9c and the walls of the recess in the bridge 9c each have tooth-shaped surfaces which dig together when closing the rivet. Furthermore, the wall can also be 9e be provided with a slot on the front side and on the underside of the plate 9b a further circumferential ridge, for example, are located, which engages in the slot in the wall and locked there, for example.

In 7b-2 is a stack 1 shown which in the lower connector part 9a is used. The box-shaped wall 9e of the lower connector part 9a encloses the drug bag area 10 on the outsides completely and thus serves as an external guide for the drug pockets 4 . 4 ' . 4 '' ,

7c shows the wafer pocket booklet according to the invention assembled with the carrier 5 and the lid 13 , This is the stapled stack 1 by means of the tab 18 ( 7b-1 ) in the slot 19 ( 7a ) of the carrier 5 inserted. This embodiment has the advantage that the carrier 5 can be used multiple times, with only new stacks 1 be used.

7d finally shows the closed wafer pocket booklet of this embodiment, wherein on the lid 13 Imprints are located. In this embodiment, the lid 13 designed so that it is in the closed state of the book on the drug bags 4 . 4 ' . 4 '' to the edge of the cover 12 extends and almost flush with this.

In 7e an alternative embodiment variant to the embodiment described above is shown. This is different from the one in 7a - 7d shown that the cover 12 from behind over the stack 1 is guided away and that the time information 6 on the lid 13 in front of a lock block 14 which serves to receive a closure element, for example a magnetic strip.

8th shows a variant of the embodiment of 4 in the side view, in which the closure elements 15 . 15 ' are designed as Velcro. The closure element 15 ' is at the end of the cover 12 on its underside and the closure element 15 at the end of the lid 13 on the top (when viewed closed) attached. In the closed state of the device, the closure elements engage 15 and 15 ' , like in the 8th shown in each other.

In 8th it can be seen that the rivet 9 executed so long that the drug bags have it on vertical play.

A wafer pocketbook with a magnetic closure is in 8a shown. On the edge of the lid 13 is a metal strip 15 preferably applied over its entire width, and on the edge region of the cover 12 is a magnetic strip 15 ' also preferably applied over the entire width.

9 shows perspective views of a variant of the embodiment of 4 in partially open and closed state. The device has a compact connection element 9 formed from the closure element parts 9a and 9b ( 2 ) on. On the carrier 5 is a closure element 15 '' , which is designed as a rubber band provided.

In the illustration of the closed embodiment in FIG 9 is shown that the rubber band 15 '' The device encloses while the cover 12 with the lid 13 closes.

10 shows a perspective view of a variant of the embodiment of 9 in open and closed state. The device comprises one of the in 9 shown wafer pocket book deviating closure element 15 . 15 ' on. In this embodiment, a closure element 15 in the cover 12 and a closure element 15 ' in the lid 13 intended. The closure element 15 is as a tab and the closing element 15 ' designed as a slot or slot. To close the cover 12 with the lid 13 will be the tab 15 in the slot 15 ' inserted. In the illustration of the closed embodiment in FIG 10 is shown that the tab 15 in the slot 15 ' engages and so the lid 13 with the cover 12 closes.

11 shows side views of another embodiment of the invention in the partially open and closed state. The lid 13 has a closure element 15 , which is designed knobhole-like, from. The material of the lid 13 is preferably cardboard. The connecting element 9 is designed as a rivet, which at the same time as a closure element 15 ' serves and takes over its function.

To the lid 13 in this case with the rivet 9 to close, becomes the connecting element 15 of the lid 13 , which is formed as a hole, with slight pressure on the rivet 9 pressed. The head of the rivet 9 gets through the hole 15 passed through and thus closes the device.

12a . 12b . 12c show a further embodiment of a wafer pocket booklet in various stages of assembly.

The stack 1 includes a variety of drug bags 4 , for example 28 Bags, of which only the uppermost medicine bag is visible. The medicine bag 4 contains a welded wafer 2 , At the bottom of the medicine bags 4 there are marking sections 22 , On one of the marker sections 22 there is a mark 3 , In the under the upper visible drug pocket 4 lying (not visible) second drug bag, this mark is mounted on the marking portion, which is adjacent to the first marking portion, in which the mark is located on the uppermost drug pocket.

The medicine bags 4 are included in the upper area 20 notched on two sides and have a perforation 7 on. In addition, the medicines indicate bags 4 slots 8th on, by in the assembled state of the wafer pocket booklet a bridge 9c reaches through.

In 12a is the lower connector part 9a on the carrier 5 shown. The connecting element is as in the embodiment of 7 constructed in two parts: it has a lower part 9a and a top 9b on. The lower part 9a includes a footbridge 9c a frame 9e as well as a base plate 9d , The jetty 9c grips through the oblong holes from below 8th therethrough. The frame 9e sits on the edge of the base plate 9d on. He limits the base plate 9d partially on three sides as well as on the fourth page. Where is this frame 9e not located, can the medicine bags 4 about the perforation 7 rich passing connecting part. Incidentally, this framework encompasses 9e the upper part of the medicine bags 4 flush and guides them so that they sit tightly in the wafer pocket booklet. The upper connector part 9b is formed by a plate which on the lower connecting element part 9a can be attached positively or cohesively. This plate 9b is with the carrier 5 For example, cohesively (welding, gluing o. Ä.) Connected.

The lower connector part 9a is on the carrier 5 attached for example by gluing. In the production of the stack 1 from medicine bags 4 become the carriers 5 with the lower connector part 9a preferably submitted. The medicine bags 4 then be on the carrier 5 hung up, the bridge 9c of the on the carrier 5 attached lower part 9a each in the slot 8th the bags 4 slides into it. Through this bridge 9c as well as the frame 9e become the medicine bags 4 on the carrier 5 held. In addition, their position is determined by the frame 9e exactly determined.

After stacking all drug bags together 4 a wafer pocket booklet and closing the connecting element is the carrier 5 with a weekday strip 6 Mistake. The weekday strip 6 can both at the in 12a-1 as well as at the in 12a-2 be shown attached position. The weekday strip 6 is attached so that it with the marker sections 22 on the medicine bags 4 flees. This allows the user to recognize on which day of the week the wafer 2 the overhead medicine bag 4 must be taken.

The carrier 5 is then folded over at the top so that the end is a cover 12 for the wafer pocketbook. On the cover 12 For example, information about the manufacturer and the name of the medicine or even a logo may be appropriate. The cover 12 extends over the entire surface of the drug pockets 4 as well as the supernatant of the carrier 5 at the bottom of the wafer pocket booklet.

To the crimping and closing of the connecting element assembled the wafer pocketbook.

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Cited patent literature

• - DE 10159746 B4 [0002, 0003]
• EP 0166763 B1 [0006]
• - EP 0511726 B1 [0007]
• - DE 102005032015 A1 [0008]

Claims (21)

Device for storing and providing drug wafers ( 2 ) comprising a stack ( 1 ) for storage and provision of the drug wafers ( 2 ) serving pharmaceutical bags ( 4 ), wherein first drug pockets ( 10 ) aligned openings ( 8th ), and at least one through the openings ( 8th ) guided through the connecting element ( 9 ) containing the medicine bags ( 4 ) connects with each other and arranges movable to each other. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one connecting element ( 9 ) is a rivet. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one connecting element ( 9 ) a box-shaped lower part ( 9a ) with a web arranged therein ( 9c ) for passage through the openings ( 8th ) and a box-shaped lower part ( 9a ) final top ( 9b ). Apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that the box-shaped lower part ( 9a ) a base plate ( 9d ), one on the base plate ( 9d ) and the respective first drug-bag areas ( 10 ) partially enclosing and thus leading wall ( 9e ) as well as the bridge ( 9c ). Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the openings ( 8th ) are formed in the form of elongated holes. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the shape of the openings ( 8th ) is such that through the openings ( 8th ) guided through the connecting element ( 9 ) glides in it without friction. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the medicament pockets ( 4 ) each from the first drug pocket area ( 10 ), in which the openings ( 8th ), but not the drug wafer ( 2 ) and a second drug bag area ( 11 ), in which the drug wafer ( 2 ), wherein the first drug bag area ( 10 ) and the second drug bag area ( 11 ) are separably connected. Apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that the first drug pocket area ( 10 ) and the second drug bag area ( 11 ) via a perforation ( 7 ) are interconnected. Device according to one of claims 7 and 8, characterized in that each of the second medicament pocket regions ( 11 ) at a marker edge in each case a mark ( 3 ) in one of a plurality of marking portions arranged next to each other on the marking edge ( 22 ), wherein the respective markings ( 3 ) within the stack ( 1 ) progressively from a drug bag ( 4 ) to the nearest medicine bag ( 4 ) in successive marker sections ( 22 ) are arranged. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the stack ( 1 ) by means of the at least one connecting element ( 9 ) additionally with a carrier ( 5 ) connected is. Device according to claim 10, characterized in that the stack ( 1 ) between the carrier ( 5 ) and one of the second drug pockets ( 11 ) at least partially covering cover ( 12 ) is arranged. Device according to claim 11, characterized in that the cover ( 12 ) and the carrier ( 5 ) are integrally formed. Device according to one of claims 10-12, characterized in that on the support ( 5 ) or the cover ( 12 ) consecutive times ( 6 ) are mounted. Device according to claim 13, characterized in that the times ( 6 ) Are weekdays or calendar days. Device according to one of claims 13 and 14, characterized in that the times ( 6 ) at one of the second drug pocket regions ( 11 ) adjacent edge of the cover ( 12 ), so that the dates ( 6 ) with markings ( 3 ) located in the second drug pockets ( 11 ) in each case at one of the times ( 6 ) having edge of the cover ( 12 ) are located, in each case in one of a plurality of marking portions arranged next to one another on the marking edge ( 22 ) and in the second drug pockets ( 11 ) within the stack ( 1 ) progressively from a drug bag ( 4 ) to the nearest medicine bag ( 4 ) in successive marker sections ( 22 ) are arranged. Device according to one of claims 13 and 14, characterized in that the carrier ( 5 ) one at an edge of the second drug pocket regions ( 11 ) protruding end strips ( 17 ) and on the end strip ( 17 ) the times ( 6 ), the times ( 6 ) with Markie ments ( 3 ) located in the second drug pockets ( 11 ) at one of the end strips ( 17 ) are located, in each case in one of a plurality of marking portions arranged next to one another on the marking edge ( 22 ) and within the stack ( 1 ) in the second drug pockets ( 11 ) progressively from a drug bag ( 4 ) to the nearest medicine bag ( 4 ) in successive marker sections ( 22 ) are arranged. Device according to one of claims 10-16, characterized in that the carrier ( 5 ) with a cover for the second drug pockets ( 11 ) closing lid ( 13 ) is formed in one piece. Apparatus according to claim 17, characterized in that the lid ( 13 ) to the cover ( 12 ) and either the lid ( 13 ) and the cover ( 12 ) each a closure element ( 15 . 15 ' ) or only the cover ( 12 ) or only the carrier ( 5 ) a closure element ( 15 '' ), whereby the lid ( 13 ) with the cover ( 12 ) is closable. Apparatus according to claim 18, characterized in that the one closure element ( 15 ) a metal element and the other closure element ( 15 ' ) is a magnetic element or that the closure elements ( 15 . 15 ' ) form a hook and loop fastener or that a closure element ( 15 ) button-like and the other closure element ( 15 ' ) are formed knobhole-like or that the closure element ( 15 '' ) is a rubber band. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the medicament pockets ( 4 ) additionally in each case a peripheral recess ( 16 ), wherein the recesses ( 16 ) of drug bag ( 4 ) to drug bag ( 4 ) grow incrementally, so that over all drug pockets ( 4 ) seen in the stack ( 1 ) a step-shaped course of the recesses ( 16 ). Use of the device according to any one of claims 1-20 for storage and provision of drug wafers for contraception or hormone replacement therapy ( 2 ).