Claims
- 1. A protective package for a medicament dispenser, wherein the medicament dispenser contains at least one medicament stored therein, the protective package comprising:
an inner protective layer surrounding the medicament dispenser; an outer chemical barrier layer secured to the inner protective layer, wherein the outer chemical barrier layer surrounds the medicament dispenser, wherein the outer chemical barrier layer protecting the medicament dispenser from chemical contamination; and at least one reinforcing layer secured to the outer chemical barrier layer.
- 2. The protective package according to claim 1, wherein the at least one reinforcing layer is positioned between the inner protective layer and the outer chemical barrier layer.
- 3. The protective package according to claim 2 wherein the at least one reinforcing layer is formed from a biaxially oriented nylon material.
- 4. The protective package according to claim 1, wherein the at least one reinforcing layer is secured to an outer surface of the outer chemical barrier layer.
- 5. The protective package according to claim 4, wherein the at least one reinforcing layer is formed from a biaxially oriented nylon material.
- 6. The protective package according to claim 1, wherein the at least one reinforcing layer includes a first reinforcing layer positioned between the inner protective layer and the outer chemical barrier layer and a second reinforcing layer surrounding an outer surface of the outer chemical barrier layer.
- 7. The protective package according to claim 6, wherein each reinforcing layer is formed from a biaxially oriented nylon material.
- 8. The protective package according to claim 1, wherein the inner protective layer is formed from a polyethylene material.
- 9. The protective package according to claim 1, wherein the outer chemical barrier layer is formed from a polyester material.
- 10. The protective package according to claim 1, wherein one of the at least one medicament is light sensitive, wherein the protective package further comprising:
at least one light inhibiting layer for limiting the transmission of light through the protective package.
- 11. The protective package according to claim 10, wherein the at least one light inhibiting layer includes a printed ink layer.
- 12. The protective package according to claim 10, further comprising:
at least one reinforcing layer secured to the outer chemical barrier layer.
- 13. The protective package according to claim 12, wherein the at least one light inhibiting layer is applied to one of the inner protective layer, the at least one reinforcing layer and the outer chemical barrier layer.
- 14. The protective package according to claim 13, wherein the medicament dispenser includes a forward portion and a rearward portion, a forward medicament storage compartment is located in the forward portion, wherein the light sensitive medicament is stored in the forward medicament storage compartment, wherein the light sensitive medicament is visible through the forward medicament storage compartment, wherein the at least one light inhibiting layer is located on the protective package in the area surrounding the forward medicament storage compartment, wherein the forward medicament storage compartment is not visible when the medicament dispenser is located in the protective package.
- 15. The protective package according to claim 14, wherein the medicament dispenser includes a label secured to the rearward portion, wherein the label has product information formed thereon, wherein the product information is visible through the protective package.
- 16. The protective package according to claim 14, wherein the at least one light inhibiting layer comprises:
a first light inhibiting layer applied to one of the inner protective layer, the at least one reinforcing layer and the outer chemical barrier layer, wherein the first light inhibiting layer has a sufficient size such that the first light inhibiting layer surrounds the forward medicament storage compartment; and a second light inhibiting layer applied to one of the first light inhibiting layer, the inner protective layer, the at least one reinforcing layer and the outer chemical barrier layer, wherein the second light inhibiting layer has a sufficient size such that the second light inhibiting layer surrounds the medicament dispenser.
- 17. The protective package according to claim 16, wherein the medicament dispenser includes a label secured to the rearward portion, wherein the label has product information formed thereon, wherein the product information is visible through the protective package.
- 18. The protective package according to claim 16, wherein the first light inhibiting layer includes a first printed ink layer and the second light inhibiting layer includes a second printed ink layer, wherein the first printed ink layer is darker than the second printed ink layer.
- 19. The protective package according to claim 16, further comprising:
a locator assembly secured to one end of the protective package, wherein the locator assembly locates an end of the protective package opposite the forward medicament storage compartment.
- 20. The protective package according to claim 1, wherein the protective package is formed from a pair of laminated layers, wherein each laminated layer comprises:
the inner protective layer; the outer chemical barrier layer secured to the inner protective layer; and at least one reinforcing layer secured to the outer chemical barrier layer.
- 21. The protective package according to claim 20, wherein the at least one reinforcing layer is positioned between the inner protective layer and the outer chemical barrier layer.
- 22. The protective package according to claim 20, wherein the at least one reinforcing layer is secured to an outer surface of the outer chemical barrier layer.
- 23. The protective package according to claim 20, wherein the at least one reinforcing layer includes a first reinforcing layer positioned between the inner protective layer and the outer chemical barrier layer and a second reinforcing layer surrounding an outer surface of the outer chemical barrier layer.
- 24. The protective package according to claim 20, wherein one of the at least one medicament is light sensitive, wherein the protective package further comprising:
at least one light inhibiting layer for limiting the transmission of light through the protective package.
- 25. The protective package according to claim 24, wherein each laminated layer comprising:
an outer periphery extending around an outer edge of the laminated layer; and a compartment periphery spaced from the outer periphery, wherein the compartment periphery defines an outer edge of a storage compartment, wherein the medicament dispenser being located in the storage compartment.
- 26. The protective package according to claim 24, wherein the at least one light inhibiting layer is applied to one of the inner protective layer, the at least one reinforcing layer and the outer chemical barrier layer such that the least one light inhibiting layer extends substantially across the laminated layer to a point between the compartment periphery and the outer periphery.
- 27. The protective package according to claim 26, wherein one of the pair of laminated layers is secured to another of the pair of laminated layers substantially across an area formed between the compartment periphery and the outer periphery.
- 28. The protective package according to claim 27, further comprising:
opening means for facilitating opening of the protective pouch, wherein the opening means being located in the area between the outer periphery and the compartment periphery.
- 29. The protective package according to claim 26, wherein the medicament dispenser includes a forward portion and a rearward portion, a forward medicament storage compartment is located in the forward portion, wherein the light sensitive medicament is stored in the forward medicament storage compartment, wherein the light sensitive medicament is visible through the forward medicament storage compartment, wherein the at least one light inhibiting layer is located on the protective package in the area surrounding the forward medicament storage compartment, wherein the forward medicament storage compartment is not visible when the medicament dispenser is located in the protective package.
- 30. The protective package according to claim 29, wherein the medicament dispenser includes a label secured to the rearward portion, wherein the label has product information formed thereon, wherein the product information is visible through the protective package.
- 31. The protective package according to claim 30, wherein the at least one light inhibiting layer comprises:
a first light inhibiting layer applied to one of the inner protective layer, the at least one reinforcing layer and the outer chemical barrier layer, wherein the first light inhibiting layer has a sufficient size such that the first light inhibiting layer surrounds the forward medicament storage compartment; and a second light inhibiting layer applied to one of the first light inhibiting layer, the inner protective layer, the at least one reinforcing layer and the outer chemical barrier layer, wherein the second light inhibiting layer has a sufficient size such that the second light inhibiting layer surrounds the medicament dispenser.
- 32. The protective package according to claim 31, wherein the medicament dispenser includes a label secured to the rearward portion, wherein the label has product information formed thereon, wherein the product information is visible through the protective package.
- 33. The protective package according to claim 31, wherein the first light inhibiting layer includes a first printed ink layer and the second light inhibiting layer includes a second printed ink layer, wherein the first printed ink layer is darker than the second printed ink.
- 34. A medicament dispenser for dispensing at least one medicament in combination with a protective package for storing the medicament dispenser, the medicament dispenser comprising:
a housing having a forward portion and a rearward portion; and a forward medicament storage compartment for storing one of the at least one medicament therein, wherein the forward medicament storage compartment is located in the forward portion, the protective package comprising: an inner protective layer surrounding the medicament dispenser; an outer chemical barrier layer secured to the inner protective layer, wherein the outer chemical barrier layer surrounds the medicament dispenser, wherein the outer chemical barrier layer protecting the medicament dispenser from chemical contamination; and at least one reinforcing layer secured to the outer chemical barrier layer.
- 35. The combination according to claim 34, wherein the at least one reinforcing layer is positioned between the inner protective layer and the outer chemical barrier layer.
- 36. The combination according to claim 35, wherein the at least one reinforcing layer is formed from a biaxially oriented nylon material.
- 37. The combination according to claim 34, wherein the at least one reinforcing layer is secured to an outer surface of the outer chemical barrier layer.
- 38. The combination according to claim 37, wherein the at least one reinforcing layer is formed from a biaxially oriented nylon material.
- 39. The combination according to claim 34, wherein the at least one reinforcing layer includes a first reinforcing layer positioned between the inner protective layer and the outer chemical barrier layer and a second reinforcing layer surrounding an outer surface of the outer chemical barrier layer.
- 40. The combination according to claim 39, wherein each reinforcing layer is formed from a biaxially oriented nylon material.
- 41. The combination according to claim 34, wherein the inner protective layer is formed from a polyethylene material.
- 42. The combination according to claim 34, wherein the outer chemical barrier layer is formed from a polyester material.
- 43. The combination according to claim 34, wherein one of the at least one medicament is light sensitive, wherein the protective package further comprising:
at least one light inhibiting layer for limiting the transmission of light through the protective package.
- 44. The combination according to claim 43, wherein the at least one light inhibiting layer includes a printed ink layer.
- 45. The combination according to claim 44, further comprising:
at least one reinforcing layer secured to the outer chemical barrier layer.
- 46. The combination according to claim 45, wherein the at least one light inhibiting layer is applied to one of the inner protective layer, the at least one reinforcing layer and the outer chemical barrier layer.
- 47. The combination according to claim 46, wherein the light sensitive medicament is stored in the forward medicament storage compartment, wherein the light sensitive medicament is visible through the forward medicament storage compartment, wherein the at least one light inhibiting layer is located on the protective package in the area surrounding the forward medicament storage compartment, wherein the forward medicament storage compartment is not visible when the medicament dispenser is located in the protective package.
- 48. The combination according to claim 47, wherein the medicament dispenser includes a label secured to the rearward portion, wherein the label has product information formed thereon, wherein the product information is visible through the protective package.
- 49. The combination according to claim 48, wherein the at least one light inhibiting layer comprises:
a first light inhibiting layer applied to one of the inner protective layer, the at least one reinforcing layer and the outer chemical barrier layer, wherein the first light inhibiting layer has a sufficient size such that the first light inhibiting layer surrounds the forward medicament storage compartment; and a second light inhibiting layer applied to one of the first light inhibiting layer, the inner protective layer, the at least one reinforcing layer and the outer chemical barrier layer, wherein the second light inhibiting layer has a sufficient size such that the second light inhibiting layer surrounds the medicament dispenser.
- 50. The combination according to claim 49, wherein the medicament dispenser includes a label secured to the rearward portion, wherein the label has product information formed thereon, wherein the product information is visible through the protective package.
- 51. The combination according to claim 50, wherein the first light inhibiting layer includes a first printed ink layer and the second light inhibiting layer includes a second printed ink layer, wherein the first printed ink layer is darker than the second printed ink layer.
- 52. The combination according to claim 50, further comprising:
a locator assembly secured to one end of the protective package, wherein the locator assembly locates an end of the protective package opposite the forward medicament storage compartment.
- 53. The combination according to claim 33, wherein the protective pouch is formed from a pair of laminated layers, wherein each laminated layer comprises:
the inner protective layer; the outer chemical barrier layer secured to the inner protective layer; and at least one reinforcing layer secured to the outer chemical barrier layer.
- 54. The combination according to claim 53, wherein the at least one reinforcing layer is positioned between the inner protective layer and the outer chemical barrier layer.
- 55. The combination according to claim 53, wherein the at least one reinforcing layer is secured to an outer surface of the outer chemical barrier layer.
- 56. The combination according to claim 53, wherein the at least one reinforcing layer includes a first reinforcing layer positioned between the inner protective layer and the outer chemical barrier layer and a second reinforcing layer surrounding an outer surface of the outer chemical barrier layer.
- 57. The combination according to claim 53, wherein one of the at least one medicament is light sensitive, wherein the protective package further comprising:
at least one light inhibiting layer for limiting the transmission of light through the protective package.
- 58. The combination according to claim 57, wherein each laminated layer comprising:
an outer periphery extending around an outer edge of the laminated layer; and a compartment periphery spaced from the outer periphery, wherein the compartment periphery defines an outer edge of a storage compartment, wherein the medicament dispenser being located in the storage compartment.
- 59. The combination according to claim 57, wherein the at least one light inhibiting layer is applied to one of the inner protective layer, the at least one reinforcing layer and the outer chemical barrier layer such that the least one light inhibiting layer extends substantially across the laminated layer to a point between the compartment periphery and the outer periphery.
- 60. The combination according to claim 59, wherein one of the pair of laminated layers is secured to another of the pair of laminated layers substantially across an area formed between the compartment periphery and the outer periphery.
- 61. The combination according to claim 59, wherein the medicament dispenser includes a forward portion and a rearward portion, a forward medicament storage compartment is located in the forward portion, wherein the light sensitive medicament is stored in the forward medicament storage compartment, wherein the light sensitive medicament is visible through the forward medicament storage compartment, wherein the at least one light inhibiting layer is located on the protective package in the area surrounding the forward medicament storage compartment, wherein the forward medicament storage compartment is not visible when the medicament dispenser is located in the protective package.
- 62. The combination according to claim 61, wherein the medicament dispenser includes a label secured to the rearward portion, wherein the label has product information formed thereon, wherein the product information is visible through the protective package.
- 63. The combination according to claim 62, wherein the at least one light inhibiting layer comprises:
a first light inhibiting layer applied to one of the inner protective layer, the at least one reinforcing layer and the outer chemical barrier layer, wherein the first light inhibiting layer has a sufficient size such that the first light inhibiting layer surrounds the forward medicament storage compartment; and a second light inhibiting layer applied to one of the first light inhibiting layer, the inner protective layer, the at least one reinforcing layer and the outer chemical barrier layer, wherein the second light inhibiting layer has a sufficient size such that the second light inhibiting layer surrounds the medicament dispenser.
- 64. The combination according to claim 63, wherein the medicament dispenser includes a label secured to the rearward portion, wherein the label has product information formed thereon, wherein the product information is visible through the protective package.
- 65. The combination according to claim 63, wherein the first light inhibiting layer includes a first printed ink layer and the second light inhibiting layer includes a second printed ink layer, wherein the first printed ink layer is darker than the second printed ink layer.
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application relates to and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/437,354 filed on Jan. 2, 2003.
Provisional Applications (1)
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