METHOD FOR GUIDED TEARING OF POUCH LAMINATE TO ENABLE PRODUCT REMOVAL
The present invention provides a safe and effective package for housing a dosage, which is easily opened by a user yet provides a secure and contaminant-free environment for the dosage housed within. The package may include a guided tear condition extending along at least one edge of the package, allowing a user to safely and effectively open the package without risk of compromising the dosage housed therein. In some embodiments, the dosage is a substantially flat dosage, such as a film.
1 . A tearable package for a dosage form comprising:
(a) A first layer having a first inside layer and a first outside layer, said first inside layer comprising a first protective material and said first outside layer comprising a first laminate material;
(b) A second layer having a second inside layer and a second outside layer, said second inside layer comprising a second protective material and said second outside layer comprising a second laminate material; and
(c) A guided tear condition along a portion of at least one edge of said first outside layer;
said first and second layers being overlaid with each other such that said first protective material and said second protective material are in contact and sealed together at a perimetrical sealing region, said fused layers defining a compartment there between for housing a dosage form.
2 . The package of claim 1 , wherein said first protective material comprises a foil material.
3 . The package of claim 1 , wherein said second protective material comprises a foil material.
4 . The package of claim 1 , wherein said second protective material comprises a clear polymeric material.
5 . The package of claim 1 , wherein said first and second protective materials are the same material.
6 . The package of claim 1 , wherein said first and second protective materials are different materials.
7 . The package of claim 1 , wherein said first and second protective materials are capable of being sealed to each other.
8 . The package of claim 1 , wherein said first laminate material comprises plastic.
9 . The package of claim 1 , wherein said second laminate material comprises plastic.
10 . The package of claim 1 , wherein said perimetrical sealing region creates a compartment between said first and second layers.
11 . The package of claim 10 , wherein said compartment is sized to fit said dosage form.
12 . The package of claim 10 , wherein said compartment is sized to fit a substantially flat dosage form.
13 . The package of claim 10 , wherein said guided tear condition extends into at least a portion of said compartment.
14 . The package of claim 1 , wherein said guided tear condition extends at least a portion of a length of a second edge of said first outside layer.
15 . The package of claim 1 , wherein said guided tear condition is selected from the group consisting of a series of perforations, indentations, deformations, scorings and combinations thereof.
16 . The package of claim 1 , wherein said guided tear condition is disposed in the first outside layer, while the first inside layer is free of said guided tear condition.
17 . The package of claim 1 , comprising a second guided tear condition extending along a portion of at least one edge of said second outside layer.
18 . The package of claim 17 , wherein said second guided tear condition is disposed in the second outside layer, while the second inside layer is free of said second guided tear condition.
19 . The package of claim 1 , wherein said guided tear condition is formed via a laser.
20 . The package of claim 1 , wherein said first and second layers are sealed together in a non-peelable fashion.