US4820524A
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Gelatin coated caplets and process for making same
Assignee: Kenvue Brands LLC
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Filing: 1987-02-20
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Granted: 1989-04-11
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Expires: 2007-02-20
Abstract
Abstract A novel capsule-like medicament, method for producing such medicaments and apparatus are disclosed. The method provides a procedure for coating solid cores, such as caplets, with gelatinous coatings to produce a shiny, capsule-like medicament. Such medicaments are achieved by individually dipping and drying first one end, and then the other end, of each caplet to provide a coating which is smoother and easier to swallow than an uncoated caplet. The production of these capsule-like medicaments is readily facilitated by simple and inexpensive modifications which can be made to existing empty gelatin capsule making equipment.
Inventors
- 👤 Norbert I. Berta
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 02:41
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61J; A61J3/00; A61J3/07; A61J3/005; A23; A23G; A23G3/00; A23G3/02; A23G3/20; A23G3/24; A23J; A23J3/00; A23J3/04; A23J3/06; A61J3/10; A61K; A61K9/00; A61K9/20; A61K9/2072; A61K9/28; A61K9/2806; A61K9/2833; A61K9/2873
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A simulated capsule-like medicament comprising: (a) A solid caplet having a first and a second end, said caplet comprising a generally cylindrical shape; (b) A first gelatinous coating of a first color provided on said second end of said caplet; (c) A second gelatinous coating, of a color different from said first color, provided on said first end of said caplet, partially overlapping said first gelatinous coating and forming a seam circumscribing said medicament at about a midway point of a longitudinal axis of said medicament to form a simulated capsule-like medicament.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A simulated capsule-like medicament comprising: (a) A solid caplet having a first and a second end, said caplet comprising a generally cylindrical shape; (b) A first gelatinous coating of a first color provided on said second end of said caplet; (c) A second gelatinous coating, of a color different from said first color, provided on said first end of said caplet, partially overlapping said first gelatinous coating and forming a seam circumscribing said medicament at about a midway point of a longitudinal axis of said medicament to form a simulated capsule-like medicament.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The medicament of claim 1 wherein said caplet ends are coated in a red and white gelatinous material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The medicament of claim 1 wherein said caplet is pre-coated to reduce absorption of moisture and said gelatinous coatings by said caplet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The medicament of claim 1 wherein said first and second gelatinous coatings are provided in thicknesses of about 5 to 40 mils.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The medicament of claim 1 wherein said caplet comprises a width and a length, wherein said length is at least 2.5 times the width.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The medicament of claim 1 wherein said first and second gelatinous coatings are provided in thicknesses of about 15-25 mils.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The medicament of claim 1 wherein said first and second gelatinous coatings comprise gelatin.
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