Patent ID: 6805258
Filing Date: 2004-10-19
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A capsule dispenser for dispensing one of a plurality of capsules, the dispenser comprising:a blister pack having a plurality of cavities, each cavity configured to releasably retain one of the plurality of capsules; a puncturable sealing material covering the cavities; a first housing having a dispensing aperture through which a dispensed capsule passes; a second housing configured to mate with the first housing to rotatably retain the blister pack therebetween, the blister pack able to rotate while retained between the first and second housings; a puncture aperture located in the first housing and in alignment with the dispensing aperture, the puncture aperture configured to permit finger force to be applied to a cavity of the blister pack; and a housing access aperture in at least one of the first and second housings to permit finger contact with a portion of the blister pack, said finger contact configured to rotate the blister pack to align a selected cavity with the puncture aperture and the dispensing aperture.