Patent ID: 6244146
Filing Date: 2001-06-12
Classification: A61J,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus for shearing a plurality of tablets comprising:a support frame comprising a top frame member having an opening;a stationary plate secured to said top frame member, said stationary plate including apertures extending about substantially the entirety of the opening of said top frame member;a movable plate including apertures disposed above said stationary plate, said movable plate being supported such that said movable plate can only move in directions along a path; anda tablet tray having apertures for receiving tablets, said tablet tray being positioned above said movable plate to transfer tablets to the apertures of said movable plate and said stationary plate;whereby, when individual tablets are supported in the apertures of both said stationary plate and said movable plate, movement of said movable plate relative to said stationary plate shears the tablets.