Patent ID: 6409020
Filing Date: 2002-06-25
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
An apparatus for dispensing articles which comprises:a housing for retaining a blister package, said housing having an opening therein defining a dispensing aperture; a blister package retained by said housing wherein said blister package comprises at least one blister cell containing an article to be dispensed; and a substantially rigid backing sheet substantially co-extensive with, and substantially blocking, said dispensing aperture wherein said backing sheet comprises side edges, and exposed end portions, such that; pressure applied in a direction parallel to said side edges upon either exposed end portion individually, or on both exposed end portions simultaneously, of said backing sheet, imparts arcuate flexure thereto, and dislocation thereof, from said substantially co-extensive, and substantially blocking position, to a position wherein said dispensing aperture is unblocked, permitting said article contained in said blister cell to be dispensed therethrough; and release of pressure on either exposed end portion individually, or on both exposed end portions simultaneously, of said backing sheet relaxes arcuate flexure thereof such that said substantially co-extensive, and substantially blocking position, wherein said backing sheet substantially blocks said dispensing aperture, is restored.