Patent ID: 6948634
Filing Date: 2005-09-27
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A dispenser for dispensing a solid dosage form comprising: a) a first housing comprising a storage compartment for storing the solid dosage form having a first opening, a solid dosage form supporting portion operatively connected to the storage compartment for receiving and supporting a solid dosage form received through the first opening and having a second opening for receiving a solid dosage form releasing device, and a third opening for releasing the solid dosage form from the dispenser; and b) said solid dosage form releasing device comprising a U-shaped wall enclosure having: wherein the solid dosage form supporting portion is in communication with the storage compartment in the passive position, and in communication with the third opening in the active position and wherein the member moves in a direction substantially perpendicular to a path traveled by the solid dosage form moving from the storage compartment to the solid dosage form supporting portion, wherein the member isolates the form supporting portion from the storage compartment in the active position.