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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 10, 2010
Filed:
Nov. 17, 2006
Thomas Bailey, King of Prussia, PA (US);
Ronnie Benditt, King of Prussia, PA (US);
Nigel Brewerton, King of Prussia, PA (US);
Steven D. Finkelmeier, King of Prussia, PA (US);
Robert Glinecke, King of Prussia, PA (US);
Luigi Martini, King of Prussia, PA (US);
Paul Simmons, King of Prussia, PA (US);
Thomas Bailey, King of Prussia, PA (US);
Ronnie Benditt, King of Prussia, PA (US);
Nigel Brewerton, King of Prussia, PA (US);
Steven D. Finkelmeier, King of Prussia, PA (US);
Robert Glinecke, King of Prussia, PA (US);
Luigi Martini, King of Prussia, PA (US);
Paul Simmons, King of Prussia, PA (US);
Other;
Abstract
A method and apparatus for assembling a plurality of independently formed solid components is provided thereby forming a single delivery vehicle for a pharmaceutical or pharmaceutical-like product. The solid components can be held and fed to the apparatus via a plurality of magazines. Pusher rods and the like can be used for positioning each of the solid components. Where the components are connected via a bonding liquid, a sprayer is provided and compression pins or the like press the components with the bonding liquid together to form the final product. A rivet or other connection structure can also be used and driven through holes in each of the solid components to form the final product.