Universal Label Substrate for Pharmaceutical Containers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional pharmaceutical container labeling systems fail to maximize readability, particularly on non-cylindrical containers, and require multiple label stocks and printers, leading to increased costs and complexity in the prescription filling process due to the use of single-size, single-design labels that do not efficiently utilize available space and are cumbersome for users.
Innovation Solution
A label system with multiple design and size options, where distinct primary prescription labels can be selected and printed on a single substrate, accommodating various container shapes and sizes, with indicia oriented for optimal readability, allowing for a single printing operation and minimizing placement procedures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple label stocks and printers are used to accommodate different container shapes and sizes, then label adaptability is improved, but device complexity and operational costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal label substrate that can be printed with multiple distinct primary prescription label designs in a single printing operation. The system allows selection and application of different label designs based on container type, making a single substrate serve multiple functions for different container shapes and sizes, thereby improving adaptability without increasing system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The label substrate is segmented into multiple distinct primary prescription label designs, each optimized for specific container types. This segmentation allows the single substrate to provide differentiated label options without requiring multiple separate printing systems, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and complexity
2Ease of manufacture
If single-size, single-design labels are used, then manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but label space utilization and readability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by providing different label designs and sizes for different container types. Each label design is locally optimized for its intended container shape and size, maximizing space utilization and readability. The system maintains manufacturing simplicity through a single substrate that can be printed with multiple designs, allowing local optimization without complex manufacturing
3Productivity
If multiple distinct primary prescription label designs are printed on a single substrate, then productivity is improved through single printing operation, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-configuring multiple distinct primary prescription label designs on the label substrate before the printing operation. The substrate is prepared with designated areas for different label designs, allowing a single printing operation to produce multiple label types. This preliminary preparation enables high productivity while managing precision requirements through pre-established design positions
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AI summary
A system for labels that are positioned on a pharmaceutical container. The system can vary the choices for design and size of the labeling with respect to several types of container in which pharmaceuticals are positioned. The system increases the readability of information positioned on the pharmaceutical container by coordinating a label to the type and size of the container.