Method, routines and system for identification of imprints on dosage forms
CA 2490189 C · Owner: Mckalip, Douglas C. · Inventors: Mckalip, Douglas C.; Muno, Francis, J. Jr.
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The invention includes a user method, routines and system for identifying an imprint on a therapeutic dosage form. The method includes reducing imprints to their basic informational components; grouping the basic informational components into searchable basic informational component group databases; searching the databases in an organized manner; and matching features of the imprint to basic informational components resulting in a positive , identification of the imprint.
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- Filed June 27, 2003 and granted March 12, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended June 27, 2023.
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