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US3348731A
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Medical tablet container and dispenser
Assignee: Dow Chemical Co
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Filing: 1966-03-28
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Granted: 1967-10-24
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Expires: 1986-03-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Clara V Eicholtz
- 👤 Edgar F Trombly
- 👤 Bertrand N Trombley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 14:28
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/04; B65D83/0445; B65D83/0454; B65D2583/00; B65D2583/04; B65D2583/0404; B65D2583/0409
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A PILL-DISPENSING DEVICE COMPRISING A HOUSING PROVIDED WITH A CLOSABLE OUTLET IN ONE PART OF THE HOUSING A CONTAINER ROTATABLY MOUNTED WITHIN SAID HOUSING AND HAVING A MULTIPLICITY OF COMPARTMENTS IN SAID CONTAINER ADAPTED TO BE MOVED INDIVIDUALLY INTO REGISTRY WITH THE OUTLET OF SAID HOUSING, A ROTATABLE COOPERATING DRIVING MEANS MOUNTED WITHIN SAID HOUSING AND ADAPTED TO BE MOVED OUT OF AND INTO OPERATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID ADAPTED TO ROTATE SAID CONTAINER, AND A WINDOW IN SAID HOUSING ON THE SAME SIDE AS THE OUTLET OF SAID HOUSING AND SO POSITIONED THAT WHEN A UNIT OF TIME CAN BE READ ON SAID COOPERATING MEANS AND SAID COOPERATIVE DRIVING MEANS IS THEREAFTER MOVED INTO OPERATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CONTAINER, SAID UNIT OF TIME DISAPPEARS AND ANOTHER UNIT OF TIME ON SAID COOPERATIVE MEANS CAN THEN BE READ THROUGH SAID WINDOW, AND MEANS WITHIN SAID HOUSING ADAPTED TO PREVENT ROTATION OF SAID CONTAINER IN ANY BUT ONE DIRECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A PILL-DISPENSING DEVICE COMPRISING A HOUSING PROVIDED WITH A CLOSABLE OUTLET IN ONE PART OF THE HOUSING A CONTAINER ROTATABLY MOUNTED WITHIN SAID HOUSING AND HAVING A MULTIPLICITY OF COMPARTMENTS IN SAID CONTAINER ADAPTED TO BE MOVED INDIVIDUALLY INTO REGISTRY WITH THE OUTLET OF SAID HOUSING, A ROTATABLE COOPERATING DRIVING MEANS MOUNTED WITHIN SAID HOUSING AND ADAPTED TO BE MOVED OUT OF AND INTO OPERATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID ADAPTED TO ROTATE SAID CONTAINER, AND A WINDOW IN SAID HOUSING ON THE SAME SIDE AS THE OUTLET OF SAID HOUSING AND SO POSITIONED THAT WHEN A UNIT OF TIME CAN BE READ ON SAID COOPERATING MEANS AND SAID COOPERATIVE DRIVING MEANS IS THEREAFTER MOVED INTO OPERATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CONTAINER, SAID UNIT OF TIME DISAPPEARS AND ANOTHER UNIT OF TIME ON SAID COOPERATIVE MEANS CAN THEN BE READ THROUGH SAID WINDOW, AND MEANS WITHIN SAID HOUSING ADAPTED TO PREVENT ROTATION OF SAID CONTAINER IN ANY BUT ONE DIRECTION.
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-10-23 | 1971-04-24 | 1971-10-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-23 | 1975-04-24 | 1975-10-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-23 | 1979-04-24 | 1979-10-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |