US3579883A
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Pill dispenser with indicating means
Assignee: Eli Lilly and Co
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Filing: 1969-02-24
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Granted: 1971-05-25
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Expires: 1989-02-24
Abstract
Abstract A pill dispenser with indicating means in the form of a flexible strip having a plurality of day indicia which are selectively adjustable to align any set of a predetermined number of successive indicia with a like number of columns of pills, thereby providing an indication of when each pill is to be taken.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas H Hayes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 15:40
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61J; A61J7/00; A61J7/04; B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/04; B65D83/0445; B65D83/0463; A61J1/00; A61J1/03; A61J1/035; B65D2583/00; B65D2583/04; B65D2583/0404; B65D2583/0409
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A plastic pill container comprising: a cover in hinged connection with a base, said base defining a plurality of pill apertures arranged in a plurality of rows and columns, said base having retaining means adapted to receive and removably secure a card containing individual transparent blisters with pills therein and arranged in a pattern conforming to said aperture pattern, a flat elongated support element integrally hinged to said base parallel and adjacent to the first of said rows of apertures, said hinged support element having a first position whereby it assumes an upright position and a second position whereby its upper edge is seated underneath a flange on said base, and a flexible loop strip slidably mounted about and in flush contact with said support element, said strip bearing a linear pattern of day indicia on its outer surface of which only a portion is aligned with said columns of apertures.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A plastic pill container comprising: a cover in hinged connection with a base, said base defining a plurality of pill apertures arranged in a plurality of rows and columns, said base having retaining means adapted to receive and removably secure a card containing individual transparent blisters with pills therein and arranged in a pattern conforming to said aperture pattern, a flat elongated support element integrally hinged to said base parallel and adjacent to the first of said rows of apertures, said hinged support element having a first position whereby it assumes an upright position and a second position whereby its upper edge is seated underneath a flange on said base, and a flexible loop strip slidably mounted about and in flush contact with said support element, said strip bearing a linear pattern of day indicia on its outer surface of which only a portion is aligned with said columns of apertures.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A pill dispenser as defined in claim 1 in which the number of said pill columns is seven.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A pill dispenser as defined in claim 2 in which said indicia comprises at least 13 successive days of the week.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A pill dispenser as defined in claim 3 in which a different day of the week is aligned with each of said seven pill columns.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
A pill dispenser as defined in claim 4 in which said strip has a tab.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A pill dispenser as defined in claim 5 in which said tab is positioned on said strip at a point on the backside of said flat support element.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-05-24 | 1974-11-23 | 1975-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-24 | 1978-11-23 | 1979-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-24 | 1982-11-23 | 1983-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |