US3584598A
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Pill dispenser with indicating means
Assignee: Eli Lilly and Co
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Filing: 1968-08-19
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Granted: 1971-06-15
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Expires: 1988-08-19
Abstract
Abstract A pill dispenser with indicating means in the form of a cylinder having a plurality of sequential indicia patterns which is selectively rotatable for alignment of one indicia pattern with a like pattern of pills, thereby indicating when each pill is to be taken.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Gayle
- 👤 Thomas H Hayes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 13:12
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: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A pill dispenser with indicating means comprising: a pill receiving base member, said base member supporting an indicating means housIng containing an elongated indicating means with a plurality of surfaces extending along its length, each of said surfaces bearing a plurality of sequential indicia, said indicating means being hollow with open ends, a pair of retaining elements integrally formed in said indicating means housing extending into said open ends rotatably supporting said indicating means, a reference means comprising a slot in said indicating means housing in registry with said indicia in one of said surfaces of said indicating means, and a plurality of pills arranged in at least two straight rows on said base member parallel to said slot and aligned with each other and said indicia in registry with said slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A pill dispenser with indicating means comprising: a pill receiving base member, said base member supporting an indicating means housIng containing an elongated indicating means with a plurality of surfaces extending along its length, each of said surfaces bearing a plurality of sequential indicia, said indicating means being hollow with open ends, a pair of retaining elements integrally formed in said indicating means housing extending into said open ends rotatably supporting said indicating means, a reference means comprising a slot in said indicating means housing in registry with said indicia in one of said surfaces of said indicating means, and a plurality of pills arranged in at least two straight rows on said base member parallel to said slot and aligned with each other and said indicia in registry with said slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A dispenser as defined in claim 1 in which one of said retaining elements is a thin strip of plastic material biased against the inner surface of said hollow indicating means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-06-14 | 1974-12-14 | 1975-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-14 | 1978-12-14 | 1979-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-14 | 1982-12-14 | 1983-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |