US3738480A
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Medication container
Assignee: CENTRAL RES LABOR Inc
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Filing: 1971-11-17
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Granted: 1973-06-12
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Expires: 1991-11-17
Abstract
Abstract A container for solid medication, such as pills, tablets and capsules, to be taken by a patient over a predetermined time span to facilitate taking of the proper medication at the proper time interval. The container is especially adapted for use by a patient who may be taking several different medications at different time intervals. The container is characterized by having a plurality of compartments adapted to contain the medication, a common closure for all of the compartments to facilitate filling of the container by manufacturer, physician, pharmacist, nurse or patient, and an individual closure for each of the compartments to permit access to each compartment sequentially at the proper time intervals. Desirably indicia are provided identifying the compartments by the appropriate time intervals at which the medications are to be taken.
Inventors
- 👤 F Chesley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:59
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/04; B65D83/0445; A; A61; A61J; A61J7/00; A61J7/04; B65D43/00; B65D43/02; B65D43/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A medication container comprising: A. a plurality of medication storage compartments corresponding in number of units of a predetermined time period, B. a common closure for all of said compartments permitting simultaneous access to all of said compartments for filling and simultaneous closure thereof, said common closure comprising a piece of sheet material of a size capable of covering all of said compartments, C. means for affixing said common closure over the compartments, D. an individual closure for each of said compartments permitting independent sequential access to each compartment, and E. indicia identifying said compartments with the units of the predetermined time period.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A medication container comprising: A. a plurality of medication storage compartments corresponding in number of units of a predetermined time period, B. a common closure for all of said compartments permitting simultaneous access to all of said compartments for filling and simultaneous closure thereof, said common closure comprising a piece of sheet material of a size capable of covering all of said compartments, C. means for affixing said common closure over the compartments, D. an individual closure for each of said compartments permitting independent sequential access to each compartment, and E. indicia identifying said compartments with the units of the predetermined time period.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
A medication container according to claim 1 further characterized in that: A. said compartments are initially open at both ends, said open ends lying in a pair of parallel planes, B. said common closure is at one end of said compartments, and C. said individual closures are at the opposite ends of said compartments.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
A medication container according to claim 1 further characterized in that: A. said individual closures comprise a plurality of pieces of sheet material, each of a size capable of covering one of said compartments, and B. means are provided to detachably affix one of said individual closures over each of said compartments.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
73 words
A medication container according to claim 1 further characterized in that: A. said common closure is provided with an opening overlying each of said compartments, B. said individual closures comprise a plurality of pieces of sheet material, each of a size capable of covering one of said openings overlying said compartments, and C. means are provided to detachably affix one of said individual closures over each of said openings in the common closure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
71 words
A medication container according to claim 2 further characterized in that: A. said common closure B. is affixed over the compartments at one end thereof, B. said individual closures comprise a plurality of pieces of sheet material, each of a size capable of covering one of said compartments, and C. means are provided to detachably affix one of said individual closures over each of said compartments at the opposite end thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
59 words
A medication container according to claim 2 further characterized in that: A. said compartments extend through a solid body, B. said common closure comprises a plate which slidably engages the botTom of said solid body in a dovetail joint, and C. a set screw extends through said body to engage said common closure to secure the same against movement.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
62 words
A medication container according to claim 2 further characterized in that: A. said rectangular compartments extend through a solid body, B. said individual closures comprise a plurality of slidably movable rectangular members, each of a size capable of covering one of said compartments, and C. said body includes top frame means slidably engaging and guiding at least some of said movable members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
94 words
A medication container according to claim 7 further characterized in that: A. two adjacent inside edges of said top frame means are provided with a projecting tongue and the other two adjacent inside edges of said frame are provided with a complementary longitudinal groove, and B. two adjacent outside edges of each of said closure members are provided with a projecting tongue capable of engaging the grooves of said frame and the other two adjacent outside edges of said closure members are provided with longitudinal grooves capable of engaging the tongues of said frame.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
76 words
A medication container according to claim 8 further characterized in that: A. all of the space within the edges of said top frame means apart from a space approximately equal in area to one of said slidable closures is occupied by said plurality of closures, and B. said identifying indicia are applied on the inside surface of said common closure for said compartments, said indicia underlying the compartments and visible therethrough when the compartment is open.
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) | 1976-06-11 | 1976-12-11 | 1977-06-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-11 | 1980-12-11 | 1981-06-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-11 | 1984-12-11 | 1985-06-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |