US3739740A
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Wrist mounted pill box
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-11-30
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Granted: 1973-06-19
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Expires: 1991-11-30
Abstract
Abstract A convenient container for medication is provided which has time indicating means associated therewith and the container is adapted to be attached to a wrist band such as a wrist watch strap. As medication is taken, the time indicating means is advanced to show when the next dose is to be taken. The device is very simple and inexpensive.
Inventors
- 👤 S Fromer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 06:56
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61J; A61J7/00; A61J7/04; G; G04; G04B; G04B47/00; G04B47/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A wrist mounted pill box consisting of a thin shallow empty container having a hollow lower receptacle portion for the reception of medication in unit dosage form and a latched upper hollow cover portion manually openable to provide access to the receptacle portion and serving as a closure for the lower receptacle portion, indicia on the upper portion and a disc having a cut-out axially mounted and manually rotatable with respect thereto to show the hour through the cut-out for taking the next dose of medication and means for removably mounting the container on a continuous wrist encircling band the presence of which acts as a reminder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A wrist mounted pill box consisting of a thin shallow empty container having a hollow lower receptacle portion for the reception of medication in unit dosage form and a latched upper hollow cover portion manually openable to provide access to the receptacle portion and serving as a closure for the lower receptacle portion, indicia on the upper portion and a disc having a cut-out axially mounted and manually rotatable with respect thereto to show the hour through the cut-out for taking the next dose of medication and means for removably mounting the container on a continuous wrist encircling band the presence of which acts as a reminder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A wrist mounted pill box according to claim 1, wherein the upper and lower container portions have a frictional fit and the lower portion has a pair of opposed flexible extensions which can be bent to extend under the wrist encircling band.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
112 words
A wrist mounted pill box consisting of a thin shallow empty plastic container having a hollow lower receptacle portion for receiving medication in unit dosage form and an upper hollow cover portion serving as a closure and manually openable to provide access to the medication and hinged to the lower receptacle portion and both portions have a latch diametrically opposite the hinge, the cover portion having time indicia on its upper surface and a pointer axially mounted on the said upper surface and manually movable to indicate the hour for the next dose, the pill box being removably mounted on a wrist encircling band the presence of which serves as a reminder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
112 words
A wrist mounted pill box consisting of a thin shallow empty plastic container having a hollow lower receptacle portion for receiving medication in unit dosage form and an upper hollow cover portion serving as a closure and manually openable to provide access to the medication and hinged to the lower receptacle portion and both portions have a latch diametrically opposite the hinge, the cover portion having time indicia on its upper surface and a pointer axially mounted on the said upper surface and manually movable to indicate the hour for the next dose, the pill box being removably mounted on a wrist encircling band the presence of which serves as a reminder.
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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) | 1976-06-18 | 1976-12-18 | 1977-06-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-18 | 1980-12-18 | 1981-06-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-18 | 1984-12-18 | 1985-06-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |