US3766882A
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Dosage time indicator container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-04-21
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Granted: 1973-10-23
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Expires: 1992-04-21
Abstract
Abstract This specification discloses a conventional container from which doses of pills are intended to be taken from time to time, and which container includes a main body portion and a cap removably secured on the main body portion by a snap action fastening device. About the open end of the main body portion is a scale indicating hours and inscribed on the cap is a line which cooperates with this scale. A foam plastic pad is secured to the underside of the cap and cooperates with the upper end of the main body portion to hold the cap in an angularly adjusted position thereon.
Inventors
- 👤 D Babbitt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:54
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61J; A61J7/00; A61J7/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
197 words
In a dosage time indicator container: a. a main body of plastic comprising a cylindrical wall having a bottom integrally formed therein and an open top defined by an outwardly projecting bead; b. an hourly scale on said cylindrical wall immediately below said bead and including angularly spaced hour designations; c. a plastic cap comprising a top wall and an annular skirt depending from the periphery of said wall and formed with an inturned bead which cooperates with the beaD on the cylindrical wall in holding said cap in closing position; d. an outwardly extending tab integral with said skirt at the lower edge thereof; e. an indicating line on said cap extending over said skirt and tab and cooperating with said scale, and f. a foam plastic pad having a diametric dimension substantially the same as the diametric dimension of the bead on the body and secured in position in said cap whereby when said cap is in said closing position, said pad is compressed between the upper surface of the bead on the body and the underside of the top wall of cap to provide resistance against rotation of said cap relative to said body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
197 words
In a dosage time indicator container: a. a main body of plastic comprising a cylindrical wall having a bottom integrally formed therein and an open top defined by an outwardly projecting bead; b. an hourly scale on said cylindrical wall immediately below said bead and including angularly spaced hour designations; c. a plastic cap comprising a top wall and an annular skirt depending from the periphery of said wall and formed with an inturned bead which cooperates with the beaD on the cylindrical wall in holding said cap in closing position; d. an outwardly extending tab integral with said skirt at the lower edge thereof; e. an indicating line on said cap extending over said skirt and tab and cooperating with said scale, and f. a foam plastic pad having a diametric dimension substantially the same as the diametric dimension of the bead on the body and secured in position in said cap whereby when said cap is in said closing position, said pad is compressed between the upper surface of the bead on the body and the underside of the top wall of cap to provide resistance against rotation of said cap relative to said body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The dosage time indicator container of claim 1 in which the scale is provided in the form of a band which is applied to the outer surface of the cylindrical wall of the body beneath the bead thereon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The dosage time indicator container of claim 1 in which the outer surface of the skirt is ribbed to facilitate rotation of the cap relative to the body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The dosage time indicator container of claim 1 in which the top wall of the cap has a upraised outer peripheral area and the line on the cap extends over this area.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The dosage time indicator container of claim 4 in which the exposed surface of the cap displays the legend ''''time of last dose.''''
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) | 1976-10-22 | 1977-04-23 | 1977-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-22 | 1981-04-23 | 1981-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-22 | 1985-04-23 | 1985-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |