US3996879A
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Reminder device for medicine and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-01-07
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Granted: 1976-12-14
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Expires: 1996-01-07
Abstract
Abstract A reminder device having a band or collar which fits around a container and displays notations such as days or dates. A display unit with windows is mounted on the band or collar, and the display unit has a spring loaded and movable slide element to selectively cover a window and the notation associated therewith.
Inventors
- 👤 Vilma E. Walton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:04
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61J; A61J7/00; A61J7/04; G; G09; G09F; G09F7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A reminder device for attachment to a medicine container, the reminder device including: collar means for mounting on a medicine container; indicia means having an array of notations for indicating a schedule for taking medicine; display means mounted on said collar means for viewing said notations on said indicia means, said display means having a plurality of apertures aligned with notations on said indicia means; and selectively adjustable indicating means movably mounted in said reminder device, said indicating means being selectively positionable in the apertures in said display means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A reminder device for attachment to a medicine container, the reminder device including: collar means for mounting on a medicine container; indicia means having an array of notations for indicating a schedule for taking medicine; display means mounted on said collar means for viewing said notations on said indicia means, said display means having a plurality of apertures aligned with notations on said indicia means; and selectively adjustable indicating means movably mounted in said reminder device, said indicating means being selectively positionable in the apertures in said display means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A reminder device as in claim 1 wherein: said collar means has a recess; and said indicia means is positioned in said recess.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A reminder device as in claim 2 wherein: said display means is mounted in said recess.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A reminder device as in claim 3 wherein: said recess includes mounting grooves; and said display means includes mounting projections for engaging said mounting grooves.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A reminder device as in claim 1 wherein: said collar means includes mounting projections; and said display means includes mounting grooves for engaging said mounting projections.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A reminder device as in claim 1 wherein said indicating means includes: slide means; and resilient means for urging said slide means toward said apertures.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A reminder device as in claim 6 wherein said resilient means includes: leaf spring means bearing against said collar means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1979-12-14 | 1980-06-14 | 1980-12-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-12-14 | 1984-06-14 | 1984-12-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-12-14 | 1988-06-14 | 1988-12-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |