US4126247A
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Pill dispenser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-10-14
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Granted: 1978-11-21
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Expires: 1997-10-14
Abstract
Abstract An upright housing has a transparent side. A plurality of compartments are positioned in rows and columns in upright arrangement in the housing next-adjacent the transparent side. Each column represents a day of the week and each row represents a week of a month. Each compartment is adapted to store a day's medication. A calendar marking indication on the transparent side of the housing labels each compartment as a different day of the month. An opening is formed through the bottom of the transparent side of the housing. A chute device in the housing extends in common from each of the compartments to the opening. A key-operated control device maintains medication in each compartment and releases medication from a selection compartment to the opening upon operation.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony Majka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 05:42
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61J; A61J7/00; A61J7/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A pill dispenser for dispensing daily medication, prestored for a month, said pill dispenser comprising an upright housing having a transparent side; a plurality of compartments positioned in rows and columns in upright arrangement in the housing, next-adjacent the transparent side, each column representing a day of the week and each row representing a week of a month, each compartment being adapted to store a day's medication; calendar marking means in the transparent side of the housing labelling each compartment as a different day of the month; an opening formed through the bottom of the transparent side of the housing; chute means in the housing extending in common from each of the compartments to the opening; and key-operated control means for maintaining medication in each compartment and releasing medication from a selected compartment to the opening upon operation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A pill dispenser for dispensing daily medication, prestored for a month, said pill dispenser comprising an upright housing having a transparent side; a plurality of compartments positioned in rows and columns in upright arrangement in the housing, next-adjacent the transparent side, each column representing a day of the week and each row representing a week of a month, each compartment being adapted to store a day's medication; calendar marking means in the transparent side of the housing labelling each compartment as a different day of the month; an opening formed through the bottom of the transparent side of the housing; chute means in the housing extending in common from each of the compartments to the opening; and key-operated control means for maintaining medication in each compartment and releasing medication from a selected compartment to the opening upon operation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
154 words
A pill dispenser as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the compartments has a bottom sloping downward from the transparent side of the housing and a back spaced from the bottom in a manner whereby medication on the bottom rolls into the chute means, and the control means comprises a strip of material movably mounted in a row and extending substantially perpendicularly form the transparent side of the housing through each compartment of a row to the back of each compartment and spaced above the bottom of each compartment, said strip of material supporting medication in each compartment in a row and having a hole formed therethrough and being movable in directions along the row under the control of a key to position the hole in a selected compartment whereby medication in such compartment falls through the hole to the bottom of the compartment and then to the opening via the chute means.
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) | 1981-11-20 | 1982-05-22 | 1982-11-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-11-20 | 1986-05-22 | 1986-11-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-11-20 | 1990-05-22 | 1990-11-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |