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Storage and individualized dosage container

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-09-23
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Granted: 1984-10-09
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Expires: 2003-09-23
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Abstract

Abstract A storage and individualized dosage container for pills, tablets and the like consists essentially of a hollow storage receptacle and a closure cap. The receptacle terminates at its upper extremity in an open mouth. The closure cap includes a bottom wall and sidewalls which together define a compartment dimensioned to contain pills, tablets, etc. of the type stored within the receptacle in lesser quantity. The bottom and sidewalls of the closure cap are proportioned and possess sufficient rigidity such that the closure cap is insertable as a plug into the mouth of the receptacle to selectively seal the same. The closure cap has an opening formed therein at a location remote from its bottom wall. A lid is integral with the closure cap and is movable selectively relative to the opening therein to either close the opening or expose it to provide access to the contents of the compartment in the closure cap.

Inventors

  • 👤 Lawrence C. Fruchter

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-01 09:24
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61J; A61J1/00; A61J1/03

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim 177 words
A storage and individualized dosage container assembly for pills, tablets and the like comprising: a hollow storage receptacle including a bottom wall and sidewalls which terminate in an open mouth; and a closure cap comprising a bottom wall, sidewalls defining with said bottom wall a compartment dimensioned to contain pills, tablets and the like of the type stored within said receptacle but in a lesser quantity, the said closure cap being cooperable with said receptacle to selectively seal same, an opening being formed in said closure cap at a location remote from the bottom wall thereof, said closure cap provided with adhesive means on the bottom wall thereof cooperable with the top of a closure for said receptacle to be securable thereon, said closure cap being removable from said receptacle with said closure as a unitary member and a lid integral with the closure cap and movable selectively in relation to said opening therein between first and second positions in which the opening is respectively sealed and exposed to provide access to the contents of said compartment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 177 words
A storage and individualized dosage container assembly for pills, tablets and the like comprising: a hollow storage receptacle including a bottom wall and sidewalls which terminate in an open mouth; and a closure cap comprising a bottom wall, sidewalls defining with said bottom wall a compartment dimensioned to contain pills, tablets and the like of the type stored within said receptacle but in a lesser quantity, the said closure cap being cooperable with said receptacle to selectively seal same, an opening being formed in said closure cap at a location remote from the bottom wall thereof, said closure cap provided with adhesive means on the bottom wall thereof cooperable with the top of a closure for said receptacle to be securable thereon, said closure cap being removable from said receptacle with said closure as a unitary member and a lid integral with the closure cap and movable selectively in relation to said opening therein between first and second positions in which the opening is respectively sealed and exposed to provide access to the contents of said compartment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 22 words
A container assembly according to claim 1 wherein at least a portion of said closure cap is formed of a transparent material.

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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) 1987-10-09 1988-04-09 1988-10-09 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1991-10-09 1992-04-09 1992-10-09 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1995-10-09 1996-04-09 1996-10-09 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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