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US4890741A
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Capsule package
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-08-17
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Granted: 1990-01-02
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Expires: 2008-08-17
Abstract
Abstract A pair of receptacles are connected together by flexible material for permitting the receptacles to be assembled in overlapping relationship to form a convenient package. Each receptacle includes a medication storage compartment having a child-resistant cap assembly that is easily opened by a patient with malfunctioning fingers and a smaller, adjacent compartment for receiving the cap assembly of another receptacle. Large indicia with instructions for taking the medication stored in the medication storage compartment may be inserted into this smaller compartment.
Inventors
- 👤 Alan D. Edelstein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:41
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61J; A61J7/00; A61J7/0015; A61J7/0046; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/24; A61F; A61F17/00; A45C2011/007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A medication container comprising, receptacles, each receptacle formed with a coverable opening adjacent an area for carrying large indicia readable by a person with relatively poor eyesight designating instructions for taking medication stored in said receptacle on a relatively rigid panel secured to said receptacle adjacent to said opening; a child-resistant cap assembly for each receptacle that is easily opened by a patient with malfunctioning fingers for selectively closing said coverable opening; and flexible material for interconnecting adjacent ones of said receptacles for permitting the interconnected receptacles to be assembled in overlapping relationship to form a convenient package.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A medication container comprising, receptacles, each receptacle formed with a coverable opening adjacent an area for carrying large indicia readable by a person with relatively poor eyesight designating instructions for taking medication stored in said receptacle on a relatively rigid panel secured to said receptacle adjacent to said opening; a child-resistant cap assembly for each receptacle that is easily opened by a patient with malfunctioning fingers for selectively closing said coverable opening; and flexible material for interconnecting adjacent ones of said receptacles for permitting the interconnected receptacles to be assembled in overlapping relationship to form a convenient package.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The medication container of claim 1 wherein said container comprises two receptacles connected in polar opposition.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
The medication container of claim 2 wherein each receptacle is a generally rigid rectangular container having a first compartment for storing medication and a second compartment for receiving a cap assembly of another receptacle when the connected receptacles are assembled in said overlapping relationship.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The medication container of claim 1 wherein each receptacle comprises a generally rectangular container having a first compartment for storing medication and a second compartment for carrying said indicia for taking medication stored in said first compartment.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
59 words
The medication container of claim 1 wherein each receptacle comprises a partition separating each of said plurality of receptacles into two storage units, each unit having a first compartment for storing medication and a second compartment for receiving a cap assembly of another receptacle when the receptacles are assembled in said overlapping relationship to form a convenient carrying package.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The medication container of claim 5 wherein said second compartment has an area for carrying large indicia designating instructions for taking medication stored in said first compartment.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The medication container of claim 1 further comprising a flexible outer cover for wrapping and securing said receptacles in said overlapping relationship.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
The medication container of claim 7 wherein said flexible cover further comprises a transparent pocket for securing a card listing medications contained in said receptacles and the associated medical illnesses of a patient.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
The medication container of claim 8 wherein said flexible cover further comprises a second transparent pocket for securing a card listing the name of the patient, his address, and the name of his physician prescribing medication.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The medication container of claim 7 wherein ends of said flexible outer cover are secured together by a hook and pile fastener.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
The medication container of claim 7 further comprising a belt loop formed in said flexible outer cover for allowing a patient to attach the medication container to a waist belt or shoulder strap.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
The medication container of claim 1 wherein each receptacle is comprises of rigid plastic and is 5 inches long by 3 inches wide and 5/8 of an inch deep.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
The medication container of claim 1 wherein each receptacle is made from transparent material.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
A medication container of claim 1 wherein said receptacle is a generally rectangular container formed with a circular opening.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
A medication container of claim 1 further comprising a label fixed to said panel for allowing indicia to be written with a marker.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
11 words
A medication container of claim 14 wherein the receptacles are detachable.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
A medication container of claim 1 wherein each receptacle is approximately 1 1/2 inches, 2 inches long and 5/8 inches deep.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
31 words
A medication container of claim 1 wherein the area of said panel is greater than that of the cross sectional area of said receptacle perpendicular to the axis of said opening.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
17 words
A medication container of claim 18 wherein said panel is perpendicular to the axis of said opening.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
17 words
A medication container of claim 1 wherein said panel is perpendicular to the axis of said opening.
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