초록 ▼

A simple and inexpensive, preferably disposable, medication package which is capable of reminding a user when it is time to take the medication. In one embodiment the package is an ordinary medicine bottle with the cap modified so as to include a timer, a battery, a buzzer or display light and a mea

A simple and inexpensive, preferably disposable, medication package which is capable of reminding a user when it is time to take the medication. In one embodiment the package is an ordinary medicine bottle with the cap modified so as to include a timer, a battery, a buzzer or display light and a means for closing a circuit. When the cap is closed, the circuit is automatically closed through contact with a conducting material on the upper edge of the bottle. In another embodiment, the container is of the foil pack variety. A receptacle is provided. When the foil pack is inserted into the receptacle, the circuit is closed energizing the timer and related mechanisms. In a third embodiment, the container is again of the foil pack variety where the foil has a suitable resistivity. No receptacle is included. Rather, the timer mechanism is activated through the sensing of a resistance change as the foil is ruptures whenever each of the pills is removed.

대표청구항 ▼

A medication packaging system capable of reminding a user when it is time to take the medication, comprising: (a) a container for holding the medication, said container having electrically conducting material on a portion of its surface; and (b) a cap for closing of f said container, said cap includ

A medication packaging system capable of reminding a user when it is time to take the medication, comprising: (a) a container for holding the medication, said container having electrically conducting material on a portion of its surface; and (b) a cap for closing of f said container, said cap including: (A) a timer means; (B) an output means for outputting information from said timer means; (C) a power source capable of powering said timer means and said output means; and (D) a circuit closing means for electrically connecting said power source and said timer and output means whenever said cap is closed on said container so that said circuit closing means makes electrical contact with said electrically conducting material of said container.