초록 ▼

This invention relates to a substantially circular tablet dispenser component system which may be adapted for a variable day start of a prescribed periodic tablet regimen. Also provided are a tablet dispenser kit, a tablet packge adapted for filling the tablet dispenser system, methods of filling th

This invention relates to a substantially circular tablet dispenser component system which may be adapted for a variable day start of a prescribed periodic tablet regimen. Also provided are a tablet dispenser kit, a tablet packge adapted for filling the tablet dispenser system, methods of filling the tablet dispenser of the invention and methods of administering a prescribed regimen of medication using the tablet dispenser system of the invention.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A tablet dispenser component system comprising:a circular tablet package comprising a plurality of sequentially arranged collapsible tablet pockets each containing a tablet arranged substantially circularly about the package and at least two asymmetrically spaced notches

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A tablet dispenser component system comprising:a circular tablet package comprising a plurality of sequentially arranged collapsible tablet pockets each containing a tablet arranged substantially circularly about the package and at least two asymmetrically spaced notches about either the inner or outer periphery of the ringed circular package;a base support comprising a single tablet dispenser aperture therein and at least two ledges which are shaped, sized, or oriented to receive the tablet package in only one positon of positive engagement thereon whereby a designated tablet of the tablet package is provided over the single tablet dispensing aperture and said support having a cover attached thereto;means for rotating the circular tablet package about the base support around a center axis portion of the base support to locate tablets in the sequentially arranged tablet pockets of the tablet package over the tablet dispensing aperture for dispensing therefrom;means for positively engaging the tablet package onto the base support upon the initial dispensing of a tablet from the tablet package and subsequent rotation of the tablet package causing the next sequentially arranged tablet pocket to be positioned over the tablet dispensing aperture; andwherein the tablet dispenser contains at least one leverage point useful to open said dispenser, said leverage point contained on one of said support or said cover, and wherein said leverage point is accessible through an access area contained on the opposite of said support or cover.