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A method and apparatus that is attachable to a receptacle for timing a predetermined interval according to a timing schedule of a set of timing schedules. The apparatus has an electronic timing circuit that provides an alarm signal at the expiration of the predetermined time interval. The timing cir

A method and apparatus that is attachable to a receptacle for timing a predetermined interval according to a timing schedule of a set of timing schedules. The apparatus has an electronic timing circuit that provides an alarm signal at the expiration of the predetermined time interval. The timing circuit includes a set of inputs and a set of outputs that are both connected to processing circuitry. The processing circuitry defines the set of selectable timing schedules. The inputs correspond to the timing schedules, and the outputs issue the alarm signals. The apparatus also includes a sensing mechanism for selectively engaging an input based on the position of the mechanism. Each timing schedule is selectable by the device through the inputs that are engaged and disengaged.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A device including a can attachable to a receptacle for coacting therewith in enclosing medication and timing a predetermined interval for taking the medication defined by one timing schedule of a set of selectable timing schedules, the device comprising:an electronic tim

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A device including a can attachable to a receptacle for coacting therewith in enclosing medication and timing a predetermined interval for taking the medication defined by one timing schedule of a set of selectable timing schedules, the device comprising:an electronic timing circuit constructed and arranged to provide an alarm signal designating a time for taking the medication at the expiration of a predetermined time interval defined by the timing schedule;said electronic timing circuit being housed in said cap and including schedule processing circuitry that defines the set of selectable timing schedules, and a set of outputs for issuing electrical signals at the expiration of the predetermined time interval;a sensing mechanism housed in said cap for selectively engaging an input corresponding to a selected one of the timing schedules of the set; andthe sensing mechanism electrically engaging the input when in a first position and electrically disengaged from the input when in a second position.