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A system for insuring proper human hydration comprises an oral-suction-activated flow meter (202) which measures and displays (292) the volume of fluid (255) withdrawn from a reservoir (258) through tubing (270). An optional check valve (280) prevents return flow of fluid (255) from the user's mouth

A system for insuring proper human hydration comprises an oral-suction-activated flow meter (202) which measures and displays (292) the volume of fluid (255) withdrawn from a reservoir (258) through tubing (270). An optional check valve (280) prevents return flow of fluid (255) from the user's mouth (205) to the reservoir (258). Mode and control buttons (294) control operation of a microprocessor (300) and a display (292). Both alphanumeric (292) and graphical (730, 850) displays show the volume withdrawn as a function of time or other events. Drink reminder alarms are provided through a display (292) or loudspeaker (520) to alert the user when it is time for a drink to ensure proper hydration.

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[ I claim:] [9.]9. A liquid-consumption device for enabling the monitoring and controlling of either an individual's or an animal's proper hydration comprising:a portable liquid reservoir for holding a quantity of liquid, said reservoir being carried by a user,a liquid consumption meter having a pas

[ I claim:] [9.]9. A liquid-consumption device for enabling the monitoring and controlling of either an individual's or an animal's proper hydration comprising:a portable liquid reservoir for holding a quantity of liquid, said reservoir being carried by a user,a liquid consumption meter having a passage therethrough for indicating a quantity of liquid each time said liquid moves through said passage,said reservoir including means for transferring liquid from said reservoir via said passage in said meter into said user, such that the cumulative quantity of liquid imbibed by said user from said reservoir being indicated by said meter to thereby insure proper hydration.