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This invention relates to a drink dispensing device, particularly to a device designed for dispensing of particular amounts of water or alternative fluids to an individual, and most particularly to a device which includes a timing function for prompting consumption at programmed intervals. In a part

This invention relates to a drink dispensing device, particularly to a device designed for dispensing of particular amounts of water or alternative fluids to an individual, and most particularly to a device which includes a timing function for prompting consumption at programmed intervals. In a particular embodiment, the drink dispensing device is in the form of a drinking glass containing volumetric measuring indicia for monitoring the amount of fluid currently contained in, or consumed from, the vessel; and a time monitoring device having multiple programming mode

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A device for assisting an individual in maintaining a particular rate of fluid consumption consisting of:means for holding a fluid;means for determining passage of a designated time increment; andmeans for alerting a user of the passage of said designated time increment

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A device for assisting an individual in maintaining a particular rate of fluid consumption consisting of:means for holding a fluid;means for determining passage of a designated time increment; andmeans for alerting a user of the passage of said designated time increment;wherein a user activates said means for determining passage of a designated time increment for consumption of a particular volume of fluid, and said user is prompted to consume additional fluid subsequent to passage of said designated time increment.