IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0066966
(2005-02-25)
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등록번호 |
US-7494012
(2009-02-24)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Priebe,Robert N.
- Noble,Terrance O.
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출원인 / 주소 |
- Apothecary Products, Inc.
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
25 인용 특허 :
6 |
초록
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A lockable pill container includes a main body defining a plurality of compartments, and a plurality of lid members that are moveable relative to the compartments between a closed position at least partially covering an opening into the compartments and an open position. Each lid member includes a
A lockable pill container includes a main body defining a plurality of compartments, and a plurality of lid members that are moveable relative to the compartments between a closed position at least partially covering an opening into the compartments and an open position. Each lid member includes a first engagement member that extends into the main body when the lid member is in the closed position. The container also includes an elongate second engagement member configured to move between a first position engaging the first engagement members and a second position disengaged from the first engagement members. A biasing member is positioned between a first end of the second engagement member and the main body to provide a biasing force that biases the second engagement member into the first position. The second engagement member also includes a contact surface at a second end thereof for engagement by a user to move the second locking member against the biasing force.
대표청구항
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We claim: 1. A lockable pill container comprising: a main body defining a plurality of separate compartments, each compartment having an open top; a lid member associated with each of the compartments, each lid member being sized and constructed to overlie the open top of the associated compartment
We claim: 1. A lockable pill container comprising: a main body defining a plurality of separate compartments, each compartment having an open top; a lid member associated with each of the compartments, each lid member being sized and constructed to overlie the open top of the associated compartment and including an engageable first locking member that is sized and constructed to project into the main body when the lid member is in its closed position; a second locking member carried by the main body and moveable between a first position in which the second locking member interlockably engages the first locking members of closed lid members and a second position in which the second locking member is disengaged from the first locking members, the second locking member including a user engagement surface at a first end, the user engagement surface being configured for engagement by a user to move the second locking member between the first and second positions; and a biasing member positioned between a second end of the second locking member and the main body, the biasing member being engageable with the second locking member by moving the second locking member. 2. The lockable pill container of claim 1, wherein the second locking member further comprises an actuating member defining the engagement surface. 3. The lockable pill container of claim 2, wherein the actuating member includes a rigid member that extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to a direction along a length of the second locking member. 4. The lockable pill container of claim 1, wherein the main body is elongated and the compartments are linearly arranged. 5. The lockable pill container of claim 1, wherein the biasing member provides biasing forces to bias the second locking member into the first position. 6. The lockable pill container of claim 1, wherein the compartments are arranged in a matrix, the matrix comprising rows of compartments, and a separate locking member is associated with each row. 7. The lockable pill container of claim 1, further comprising a hinge configured to couple each lid member to the main body and permit the associated lid member to be moved between open and closed positions. 8. The lockable pill container of claim 6, wherein one row of compartments comprises a first colored material and the other row of compartments includes a second colored material different than the first colored material. 9. The lockable pill container of claim 6, wherein a lid covers the open tops of the compartments in a row of compartments, the lockable pill container comprising a separate lid for each row, and a single locking member locks all of the lids. 10. A method of forming a lockable pill container comprising: forming a main body having a plurality of separate compartments, each compartment having an open top; forming a lid member for each of the compartments, each lid member being sized and constructed to overlie the open top of the associated compartment, and including an engageable first locking member that is sized and constructed to project into the main body when the lid member is in a closed position; positioning a second locking member at least partially within the main body and moveable between a first position in which the second locking member interlockably engages the first locking members of closed lid members and a second position in which the second locking member is disengaged from the first locking members; coupling a biasing member at a first end of the second locking member, the biasing member biasing the second locking member into the first position; and forming an engagement surface at a second end of the second locking member, the engagement surface configured for engagement by a user to move the second locking member between the first and second positions thereby actuating the biasing member. 11. The method of claim 10, further coupling the lid members to the main body with a living hinge. 12. The method of claim 10, further comprising providing a button member at the second end of the second locking member, the button member defining the engagement surface. 13. The method of claim 10, further comprising forming at least one support member integrally with the main body to support the second locking member as the second locking member moves between the first and second positions. 14. The method of claim 10, further comprising forming a support member that is configured for removable engagement with the main body, the support member being configured to support the second locking member as the second locking member moves between the first and second positions. 15. A method of using a lockable pill container comprising: providing a main body having a plurality of compartments, a plurality of lid members, a first locking member associated with each lid member, and a second locking member having a biasing member coupled at one end and a user engagement surface at an opposing end; the biasing member being between said one end of the second locking member and the main body; closing at least one of the lids to engage the first and second locking members; engaging the user engagement surface to move the second locking member against the biasing forces of the biasing member, thereby disengaging the first and second locking members; and opening at least one lid. 16. The method of claim 15, wherein the main body is elongated and the compartments are arranged in a matrix, the matrix comprising rows and columns, and a separate locking member is associated with each row. 17. The method of claim 15, further comprising integrally forming at least one support member in the main body to support the second locking member as the second locking member moves between the first and second positions. 18. The method of claim 15, wherein the second locking member further comprises an actuating member defining the engagement surface, the method further comprising positioning the actuating member at the opposing end, wherein engaging the actuating member moves the second locking member against biasing forces of the biasing member. 19. A lockable pill container, comprising: a main body defining a plurality of compartments; a plurality of lid members moveable relative to the compartments between a closed position at least partially covering an opening into the compartments and an open position, each lid member including a first engagement member that extends into the main body when the lid member is in the closed position; an elongate second engagement member configured to move between a first position engaging the first engagement members and a second position disengaged from the first engagement members; the second engagement member including a first end and a user engagement surface at a second end; and a biasing member positioned between the first end of the second engagement member and the main body, the biasing member providing a biasing force that biases the second engagement member into the first position. 20. The container of claim 19, wherein the user engagement surface includes a contact surface at the second end of the second engagement member, the contact surface being configured for contact by a user to move the second engagement member against the biasing force.
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