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A closure cap for a product container such as a prescription medicine vial, that has a number time and date dials for reminding a user when to take the next dose. The cap's time and date dials are rotatable together or individually with the use of uniquely shaped turning tabs. The dials allow for a

A closure cap for a product container such as a prescription medicine vial, that has a number time and date dials for reminding a user when to take the next dose. The cap's time and date dials are rotatable together or individually with the use of uniquely shaped turning tabs. The dials allow for a user to set the reminder to indicate any hour of the day, any day of the week, and any date of the month. The cap may also have a next and last dose setting. The cap may also have a locking mechanism to prevent inadvertent changes to the set time.

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That which is claimed: 1. A closure cap for a medicine bottle or vial that has multiple rotating time and date dials for reminding a user when to take a dose, said cap comprising: a base including a support post; a top configured to engage the support post; a plurality of dials listing time-date in

That which is claimed: 1. A closure cap for a medicine bottle or vial that has multiple rotating time and date dials for reminding a user when to take a dose, said cap comprising: a base including a support post; a top configured to engage the support post; a plurality of dials listing time-date indicia wherein the dials are rotatable around the support post, said plurality of dials include a turning tab on each dial wherein the turning tabs are configured in a manner to have a unique shape to assist a user to activate one or more dials; and indicator means on said cap for designating a specific date and time; said can having integral means for connecting said can to said bottle or vial wherein said plurality of dials comprises a top dial, middle dial and bottom dial and the turning tab of the top dial is configured to extend up and away from the middle dial, the turning tab of the bottom dial is configured to extend down and away from the middle dial, and the turning tab of the middle dial is configured to extend away from the support post and beyond the turning tabs of the top and bottom dials. 2. The cap of claim 1, further comprising means for rotating said dials only in one direction. 3. The cap of claim 1, wherein the base further comprises a plurality of lugs for engaging the medicine bottle or vial. 4. The cap of claim 3, further comprising a flexible seal within said cap for engaging the base to the medicine bottle or vial. 5. The cap of claim 1, wherein the top has a first position in which the plurality of dials can not rotate and a second position in which the plurality of dials can rotate. 6. The cap of claim 5, wherein the top is rotatable about the support post when the top is in a third position. 7. A bottle for storing medicine with a closure cap having multiple rotating time and date dials for reminding a user when to take a dose, said bottle comprising: a body having a tubular side wall, the side wall having an upper edge area circumscribing an opening of the body; and a closure cap configured to engage the upper edge area of the side wall to close the opening, wherein the closure cap comprises, a base having a support post, a top configured to engage said support post, a plurality of dials listing time-date indicia configured to rotate in only one direction around the support post, and a seal configured to engage the base and the upper edge area; said plurality of dials comprising a top dial, middle dial, and bottom dial, each dial having a turning tab, wherein the turning tab of the top dial is configured to extend up and away from the middle dial, the turning tab of the bottom dial is configured to extend down and away from the middle dial, and the turning tab of the middle dial is configured to extend away from the support post and beyond the turning tabs of the too and bottom dial. 8. The bottle of claim 7, wherein the top has a first position in which the plurality of dials can not rotate and a second position in which the plurality of dials can rotate. 9. The bottle of claim 8, wherein the top is rotatable about the support post when the top is in a third position. 10. The bottle of claim 7, wherein one dial displays dates of the month. 11. The bottle of claim 7, wherein one dial displays days of the week. 12. The bottle of claim 7, wherein one dial displays hours of the day. 13. A time-reminder cap for a container, said cap comprising: a top having a protruding stalk; a base having a support vast configured to receive said protruding stalk; and a top dial, middle dial, and bottom dial, each dial having a turning tab, wherein the turning tab of the ton dial is configured to extend up and away from the middle dial, the turning tab of the bottom dial is configured to extend down and away from the middle dial, and the turning tab of the middle dial is configured to extend away from the support post and beyond the turning tabs of the top and bottom dial; at least one of said dials listing time-date indicia; wherein each dial is rotatable around the support post when the toy is in a first position and not rotatable when the ton is in a second position. 14. The cap of claim 13, wherein the top is rotatable about the support post when the top is in a third position. 15. A closure cap far a container for storing a product that is time sensitive to its application or consumption, such product including baby formula, fertilizer, agricultural products, pool and spa chemicals, pesticides, pet medicines, vitamins, human and pet topical cremes, and homeopathic medicines; said cap comprising: a base including a support post; a top configured to engage the support post; a plurality of dials listing time-date indicia wherein the dials are rotatable around the support post, said plurality of dials include a turning tab on each dial wherein the turning tabs are configured in a manner to have a unique shape to assist a user to activate one or more dials; and indicator means on said cap for designating a specific date and time; said cap having integral means for connecting said cap to said container; wherein said plurality of dials comprises a top dial, middle dial and bottom dial and the turning tab of the top dial is configured to extend up and away from the middle dial, the turning tab of the bottom dial is configured to extend down and away from the middle dial, and the turning tab of the middle dial is configured to extend away from the support post and beyond the turning tabs of the top and bottom dials. 16. A closure cap for a container for storing a product that is time sensitive to its application or consumption, said cap comprising: a base including a support post; a top configured to engage the support post; a plurality of dials listing time-date indicia wherein the dials are rotatable around the support post, said plurality of dials include a turning means on each dial by which a user can activate one or more dials; and indicator means on said cap for designating a specific date and time; said cap having integral means for connecting said cap to said container; wherein said plurality of dials comprises a top dial, middle dial and bottom dial and the turning tab of the top dial is configured to extend up and away from the middle dial, the turning tab of the bottom dial is configured to extend down and away from the middle dial, and the turning tab of the middle dial is configured to extend away from the support post and beyond the turning tabs of the top and bottom dials. 17. The cap of claim 16, wherein the top has a first position in which the plurality of dials can not rotate and a second position in which the plurality of dials can rotate. 18. The cap of claim 17, wherein the top is rotatable about the support post when the top is in a third position. 19. The cap of claim 16, wherein one dial displays dates of the month. 20. The cap of claim 16, wherein one dial displays days of the week. 21. The cap of claim 16, wherein one dial displays hours of the day.