| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 206538000 | Compartmented | 27 |
| 20080197043 | Electronic Compliance Packaging Systems and Methods - Taught herein is a package for electronically monitoring the removal of items. An item is placed in the receiving chamber of a tray. A circuit is positioned across a gate that spans the chamber. To access the item the user breaks the gate which in turn breaks the circuit. The breaking of the circuit is an event registered and stored by an electronic monitoring device in communication with the circuit. The information stored on the monitoring device may be directly viewed by the user through a display interface or communicated to a remote party for viewing. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080197044 | BLISTER PACKAGES WITH FRAMES FOR DRY POWDER DRUG CONTAINMENT - Dry powder blister packages include sealed blisters with a piezoelectric active layer that flexes to vibrate the dry powder in a blister to facilitate active dispersion. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080230434 | Container for storing and dispensing small solid materials - A container for storing and dispensing pills is provided. The container has a housing with an upper end and a lower end and a plurality of compartments therein. The compartments have an open end adjacent the upper end of the housing and a lower end adjacent the lower end of the housing. The lower end of each compartment has an opening with a hinged door covering the opening. A cam having a cam surface is attached to the door so the cam rotates as the door opens and closes. A cam follower pin abuts the cam surface and the cam follower pin is constrained to move along a predefined path. The doors can be opened manually one at a time or all together by pushing downward on a centrally located handle at the top of the container. When opening all the door simultaneously the handle can be retained in the door open position by sliding two flanges beneath the handle into a slot and rotating the handle left or right. The housing is mounted to a rotatable lazy-Susan base. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20090050514 | Dual compartment medicine container - A dual compartment prescription pill container is provided. A first compartment that can function as a traditional prescription pill bottle has a closure that is engaged by a second, smaller compartment of a second container. The interior volume of each container can be accessed independently. The second container provides a receptacle in which a daily or weekly dosage of medicine may be housed to make it easier for a patient to determine if the day's dose was taken. Optionally, the second compartment can be removed to make it easier for a smaller quantity of medicine to be carried by a patient. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090057186 | PILL PACKAGING SYSTEM - A pill packaging apparatus is shown and described. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090084702 | MEDICAMENT CARRIERS COMPRISING A RIBBING AND METHODS OF USING SAME - A blister pack may include a first layer, a second layer and a third layer. The first layer may include a hole. The second layer may include an indentation substantially aligned through the hole when the first and second layers are aligned and a second area surrounding the indentation. The third layer, which is in contact with the second layer, may include a third area that is substantially aligned with the second area when the second and third layers are aligned. The indentation may contain a medicament. The blister pack may include adhesives that secure the second layer to the first layer and the third layer. The second and third areas may be scored, cut and/or perforated. When sufficient force is applied to the third area, a blister, including the second and third areas, may be displaced containing the medicament. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090114562 | Multiple compartment container - The present disclosure provides a lid arrangement for a container with a hinged mating lid. The disclosed lid arrangement avoids inadvertently opening the lid, while at the same time allows easy opening when opening the lid is desired. The lid arrangement is configured to be used with a wide variety of different types of containers with hinged lids. In some embodiments, the lid arrangement is incorporated into a multiple compartment pill container. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20100044270 | LOCKABLE PILL CONTAINER AND METHODS - A lockable pill container includes a holder defining at least one compartment having an access opening providing access to a pill holder interior volume. At least one lid is moveable between a covering position and an open position. The lid includes a first locking member that is sized to project into the holder when the respective lid is in the covering position. A second locking member is moveable between a locking position and a release position. The locking position includes a position in which the second locking member engages a first locking member of the at least one lid in the covering position. The release position includes a position in which the second locking member is disengaged from all of the first locking members. The second locking member includes opposite first and second ends. The second locking member is moveable from the locking position to the release position by application of a force against the second end. The second locking member is moveable from the release position to the locking position by application of a force against the first end. A visual indicator, such as color, can be used to help the user know when the container is locked or not locked. A tactile indicator can be used to help the user know when the container is locked or not locked. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100133140 | DUAL CAVITY SLIDING DISPENSER - A dispensing container is provided, the container including an outer shell comprising a top, a bottom, sidewalls extending between the top and bottom, and two ends, at least one end being open; an inner tray, slidably received within the outer shell, comprising at least one storage compartment adapted for storage of a plurality of units of a product to be dispensed, and comprising at least one depressible detent, the detent comprising a raised surface that abuts the outer shell; wherein, in a closed configuration, the detent holds the inner tray within the outer shell, and wherein the at least one detent may be depressed by pressure to allow the inner tray to slide relative to the outer shell. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100147735 | Pill Organizer and Dispenser - The present invention provides an organizer and dispenser for pills and the like which reduces demands for manual dexterity when the user retrieves the pills. In one aspect of the invention, the novel organizer and dispenser may have a plurality of compartments, such as one for each day of the week. The organizer and dispenser may have a closure at the top which reveals all of the compartments simultaneously. This is convenient for loading a full week's supply of pills. In addition to the closure at the top, each compartment has an individual closure at the bottom of the compartment. This enables all of the pills stored within one compartment, which are presumably to be taken by the user at one time, to be discharged from the organizer and dispenser by gravity. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100206766 | PILL TRAY ATTACHABLE TO A PILL STORAGE CONTAINER - A pill tray that facilitates dispensing of pills from a pill storage container. The tray can be configured to attach to a pill storage container that stores the pills, and have a first aperture positioned immediately proximate to a second cavity defined in the pill storage container. The first aperture can facilitate the transfer of the pills from the pill storage container into the first cavity. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100288672 | INTERLOCKING STORAGE UNITS - A pillbox comprising a plurality of compartments, each compartment having two side walls, two end walls, and a bottom and each compartment having a top, each top comprising a hinged lid for accessing the compartment, the hinged lid being hinged pivotally at a hinge area; a slot at one of the walls of each compartment disposed parallel to the one wall, further wherein the hinged lid for each compartment is separable from the compartment, each hinged lid having a tab depending from the hinged lid and being pivotable from the lid at the hinge area, the tab being insertable into the slot to secure the hinged lid to the compartment for access to the compartment, the tab being releasably and frictionally held in place in the slot and being removable from the slot integral with the lid when the lid is removed. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20110056864 | Multi-Opening Pill Box - A multi-opening pill box comprises a body, mobile covers and sealing covers. The body is a polyhedron having a plurality of openings and a plurality of cover slots. The cover slots can receive the mobile covers and the sealing covers. Two opposite sides of the body respectively have joining pins and pin holes used to assemble together the body to another body. At a specified time, the user takes out pills from one specified side of the pill boxes of the present invention. The pills stored behind the mobile cover of the specified side are pills to be taken at the specified time. The pills stored behind the sealing cover of the specified side are pills the user should not take at the specified time. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110089076 | PACKAGING SYSTEM - A container for discretely packaging liquid or solid medication, or other substances, comprising a tray ( | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110186470 | Pill-pouch-pocket-packet folder, a flexible pill carrier - A flexible, compact, and securely closed pill pouch pocket packet folder designed for secure handling, has multiple pockets, containing securely stored pouches for easy and orderly storing and retrieving of pills or similar small items, as when needed, for home or travel. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110259783 | ITEM DISPENSER WITH MULTI-SECTION WELLS - Disclosed is a solid dosage form dispenser and methods for manufacturing the same. The dispenser may include at least one well having a first section and a second section, at least one well support configured to support the well, and an enclosure element for enclosing the well and the support. The first section may be deeper than the second section, and the well may be configured to dispense one solid dosage form. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20120248004 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PACKAGING AND DELIVERING NUTRACEUTICAL, PHARMACEUTICAL, AND POLYCEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS - This invention relates to methods and apparatus for bottling/packaging orally ingested compositions, said method comprising compounds of nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, or polyceutical components, collectively unique combinations of liquid and solid elements such as pills and capsules. These can be nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, or polyceuticals for improving cardiovascular health. Said apparatus comprises a container having a conventional closure with an additional detachable base member. This packaging configuration divides the container into two chambers; the superior or upper chamber and the inferior or lower chamber. In one embodiment the upper chamber is designed to contain liquid compounds, whereas the lower detachable chamber is designed to contain solid matters such as pills and capsules. In one form of this invention the upper and lower chambers are attached to each other by a latching mechanism. Also, in one form of this invention, the interior portion of the lower chamber is partitioned into several smaller units. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20140311942 | Pill Organizer and Dispenser - A device is provided for storing, organizing, and dispensing prescription pills that comprises a clamshell container configured to house a pill tray, pill tray lid, and sliding card. The pill tray contains an array of pill chambers that are covered by the pill tray lid, or alternatively, by an adhesive foil seal. The clamshell container comprises a top portion and a bottom portion, the top portion having an array of pill holes that correspond with the chambers of the pill tray. The top of the sliding card has markings corresponding to the pill chambers beneath it and slides over the pill tray and beneath the top portion of the claim shell. Pills are placed within the pill holes on top of the sliding card. When the sliding card is removed, the pills fall through the pill holes and into the pill chambers of the pill tray. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140326636 | Smart Pillboxes - A portable smart pillbox is disclosed in the present invention. Said portable smart pillbox comprises of a plurality of medication compartments and a mobile phone stand with a charger groove to receive mobile phone chargers. Said smart pillboxes can used in combination of mobile phones. The smart pillboxes can hold and charge mobile phones and users of smart pillbox can use their mobile phones and apps in their mobile phones to remind them the right time and kind of medications they should take. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20150008152 | INDEXING MULTI-COMPARTMENT CONTAINER-CAP ASSEMBLY - An indexing cap assembly indexes visual cues or indicia during an open and close cycle so as to help users more easily track container entry as for example with regard to medications so as to ensure proper dosage. The indexing cap assembly basically incorporates six components, including a cover construction, an indexing plate or wheel, a compression coil or spring, a push plate construction, a gear tray or swing plate construction, and an assembly ring. The cover construction and assembly ring are joined together to essentially form or close the cap assembly with the other parts coaxially aligned and operable therebetween. The indexing wheel is rotatively received within the cover construction such that axial displacements of the push plate advance the indexing wheel and indicia upon its upper surface are sequentially revealed by way of the window formed in the cover construction. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150008153 | Sectional locking medicine container - The locking medicine containers with separations are formed in such a manner as to secure medications when an insert is locked in position. The locking apparatus is unique and the materials used are applied in such a way as to benefit the units. The manufacture and assembly of the invention makes it a simple, low cost, quality product that is easy to use. The inserts with three containers, providing two storage areas as well as the separation areas, may all be locked together. Additional storage areas allow the addition of electrical equipment without reducing the locking or storage functions. The opening difficulty raises this invention above the childproof products on the market and is produced with the intent to hinder anyone attempting to take prescription drugs that have not been prescribed to them. | 01-08-2015 |
| 206539000 | Single unit | 6 |
| 20080197045 | Medicament Blister - The present invention relates to medicament blisters for powder inhalers. The blisters according to the invention contain an inhalable powder comprising a medicament. The blisters are characterised by a reduced permeability for water vapour, which is achieved by decreasing the height of the sealing lacquer layer. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20090000980 | Have-a-heart - A heart shaped container, designed to attach to your key ring. In the event of a suspected heart attack, a person places his or her thumb under the protruding tab and index finger on the top of the other tab. When pressure is applied the hinged snap on lid separates, except for the hinge, from the base. This, will make immediately accessible the suggested load of two 325 mg aspirin sitting in the pill cradles of the container base. By inverting the Have-A-Heart unit the two aspirin release into the awaiting hand, and the user then ingests one of these. The user thereby increases dramatically the chance of surviving the heart attack and greatly reduces the damage to the heart muscle. When immediate action is necessary the Have-A-Heart container will be right there on your key ring and easily distinguishable because of its red color and heart shape. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20110120905 | WEEKLY DISPENSER FOR MEDICAMENTS - Disclosed is a storage device for medicaments, comprising a rectangular bottom part with 7 compartments ( | 05-26-2011 |
| 20120248005 | Blister Package for Pharmaceutical Cartridges - A blister packaging for a pharmaceutical cartridge or capsule is disclosed. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20160158108 | AUTOMATED MEDICATION DISPENSING AND RELATED APPLICATIONS THEREOF - Automated medication dispensing devices, kits, systems, methods, and related applications thereof, such as using computer readable (e.g., NFC [near field communication], or QR) standards for monitoring and verifying patient and caregiver activities and health related data-information. The medication dispensing device includes: a housing having a sliding mechanism configured to receive, hold, and release a removably slidable medication holder containing a plurality of individual medication holding compartments. The medication holder for dispensing medication includes: a receptacle (as either a disposable blister pack, or a reusable medication tray) containing a plurality of individual medication holding compartments, and having one side configured with one or more outward facing holes or an outward facing external handle to facilitate removably sliding the medication holder into and out of a medication dispensing device. | 06-09-2016 |
| 206533000 | With limited access via radial face of "pill box" | 1 |
| 20130015095 | ADMINISTRATION METHODS AND PACKAGINGS FOR DOSAGE UNITSAANM Carson; BradleyAACI Ottawa HillsAAST OHAACO USAAGP Carson; Bradley Ottawa Hills OH USAANM Mosbacher; MitchellAACI MaumeeAAST OHAACO USAAGP Mosbacher; Mitchell Maumee OH USAANM Napierala, II; Robert E.AACI SylvaniaAAST OHAACO USAAGP Napierala, II; Robert E. Sylvania OH US - Packagings for holding dosage units and methods for administering dosage units from a packaging. The packaging includes a cover and a body with compartments each configured to hold at least one of the dosage units. The compartments have a circular arrangement on the body. The packaging further includes a cover with a plurality of strips attached to the body for confining the dosage units in the compartments. Each of the strips is positioned relative to a respective one of the compartments and configured to be individually manipulated for releasing the dosage unit from the respective one of the compartments. The method includes manipulating one of the strips to unblock an opening to one of the compartments and removing the dosage unit from the compartment through the unblocked opening. | 01-17-2013 |
