Special receptacle or package – Combined or convertible – Packaged assemblage or kit
Reexamination Certificate
2003-12-02
2010-12-28
Ackun, Jr., Jacob K (Department: 3728)
Special receptacle or package
Combined or convertible
Packaged assemblage or kit
Reexamination Certificate
active
07857138
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for delivery of medication is provided. The invention includes a system for organizing and storing pre-determined dosages of medication by matching indicia on both the storage apparatus and the apparatus containing the medication. The invention allows visually-impaired, elderly, or those unable to read conventional indicia to determine the appropriate dosage of medication and to safely select and take the medication in the appropriate pre-determined dosage indicated by the indicia on the storage apparatus matching the indicia on the apparatus containing the medication.
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