Automatic squeeze-bottle utilization cycle counting device

Details Automatic squeeze-bottle utilization cycle counting device Automatic squeeze-bottle utilization cycle counting device

1997-05-30

1999-01-19

Dougherty, Elizabeth L.

Signals and indicators

Indicators

Rotary indicator with actuating means

206227, 2064591, 215230, 222 27, 222 32, 116315, B67D 512, G01D 1300, G09F 1100

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058603875

ABSTRACT:
An automatic squeeze-bottle utilization cycle counting device in the form of a squeeze bottle, a bottle cap having a nozzle attached to the squeeze bottle and a removable nozzle cap hinged to the bottle cap for isolating the nozzle from the outside environment. An indicating mechanism indicates the number of times the nozzle cap has been removed and replaced is provided in the form of a rotatable part rotatably attached to the bottle cap, a set of symbols on the rotatable part, a window in the nozzle cap for sequential indication of the symbols and cooperating ratchet elements on the rotatable part and the nozzle cap for indexing the rotatable part. The device provides positive positioning of the nozzle cap and allows tracking of compliance with a prescribed regimen which includes using the contents of the squeeze-bottle, while decreasing the risk of contamination of the nozzle and the contents of the bottle.

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