Optical: systems and elements – Scale or indicia reading – Lens
Reexamination Certificate
2000-01-28
2001-08-21
Phan, James (Department: 2872)
Optical: systems and elements
Scale or indicia reading
Lens
C359S513000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06278545
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention pertains to packages of all types and, in particular, to a magnification apparatus for packaging that would allow individuals to read the instructions or information on the side of the box or bottle insuring that the individual using the items in the package will be used properly.
There is a growing problem in this country as the population ages. There is a growing problem with people not taking their medicines properly. At the same time, more and more people need to use glasses in order to read properly. One of the problems with medications and drugs is that the instructions on the bottles and other packaging is often too small to be easily read. What is needed is a device that would provide magnification in order to aide the user's of the medication to read the instructions on the bottle. It is also necessary to have the magnification in close proximity to the bottle or package itself in order to have it useable.
What is needed is a magnification device for packaging that is accessible to the user and would provide an easy means for reading the instructions on the side of the packaging for medications without requiring the individual to carry a separate device. It is an object of this invention to provide an apparatus that will be particularly helpful for seniors or those who have vision problems who find themselves in need of understanding printed instructions.
It is the object of this invention to teach a magnification apparatus for packaging which avoids the disadvantages and limitations recited above in other magnification systems. Another object of this invention is to provide an apparatus that is inexpensive to manufacture, can be easily used and set up by the manufacturer of the packaging and is, at the same time, accurate and highly effective.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Particularly, it is the object of this invention to teach a magnification apparatus for packaging, for use by individuals in order to provide a device for reading information and instructions on packages in order to prevent accidents caused by improper use of medicines, drugs or the like, comprising means for sealing said package; said means for sealing said package having at least one magnification means connected thereto in order to provide the user ease of reading the information on said package; and said sealing means and said magnification means comprise an integral unit.
It is also the object of this invention to teach a magnification apparatus for packaging, for use by individuals in order to provide a device for reading information and instructions on packages in order to prevent accidents caused by improper use of medicines, drugs or the like, comprising in combination first means comprising a sealing for packages, and second means comprising at least one magnification means connected thereto in order to provide the user ease of reading the information on said package; and said first means and said second means comprising an integral unit.
REFERENCES:
patent: 5204775 (1993-04-01), McDevitt
patent: 5309279 (1994-05-01), Halstead
Carothers & Carothers
Phan James
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