Special receptacle or package – For ampule – capsule – pellet – or granule – Single layer in edge-to-edge array
Patent
1991-01-22
1992-10-13
Fidei, David T.
Special receptacle or package
For ampule, capsule, pellet, or granule
Single layer in edge-to-edge array
206533, 206536, 206538, 221 4, 221 91, B65D 8304
Patent
active
051542960
ABSTRACT:
A pill dispenser is provided for dispensing a series of different pills over a prescribed period. The dispenser disclosed is provided with a calendar that can be pre-set to begin the regimen on whatever day is selected. The apparatus of the present invention comprises a cover, calendar and base which interlock to form a dispenser. The calendar is adjustable by applying a deliberate force using a coin or other tool. After the calendar is set to the correspond the initial day to the initial dose, subsequent doses are dispensed by rotating the cover. The calendar and the cover preferably rotate in opposite directions to minimize the possibility of mis-setting the dispenser. In addition, methods of dispensing a series of different pills over a prescribed period and methods of assembling the dispenser of the present invention are also disclosed.
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Fidei David T.
Ortho Pharmaceutical (Canada) Ltd.
Shirtz Joseph F.
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