WO2001054646A3 - Pill dispenser with alarm - Google Patents

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WO2001054646A3
WO2001054646A3 PCT/CA2001/000095 CA0100095W WO0154646A3 WO 2001054646 A3 WO2001054646 A3 WO 2001054646A3 CA 0100095 W CA0100095 W CA 0100095W WO 0154646 A3 WO0154646 A3 WO 0154646A3
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alarm
microprocessor
user
pill
alert
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PCT/CA2001/000095
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Michael Rubenstein
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Michael Rubenstein
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61J—CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE
    • A61J7/00—Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
    • A61J7/04—Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers
    • A61J7/0409—Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers with timers
    • A61J7/0472—Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers with timers of the count-down type, i.e. counting down a predetermined interval after each reset
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61J—CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE
    • A61J1/00—Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes
    • A61J1/03—Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes for pills or tablets
    • A61J1/035—Blister-type containers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61J—CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE
    • A61J7/00—Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
    • A61J7/04—Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers
    • A61J7/0409—Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers with timers
    • A61J7/0418—Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers with timers with electronic history memory
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61J—CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE
    • A61J7/00—Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
    • A61J7/04—Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers
    • A61J7/0409—Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers with timers
    • A61J7/0427—Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers with timers with direct interaction with a dispensing or delivery system
    • A61J7/0436—Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers with timers with direct interaction with a dispensing or delivery system resulting from removing a drug from, or opening, a container

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  • Medical Preparation Storing Or Oral Administration Devices (AREA)

Abstract

The present invention concerns a package including a predetermined number of pills, and a microprocessor. The microprocessor is preferably pre-programmed, depending on the treatment, with a time interval at which a pill must be taken. An alarm is associated with the microprocessor, so that when the predetermined time interval has elapsed, the microprocessor sends a signal to the alarm to activate it and thus alert the user that it is time to take a pill. In a preferred embodiment, the microprocessor, although pre-programmed, is activated by the user only after the user takes the first pill. It should be understood that the alarm may include visual or audio signals to alert the user.
PCT/CA2001/000095 2000-01-27 2001-01-29 Pill dispenser with alarm WO2001054646A2 (en)

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AU2001229920A AU2001229920A1 (en) 2000-01-27 2001-01-29 Pill dispenser with alarm

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CA2,297,363 2000-01-27
CA002297363A CA2297363A1 (en) 2000-01-27 2000-01-27 Pill dispenser with alarm

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CA2366887C (en) 2001-12-31 2011-11-01 Michael Petersen Replicate incorporating an electronic content monitoring system for use in form-fill-seal applications
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ES2247870B1 (en) * 2002-12-27 2007-06-01 Jesus Nuevo Chiquero ELECTRONIC NOTICE FOR THE CORRECT ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICINES.
DE502006003608D1 (en) * 2006-06-29 2009-06-10 Edwin Kohl Personalized blister pack and method for automatically packaging an individualized product composition
ITRM20080149A1 (en) * 2008-03-17 2009-09-18 Orion Srl DOOR BLISTER ACT TO INDICATE TO A USER THE NUMBER OF PRODUCTS EXTRACTED FROM THE BLISTER
DE102009008028A1 (en) 2009-02-06 2010-08-12 Bayer Schering Pharma Aktiengesellschaft Method for manufacturing stack of pharmaceutical foil bag for storing and supplying pharmaceutical wafers for contraception of hormone replacement therapy, involves following one of bags to another bag with markings found at end of edge
WO2010089091A1 (en) 2009-02-06 2010-08-12 Bayer Schering Pharma Aktiengesellschaft Method for the production of a stack of medicament pouches used for storing and supplying medicament wafers, medicament pouch template for producing said stack, and use of the medicament pouch template
FR3007835B1 (en) 2013-06-28 2015-06-19 Commissariat Energie Atomique MEMBRANE AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING OPENING OF THE MEMBRANE

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US4617557A (en) * 1984-11-08 1986-10-14 National Patent Development Corporation Medication compliance aid for unit dose packaging
US4662537A (en) * 1984-06-18 1987-05-05 Advanced Technology Products, Inc. Timed pill monitor and dispenser
US4858207A (en) * 1987-03-06 1989-08-15 Micro Technologies International Limited Alarm devices
US5313439A (en) * 1992-07-17 1994-05-17 Dan Albeck Timer device for medications
FR2717681A1 (en) * 1993-10-12 1995-09-29 Leprettre Daniel Female contraception pill container and reminder
GB2307314A (en) * 1995-11-15 1997-05-21 Emil Shehadeh Prompting device
DE19739438A1 (en) * 1997-09-09 1999-03-11 Parras Karl Heinz Tablet or pill pack with sensor storage and data processor

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US4662537A (en) * 1984-06-18 1987-05-05 Advanced Technology Products, Inc. Timed pill monitor and dispenser
US4617557A (en) * 1984-11-08 1986-10-14 National Patent Development Corporation Medication compliance aid for unit dose packaging
US4858207A (en) * 1987-03-06 1989-08-15 Micro Technologies International Limited Alarm devices
US5313439A (en) * 1992-07-17 1994-05-17 Dan Albeck Timer device for medications
FR2717681A1 (en) * 1993-10-12 1995-09-29 Leprettre Daniel Female contraception pill container and reminder
GB2307314A (en) * 1995-11-15 1997-05-21 Emil Shehadeh Prompting device
DE19739438A1 (en) * 1997-09-09 1999-03-11 Parras Karl Heinz Tablet or pill pack with sensor storage and data processor

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