DE7429106U - Device for reminding you of periodically recurring intake times for medication - Google Patents

Description

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PATENT LAWYERS ^

Ing.HANS PUCHERT Dipl.-Phys. REINFRIED Frhr. v. SCHORLEMER 35GA HELSA / KASSEL · MARIENQRUND 3

TELEPHONE: UM05) M67

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Volker Hundertmark, 4967 Bückeburg.

Device for reminding you of periodically recurring intake times for medication.

Recurring drug reminder devices come in many different forms Forms known (DT-PS »en 1 523 913, 1 566 691, DT-Gbm 6 807 147). They contain a timer that allows the drug to be withdrawn immediately at certain times releases from a container or merely turns on an optical and / or acoustic signal that turns on to remind you to take the medication.

The known memory devices have certain deficiencies. If, for example, according to a known embodiment, the medicament is made directly accessible at certain times (DT-PS 1 523 913), there is a risk of improper removal of the medicament, in particular by children. If, on the other hand, only a visual or acoustic signal is to be given at the time of intake and possibly beyond this, while unauthorized removal is made more difficult (DT-PS 1 566 691) or completely avoided (DT-Gbm 6 807 476), then

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Complicated switching mechanisms controlled by electrical circuits are required. Through this the reminder device is so expensive that it is only from a relatively small part of the question coming group of people can actually be bought and used. Another well-known disadvantage Reminder devices "ultimately consists in the fact that the optical signals they emit only have a low irritant effect and therefore also have a low memory function.

The invention is based on the object of a reminder device of the type described at the outset, which are manufactured with the cheapest means can be and still a protection against unauthorized removal of the medication and a visual display which exerts a strong visual stimulus and is immediately noticed even by the casual observer.

Based on a device for reminding you of periodically recurring withdrawal times for medication on a normally closed withdrawal container with a timer and one triggered by the timer optical display device, the invention is characterized in that the display device from a movably attached to the dispensing container There is a flap that is automatically moved into a signal position when released by the timer «

The invention has the essential advantage that apart from the timing mechanism, no complicated ones and expensive parts are required to obtain an effective reminder device. Of special Another advantage is that the movable flap in comparison

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to form a signal light with a considerably larger area and on its in the signal position visible side can be provided with luminous color or conspicuous graphic information so that it has a good signaling effect even in daylight

. The flap, which is preferably movable into the signal position by a spring, is located according to a preferred one Embodiment in its non-signal position on a lid that can be closed on the removal container, so that, as long as it is from the chronometer in this Position is locked, at the same time an unintentional or unauthorized without additional tools effectively prevents opening of the dispensing container lid, the removal container lid, if necessary, with an additional safeguard against opening for the Case can be provided that the flap is in the signal position.

The time measuring mechanism consists expediently of a simple mechanical, windable 24-hour measuring mechanism, the can be designed in the manner of a short-term clock, which the flap each time the set time has elapsed releases. To ensure that the 24-hour measuring mechanism has a? Drug back on the If the desired time is set, the flap is preferably only in the non-signal position when the measuring mechanism is open lockable

The invention is described below in connection with accompanying drawings of exemplary embodiments explained in more detail. Show it:

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Pig. 1 to 3 schematically an embodiment of the invention with a pivotable on the removal container attached flap;

4 shows the schematic side view of an embodiment similar to the embodiment according to FIGS. 1 to 3; and

5 to 10 three further embodiments of the invention with flaps rotatably attached to the removal container.

According to FIGS. 1 to 3, a device for remembering periodically recurring intake times for medication includes a withdrawal container 1, a hinged flap 2 and a 24-hour timer 3 _t like a short-term clock for any number of hours within the 24-hour period -Bhythm can be adjusted. In the non-signal position shown in FIG. 1, the flap 2 is secured against pivoting and is also arranged so that it rests on a container lid 4 which, as a result, cannot be opened in the non-signal position of the flap 2. Fig. 2 shows the signal position of the flap 2, into which it is automatically transferred after being released by the timing mechanism 3 _f with a certain signaling effect being achieved simply due to the pivoting of the flap 2 by about 90 °. In this position of the flap 2, the lid 4 can be opened and the medicament in the withdrawal container can be removed (Fig. 3).

Since mechanical »release and / or controllable by timing mechanisms. Locking devices are well known, in Fig. 4 the operation of the reminder device only indicated schematically · The time measuring mechanism

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attached flap 10 is provided, the "two wings of the flap after being released by the timing mechanism 3 rotated in the direction indicated by the arrows (Fig. 5) weräsulm difference to the embodiment 1 to 4, in which the flap itself preferably exerts the optical stimulus in the signal position in the embodiment according to FIGS. 5 and 6, the optical Irritant effect from the surface of the lid 4 of the removal container 1, which is made visible by twisting the flap.

The embodiment shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 differs from the embodiment according to FIGS. 5 and 6 only in that the flap 11 is formed in one piece, while the embodiment according to FIGS. 9 and 10 is intended to indicate that the invention is not limited to a specific shape of the removal container 1.

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acts by means of a pin 5 fastened to a gearwheel on a lever 6 which is held against a stop 8 by a tension spring {7 and is in non- ' ]

Signal position located flap 2 from Fig. 4 ■;

apparent position. Shortly before the expiry of the |

After the set period of time, the pin 5 presses the right j

Lever arm of lever 6 high, so that the left lever arm i

swiveled downwards in the direction of the arrow and thus an \ i

automatic swiveling up of the flap 2 by means of!

a tension spring 9 attached at one end made possible =

light becomes. A new locking of the flap 2 in

the non-signal position is only possible if:

the flap first pressed down and then the Zeitmeß- ι

factory is set, as this causes the lever 6 again:

can return to the position shown in FIG. ,

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You invention is not based in other respects either the exemplary embodiments described are limited. This applies in particular to the type of chronometer / if necessary also an electromechanical or can be magnetomechanical timepiece, and for that Type of movement of the flap, which simultaneously opens the removal container lid and makes it visible ensures an optimal signal.

The drug must be withdrawn before the set time has elapsed then the 24-hour timer can be reset to zero by hand, which removes the flaps 2, 10 or 11 are automatically released.

The removal container 1 preferably has an extension of the same shape in which all of the described Puncture way of the memory device required parts are housed so that in the locked State of the withdrawal container 1 only the dial for the timing mechanism visible from the outside is.

If necessary, the reminder device can have additional devices for the delivery of optical or acoustic signals included.

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Claims (9)

Sohut claims l) A device for memory of recurring \ times to take medications on a normally; closed dispensing container marked with an horometric movement and \ a releasable from the horometric optisohen display device, characterized in that the display device consists of a at the withdrawal container (l) is movably mounted flap (2,10,11) which automatically when enabled by the horometric movement (3) in . a signal position can be moved ' ^ϊ! \ is./ 2) Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the flap (2,10,11) by a spring (9) in the Signal position is movable. 3) Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the timing mechanism (3) is a mechanical, windable 24-hour timing mechanism. y 4) Device according to claim 3, characterized in that the timepiece (3) is designed in the manner of a short-term clock is and the flap (2,10,11) after expiryJLer__Äin = released time. / 5) Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the flap (2,10,11) in the non-signal position aeaden extraction container (l) closing Cover (4). 6) Device according to one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that the flap (2,10,11) only when opened Timing mechanism (3) in the non-signal position is lockable. 742910612.1Z74 7) Device according to one of claims 1 to 6 » characterized in that the cover (4) has an additional protection against unauthorized opening ^ - "" 8) Device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the flap is pivotably (?.) Or rotatably (10, 11) attached to the Sntnahmebehält (l) ^ . ' 9) Device according to claim 8, characterized in that the flap (10) consists of two parts.