EP0945118A3 - Device for the storage of doses of medicine which generates a warning signal at predetermined intervals of time for reminding a patient to take his medication - Google Patents

Device for the storage of doses of medicine which generates a warning signal at predetermined intervals of time for reminding a patient to take his medication Download PDF

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EP0945118A3
EP0945118A3 EP19990200942 EP99200942A EP0945118A3 EP 0945118 A3 EP0945118 A3 EP 0945118A3 EP 19990200942 EP19990200942 EP 19990200942 EP 99200942 A EP99200942 A EP 99200942A EP 0945118 A3 EP0945118 A3 EP 0945118A3
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reminding
medication
doses
medicine
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Marinus Hendricus Vellekoop
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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
    • A61J7/0481—Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers with timers working on a schedule basis
    • 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
    • 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
    • A61J7/0454—Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers with timers for dispensing of multiple drugs

Abstract

Device, particularly for storage of doses of medicine and constructed in such way, and comprising such means, that it generates an acoustical and/or optical warning signal at predetermined times or with predetermined interval time periods, until the device is opened and the user takes for instance part of the contents out. The device according to the invention can for instance be used as reminding aid for regular taking of medication. Preferred embodiments of the invention are characterised by the use of a Reed contact, child-safe lock and transparency of the larger compartment of the device's lower section.
EP19990200942 1998-03-25 1999-03-25 Device for the storage of doses of medicine which generates a warning signal at predetermined intervals of time for reminding a patient to take his medication Withdrawn EP0945118A3 (en)

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NL1008707 1998-03-25
NL1008707A NL1008707C2 (en) 1998-03-25 1998-03-25 In particular, a device for storing doses of medicaments with means for delivering a warning signal at predetermined times or at predetermined time intervals until the device is opened.

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EP0945118A2 EP0945118A2 (en) 1999-09-29
EP0945118A3 true EP0945118A3 (en) 1999-10-13

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NZ540250A (en) * 2005-05-20 2008-04-30 Nexus6 Ltd Reminder alarm for inhaler with variable and selectable ring tone alarms

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DE2440706A1 (en) * 1974-08-24 1976-03-04 Hans Wenthaus Electric oral contraceptive pill reminder alarm - having control light which switches on if alarm is not switched off
DE2603248B1 (en) * 1976-01-29 1977-06-30 Dieter Homeier MONITORING DEVICE
EP0009280A1 (en) * 1978-09-20 1980-04-02 Armodi S.A. Medicine box incorporating a warning device
US4717042A (en) * 1986-05-28 1988-01-05 Pyxis Corporation Medicine dispenser for home health care
US4731765A (en) * 1986-08-25 1988-03-15 Cole George W Medi minder
US5710551A (en) * 1995-07-26 1998-01-20 Ridgeway; Donald G. Self-medication monitoring system

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NL7808415A (en) 1978-08-11 1980-02-13 Venture B V Richterslaan 64 Pill timer for ensuring regularity in taking medicine - puts out signal and resets when container is replaced
US5554967A (en) 1994-07-08 1996-09-10 Smithkline Beecham Corp. Reminder device

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DE2440706A1 (en) * 1974-08-24 1976-03-04 Hans Wenthaus Electric oral contraceptive pill reminder alarm - having control light which switches on if alarm is not switched off
DE2603248B1 (en) * 1976-01-29 1977-06-30 Dieter Homeier MONITORING DEVICE
EP0009280A1 (en) * 1978-09-20 1980-04-02 Armodi S.A. Medicine box incorporating a warning device
US4717042A (en) * 1986-05-28 1988-01-05 Pyxis Corporation Medicine dispenser for home health care
US4731765A (en) * 1986-08-25 1988-03-15 Cole George W Medi minder
US5710551A (en) * 1995-07-26 1998-01-20 Ridgeway; Donald G. Self-medication monitoring system

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