GB2372840B - Medication compliance apparatus - Google Patents

Medication compliance apparatus

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Publication number
GB2372840B
GB2372840B GB0107190A GB0107190A GB2372840B GB 2372840 B GB2372840 B GB 2372840B GB 0107190 A GB0107190 A GB 0107190A GB 0107190 A GB0107190 A GB 0107190A GB 2372840 B GB2372840 B GB 2372840B
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Prior art keywords
medication compliance
compliance apparatus
medication
compliance
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GB0107190A
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GB0107190D0 (en
GB2372840A (en
Inventor
Rajiv Sharma
Sunanda Sharma
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Publication of GB0107190D0 publication Critical patent/GB0107190D0/en
Priority to US09/879,855 priority Critical patent/US6574165B2/en
Publication of GB2372840A publication Critical patent/GB2372840A/en
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Publication of GB2372840B publication Critical patent/GB2372840B/en
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04G—ELECTRONIC TIME-PIECES
    • G04G15/00—Time-pieces comprising means to be operated at preselected times or after preselected time intervals
    • G04G15/006—Time-pieces comprising means to be operated at preselected times or after preselected time intervals for operating at a number of different times
    • 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
    • A61J7/0076—Medicament distribution means
    • A61J7/0084—Medicament distribution means for multiple medicaments
    • 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
    • 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
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04F—TIME-INTERVAL MEASURING
    • G04F3/00—Apparatus which can be set and started to measure-off predetermined or adjustably-fixed time intervals with driving mechanisms, e.g. dosimeters with clockwork
    • G04F3/02—Apparatus which can be set and started to measure-off predetermined or adjustably-fixed time intervals with driving mechanisms, e.g. dosimeters with clockwork with mechanical driving mechanisms
    • 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
    • A61J2205/00—General identification or selection means
    • A61J2205/70—Audible labels, e.g. for pre-recorded info or messages
    • 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

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Medical Informatics (AREA)
  • Medical Preparation Storing Or Oral Administration Devices (AREA)
GB0107190A 2001-02-28 2001-03-22 Medication compliance apparatus Expired - Fee Related GB2372840B (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US09/879,855 US6574165B2 (en) 2001-02-28 2001-06-12 Medication compliance apparatus

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0104911A GB0104911D0 (en) 2001-02-28 2001-02-28 Medication compliance apparatus

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GB0107190D0 GB0107190D0 (en) 2001-05-09
GB2372840A GB2372840A (en) 2002-09-04
GB2372840B true GB2372840B (en) 2004-11-17

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Citations (10)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3722739A (en) * 1970-03-23 1973-03-27 M Blumberg Pill dispenser having clockwork for periodic dispensing
US4148273A (en) * 1976-09-07 1979-04-10 Hollingsworth Delbert L Medicine management device
US4490711A (en) * 1981-12-21 1984-12-25 Johnston Robert W Electronic programmable multiple alarm timing device and record
US4768176A (en) * 1984-07-06 1988-08-30 Kehr Bruce A Apparatus for alerting a patient to take medication
US5221024A (en) * 1992-12-18 1993-06-22 Campbell Gordon M Programmable medicine dispenser with manual override and color coded medicine canisters
US5239491A (en) * 1991-08-12 1993-08-24 Domenic Mucciacciaro Medication reminder with pill containers holder and container sensing and warning means
GB2288040A (en) * 1995-04-06 1995-10-04 Mccalliog Ann Angela Medication Dispensing Unit
US5646912A (en) * 1996-01-25 1997-07-08 Cousin; Damon S. Medication compliance, co-ordination and dispensing system
WO1999038052A1 (en) * 1998-01-26 1999-07-29 Recall Services, Inc. Medical reminder system and messaging watch
US5950632A (en) * 1997-03-03 1999-09-14 Motorola, Inc. Medical communication apparatus, system, and method

Patent Citations (10)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3722739A (en) * 1970-03-23 1973-03-27 M Blumberg Pill dispenser having clockwork for periodic dispensing
US4148273A (en) * 1976-09-07 1979-04-10 Hollingsworth Delbert L Medicine management device
US4490711A (en) * 1981-12-21 1984-12-25 Johnston Robert W Electronic programmable multiple alarm timing device and record
US4768176A (en) * 1984-07-06 1988-08-30 Kehr Bruce A Apparatus for alerting a patient to take medication
US5239491A (en) * 1991-08-12 1993-08-24 Domenic Mucciacciaro Medication reminder with pill containers holder and container sensing and warning means
US5221024A (en) * 1992-12-18 1993-06-22 Campbell Gordon M Programmable medicine dispenser with manual override and color coded medicine canisters
GB2288040A (en) * 1995-04-06 1995-10-04 Mccalliog Ann Angela Medication Dispensing Unit
US5646912A (en) * 1996-01-25 1997-07-08 Cousin; Damon S. Medication compliance, co-ordination and dispensing system
US5950632A (en) * 1997-03-03 1999-09-14 Motorola, Inc. Medical communication apparatus, system, and method
WO1999038052A1 (en) * 1998-01-26 1999-07-29 Recall Services, Inc. Medical reminder system and messaging watch

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