GB2520181A - Childproof storage and timing device for administration of medicine - Google Patents

Childproof storage and timing device for administration of medicine Download PDF

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GB2520181A
GB2520181A GB1419374.2A GB201419374A GB2520181A GB 2520181 A GB2520181 A GB 2520181A GB 201419374 A GB201419374 A GB 201419374A GB 2520181 A GB2520181 A GB 2520181A
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61JCONTAINERS 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
    • A61J1/00Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes
    • A61J1/14Details; Accessories therefor
    • A61J1/16Holders for containers
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61JCONTAINERS 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
    • A61J1/00Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61JCONTAINERS 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
    • A61J7/00Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
    • A61J7/04Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers
    • A61J7/0409Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers with timers
    • A61J7/0472Arrangements 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
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61JCONTAINERS 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
    • A61J7/00Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
    • A61J7/04Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers
    • A61J7/0409Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers with timers
    • A61J7/0481Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers with timers working on a schedule basis
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D50/00Closures with means for discouraging unauthorised opening or removal thereof, with or without indicating means, e.g. child-proof closures

Abstract

A medication dispenser 10 comprises: multiple containers 32, 12, suitable for holding medication and paraphernalia for administering medication; and a timing device for ensuring timely and controlled administration of medication by preventing unauthorised access which may be achieved using childproofing means, wherein a control means controls the timing device and has an anti-tamper means. A time period is set using the control means 20, 22 and upon expiry of said time period an alert is triggered and a lock can be released to enable the user to gain access to the containers. The dispenser may comprise a means for resetting the timing device which may also be childproof or have an anti-tamper means. A display 18 may also be present which may show the time remaining until the time period expires or the actual time. A visual indicator 26 may be provided in the form of a light which changes colour.

Description

A device to control administration of medicine
Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a storage and timing device to hold and control the administration of medicine, and in particular a device having childproof functions.
Background
A number of timing devices are known to time the administration of medicines.
These have common characteristics, that they provide a countdown timer function that is settable by a user and in some cases may be reset when a user takes the medicine or may be reset by opening a lid to access the medicine. Prior art devices are not adapted for use in a setting where children may access the device, and may tamper with the timer setting, try to turn the device off, or to access the medicine which may or may not have a tamper proof mechanism itself. Additionally in some settings, for example multiple carers administering medicine to a child for example, the medicine may be left unattended between administrations, and it is useful for the device to indicate whether the time interval since the previous administration has elapsed and it is alright to administer the medicine again and it is useful to have the paraphernalia for administering the medicine such as spoons and syringes available and kept clean in the device. Prior art devices do not provide a combination of such functionality.
Prior Art
Accordingly a number of patent applications have been filed in an attempt to resolve the problem or similar, including the following: US20120257478 discloses: The invention provides a container having a cap or lid including a tracking device for recording date, time, and elapsed time information, the container having opposite closed and open ends, and a cap able to be fixedly engaged with the open end of the container, the cap including a sensor for sensing closure of the container with the cap, and which initiates a digital display showing the time and day or opening and closing the container, and which tracks and displays the elapsed time since the container was last opened.
US20100142329 discloses: A medicine holder encloses one or more medicines which are in their original labelled containers, and emits an alarm signal when each dose is due. The alarm is automatically silenced when the holder is opened to retrieve the medicine. The timer is then automatically restarted when the holder is closed. The dose regimen is determined by an easily-operated selector switch, and is visibly displayed.
GB2344194 discloses: an invention concerning the design of apparatus to improve the compliance of patients with drug medication regimes. This is achieved through the use of trays of medication and coded instructions that are prepared by pharmacists. It also includes an electronic holder for these trays which performs timing functions and which allows and encourages the use of programmed reminders, the detection of if and when medication has been taken, and warnings if medication has been missed or if a wrong medication has been taken. In one version of the apparatus, the medication may be automatically dispensed at the appropriate time by the electronic release of a film sealing the contents of an individual compartment. LED5 may light the appropriate compartment in a tray.
Summary of the Invention
According to the present invention there is provided a medicine storage and timing device comprising: a housing comprising a container, the container having an interior and a closure mechanism; and a timer having a display, a countdown timer function, a control means to set a time interval for the countdown timer, an indicator to show the status of the countdown timer, an alarm means operated by the countdown timer and a reset control means to control the timer, wherein the reset control means is configured to have a childproof barrier to operation, and the closure mechanism comprises a childproof opening mechanism to prevent unauthorised access.
In some preferred embodiments the closure mechanism and reset control means are embodied in a single apparatus for example comprising a displaceable childproof barrier to the interior, with the interior containing the reset control means or in further embodiments the control means is accessed by a childproof control panel; or in further embodiments the mechanism and reset control means are embodied in separate or separable parts, for example wherein the mechanism is facilitated by, controlled by or consists of the control means.
Childproof herein means adapted to resist operation by a child. A childproof barrier to operation is a feature adapted to resist operation by a child. Childproof closure mechanisms are known in the art of medicine bottle closures, and include for example a twist down and press mechanism, or a squeeze sides inwards and then twist mechanism. Other childproof operation mechanisms are known, for example in which two closure operation members are squeezed inwards together and the catch lifted upwards. The invention is not limited to any specific type of such mechanism.
Childproof control means are known in which a button is operated in a specific way which is not obvious to a child, for example being pressed for greater than a certain amount of time, two buftons are pressed in sequence or together.
The countdown timer having run down means that an initially set time has elapsed.
In some embodiments wherein the container closure mechanism has a childproof opening mechanism the reset control means comprises a reset control button provided within the container or interior. In this way the childpioof closure mechanism forms a childproof barrier to access to the reset control button.
In some embodiments wherein the container closure means has a childproof opening mechanism the reset control means comprises a reset switch operated by opening the closure mechanism.
In some embodiments the control means comprises a reset control having a built in childproof mechanism. In some embodiments the reset control means comprises a switch having a twist and press mechanism.
In some embodiments the reset control means comprises one or more buttons provided on the housing having a childproof press function. Such a function may include functions from the list of: press and hold for greater than a certain time interval; press a first button and then press a second bufton provided on the housing within a time interval from pressing the first button; press two buttons simultaneously.
Other combinations of switch functions will be apparent to the skilled person and are within scope of the invention.
In some embodiments the display is provided on the housing. In some embodiments the display shows the remaining time on the countdown timer. In some embodiments the display is switchable between the countdown timer and a clock. In some embodiments the indicator of countdown timer status comprises a visual indication showing the timer has not yet run down, for example in some embodiments a red indicator such as an LED to show it is not yet time for medicine. In some embodiments the indicator comprises a visual indication showing it has run down, for example a green indicator to show it is time for medicine or it is alright to administer more medicine.
In some embodiments the countdown timer is programmable to set more than one countdown interval or to set countdown intervals in sequence, one being initiated by the reset function for the previous interval. In this way if a child needs to have a course of medication over a 24 hour period, for example antibiotics 4 times a day, the timer can be programmed for a 24 hour period for varying times and when medication has been administered and reset button activate it will automatically countdown to when the next dosage is required.
In some embodiments the device further comprises an on/off control configured to have a childproof barrier to operation. In some embodiments wherein the container closure mechanism has a childproof opening mechanism the on/off control is provided within the container. In this way the childproof closure mechanism forms a childproof barrier to access to the on/off control.
In this way the invention provides a medication timer device configured to sound an alarm when a countdown timer runs down, in which access to the medicine or to a means of taking the medicine is protected by a childproof barrier or mechanism, and the reset and optionally the on/off function for the device is also protected by a childproof mechanism. In use a user stores medicine and means to administer medicine such as spoons and syringes, in the compartment and sets the countdown timer. When the set time has run down, the alarm means is activated and an indicator shows it is alright to administer more medicine. The user may then administer the medicine and reset the timer. The device is particularly adapted to be used in a selling where children are present, for example to time administration of medicine to children. As the reset control has a childproof barrier to operation children cannot reset the timer to avoid taking the medicine. Similarly in embodiments in which the on/off control has a childproof barrier to operation children cannot simply turn the device off. In some modes of use the compartment having a lid is used to store the medicine.
In some embodiments the housing is substantially rigid and the compartment has substantially rigid walls. In some embodiments the compartment opens to the upper surface of the housing allowing medication stored in its own container to be placed vertically downwards into the compartment.
In some embodiments the device comprises two or more compartments having childproof closure. In some embodiments the device comprises a reset control means comprising one or more control buttons. In this way the device may hold medicine and time administration of two or more medicines simultaneously.
Preferably the device comprises a control means configured to control a countdown timer and to receive inputs from the reset control means and a power supply means to power the device. The power supply means comprises a battery in some embodiments. The alarm means may comprise one or more of a visual indication, a sound signal, a vibrating alarm and communication to a remote device.
In some embodiments the device comprises an interlock means configured to lock the closure under the control of the control means, for example to be unlocked when the countdown timer has run down.
In some embodiments the device comprises a remote signalling receiver device configured to receive an RE signal from the device and to sound an alarm, for example an audible, visual or vibrating alarm.
In some embodiments the device comprises wireless communication means to send a signal indicating the countdown timer has run down. According to the embodiment the wireless communication means may comprise one or more of: RE communication means, wireless LAN or WiFi (RTM) communication means, mobile phone communication, Bluetooth (RTM) SF communication. In this way an alarm signal may be sent by the device to a remote receiver such as computer, a phone, a smartphone.
According to a further aspect the invention provides a system comprising a device as described herein and a software program on a remote receiving device adapted to receive the signal and to provide an alarm indication to a user.
The device may be provided in a range of sizes and designs, for example a version adapted to stand on a surface and optionally to be mains powered, comprising a rigid housing for example to hold a stock liquid medicine bottle, and a portable version adapted for ready carrying, for example in a woman's handbag and being battery powered, for example to hold pills, capsules and sachets.
Brief Description of Figures
Figure 1 shows a front isometric view of an embodiment of the invention.
Figure 2 shows a front view of the embodiment shown in figure 1.
Figure 3 shows a side view of the embodiment shown in figure 1.
Figure 4 shows a top view of the embodiment shown in figure 1.
Figure 5 shows an exploded view of the embodiment shown in figure 1.
Detailed Description of Figures
Referring to figures 1 to 5, an embodiment of a device according to the invention comprises: A housing 10 comprising a container 12, the container having an interior 14 and a closure means 16 in the form of a lid 17, A timer having a display 18, a countdown timer function, a user control 20, 22 to set a time interval for the countdown timer, an indicator 24, 26 to show the status of the countdown timer, an alarm means operated by the countdown timer and a reset control means 28 to control the timer, Wherein the reset control means 28 is configured to have a childproof barrier to operation.
In this embodiment the closure mechanism, lid 17, is mounted on the housing 10 by means of hinge 19 and has a childproof opening mechanism 30. In this embodiment the device comprises a second container 32 having an open top.
In this embodiment the reset control means comprises a reset control button 28 provided within the container 12. In this way the childproof closure mechanism forms a childproof barrier to access to the reset control button.
In this embodiment the display shows the remaining time on the countdown timer and is preferably switchable between the countdown timer and a clock. This embodiment comprises an indicator 24 of countdown timer status showing that the timer has not yet run down in the form of a red indicator such as an LED, and a second indicator 26 that it has run down, comprising a green LED.
In this embodiment the countdown timer is programmable to set more than one countdown interval or to set countdown intervals in sequence, one being initiated by the reset function for the previous interval.
In this embodiment the device further comprises an on/off control 34 configured to have a childproof barrier to operation in that it is provided within the container.
Referring to figure 5, the embodiment comprises the following components: A front casing 40 having an aperture 42 for an LCD display screen 44, apertures 46 for buttons 48 to provide user functions including increase time 20; decrease time 22; LCD screen light on/off 23; and alarm/vibration control 25, and for indicator 50, a red LED to show that the timer has not yet run down. Similar buttons and indicator are provided on the opposite side of the device, mounted on subunit 52, the design in this embodiment being substantially symmetrical. Control switches operated by the buttons 48 are mounted on a PCB 54 behind the subunit 52, and similar switches and indicator are mounted in a similar way behind the apertures 46. The PCBs and the LCD screen are mounted on mounting plate 56. The reset control comprises a reset button 28 operable from within the container 12 and extending through aperture 58 and likewise the on/off control comprises a button 34 extending through aperture 60. The buttons operate switches mounted on a PCB on mounting plate 56 (not shown in figure 5). The containers are provided as part of a middle compartment casing 62. The housing is closed by a rear casing 64, and the device comprises a PCB 68 to accommodate the electronic systems including the countdown timer, the control means, the alarm means, and a wireless communication means. The rear casing comprises a battery compartment 66 closed by a cover 70, and the device comprises a batteiy (not shown) and a mains power supply having a lead 72.
The embodiment comprises a control means configured to control a countdown timer and to receive inputs from the reset control means and a power supply means to power the device. The housing further comprises an audible/vibrating alarm means (not shown) and wireless communication means as previously described.
The housing components may be formed from an injection moulded polymer and may be provided in a range of sizes and colours. The mounting plate may be formed from polymer or metal. The middle compartment casing and the container lid are preferably injection moulded polymer. The childproof opening mechanism 30 may be formed from injection moulded polymer components with either a steel or a polymer spring component.
The invention has been described by way of examples only and it will be appreciated that variation may be made to the above-mentioned embodiments without departing from the scope of invention.
With respect to the above description then, it is to be realised that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.
Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention as set out in the accompanying claims.

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  1. Claims 1. A secure housing which is able to hold multiple containers which hold medicine also holds paraphernalia for administering medicine such as spoons and syringes and has a timing device for ensuring timely and controlled administration of a medicament by preventing unauthorised access to the medicament stored therein; in use, a control means controls the timing device and has an anti-tamper means, the control means is set by a user to a user specified time period; upon expiry of the user specified time period an alert is triggered indicating the expiry of the user specified time period and the lock can be released to enable the user to gain access to the stored medicament.
  2. 2. A secure housing according to claim 1 includes a means for resetting the timing device.
  3. 3. A secure housing according to claim 2 wherein the means for resetting the timing device has an anti-tamper device.
  4. 4. A secure housing according to claim 3 wherein the means for resetting the timing device is protected by an anti-tamper means.
  5. 5. A secure housing according to any preceding claim has a display which displays time remaining until expiry of the user specified time period or time since the time period expired.
  6. 6. A secure housing according to claim 5 wherein the display also displays the actual time.
  7. 7. A secure housing according to any preceding claim includes a visual indicator showing the time period has not yet expired.
  8. 8. A secure housing according to claim 7 wherein the visual indicator is a light which changes colour, for example from red to green, upon expiry of the user specified time period.
  9. 9. A secure housing according to any preceding claim wherein the timing device is programmable to be set to more than one user specified time period.
  10. 10. A secure housing according to claim 9 wherein a second user specified time period can be initiated at the resetting of a first user specified time period.
  11. 11. A secure housing according to preceding claim is adapted to receive a plurality of receptacles of medication and to store them vertically.
  12. 12. A secure housing according to claim 11 comprises a plurality of compartments, a visual indicator and a means for resetting the timing device for a plurality of patients.
  13. 13. A secure housing according to any preceding claim includes a wireless communication means for transmitting a signal indicating a user specified time period has expired.
  14. 14. A system has a remote receiver and includes the secure housing according to claim 13 wherein the remote receiver is configured to receive the signal from the wireless communication means and to trigger an alarm, for example an audible, visual or vibrating alarm.
  15. 15. A system according to claim 14 wherein the receiver is configured to operate under control of software and upon receipt of the signal provides an alert indicating to a user information relating to the status of the housing and/or medicament to be administered.
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