WO2013116646A1 - Smart cap system - Google Patents
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Definitions
- the present invention relates to medication compliance management and in particular, to a medication dispensing device that controls medication dispensing based on compliance to the prescribed dosage and also keeps a record of the dispensing history.
- the casing is configured to securely attach to the bottle and represent a cap structure that closes off the bottle.
- the cap also includes a door member coupled to the casing and movable between an idle position, a load position and dispensing position in which the pill dispensing opening is open and one pill is released.
- a pill dispensing track assembly is removably coupled to the casing and includes a pill ramp for delivering pills to the pill dispensing opening and an insert that includes a pill dispenser slot that receives pills from the pill ramp and is open to the pill dispensing opening.
- the pill ramp is coupled to the casing and for insertion into the bottle to contact pills therein.
- the insert is detachably from the pill ramp and is insertable through an opening in the casing for being attached to the pill ramp.
- the pill ramp includes an adjustable member that modifies a characteristic of the pill ramp based on at least one characteristic of the insert that is selected, inserted through the opening in the casing and coupled to the pill ramp.
- the characteristic of the pill ramp includes a height of at least a tunnel portion defined between the adjustable member and the pill ramp proximate the pill dispensing slot.
- a height of the tunnel controls an orientation in which the pills can slide along pill ramp into the pill dispensing slot and the characteristic of the insert is a height thereof.
- the casing is configured to securely attach to the bottle and represents a cap structure that closes off the bottle.
- the cap also includes a door member coupled to the casing and movable between an idle position, a load position and dispensing position in which the pill dispensing opening is open and one pill is released.
- a pill dispensing track assembly is provided and is removably coupled to the casing and includes a pill ramp for delivering pills to the pill dispensing opening.
- the pill ramp includes a central shaft and a helical shaped ramp extending about the central shaft.
- the pill dispensing track assembly also includes an insert that includes a pill dispenser slot that receives pills from the pill ramp and is open to the pill dispensing opening.
- the pill ramp is coupled to the casing and for insertion into the bottle to contact pills therein.
- the insert is detachably from the pill ramp and insertable through an opening in the casing for being attached to the pill ramp resulting in the pill ramp being in registration with the pill dispensing slot.
- Fig. 1 is a top and side perspective view of a pill dispenser device according to the present invention coupled to a pill bottle;
- Fig. 2 is a top and side perspective view of bottom components of the pill dispenser device of Fig. 1 including a base, casing and pill dispensing mechanism shown without the pill bottle;
- Fig. 4 is a top and side perspective view of the casing;
- Fig. 5 is a bottom perspective view of the casing;
- Fig. 6 is a front and side perspective view of the pill dispensing mechanism and the casing
- Fig. 13 is a top and side perspective view of a pill dispenser device according to another embodiment present invention with the pill bottle being removed for ease of illustration;
- Fig. 14 is a top and side perspective view of bottom components of the pill dispenser device of Fig. 1 including a base, casing and pill dispensing mechanism shown without the pill bottle;
- Fig. 16 is a top plan view of the assembled casing and pill door member
- Fig. 17 is a top and side perspective view of the assembled casing and pill door member
- Fig. 19 is a side perspective view of the insert and pill track with detection means
- Fig. 20 is a bottom perspective view of the base and other working components including a controllable cam member for selectively limiting the movement of the pill door member;
- Fig. 21 is a side perspective view of the base and other working components including a controllable cam member
- Fig. 22 is a top view of the assembled pill door member and the casing
- Fig. 23 is a top view of internal components disposed within the casing
- Fig. 24 is a side elevation view of the cam member in a first position
- Fig. 25 is a side elevation view of the cam member in a second position
- Fig. 26 is an exploded view of the pill dispenser device, medicine (drug) bottle and an emergency seal according to one embodiment
- Fig. 27 is a side elevation view of the components of Fig. 26 in an assembled position.
- Fig. 1 shows a medication dispensing device 100 according to the present invention that can be and is preferably part of a medication compliance system 2000 (Fig. 12).
- the medication dispensing device 100 is formed of a number of individual parts that when assembled form the medication dispensing device 100.
- the dispensing device 100 is in the form of a cap structure that is configured to mate with a conventional pill bottle 110.
- a secure and non-releasable connection is formed between the pill bottle 110 and the dispensing device 100 so as to prevent an individual, such as the patient or another, from tampering with and gaining access to the contents of the pill bottle 110.
- the pill bottle 110 is thus filled by an authorized person, such as a pharmacist, and then the dispensing device 100 is securely mated to the pill bottle 110 in the manner described below and is then ready for delivery to the patient, etc.
- a traditional pill bottle 110 is cylindrically shaped and includes a neck portion to which a traditional cap or in the present instance, the pill dispensing device 100, is securely attached.
- the size of the pill bottle 110 is dictated among other things by the size and shape of the pills and also the prescription regimen (e.g., how many pills are taken each day and length of the prescription).
- a notch or opening 154 is formed along the circumference of the base 150.
- the notch 154 is generally square or rectangular shaped.
- the pill dispensing device 100 also includes a casing or housing 200 which securely mates with the base 150.
- a secure mechanical attachment such as a snap-fit type attachment, can be used to attach the casing 200 to the base 150.
- the base 150 can include locking tabs that mate with locking openings or notches that are formed in the housing 200 so as to provide a secure snap-fit attachment.
- the illustrated casing 200 is a cylindrically shaped structure with a top end 202 and an opposing bottom end 204 that faces and mates with the base 150. Since the casing 200 is an at least partially hollow member, when the casing 200 is attached to the based 150, one or hollow interior spaces are formed and, as described herein, can contain and hold a number of components of the device 100 as described herein.
- the casing 200 is also defined by a side wall 206 that can be in the form of an upstanding circumferential wall.
- the side wall 206 includes a recessed portion or track 220.
- the recessed portion 220 is set back relative to the other portions of the side wall 206 so as to define an arcuate shaped track that receives and limits the degree of lateral movement of another part as described below.
- a medication (pill) dispensing opening (window) 215 (Fig. 3) is formed within the recessed portion 220 of the side wall 206.
- the window 215 is open to the hollow interior of the casing 200.
- the top end 202 is defined by a circumferential fastening feature 203, such as threads, that are formed along a circumferential band structure at the top end 202.
- a top surface 230 is defined.
- the top surface 230 can be an at least substantially planar surface; however, it includes a number of features formed therein. More specifically, the top surface 230 includes a first opening or recess 235 that is generally centrally located.
- the recess 235 is a hexagonal shaped recess; however, it will be appreciated that the recess 235 can have any number of other shapes that are designed to restrict movement of the object that is received therein (e.g., the recess 235 is a multi-sided recess that prevents free rotation of the object received therein).
- a shaped slot 231 is formed in the top surface 230.
- the shaped slot 231 has a linear portion with a curved portion at one end. The curved end portion is closest to the recess 235.
- the recess 235 and slot 237 are not through holes and therefore, have floors.
- the recessed portion or track 220 is recessed a sufficient distance such that a slot is formed between the recessed track 220 and the threads 203 that extend across the top edge of the recessed track 220.
- the casing 200 includes a through opening 237 that is in registration with the notch 154 of the base 150 when the casing 200 and base 150 mate together. This registration permits an object to be passed from the underside of the base 150 through the casing 200. Unlike the notch 154 that is open along the side of the base 150, the through opening 237 is a completely bounded opening.
- an arcuate wall section encloses the through opening 237 at the peripheral edge of the casing 200.
- the arcuate wall can include a fastening feature for attaching an object (described below) to the casing 200 after insertion through the notch 154.
- the casing 200 also includes a number of recessed tracks formed therein along and within the top surface 230. More specifically, the top surface 230 includes a first recessed track 240 that is formed proximate a peripheral edge of the casing 200 and a second recessed track 250 that is formed proximate a peripheral edge of the casing 200.
- the through opening 237 is located between the recessed tracks 240, 250.
- Each of the first and second recessed tracks 240, 250 has an arcuate shape since the track runs along a length of the circumferential peripheral edge of the casing 200.
- the first recessed track 240 is a multi-layer recess in that a center portion 242 of the track 240 has a maximum depth and a recessed landing 244 is formed about the center portion 242.
- the landing 244 is recessed a first distance relative to the top surface 230 and a floor of the center portion 242 is recessed a second distance relative to the top surface, with the second distance being greater than the first distance.
- the center portion 242 does not extend the entire distance of the recessed track 240 and instead is formed at one end thereof.
- the length of the second recessed track 250 is less than the distance of the first recessed track 240. As shown in Fig. 4, the first and second recessed tracks 240, 250 are generally opposite one another. While the first recessed track 240 is open to the through opening 237, the second recessed track 250 is not open to the through opening 237 and terminates at a location spaced therefrom.
- the top portion 310 is substantially hollow and in particular, the top portion 310 includes a main through opening or slot 311 and a first arcuate shaped opening or slot 313 and a second arcuate shaped opening or slot 315, both of which are located proximate and extending along a length of the peripheral edge of the top portion 310.
- the slots 313, 315 are through openings.
- the first arcuate shaped slot 313 is intended for placement over the fust recessed track 240 and the second arcuate shaped slot 315 is for placement over the second recessed track 240.
- the disk-shaped top portion 310 has a complementary shape relative to the casing and therefore, can be a circular shaped disk that rests on the top surface 230 of the casing 200.
- the diameter of the disk-shaped top portion 310 is selected so as to not extend over the threads 203 at the top end 202.
- the door portion 320 is received within the opening (arcuate slot) formed between the recessed track 220 and the threads 203 that extend across the top edge of the recessed track 220.
- the disk-shaped top portion 310 can seat against and be supported by the top surface 230 while the door portion 320 is disposed within the recessed track 220 in such a way that the disk-shaped top portion 310 can freely rotate on the top surface 230 and the door portion 320 can slidingly travel within the recessed track 220.
- a thumb grip member 305 is attached to the door portion 320 to provide a rough surface that is configured to receive a thumb or finger of the patient or individual for laterally sliding the door portion 320 within the recessed track 220.
- the thumb grip member 305 attaches to the door portion 320 using traditional techniques, such as a mechanical attachment, e.g., a snap fit.
- the recessed track 220 has a medication loading position at one end and medication release position at the opposite end with the center position being idle.
- the door portion 320 is sized and designed to cover the pill dispensing window 215 except for when the door member 300 is permitted to move into the medication release position as described herein.
- the door portion 320 In the medication loading position, the door portion 320 is disposed over the medication dispensing window 215 and therefore, the medication is prevented from being dispensed.
- the door portion 320 is offset from the medication dispensing window 215 and therefore, the medication is free to be dispensed as described herein.
- the degree of travel of the door portion 320 within the recessed track 220 is limited and defined by the end walls/edges of the recessed track 220. In other words, when the door portion 320 abuts one end wall of the recessed track 220, the door portion 320 has reached one end of travel and when the door portion 320 abuts the other end wall of the recessed track 220, the door portion 320 has reached the other end of travel.
- the device 100 also includes a pill track and dispenser assembly 400 that is at least partially selected in view of the type of pill that is contained in the pill bottle.
- the pill track and dispenser assembly 400 includes two main parts, namely, a pill track member 410 and an insert 500 that mates with the pill track 410 and configures the pill track 410 to have a desired orientation that allows the pills to only travel in a desired, predetermined orientation relative to the pill track 410.
- the predetermined orientation can be a horizontal orientation, vertical orientation, or even a diagonal orientation, etc.
- the pill track 410 is constructed to cause the pills to lie horizontal as opposed to lying vertically (i.e., on their sides); however, in other embodiments, the pills can lie in other orientations, such as being oriented vertically as the pills travel down the slot and into the dispensing window.
- the pill track 410 includes a central shaft 412 that has a first end 414 and an opposite second end 416, with the first end 414 representing the top end of the shaft 412.
- the central shaft 412 is a hollow cylindrical rod like structure that is not completely closed along its complete circumference. Instead, a vertical slot 421 is formed within the central shaft 412 that opens to the hollow interior and extends along a length of the central shaft 412.
- the pill track 410 includes two ramp-like structures that control movement of the pills as they travel from the pill bottle to a dispensing location as described below. More specifically, the pill track 410 includes a fixed ramp part 420 that has a helical shape and a movable ramp that is in the form of a movable pill height adjuster member 450 that is disposed between portions of the fixed ramp part 420 and is movable so as to adjust the pill track height along at least a portion of the fixed ramp part 420.
- the fixed ramp part 420 is fixedly attached to the central shaft 412 and wraps therearound due to the helical shape of the ramp part 420.
- the movable pill height adjuster member 450 also has a generally helical shape with a top edge 452 and a bottom edge 455.
- the top edge 452 is part of a generally vertical wall and the bottom edge 455 includes a fastening feature 458 that is configured to mate with and provide a secure connection between the member 450 and the insert 500.
- the fastening feature 458 can provide a mechanical attachment between the two parts and in particular, the fastening feature 458 can be configured to provide a snap-fit between the member 450 and the insert 500.
- the fastening feature 458 can be a female part (e.g., a U-shaped slot).
- the helical shaped body of the member 450 is intended to complement and mirror to a degree the helical shape of the portion of the fixed ramp part 420 that lies below the member 450. It will be appreciated that as a pill travels down the top portion of the fixed ramp part 420, the pill encounters the member 450 and in particular, the member 450 and underlying fixed ramp part 420 define a space that is formed therebetween for receiving the pill only if the pill is within the desired orientation (e.g., horizontal, vertical or diagonal). The member 450 can thus be thought of as defining a ceiling and the underlying fixed ramp part 420 represents a floor.
- the pill is in an undesired upstanding position (i.e., standing vertically about its side when the desired orientation of the pill is horizontal along the pill track), the pill is unable to fit within the space between the member 450 and the fixed ramp part 420 and therefore, will not travel further downward toward the pill dispensing location.
- the member 450 is designed to correct the mis-orientation of the pill but causing an upstanding pill to change its orientation and fall into a horizontal position along the fixed ramp part 420, and thereby, can travel further along the fixed ramp part 420 to the pill dispensing location.
- the distance between the member 450 and the fixed ramp part 420 is selected so that pills can only be received therebetween if they are in the horizontal position (lying flat).
- other pill orientations are possible, such as the pill lying vertically or diagonally.
- the bottom end 429 of the fixed ramp 420 includes a coupling edge 423 that is received within the shaped slot 237 formed in the top surface 230, thereby securely anchoring the fixed ramp 420 to the top surface 230 of the casing 200.
- the central shaft 412 includes a coupling section 415.
- the coupling section 415 has a shape different than the rest of the length of the central shaft 412.
- the coupling section 415 is configured to seat within the recess 235 that is formed in the top surface 230.
- the coupling section 415 has a hexagonal shape that is received within the complementary hexagonal shaped recess 235. A factional fit is formed between the coupling section 415 and the top surface 230 resulting in the pill track member 410 standing upright.
- the member 450 includes a tab portion 451 that is received within the hollow interior of the central shaft 412 and extends through the vertical slot 421. By disposing the tab portion 451 within the interior of the central shaft 412 by passing through the vertical slot 421, the member 450 is limited to vertical movement along the height of the central shaft 412.
- the vertical slot 421 is formed along the central shaft 412 in a region between the helical ramp portions of the fixed ramp 420 so as not to interfere with the formation of the fixed ramp 420.
- the member 450 is biased within the interior of the central shaft 412 and more specifically, a biasing member (not shown) is disposed within the hollow interior of the central shaft 412.
- the biasing member such as a spring, has a first end that mates with an end cap 415 that is disposed at the first end 414 so as to close off the open end of the hollow central shaft 412 and a second end that mates with the tab portion 451.
- the biasing member 459 is constructed so that it applies a biasing force against the member 450 so as to position the member 450 in a down position.
- the down position is thus the rest position of the member 450. In the down position, the member 450 is disposed closest to the underlying portion of the fixed ramp 420.
- the space between the ramp shaped body of the member 450 and the underlying ramp portion of the fixed ramp 420 is at a minimum (relative to the permitted degree of travel). This distance is set at a minimum for smaller sized pills.
- the insert 500 is an elongated structure that has a first end 502 and an opposite second end 504, with the first end 502 representing the top and the second end 504
- the insert 500 also includes a front surface 503 and a rear surface 505, as well as a first side wall 507 and a second side wall 509.
- the insert 500 generally has, in part, a block-like appearance.
- the insert 500 is shaped and sized to be received within both the notch 154 and the through opening 237 that is in registration with the notch 154 of the base 150 when the casing 200 and base 150 mate together.
- the insert 500 has a hollow center space with the first side wall 507 having a height that is greater than the height of the second side wall 509.
- the second side wall 509 extends about half the height of the first side wall 507 and therefore, the insert 500 has a lower portion 510 that is defined between the first side wall 507 and the second side wall 509.
- the pill track 400 is attached to the insert 500 at the first end 502 of the insert 500.
- the bottom edge 455 of the movable member 450 includes a fastening feature 458 and the first end 502 include a complementary fastening feature that mates therewith to provide a secure connection between the two parts.
- the fastening feature at the first end 502 can be a male/female member and in the illustrated embodiment, the fastening feature is a male projection that is received into the U-shaped slot of the fastening feature 458, thereby forming a mechanical attachment (e.g., friction fit) between the parts.
- the movable member 450 is thus coupled to both the central shaft 412 and the insert 500 in such as way that vertical movement thereof is permitted.
- the lower portion 510 that is defined between the first side wall 507 and the second side wall 509 includes a U-shaped slot 515 that is defined between the side walls 507, 509 and a rear wall 511.
- the U-shaped slot 515 is thus open along the front of the insert 500 and as described herein is in registration with the window 215 formed in the side wall of the casing 200.
- the U-shaped slot 515 is thus part of the pill dispensing exit.
- the curvature of the movable member 450 and the fixed ramp 420 directs pills toward the U-shaped slot 515. As shown, pills travel down the helical shaped fixed ramp 420 and drop into the U-shaped slot 515.
- the pills can be disposed within the vertical U- shaped slot 515, only a single pill is dispensed at one time.
- the curved nature of the ramp 420 and the location and orientation of the U-shaped slot 515 cause the pills to slide down the ramp 420 while lying on their bottom (or top) surfaces, the pills assume a vertical orientation as they drop into the U-shaped slot 515 (i.e., they lie on their sides in stacked orientation).
- the U-shaped slot 515 is sized and shaped so that the pills cannot change their positions after entering the U-shaped slot 515 from the ramp 420. In other words, the pills cannot assume a more horizontal shape.
- the second side wall 509 includes a notch or opening 511 that is open along the top edge thereof.
- the insert 500 includes a base portion 525 at its bottom end that is intended to securely attach to the casing 200 and also to close off the notch 154 of the base 150.
- the base portion 525 includes a fastening element 527 that in the illustrated embodiment is in the form of a projection (male feature) that is received within the complementary opening 209 (Fig. 5) of the casing 200.
- a mechanical attachment i.e., friction fit
- the base portion 525 thus has an arcuate peripheral edge that generally completes the circumference of the base 150.
- the attachment between the insert 500 and the base 150 can be of a type which prevents or makes it very difficult to remove the insert 500 from the device 100.
- the insert 500 is introduced into the hollow interior of the casing 200 by being passed through the notch 154 and the through opening 237 and then into contact with the movable member 450.
- the fixed ramp structure 320 is oriented so as to not interfere with the reception of the insert 500 into the hollow interior of the device 100.
- the first end 502 of the insert 500 does come into contact with the fastening feature 458 so as to provide a secure attachment.
- the height of the insert 500 directly controls the positioning of the pill adjusting track member 450 due to the coupling therebetween.
- the member 450 is pushed further upward (against the force of the biasing force), thereby creating a larger space between the underside of the member 450 and the underlying ramp 420 to accommodate larger sized pills.
- the insert 500 passes through the main slot 311 formed in the top portion 310 of the door member 300.
- the insert 500 is stationary; however, the shape of the main slot 31 lis configured to permit a degree of rotation of the top portion 310 above the casing 200 before interference between the door member 300 and the insert 500.
- the device 100 also includes a controllable pill release mechanism 600.
- the pill release mechanism 600 includes both mechanical and electronic features and in particular, the pill release mechanism 600 includes an actuator 700 (Fig. 3) that permits controlled movement of the door member 300 relative to the casing 200 so as to open the drug dispensing window (opening) under select conditions to allow dispensing of a pill.
- the electronic components further include a power source 750 (Fig. 5) that can be in the form of a battery that is stored within the hollow interior of the casing 200 and a processor 760 (Fig. 5), such as a printed circuit board, that is electrically connected to the power source 750 and the actuator 700 for powering and controlling operation of the actuator 700.
- the actuator 700 can be in the form of a solenoid that has a movable pin/projection
- the actuator 700 is positioned such that the top portion 310 of the door member 300 is disposed above the actuator 700. However, when the pin 702 is the extended position, the pin 702 assumes a position higher than the top surface of the top portion 310 when the pin 702 is received within the main opening 311 formed in the top portion 310. As described herein, when the pin 702 is received within the main opening 311 when the pin 702 is in the extended position. As described herein, this extended position of the pin 702 prevents free rotation of the door member 310 relative to the casing 200.
- the device 100 also includes a switch 800 that is disposed within the second through opening 251 and therefore is open and in communication with the door member 300 is select positions of the top portion 310.
- the switch 800 can be in the form of a rocker switch that includes a pivotable portion 802 (Fig. 6.
- the pivotable portion faces the top portion 310 and movement of the top portion 310 over the casing 200 causes the switch 800 to move between open and closed positions.
- the pivotable portion thereof is free to assume the open position since the top portion 310 does not provide interference.
- the top portion 310 is rotated into contact with the pivotable portion 802 of the switch 800 and causes a closing thereof.
- the switch 800 sends a control signal to the processor 760.
- the controllable pill release mechanism 600 also includes a plunger member 900 that is designed to control the loading and dispensing of the pills through the pill dispensing window 215.
- the plunger member 900 is an arcuate shaped member that is disposed and has a degree of travel within the first recessed track 240.
- the plunger member 900 has a first end 902 and an opposing second end 904.
- the plunger member 900 also includes a top surface 905 that includes protrusion or tab 910 extending upwardly from the top surface 905.
- the plunger member 900 also includes a bottom portion that is received within the center portion 242, while the remaining portion is disposed on the landing 244.
- the arcuate shape of the plunger member 900 is complementary to the arcuate shape of the first recessed track 240 and therefore can move therein.
- the second end 904 can be a flat end.
- the plunger member 900 is thus coupled to the casing 200 by having a portion captured within the center portion 242 and within the first recessed channel 240 and to the top portion 310 of the door member 300 as a result of the tab 910 being received within the first arcuate shaped slot 313 of the top portion 310.
- the plunger member 900 is biased such that it normally assumes a closed position in which the second end 904 of the plunger member 900 extends into the U-shaped slot 515 into either contact with one pill or against the first side wall (whereby the plunger member 900 extends completely across the U-shaped slot 515) due to the first recessed channel 240 being freely open to the insert 500.
- the plunger member 900 is biased using a biasing member, such as a spring that can be captured within the center portion 242.
- the biasing member thus biases the plunger member 900 to the closed position in that the plunger member 900 is driven toward the insert 500 and into the U-shaped 515 for controlling movement of the pills.
- the extended position of the pin 702 of the solenoid (actuator) prevents the door member 300 from being moved into a position in which the pill dispensing window 215 is open. Thus, pills cannot be dispensed.
- the pill dispensing device 2100 also includes the casing or housing 2110 which securely mates with the base 150.
- the housing 2110 is very similar to the casing 200 with the differences being discussed below.
- a secure mechanical attachment such as a snap-fit type attachment, can be used to attach the casing 2110 to the base 150 as discussed previously.
- the side wall 206 includes recessed portion or track 220. Within the recessed portion 220 of the side wall 206, the medication (pill) dispensing opening (window) 215 (Fig. 18) is formed.
- the window 215 is open to the hollow interior of the casing 2110.
- the first recessed track 2140 is a multi-layer recess in that a center portion 2142 of the track 2140 has a maximum depth and a recessed landing 2144 is formed about the center portion 2142.
- the landing 2144 is recessed a first distance relative to the top surface 230 and a floor of the center portion 2142 is recessed a second distance relative to the top surface, with the second distance being greater than the first distance.
- the disk-shaped top portion 2210 can seat against and be supported by the top surface 230 while the door portion 2220 is disposed within the recessed track 220 in such a way that the disk-shaped top portion 2210 can freely rotate on the top surface 230 and the door portion 2220 can slidingly travel within the recessed track 220.
- the actuator unit 2310 is a cam based mechanism that is defined by an elongated actuator body 2320 that has a top end that is disposed proximate the underside of the top portion 2210 of the door member 2200 and an opposite bottom end that faces the base.
- the actuator unit 2310 includes a biased pin or protrusion 2330 that protrudes outwardly from the top end and travels within a channel or bore formed in the body 2320.
- the pin 2330 is sized and shaped so as to be received within the opening (slot) 2162 and in particular, in the normal extended position, the pin 2330 extends through the opening 2162 and is disposed above the top surface 230 of the casing 2110.
- the pin 2330 has rounded edges that cooperate with the cam surface 2219 as described below.
- the biasing of the pin 2330 can be caused by any number of suitable members, including a spring 2315 or the like.
- the biasing member 2315 applies a force to the pin 2330 such that in the normal rest position, the pin 2330 assumes the fully extended position and extends above the top surface 230 of the casing 2110.
- the cam member 2350 In the normal operating position, the cam member 2350 is driven to the first position in which it is received within the notch to prevent the pin 2330 from downward movement and thus also prevent free rotation of the door member 2200.
- the top portion 2210 is rotated into contact with the pivotable portion 802 of the switch 800 and causes a closing thereof.
- the door member 2200 is rotated counterclockwise and this causes the edge of the top portion 2210 to be driven into contact with the pivotable portion 802 of the switch 800.
- the arcuate shape of the plunger member 2400 is complementary to the T U 2013/024341 arcuate shape of the first recessed track 2140 and therefore can move therein.
- the first end 2402 can be a flat end. When the plunger 2400 is disposed within the track 2140, the first end 2402 faces the opening 237 and in fact, since the track 2140 is directly open to and forms an entrance to the opening 237, the first end 2402 can be at least partially travel into the opening 237.
- the plunger member 2400 is thus coupled to the casing 2110 by having a portion captured within the center portion 2142 of the first recessed channel 2140 and to the top portion 2210 of the door member 2200 as a result of the tab 2410 being received within the arcuate shaped slot 2215 of the top portion 2210.
- the plunger member 2400 is biased such that it normally assumes an open position in which the first 2402 of the plunger member 2400 is not disextends into the U-shaped slot 515 into either contact with one pill or against the first side wall (whereby the plunger member 900 extends completely across the U-shaped slot 515) due to the first recessed channel 2140 being freely open to the insert 500.
- the plunger 2400 is positioned such that the plunger 2400 (first end 2402) is driven to the slot 515 at a location above the pill to be released and therefore, the plunger 2400 pinches the next-in-line pill.
- This interference prevents multiple pills from being released and instead controls the dispensing of pills.
- the plunger member 2400 is disposed below the top portion 2210 of the door member 2200.
- the plunger member 2400 is thus a passive member that is captured by the door member 2200 by means of the tab 2410 being contained in the slot 2215 and therefore, rotation of the door member 2200 causes movement of the plunger member 2400 within the first recessed channel 2140.
- the controllable pill release mechanism also includes a door return member 2500.
- the door return member 2500 has an arcuate shape member that is disposed and has a degree of travel within the second recessed track 2150.
- the door return member 2500 includes a top surface 2505 that includes protrusion or tab 2510 extending upwardly from the top surface 2505.
- the door return member 2500 also includes a bottom portion that is received within the center portion 2152, while the remaining portion is disposed on the landing 2154.
- the arcuate shape of the door return member 2500 is complementary to the arcuate shape of the recessed track 2150 and therefore can move therein.
- the door return member 2500 is thus coupled to the casing 2010 by having a portion captured within the center portion 2152 and within the rest of the recessed channel 2150 and to the top portion 2210 of the door member 2200 as a result of the tab 2510 being received within the slot 2213 of the top portion 310.
- the door return member 2500 is biased such that it normally assumes a closed position in which the door portion 2220 closes the pill dispensing window 215.
- the door return member 2500 is biased using a biasing member, such as a spring, that can be captured within the center portion 2152.
- the door return member 2500 is disposed below the top portion 2210 of the door member 2200.
- the door return member 2500 is thus a passive member that is captured by the door member 2200 by means of the tab 2510 being contained in the slot 2213 and therefore, rotation of the door member 2200 causes movement of the plunger member 2500 within the second recessed channel 2150.
- the door member 2200 is moved clockwise, the movement of the door member 2200 causes the tab2510 to move counterclockwise, thereby causing the biasing member (to store energy).
- the biasing member releases its energy and the door return member 2500 is driven towards the insert 500, thereby causing the door portion 2220 to close.
- the base portion 2620 is designed to mate with both the bottle 110 and the device 2100 in a secure manner so as to connect the two together. More specifically, an inner surface 2622 of the base portion 2620 includes first fastening elements 2640 for mating with complementary features of the pill bottle 110 and second fastening elements 2650 for mating with complementary features of the device 2100.
- the first fastening elements 2640 comprise locking tabs that mate with locking tabs 2635 that are formed along the outer surface of the bottle 110.
- the first fastening elements 2640 are thus formed circumferentially around the inner surface of the base portion and both the elements 2640 and locking tabs 2635 are formed in spaced relationship relative to one another. Between the second fastening elements 2650 there are notches 2655 formed in the base portion.
- the second fastening elements 2650 are in the form of circumferentially spaced locking tabs that snap-fittingly mate with device 2100 so as to provide a secure attachment between base portion 2620 and device 2100 that is designed to prevent the patient from rupturing this seal.
- the close end of the bottle 110 is inserted into the opening defined by the base portion 2620 (at the bottom edge of the tab 2600) and then the bottle 110 is rotated to cause the first fastening elements 2640 to mate with locking tabs 2635 that are formed along the outer surface of the bottle 110.
- the locking tabs 2635 have a cam portion that causes the first fastening elements 2640 to ride into a locked position when the bottle 110 is rotated. In this locked position, the user cannot freely rotate the bottle 110 to remove it from the emergency tab 2600.
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