CA2080036A1 - Child resistant compliance device - Google Patents
Child resistant compliance deviceInfo
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- CA2080036A1 CA2080036A1 CA 2080036 CA2080036A CA2080036A1 CA 2080036 A1 CA2080036 A1 CA 2080036A1 CA 2080036 CA2080036 CA 2080036 CA 2080036 A CA2080036 A CA 2080036A CA 2080036 A1 CA2080036 A1 CA 2080036A1
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- Prior art keywords
- child resistant
- compliance device
- tray
- lid
- capsules
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Classifications
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS 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
- B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
- B65D83/04—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, or spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
- B65D83/0445—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, or spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills all the articles being stored in individual compartments
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS 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
- B65D2215/00—Child-proof means
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- Medical Preparation Storing Or Oral Administration Devices (AREA)
Abstract
TITLE OF THE INVENTION
CHILD RESISTANT COMPLIANCE DEVICE
ABSTRACT OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a novel child resistant compliance device comprising a transparent or opaque sliding lid, an elongated base or tray having inserted therein trays consisting of 1-3 rows capable of containing from 2-10 tablets, capsules or desired substance in solid form per row, a means for allowing said tablet, capsule or desire substance to exit from said device and a means for sequentially delivering additional tablets or capsules from said device.
CHILD RESISTANT COMPLIANCE DEVICE
ABSTRACT OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a novel child resistant compliance device comprising a transparent or opaque sliding lid, an elongated base or tray having inserted therein trays consisting of 1-3 rows capable of containing from 2-10 tablets, capsules or desired substance in solid form per row, a means for allowing said tablet, capsule or desire substance to exit from said device and a means for sequentially delivering additional tablets or capsules from said device.
Description
1371s/6038A 2080036 - l - 18490 ITLE OF T~E INVENTION
C~ILD RESISTA~T COMPLIANCE DEVICE
BACKGROUND ~F TEE INVENTION
: 15 This invention relates to a novel child ~ : resistant compliance device comprising a transparent ; or opaque ~liding lid, an elongated ba~e or tray having inserted therein trays~consisting of 1-3 rows capable of containing from 2-10 tablets, capsules or 20 ~ desired substance~:in æolid f;orm per row, a means for allowing aid tablet capsule or desired substance to e~it from said device and a means for sequentially : delivering additional tablets or capsules from said ~-~: ~ device.
:~ 25 Various types:of child reæistant or sa~ety containers have been developed which include a tray : and a slidably engagi~g lid with the tray locked in the closed position using ~ome type of locking ~: ~ 30 mechanism. ~owever, many o~ such containers are relatively complex in construction and operation, and , ~8~
1371s/6038A - 2 - 18490 largely require manual deformation of the lid and/or tray for releasing the locking mechanism prior to pulling open the tray. However, many of these pill and capsu1e containers, although child resistant, have proven inconvenient and cumbersome to operate for the users.
Typical child resistant bottle closures usually require the user to perform some preliminary manipulations hefore the bottle can be opened. For example, there are bottle closures that require the user to align a mark on the closure with a mark on the bottle in order to remove the closure (normally, a snap off cap). Other closures re~uire the user to sqeeze or pincb the closure while simultaneousiy rotating it to remove it. Still, other closures require the user to exert downward pre sure on the closure and simultaneously rotate ~he closure in order to remove it from the battle.
Although such closures are ef~ective, they require the exer~ion of æome strength by the user.
~any users, because of illness, manual deformation, manual flexibility limitations, and the like either have difficulty in removing the closures or are unable to remove them at all. In addi~ion, although such closures are touted as "child resistant", "tamper proof", and the li~e, observant and innovative children have been kno~m to readily remove such closures.
C~ILD RESISTA~T COMPLIANCE DEVICE
BACKGROUND ~F TEE INVENTION
: 15 This invention relates to a novel child ~ : resistant compliance device comprising a transparent ; or opaque ~liding lid, an elongated ba~e or tray having inserted therein trays~consisting of 1-3 rows capable of containing from 2-10 tablets, capsules or 20 ~ desired substance~:in æolid f;orm per row, a means for allowing aid tablet capsule or desired substance to e~it from said device and a means for sequentially : delivering additional tablets or capsules from said ~-~: ~ device.
:~ 25 Various types:of child reæistant or sa~ety containers have been developed which include a tray : and a slidably engagi~g lid with the tray locked in the closed position using ~ome type of locking ~: ~ 30 mechanism. ~owever, many o~ such containers are relatively complex in construction and operation, and , ~8~
1371s/6038A - 2 - 18490 largely require manual deformation of the lid and/or tray for releasing the locking mechanism prior to pulling open the tray. However, many of these pill and capsu1e containers, although child resistant, have proven inconvenient and cumbersome to operate for the users.
Typical child resistant bottle closures usually require the user to perform some preliminary manipulations hefore the bottle can be opened. For example, there are bottle closures that require the user to align a mark on the closure with a mark on the bottle in order to remove the closure (normally, a snap off cap). Other closures re~uire the user to sqeeze or pincb the closure while simultaneousiy rotating it to remove it. Still, other closures require the user to exert downward pre sure on the closure and simultaneously rotate ~he closure in order to remove it from the battle.
Although such closures are ef~ective, they require the exer~ion of æome strength by the user.
~any users, because of illness, manual deformation, manual flexibility limitations, and the like either have difficulty in removing the closures or are unable to remove them at all. In addi~ion, although such closures are touted as "child resistant", "tamper proof", and the li~e, observant and innovative children have been kno~m to readily remove such closures.
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1371s/6038A - 3 - 18490 This invention relates tu a novel child resistant compliance device which comprises a transparent or opaque sliding lid, an elongated base or (tray) having inserted therein trays consisting of 1-3 rows capable of containing from 2-}.0 tablets, capsules or desired substance in solid form per row, a means for allowing said tablets, capsules or desired substance to exist from said device and a lo means for sequentia~ly delivering additional tablets or capsules from said device.
Compliance has always been a problem, speci~ically with older patients. Medication is not taken on time, or not at all~ Patients sometimes forget if and when they took their medication. The device disclosed herein offers positive proof that medication has or has not been taken~ and also o~ers a fool-proof mechanical means, since you cannot remove but one tablet/capsule at a time, and only in proper ~equence. Therefore, it is an object of this invention to provide a child resistant compliance device having a lid that cannot be closed unless medication or deæired substance is first removed and, if necessary, can be operated with one hand.
It is another object of this invention to provide a child resistant compliance device that is easy to carry, opens only for enough to allow one tablet, capsule or desired sub6tance to exist prior to closing and automatically advances to the second, third and etc. positions.
It is a further object of this invention to pro~ide a child resistant compliance device adaptable to be used ~ith a ~ariety of dispensing means.
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1371s/6038A - 4 - 18490 Additional objects of this invention will be apparent to persons of ordinary skill in the art upon reading the following detailed descr$ption and appended claims and upon reference of the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PRA~INGS
For a more complete understanding of this invention, re~erence should be made to the embodiment illustrated in greater detail in the accompanying drawi~gs and described below by way of example of the invention.
In the drawings:
Figure I shows a general cross-sectional view of the base and the transparent or opaque sliding lid having a safety clamp in closed position.
Figure II shows a cross-sectional view of the sliding lid with safety clamp in open position~
Figure III shows a cross-sectional view of ramps attached to the under side of the slidable lid shown in Figure II.
Figure IV shows a cross-sectional view of the base (tray) with hinge stop, living hinge and hinge door.
Figure V shows a general cross-sectional view of the base (tray) having two rows with sequential sectional compartments ~or tablet, capsule or desired substance delivery.
1371s/6038A - 5 - 18490 It should be understood that the drawings are not necessaxily to scale and that the embodiments are sometimes illustrated by graphic symbols, phantom line, diagrammatic representations and i~ragmentary views. In certain instances, details ~hich are not necessary for an understanding of the present invention or which render other detailæ dificult to perceive may have been omitted. It should be further understood, of course, that the inve~tion i3 not lo necessarily limited to the particular embodiments illustrated herein.
DETAILED D~SCRIPTI~N OF THE INVENTION
The child resistant compliance device described herein comprises a transparent or opaque sliding lid (2) having a directional thumb grip with child resistant top lid lock (1) inserted slidably in upper base track (4) being part of base (4). To the under side of slidable lid (2) i8 attached stationary ramps (5 and 6). The base or tray consiste of numerous compartments (10) for storage of tablet, capsule or desired substance (13). At the top center of base or tray (4) is located spring loaded lock button (14) that connects with directional thumb grip (1) for child resistant.
In general, the child resistant device described herein consists of a base or tray having a transparent or opaque slidable lid with child resistant lock as shown in Figures I and II. Said slidable lid has attached underneath at the top said lid stationary ramps that permit movement across the top of said base or tray as shown in Figure III.
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1371s/6038A 6 - 18490 Figure 4 depicts the sequential mechanism which control~ the movements of the living hinge, hinge door and hinge stop which allows release of a single dose of required (tablet or cap3ule~ medication in solid form. The lid cannot be closed unless the medication or desired substance is removed.
In practicing the concepts of this invention, it is found that the over-all demensions lo of the device disclosed herein is not critical and can range from 1 to 15 inches, width to length, respectively; preferably ~rom 1 to 8 inches. Also, the size of the medication for delivery is not critical. However, as one skilled in the art can readily appreciate, the device disclosed herein is designed for child safety in combination with ease in administering daily or prescribed medication.
If so desired, the date and/or number for each medicament can be inscribed on the slidable lid, 2~ thereby being use~ul to the elderly or patient having memory disorders.
1371s/6038A - 3 - 18490 This invention relates tu a novel child resistant compliance device which comprises a transparent or opaque sliding lid, an elongated base or (tray) having inserted therein trays consisting of 1-3 rows capable of containing from 2-}.0 tablets, capsules or desired substance in solid form per row, a means for allowing said tablets, capsules or desired substance to exist from said device and a lo means for sequentia~ly delivering additional tablets or capsules from said device.
Compliance has always been a problem, speci~ically with older patients. Medication is not taken on time, or not at all~ Patients sometimes forget if and when they took their medication. The device disclosed herein offers positive proof that medication has or has not been taken~ and also o~ers a fool-proof mechanical means, since you cannot remove but one tablet/capsule at a time, and only in proper ~equence. Therefore, it is an object of this invention to provide a child resistant compliance device having a lid that cannot be closed unless medication or deæired substance is first removed and, if necessary, can be operated with one hand.
It is another object of this invention to provide a child resistant compliance device that is easy to carry, opens only for enough to allow one tablet, capsule or desired sub6tance to exist prior to closing and automatically advances to the second, third and etc. positions.
It is a further object of this invention to pro~ide a child resistant compliance device adaptable to be used ~ith a ~ariety of dispensing means.
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1371s/6038A - 4 - 18490 Additional objects of this invention will be apparent to persons of ordinary skill in the art upon reading the following detailed descr$ption and appended claims and upon reference of the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PRA~INGS
For a more complete understanding of this invention, re~erence should be made to the embodiment illustrated in greater detail in the accompanying drawi~gs and described below by way of example of the invention.
In the drawings:
Figure I shows a general cross-sectional view of the base and the transparent or opaque sliding lid having a safety clamp in closed position.
Figure II shows a cross-sectional view of the sliding lid with safety clamp in open position~
Figure III shows a cross-sectional view of ramps attached to the under side of the slidable lid shown in Figure II.
Figure IV shows a cross-sectional view of the base (tray) with hinge stop, living hinge and hinge door.
Figure V shows a general cross-sectional view of the base (tray) having two rows with sequential sectional compartments ~or tablet, capsule or desired substance delivery.
1371s/6038A - 5 - 18490 It should be understood that the drawings are not necessaxily to scale and that the embodiments are sometimes illustrated by graphic symbols, phantom line, diagrammatic representations and i~ragmentary views. In certain instances, details ~hich are not necessary for an understanding of the present invention or which render other detailæ dificult to perceive may have been omitted. It should be further understood, of course, that the inve~tion i3 not lo necessarily limited to the particular embodiments illustrated herein.
DETAILED D~SCRIPTI~N OF THE INVENTION
The child resistant compliance device described herein comprises a transparent or opaque sliding lid (2) having a directional thumb grip with child resistant top lid lock (1) inserted slidably in upper base track (4) being part of base (4). To the under side of slidable lid (2) i8 attached stationary ramps (5 and 6). The base or tray consiste of numerous compartments (10) for storage of tablet, capsule or desired substance (13). At the top center of base or tray (4) is located spring loaded lock button (14) that connects with directional thumb grip (1) for child resistant.
In general, the child resistant device described herein consists of a base or tray having a transparent or opaque slidable lid with child resistant lock as shown in Figures I and II. Said slidable lid has attached underneath at the top said lid stationary ramps that permit movement across the top of said base or tray as shown in Figure III.
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1371s/6038A 6 - 18490 Figure 4 depicts the sequential mechanism which control~ the movements of the living hinge, hinge door and hinge stop which allows release of a single dose of required (tablet or cap3ule~ medication in solid form. The lid cannot be closed unless the medication or desired substance is removed.
In practicing the concepts of this invention, it is found that the over-all demensions lo of the device disclosed herein is not critical and can range from 1 to 15 inches, width to length, respectively; preferably ~rom 1 to 8 inches. Also, the size of the medication for delivery is not critical. However, as one skilled in the art can readily appreciate, the device disclosed herein is designed for child safety in combination with ease in administering daily or prescribed medication.
If so desired, the date and/or number for each medicament can be inscribed on the slidable lid, 2~ thereby being use~ul to the elderly or patient having memory disorders.
Claims (3)
1. A child resistant compliance device comprising:
a) a sliding lid having a safety clamp;
b) an elongated base having attached therein trays consisting of multiple rows for medication storage and c) a means for sequential delivery of said medication from said device.
a) a sliding lid having a safety clamp;
b) an elongated base having attached therein trays consisting of multiple rows for medication storage and c) a means for sequential delivery of said medication from said device.
2. The device according to Claim 1, wherein said base consists of 1 to 3 rows having a capacity of 2 to 15 compartments per row.
3. The device according to Claim 2, wherein said base consists of two(2) rows having ten(10) compartments per row.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| US77691691A | 1991-10-15 | 1991-10-15 | |
| US776,916 | 1991-10-15 |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
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| CA2080036A1 true CA2080036A1 (en) | 1993-04-16 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| CA 2080036 Abandoned CA2080036A1 (en) | 1991-10-15 | 1992-10-07 | Child resistant compliance device |
Country Status (3)
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| EP (1) | EP0537997A1 (en) |
| JP (1) | JPH05200101A (en) |
| CA (1) | CA2080036A1 (en) |
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| DE560098C (en) * | 1931-02-18 | 1932-09-28 | J D Riedel I E De Haeen A G | Sliding box in which the inner part has several rows of recesses parallel to the box edges for receiving tablets |
| US2917162A (en) * | 1958-04-15 | 1959-12-15 | Horland Richard | Pill dispensing unit |
| US4126224A (en) * | 1977-11-03 | 1978-11-21 | Laauwe Robert H | Moisture-proof and child-resistant pill box |
| DK163290C (en) * | 1990-03-16 | 1992-08-03 | Viking Industries | CHILD SAFETY COVER FOR A PACKAGING |
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- 1992-10-07 CA CA 2080036 patent/CA2080036A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 1992-10-14 EP EP92309345A patent/EP0537997A1/en not_active Ceased
- 1992-10-14 JP JP4276323A patent/JPH05200101A/en active Pending
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| JPH05200101A (en) | 1993-08-10 |
| EP0537997A1 (en) | 1993-04-21 |
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