GB2492851A - Medicine spoon with electronic dosage indicator - Google Patents

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GB2492851A
GB2492851A GB201116406A GB201116406A GB2492851A GB 2492851 A GB2492851 A GB 2492851A GB 201116406 A GB201116406 A GB 201116406A GB 201116406 A GB201116406 A GB 201116406A GB 2492851 A GB2492851 A GB 2492851A
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Christopher James Herring
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61J—CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE
    • A61J7/00—Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
    • A61J7/0015—Devices specially adapted for taking medicines
    • A61J7/0023—Spoons
    • 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
    • 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

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Abstract

The medicines spoon is comprised of the spoon head and spoon handle. The spoon handle is comprised of a barrel in which in which an electronic device sits. The electronic device is controlled by pressing designated areas on the handle. The electronic device contains a library of medicines and their dosing schedules. This allows the user to select which medicine is being given. The electronic device calculates the dosing schedule for the user. The device will warn the user when a dose is next due and warns the user if attempting to give a dose too early, or if giving an overdose.

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Medicines spoon
Description Title
Medicines spoon.
Background
This invention relates to a novel medicine spoon which contains an integrated electronic device in the handle of the spoon. This reduces the risk of accidental overdose. The electronic device is programmed with the dosing schedules of common medicines that are used as liquids. The electronic device indicates when a dose is next due and will warn the user if attempting to give a dose too early.
Statement of invention
The medicines safety spoon is comprised of the spoon head and spoon handle. The spoon handle is comprised of a barrel in which an electronic device sits. The electronic device is controlled by pressing designated areas on the handle. The electronic device contains a library of medicines and their dosing schedules. This allows the user to select which medicine is being given. The electronic device calculates the dosing schedule for the user.
The device will warn the user when a dose is next due and warns the user if attempting to give a dose too early, or if giving an overdose.
It is intended that this product will be registered with the MHRA as a medical device and will comply with all relevant legislation.
Advantages The safety mechanism in the electronic device significantly reduces the chances of accidental overdose by the user by warning them if a dose is going to be given too early, or if the user attempts to use too many doses in a fixed time period.
The electronic device calculates when a dose is next due and alerts the user. This removes the responsibility from the user to remember when to take their medicine. This will ensure that the medicines dosing regime is more fully complied with and will therefore lead to health benefits in the user.

Claims (1)

  1. <claim-text>Claims 1. A medicines spoon with an integrated electronic device that calculates the dosing schedule of the medicine. This has the potential to alert the user when a dose is next due.</claim-text> <claim-text>2. A medicines spoon with an integrated electronic device that prevents incorrect dosing.</claim-text> <claim-text>3. The integrated electronic device is built into the handle of the medicines spoon.</claim-text>
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Citations (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US1619878A (en) * 1924-11-13 1927-03-08 Morgan Dosage spoon
US4034757A (en) * 1976-06-16 1977-07-12 Alza Corporation Dispenser for pharmaceuticals having patient compliance monitor apparatus
WO1993020486A1 (en) * 1992-03-30 1993-10-14 Maestre Federico A Portable programmable medication alarm device and method and apparatus for programming and using the same
GB2266978A (en) * 1992-05-12 1993-11-17 Christopher John Randall An electronic dosage reminder
US20070186923A1 (en) * 2006-01-06 2007-08-16 Aceirx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Drug storage and dispensing devices and systems comprising the same
US20090294521A1 (en) * 1997-03-28 2009-12-03 Carlos De La Huerga Interactive medication container labeling
US20100220553A1 (en) * 2008-03-28 2010-09-02 Lloyd Cleveland Nurse Method and Apparatus for Alerting a Person at Medicine Dosing Times

Patent Citations (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US1619878A (en) * 1924-11-13 1927-03-08 Morgan Dosage spoon
US4034757A (en) * 1976-06-16 1977-07-12 Alza Corporation Dispenser for pharmaceuticals having patient compliance monitor apparatus
WO1993020486A1 (en) * 1992-03-30 1993-10-14 Maestre Federico A Portable programmable medication alarm device and method and apparatus for programming and using the same
GB2266978A (en) * 1992-05-12 1993-11-17 Christopher John Randall An electronic dosage reminder
US20090294521A1 (en) * 1997-03-28 2009-12-03 Carlos De La Huerga Interactive medication container labeling
US20070186923A1 (en) * 2006-01-06 2007-08-16 Aceirx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Drug storage and dispensing devices and systems comprising the same
US20100220553A1 (en) * 2008-03-28 2010-09-02 Lloyd Cleveland Nurse Method and Apparatus for Alerting a Person at Medicine Dosing Times

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GB2492816B (en) 2017-09-27
GB2492816A (en) 2013-01-16
GB201112041D0 (en) 2011-08-31

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