Reusable watertight medicine cap for detecting and recording openings and closings
US10358272B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 26, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02W30/80
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A reusable water-tight medicine cap for detecting and recording openings and closings. The cap has sealing means for engaging a rim of a bottle opening. Detection means is configured to detect the presence or absence of the bottle opening within the cap, while electronic circuitry may be included to control operations of the cap. There may be included compliance means for motivating the user to comply with medication instructions.
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