Cylindrical pill dispenser and related methods of use
US10744068B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J2205/50
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A pill dispenser includes an outer body for displaying one or more pills within the dispenser. A core is disposed within the outer body, and the core includes a channel extending along a length of the outer body to store the one or more pills within the channel. The pill dispenser further includes an actuator with a slot, and the actuator is joined to the outer body at a first end and rotatable about the core from a storage position to a dispensing position with the slot aligned with the channel. An actuator cover is joined to the actuator and includes an opening configured to align with the slot when the actuator is in the storage position.
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