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Systems and methods for portable pill dispensers

US10792224B2 · kind B2 · utility

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35References

21Claims

0Family size

Assignee

Intent Solutions, Inc. · US

Inventors

Ashley B. Hancock · Atlanta, US
Louis F. Malice, Jr. · Marietta, US
Michael Allen Fisher · Lawrenceville, US
Patrick William Strane · Atlanta, US
Michael J. Glatzer · Atlanta, US
Michael Ingoldby · Superior, US
Andrew Scott Meadows · Canton, US
Christopher Crowley · San Diego, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 28, 2016
Grant date	Oct 6, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 1, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61J2200/30
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A portable pill dispenser is disclosed herein. The portable pill dispenser includes a container configured to house at least one pill therein. The container is attachable to a housing, which comprises a dispensing opening. A dispensing mechanism, a ramp, and a control panel are disposed within the housing. The dispensing mechanism is configured to dispense the at least one pill from the container to the dispensing opening. The ramp is configured to direct the at least one pill to the dispensing mechanism. A verification mechanism is disposed about the housing. The verification mechanism is configured to activate the dispensing mechanism. The control panel is in electrical communication with the dispensing mechanism and the verification mechanism.

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