Systems, methods, and apparatuses for securely dispensing one or more prescribed substances to a securely identified intended user
US11217337B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J2200/70
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems, methods, and apparatuses for securely dispensing one or more prescribed substances at a given time and/or date are disclosed herein. In certain embodiments, a pill dispensing device may include a generally tamper-proof portable housing. A replaceable cartridge may be configured to be removably disposed within the portable housing. The replaceable cartridge also may be generally tamper-proof. The portable housing and/or the replaceable cartridge may be operable to dispense a predefined amount of a prescribed substance at a given time and/or date.
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