Biometrically locked medication bottle lid
US11925605B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J1/1412
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A biometrically locked medication bottle lid including a bottle assembly, an alarm assembly and a lock assembly is disclosed herein. The bottle assembly includes a lid and a dispenser mechanism comprising a spring and a tray to dispense medicament. The alarm assembly includes a digital display that is attached to the front side of the bottle. A speaker and a light are also attached to the front side of the bottle and can be activated when an alarm is triggered indicating that it is time for a user to take their medication. The lock assembly includes a fingerprint sensor and a lock mechanism. The lock mechanism is actuated when the fingerprint sensor scans the fingerprint of the user.
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