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Interactive patient assistance device for storing and dispensing a testing device

US5442728A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 22, 1993
Grant dateAug 15, 1995
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG16H40/67
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An interactive patient assistance device houses a compartment for storing a testing device. A delivery mechanism makes the testing device available to the patient in response either to a prescribed schedule stored in resident memory or upon a command signal from the patient. The schedule may also be altered by a prescribed command issued by the patient.

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