Variable capacity medication container and labeling system for medical monitoring device
US6102855A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 22, 1997 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J2205/70
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical monitoring device, operating system, and method is provided for managing administration of medical treatment regimens for treating a patient's medical conditions. The device stores medication schedule data, treatment data, patient query data, and patient response data. The device includes a controller for controlling modes of operation of the device, controlling access of the memory, controlling display of the treatment data and the patient query data on a display, receiving and processing patient response data, tracking timing, and providing scheduled medication alarm signals. The device provides scheduled medication alarm signals that alert the user concerning prescribed medications due to be taken. The device further includes removable trays of varying capacities that provide flexibility regarding type and quantity of dispersed medications. The device also facilitates a pre-loading and pre-labeling method that provides for efficiency, accuracy, and improved controls regarding dispensing of prescribed medications.
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