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Pill box and splitter with blade guard

US7243826B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 25, 2003
Grant dateJul 17, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T225/386
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A pill box having a base, a lid with a blade, and a blade guard. The base has a bottom side to which the blade guard is coupled. The base also has a top side with a pill storage compartment, a pill cutting surface, and a pill grip coupled to the pill cutting surface. The lid has a top side and a bottom side with the bottom side having a blade coupled to it. The lid is coupled to the base by one or more hinges.

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