Monitored medication package
First Claim
1. A medication package comprising:
- a blister pack defining a plurality of bubble chambers therein, each adapted to receive a dose of medication;
a layer composed of a frangible material covering said plurality of bubble chambers;
a insulating layer of an electrically non-conductive material disposed on said layer of frangible material, said insulating layer defining a plurality of holes therein corresponding to said plurality of bubble chambers; and
a circuit board disposed on said insulating layer opposite said frangible layer, said circuit board defining a plurality of holes therein corresponding to said plurality of holes defined in said insulating layer and said bubble chambers, wherein each of said plurality of holes in said circuit board is surrounded by an electrically conductive trace;
wherein said holes in said insulating layer are slightly larger than said holes in said circuit board, such that said electrically conductive traces surrounding said holes in said circuit board are exposed when said circuit board and said insulating layer are in contact with each other.
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Abstract
A child resistant medication package and associated system can enable compliance and anti-diversion features. The medication package can include a timing reminder, can detect and record a compliance history of each dose of medication, and can include anti-tamper capabilities to ensure doses are removed in the intended fashion. The medication package can have the capability to exchange data with other devices, including personal computers. The associated system can include a central database that receives data from the medication package, and provides for the transmission of data between various system locations, including not only the individual medication package, but also, for example, drug manufacturers, pharmacies, physician offices, law enforcement agencies, and a database managing agency.
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59 Claims
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1. A medication package comprising:
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a blister pack defining a plurality of bubble chambers therein, each adapted to receive a dose of medication;
a layer composed of a frangible material covering said plurality of bubble chambers;
a insulating layer of an electrically non-conductive material disposed on said layer of frangible material, said insulating layer defining a plurality of holes therein corresponding to said plurality of bubble chambers; and
a circuit board disposed on said insulating layer opposite said frangible layer, said circuit board defining a plurality of holes therein corresponding to said plurality of holes defined in said insulating layer and said bubble chambers, wherein each of said plurality of holes in said circuit board is surrounded by an electrically conductive trace;
wherein said holes in said insulating layer are slightly larger than said holes in said circuit board, such that said electrically conductive traces surrounding said holes in said circuit board are exposed when said circuit board and said insulating layer are in contact with each other. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A medication package comprising:
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a first side comprising;
a blister pack defining a plurality of bubble chambers therein, each adapted to receive a dose of medication; and
a layer of adhesive having a peel-off cover, said adhesive layer being disposed on the surface of said blister pack between said plurality of bubble chambers; and
a second side comprising;
a circuit board, said circuit board defining a plurality of holes therein corresponding to said plurality of bubble chambers defined in said blister pack, wherein each of said plurality of holes in said circuit board is surrounded by an electrically conductive trace;
a insulating layer of an electrically non-conductive material disposed on said circuit board, said insulating layer defining a plurality of holes therein corresponding to said plurality of holes defined in said circuit board, bubble chambers, wherein said holes in said insulating layer are slightly larger than said holes in said circuit board, such that said electrically conductive traces surrounding said holes in said circuit board are exposed when said insulating layer is placed on said circuit board; and
a layer composed of a frangible material disposed on said insulating layer;
wherein said first side and said second side are connected via a hinge mechanism that can be closed to bring said frangible layer into contact with said adhesive layer after said peel-off cover has been removed, thereby sealing said bubble chambers. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A medication package comprising:
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a blister pack defining a plurality of bubble chambers therein, each adapted to receive a dose of medication;
a layer composed of a frangible material covering said bubble chambers;
a layer of plastic disposed on said frangible layer such that one or more portions of said layer of plastic are obstructing the opening of each of said bubble chambers such that said obstructing portion(s) of said plastic layer are displaced from the plane of the plastic layer when a dose of medication is pushed through said frangible layer;
an electrically conductive layer disposed on said plastic layer opposite said frangible layer;
a insulating layer of an electrically non-conductive material disposed on said electrically conductive layer, said insulating layer defining a plurality of holes therein corresponding to said plurality of bubble chambers; and
a circuit board disposed on said insulating layer opposite said frangible layer, said circuit board defining a plurality of holes therein corresponding to said plurality of holes defined in said insulating layer and said bubble chambers, wherein each of said plurality of holes in said circuit board is surrounded by an electrically conductive trace;
wherein said holes in said insulating layer are slightly larger than said holes in said circuit board, such that said electrically conductive traces surrounding said holes in said circuit board are exposed when said circuit board and said insulating layer are in contact with each other. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40)
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41. A medication package comprising:
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a first side comprising;
a blister pack defining a plurality of bubble chambers therein, each adapted to receive a dose of medication; and
a layer of adhesive having a peel-off cover, said adhesive disposed on the surface of said blister pack between said plurality of bubble chambers; and
a second side comprising;
a circuit board, said circuit board defining a plurality of holes therein corresponding to said plurality of bubble chambers defined in said blister pack, wherein each of said plurality of holes in said circuit board is surrounded by an electrically conductive trace;
an insulating layer of an electrically non-conductive material disposed on said circuit board, said insulating layer defining a plurality of holes therein corresponding to said plurality of holes defined in said circuit board, wherein said holes in said insulating layer are slightly larger than said holes in said circuit board, such that said electrically conductive traces surrounding said holes in said circuit board are exposed when said insulating layer is placed on said circuit board;
an electrically conductive layer disposed on said insulating layer;
a layer of resilient plastic disposed on said electrically conductive layer such that one or more portions of said layer of plastic are obstructing the holes defined in said insulating layer and said circuit board, such that said obstructing portion(s) of said plastic layer can be displaced from the plane of the plastic layer toward said circuit board; and
a layer composed of a frangible material disposed on said plastic layer opposite said electrically conductive layer;
wherein said first side and said second side are connected via a hinge mechanism that can be closed to bring said frangible layer into contact with said adhesive layer after said peel-off cover has been removed, thereby sealing said bubble chambers. - View Dependent Claims (42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58, 59)
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57. A medication package comprising:
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a plurality of bubble chambers defined in a blister pack; and
a plurality of switches corresponding to each of said bubble chambers;
wherein a unique one of said plurality of switches is closed when a dose of medication is removed from a bubble chamber.
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Specification