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Timer device for medications

  • US 5,313,439 A
  • Filed: 07/17/1992
  • Issued: 05/17/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/17/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A medication packaging system capable of reminding a user when it is time to take the medication, comprising:

  • (a) a container for holding the medication, said container having electrically conducting material on a portion of its surface; and

    (b) a cap for closing of f said container, said cap including;

    (A) a timer means;

    (B) an output means for outputting information from said timer means;

    (C) a power source capable of powering said timer means and said output means; and

    (D) a circuit closing means for electrically connecting said power source and said timer and output means whenever said cap is closed on said container so that said circuit closing means makes electrical contact with said electrically conducting material of said container.

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