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Modular dispensing devices for informing a user of a numeric amount of consumables and a schedule for dispensing the consumables

  • US 9,358,499 B2
  • Filed: 03/15/2014
  • Issued: 06/07/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/15/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device comprising:

  • a first mechanical interface configured to removably and replaceably couple to a container of consumables;

    a first communication interface configured to receive data from the container relating to a number of consumables in the container when the device is coupled to the container through the first mechanical interface;

    a second mechanical interface configured to removably and replaceably couple to a base;

    a second communication interface configured to receive a schedule for dispensing the consumables from the base when the device is coupled to the base through the second mechanical interface;

    a memory storing the number of consumables and the schedule; and

    a user input actuatable by a user to dispense one of the consumables from the container.

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