Abstract: A dispensing cap for medication containers and the like enabling a single dosage of such medication to be dispensed from the container in response to each cycle of movement of an external movable component forming a portion of the cap. The cap includes a stationary inner cap attached to the mouth or neck of the container, an outer cap rotatably connected to the inner cap and a rotor disposed between the inner and outer caps and geared thereto in a manner which will cause the rotor to rotate in a direction opposite to rotational movement of the outer cap. The inner cap, rotor and outer cap each have a discharge port therein which are movable between aligned and misaligned positions so that a single pill, capsule, dosage of medication or other item will be discharged by gravity from the dispensing cap for each cycle of operation thereof.

Abstract: A device for dispensing tablets, pills and the like includes an enclosure containing a first cavity to store a plurality of tablets, a second cavity disposed adjacent the first cavity and a second cavity including a dispensing wheel including slots to convey a predetermined quantity of tablets or pills to a discharge opening, a control knob placed adjacent the dispensing wheel for moving the dispensing wheel. The control knob has a knurled surface such that a manual locking arm included in the dispensing device can engage a groove of the knurled surface to prevent rotation of the control knob and inadvertent dispensing of the tablets.