Container device

- AstraZeneca AB
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Description

The device relates to a container for holding tablets or the like. The container comprises a hollow body which holds the content, a closure that cooperates with the body to close the container, and a compliance aid device arranged on the container for indicating the time at which the last dose was taken or when the next dose is due.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the container device;

FIG. 2 is a side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is an opposite side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the container device, showing a second embodiment;

FIG. 9 is a side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 10 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 12 is an opposite side view thereof;

FIG. 13 is a front elevation view thereof; and,

FIG. 14 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a container device, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D565838
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 30, 2007
Date of Patent: Apr 8, 2008
Assignee: AstraZeneca AB (Södertälje)
Inventors: Lars Arvidsson (Lund), Lena Axelson-Larsson (Sodertälje), Mats Ruden (Mölndal)
Primary Examiner: Catherine R. Oliver
Attorney: White & Case LLP
Application Number: 29/278,455
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D3/203.2