Abstract: Medication magazines including one or more compartments that hold respective sleeves of medication, as well as a respective blister card, are provided. The blister card(s) include blisters of medication, and the blister sleeve(s) include openings designed to align with the blisters of the blister card(s). The removal of medication from each blister may be automatically detected and digitally recorded, along with the time and the individual who removed the medication. In addition to permitting alignment of each blister on the blister card, the openings on the sleeve also permit the ejection of the medicine through the openings without being removed from the sleeve. Intelligent medication management systems configured to provide end-to-end management and monitoring for patient dosing regimens are also provided.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a tracer composition. The composition comprises a fluorescent molecule which fluoresces when exposed to an excitation wavelength, and thereby emit a photon with a wavelength between 400 and 600 nm; and a gelling agent.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical dosage system includes a blister pack and a plurality of dosage forms contained by the blister pack. The dosage forms are to be consumed in an up-titration process. Only one single dosage form of the plurality of dosage forms is consumed on a given day throughout the up-titration process whereby dosages increase over the course of a multi-day period of time.

Abstract: A medication packet bundle includes one or more beacons. Each beacon may transmit a signal representing an event related to patient compliance with a medication regimen, such as removal of a packet of medication from a bundle or opening of a packet. The transmitted beacon signals can be monitored and processed to track patient compliance and adherence.

Abstract: A molded container of plastic material. The molded container including a neck finish defining an opening into the molded container, a body extending from the neck finish and including a shoulder adjacent the neck finish, a base defining a closed end of the container, and a sidewall extending between the shoulder and the base. Formed on a surface of the container and being defined by the plastic material forming the container are a series of raised dots defining a tactile writing feature.

Abstract: A label is to be wrapped around an adherend after being printed. The adherend has a diameter equal to or smaller than a prescribed diameter. In the label, a base material has a printing surface. An adhesive layer is provided on an opposite side surface of the base material from the printing surface. A release material is bonded to the adhesive layer with a portion of the adhesive layer exposed. The release material has a higher stiffness than the base material. A mark for alignment is to be used when bonding together exposed sections of the adhesive layer or an exposed section of the adhesive layer with the release material in order to form the label into a loop shape. The mark is provided at a position for forming the label in the loop shape having an inner diameter greater than the prescribed diameter.

Abstract: A timed calling type pet feeder capable of preventing mistaken touch includes a bottom shell. A feeding tray matching with the bottom shell and embedded in the bottom shell is arranged on the bottom shell. N food storage boxes are uniformly arranged on the feeding tray along a circumferential direction in a sunken manner. The N is a positive integer greater than or equal to 3. A sealing cover configured to seal N?1 food storage boxes is arranged on the bottom shell. A rotating mechanism configured to drive the sealing cover to rotate, a control module configured to drive the rotating mechanism to operate, and an appetite stimulating module configured to cooperate with the control module to implement interaction are arranged in a center of the bottom shell. The control module includes a printed circuit board (PCB). The PCB is programmed with a timing module, a key module, and a display module.

Abstract: The device is adapted to accommodate medication for different days or for different times of a single day such as morning, midday and evening. A pill box with sections may be used for partitioning the medication. The pill box is contemplated to have at least one see-through wall or lid such that one may see medication or a label in the pill box. Pairs of light emitters and light receivers are used to detect medication and a processing unit for receiving output signals of the light receivers is used together with a communications module for transmitting a status signal of the pill box.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of a pill dispenser. The pill dispenser with a pre-filled stackable cartridge comprises a top plate, fitted horizontally with an embedded machine device; a cartridge assembly, fitted horizontally and mounted vertically on top of each of the cartridge assembly, detachably supporting a set of the pre-filled stackable cartridge wherein each of the cartridge comprise a plurality of slots to place a pill and a pill dispensing slot for dispensing the pill; and a plurality of tabs attached externally to each of the cartridge wherein one of the tab remains intact and rest each of the tabs are broken to create at least one hole to denote a serial number of the cartridge to follow a sequence of mounting the cartridge, a base plate comprising a pill cup to be manually pulled by the consumer to extract the pill to be consumed.

Abstract: A personal Wallet and Purse Medication Card apparatus, which is, at most, the dimensions of a credit card, with a front surface and a back surface opposite the front surface. The card has at least one sealed cavity designed for securely housing generic, as-needed medication that does not more than marginally protrude beyond the front surface, is generally the dimensions of a credit card, and intended to fit within modern-day clothing, a personal wallet, or purse.

Abstract: A child safety lid is provided and used to close the opening of content containers including rigid and flexible containers/bags. The cover requires a multiple step process in order to be removed and helps to prevent inadvertent or accidental openings of the container. The lid/cover can comprise a top member, a locking member, a bottom member and a seal member. The top member can be secured to the bottom member with the locking member captured therebetween and the seal member can extend downward from the bottom member and contact an internal shelf/ledge disposed within the container near the container opening. In one embodiment, the seal member and bottom member can be bonded to each other through an overmolding process. In one embodiment, the seal can be constructed from an elastomer material.

Abstract: A pill regulator apparatus is defined by a base. A number of side walls, including a rear wall, a front wall, and a pair of opposing side walls. The front wall, rear wall and opposing side walls define an interior volume. A number of dividing walls are installed within the interior volume so that a number of individual compartments are defined. A number of tabs are placed above the individual compartments on the rear wall. Each individual compartment includes a corresponding tab. Each tab is movable between an upward position and a downward position.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to pharmaceutical compositions for preventing, treating, reducing the duration, or reducing the severity of symptoms of the common cold. The pharmaceutical composition can comprise a probiotic formulation of non-pathogenic bacteria, vitamin C and vitamin D along with a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient or filler. A method of for preventing, treating, reducing the duration, or reducing the severity of symptoms of the common cold is also disclosed in which a patient in need of a treatment for preventing, treating, reducing the duration, or reducing the severity of symptoms of the common cold is identified. The pharmaceutical composition can then be administered orally to the patient.

Abstract: Approaches for use in making a lid for a blister package include forming a continuous pattern of electrically conductive wire on an adhesive surface of a substrate. The continuous pattern has a plurality of detector segments, and each detector segment has an outer connector portion and an inner connector portion. The outer connector portion and the inner connector portion of each detector segment are adjacent to one another, and pairs of successive first and second detector segments of the plurality of detector segments are connected by the inner connector portion of the first detector segment and the outer connector portion of the second detector segment. The forming includes forming an arced segment between the inner connector portion of the first detector segment and the outer connector portion of the second detector segment.

Abstract: A device including a portable frame, comprising a tray and a lid that closes upon the tray, and multiple cavities formed in the tray and configured to receive a container is provided. The cavities are arranged in a pattern according to a dosage dispense sequence for a medication from the container, and to a type of a medication to be dispensed from the container; and a marking along a side of the pattern, the marking indicative of the dosage dispense sequence corresponding to one or more cavities aligned with the marking in the pattern. A method for using the above device to dispense medication to a patient is also provided.

Abstract: A pen needle assembly apparatus (60) includes a housing (30), a movable support (40) for supporting a pen needle (18), an ejector (80) for ejecting a used pen needle from the support, and an actuator (56). The support (40) is rotated relative to the housing (30) to index the pen needles to a position where the pen needle can be accessed and coupled to a delivery device (10). The used pen needle (18) is returned to the well (42) in the support and the support rotated toward the ejector (80) where the used pen needle is ejected to a compartment (50) in the housing for disposal. A cover (60) on the housing includes at least one opening (65) for accessing the pen needle when the support is rotated to position a pen needle relative to the opening in the cover.

Abstract: Cartridge packaging for nicotine delivery systems are provided. Various embodiments of cartridge packaging are described that include or use one or more perforations or perforating patterns separating the cartridges. In one embodiment, for example, a cartridge pack can include a plurality of cartridge pack cavities that are each configured to receive a vaporizer cartridge and separated by a vertical perforation region, and a void cavity separated from the plurality of cartridge pack cavities by a horizontal perforation region. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described.

Abstract: A pill box includes a box body. The box body includes an accommodating chamber defining an opening and receiving pills. A box closing the accommodating chamber is arranged on the accommodating chamber. A connecting end of the box cover is hinged to a rear end of the box body. An elastic piece and a limiting groove are disposed on the rear end of the box body. A clamping seat is arranged on the connecting end of the box cover. A bending portion is arranged on one end of the elastic piece. A fixing portion is arranged on another end of the elastic piece. The bending portion passes through the clamping seat and is exposed. When the box cover is buckled with the box body, the bending portion is deformed by being squeezed and tightly engages with the box cover, and the fixing portion extends downward into the limiting groove.

Abstract: A reminder method, system, and computer program product include collecting information and an activity of a user, determining an optimum time to send the reminder to the user based on the information and the activity of the user and an optimal platform to deliver the reminder to the user based on the information and the activity of the user.

Abstract: A pill dispenser includes an outer Lazy Susan styled body that contains multiple single pill dispensing units within. The main body can freely rotate to allow the user to easily move to other medications as needed. The dispenser has top mounted pill bottles to allow refilling of pills. Each pill dispenser can dispense a single pill by simply pushing and releasing a spring loaded button. Each dispenser has an adjustment dial that can turned by a finger to adjust for release of different size pills. The dispenser includes a top cover to help keep the internal dispensing mechanisms free of dust and debris.

Abstract: Provided is a smart medicine case unit including: a main case having an accommodation space to store a component therein; a medicine case accommodated in the accommodation space of the main case, the medicine case including a plurality of medicine compartments that are partitioned to separately accommodate various types of medicine and respectively include light-transmitting holes through which light is transmitted; a circuit board arranged between the medicine case and the main case, wherein an optical sensor provided at a position corresponding to each of the light-transmitting holes and a communication device configured to transmit a signal sensed by the optical sensor to a mobile terminal such as a smartphone are mounted on the circuit board; and a top cover rotatably coupled to the main case to selectively open and close the medicine compartments of the medicine case by a rotational motion.

Abstract: A blister package lid includes a substrate, a layer of adhesive, and a continuous pattern of electrically conductive wire disposed directly on the adhesive layer. The continuous pattern of wire has a plurality of detector segments, and the plurality of detector segments have respective destructible portions of wire at locations on the substrate corresponding to cavities of a blister sheet. Each detector segment has an outer connector portion and an inner connector portion. The outer connector portion and the inner connector portion of each detector segment are adjacent to one another, and pairs of successive first and second detector segments of the plurality of detector segments are connected by an arced segment between the inner connector portion of the first detector segment and the outer connector portion of the second detector segment.

Abstract: A container to hold contents therein is described with a gauge to indicate the level of contents in the container. The container can be a prescription container to store capsules, tablets, pills and the like. A label is affixed outside the container and is substantially opaque such that the interior is not visible through the label. The label including a vertical, transparent viewing window to see past the label, through the container wall to view the contents therein. The label includes indicia and indicators adjacent the window to indicate a time remaining for the supply of contents in the container or other characteristics of the contents. The time remaining can be calculated by the container volume and characteristics of the contents.

Abstract: Described is a multi-part device for keeping consumables such as dietary supplements in separate, non-contaminatable, individually accessible container compartments. The device of the invention can also be used for storage of other items, as well. The top of the device is removable, has several interconnected lids that are attached and retained to the container portion of the device by a rotable cap, the position of which selects which lid, if any, can be opened by a user. The compartment lids separate the contents stored in the various compartments so as to keep the contents of each compartment from being contaminated by items or materials placed in other compartments or from the environment. The safe can be locked shut by rotating the cap to predetermined positions.

Abstract: A system for dispensing sterile covers for a stethoscope or other medical device, including a container including elongated members positioned in the container, terminating at tips proximate one end of the container; one or more collapsed pouches positioned inside the container, each pouch having open and closed ends and retainers, each retainer adapted to receive a corresponding elongated member, the collapsed pouches being supported on the elongated members; each pouch comprising a tab positioned proximate the open end for being grasped and pulled in a direction away and downwards from the elongated members, the open end forming an open position defined by the retainers and the tab for receiving a head of the stethoscope inside the pouch while the retainers remain engaged with the elongated members; after use, the pouch is removable from the stethoscope without a user contacting a patient contacting region of the cover.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to wireless medication blister pack assembly and to a blister pack attachment to be secured to a blister pack assembly. The attachment an electronic card housing for receiving an electronic card which includes electronic components such as card connectors, and a locking system which is configurable between a locked configuration and a releasing configuration. In the locked configuration, the blister pack assembly and the electronic card are connected, with sheet connectors provided on the blister pack assembly and the card connectors being in electronic communication. Such electronic communication allows the electronic components to detect whether a given blister has been detached from the blister pack assembly. In the releasing configuration, the electronic card and the blister pack assembly can be removed from the blister pack attachment, so as to allow the electronic card to be reused with a replacement blister pack assembly.

Abstract: Described herein are multi-unit storage devices where two separate compartments are joined in a manner such that accessing one of the compartments does not compromise product held in the other compartment. The separate compartments may be vacuum or otherwise sealed such that when the seal is broken, access to the products contained therein is provided. Each of the compartments may be independently sealed.

Abstract: A child resistant container comprising a tray and a cover is provided. The tray comprises a plurality of tray compartments arranged radially around a centrally disposed tray hub. Each tray compartment defines a cavity for holding one or more articles. The container is a “dial pack” type container, meaning the tray can be rotated with respect to the cover to expose each cavity in turn.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for delivering single-dose packages sequentially from a substantially continuous strip having a first dispensing end and a second end, e.g., contained within a cassette or other dispenser. The strip includes a cover layer attached to a base layer to define a plurality of blisters therebetween that have one or more medications therein. The blisters are aligned in single file generally along the longitudinal axis between the first and second ends and/or otherwise arranged in single-dose packages adjacent one another, e.g., at least some of the single-dose packages including a plurality of blisters having different types of medications therein. A first single-dose package at the first dispensing end may be separable from a second adjacent single-dose package such that individual single-dose packages may be removed successively from the first dispensing end.

Abstract: A lid including one or more messages relating to a product is provided. The lid can store and play one or more audio messages on an audio device attached thereto. The audio messages can be recorded onto the audio device, loaded onto the audio device at a point of sale, and/or pre-loaded on the audio device at a factory. The lid can also include one or more visual and/or surface texture indicia corresponding to the product, such as the product name, color(s) uniquely corresponding to the product, and/or the like.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to systems and apparatuses for tracking usage of a packetized item. In one scenario, an apparatus may be provided for tracking use of a packetized item. The apparatus may include a roll of packets where each packet is designed to contain packetized items such as pills. The packets may have an electrically conductive material applied to various parts thereof. The apparatus may also include an enclosure configured to track usage of the packets. The enclosure may include a power source, a display, a transceiver, and a microcontroller that is configured to control operation of the display and may also analyze signals from the electrically conductive material to determine the distribution status of the packets. In one example, as packets are removed from the roll of packets, the microcontroller can determine when, where and how many packets were removed from the roll.

Abstract: A system for integrating and labeling a plurality of tablet orders is described. The system comprises a graphical user interface configured to receive one or more inputs for a plurality of tablets associated with a particular patient. A software module is configured to compile the inputs into an integrated order. The system further comprises an integrated label coupled to a package containing a dose comprised of the plurality of tablets input into the graphical user interface. The integrated label indicates information about the first dose and the second dose.

Abstract: A wearable case for a hearing device includes a cradle member configured to receive the hearing device, and a cover member pivotally connected to the cradle member and configured to selectively pivot between an open position and a closed position. When the cover member is in the closed position, the cradle member and the cover member are configured to securely cradle the hearing device within a space defined by the cradle member and the cover member without fully enclosing an entire surface area of the hearing device. When the cover member is in the open position, the hearing device is removable from the cradle member.

Abstract: A tablet and capsule dispensing assembly, comprising a case including an inner circumferential surface having a first plurality of teeth a tablet disc having a plurality of tablets disposed circumferentially thereon, the tablet disc arranged to rotate within the case, and a lock arranged to engage with the first plurality of teeth to prevent rotation of the tablet disc in a first rotational direction during a first predetermined time interval.

Abstract: Provided is a reusable container cap adapted to help identify a container belonging to a particular user or to help identify contents of a container when there are several containers similar in appearance. The cap comprises a cap housing that encases one or more rotating dials. The dials are stacked inside of the cap housing, forming a flat upper surface. A visible surface of each of the dials features letters, numbers, or symbols near its outer edge. The cap housing has a cutout that allows the user to rotate the dials using his or her fingers. When the dials are rotated, a combination of letters, numbers, or symbols are displayed, enabling the user identify his or her bottle or contents within the bottle. The present invention fits over standard size valves of various conventional bottles and containers.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an information transmitter having an electronics circuit, said electronics circuit has a transmitter; an antenna operably connected to said transmitter. Memory storage elements are also included having unique identification data with at least one activation element capable of activating said electronics circuit to transmit said unique identification data to external receivers. The present disclosure also relates to a medicament delivery device utilizing the information transmitter.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for providing the ability to store a message for later retrieval that includes the steps of preparing an object with a surface having a bar code and associating the bar code with a digital store on an Internet-accessible server. A first user scans the bar code to access the digital store and records a message into the digital store. The digital store can be scanned by either the same or another user to access the message in the digital store.

Abstract: A pill sorter with bag sealer designed for the dispensation and storage of easily transportable packages of medication. The pill sorter has one or more independent chambers that can store pills or other medication. The pill sorter dispenses medication through a funneled lid, allowing the user to dispense a single chamber's medication into a plastic bag. The plastic bag is placed into a bag sealer having an activation button, light-emitting diode (LED), battery, microprocessor, and sealing element. The activation time of the sealing element is adjusted by the microprocessor based upon the measured level of charge present in the battery, providing a one-touch sealing solution to the user. The sealing element seals the plastic bag, which has a perforated seal, allowing for easy opening of the plastic bag when the medication is needed.

Abstract: A pill organizer includes a housing including a plurality of internal compartments and an external compartment, at least one pill holder for being received into one of the plurality of compartments, the at least one pill holder including a plurality of chambers, and a plurality of spaced apart ribs extending from an upper surface of the housing.

Abstract: A container apparatus is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, a container provides a plurality of compartments radially arranged about the container, each of the compartments being sized and configured for removably receiving an at least one item. A cover is rotatably engagable with the container and configured for selectively covering and preventing access into at least one of the compartments. The cover defines an at least one cutout positioned and configured for selectively exposing at least one compartment of the container, thereby allowing access into said at least one compartment. In use, the apparatus is configured for allowing selective rotary motion of the container relative to the cover in a correct direction, while substantially preventing motion in an opposing incorrect direction.

Abstract: A system and method enables production of medicament containers with edible material at a site for dispensing medicaments. The containers are formed in shapes that indicate the contents of the containers and can be formed with indicia that indicate the times for taking the medicaments. Additionally, the containers can be formed with raised protuberances that provide information regarding the medicaments in the containers. In one embodiment, the raised protuberances are in Braille.

Abstract: Disclosed is a supplement safe for keeping powdered, liquid and pill form dietary supplements in separate non-contaminatable container compartments. The top of the safe has multiple pour spouts of each of the separate compartments. The compartment lids separate the contents so as to keep the contents of each container compartment from being contaminated by materials placed in each compartment. The safe can be locked shut by rotating the cap to predetermined positions.

Abstract: A medication management system, having a means for recording a medication regimen; and a medication dispenser having: a base having a sensor for detecting changes in the medication dispenser; a casing having: compartments; walls separating each compartment; and wires housed within the walls; a cap adapted to fit onto and rotate on the top end, the cap having: a door adapted to be in a closed state and in an open state; a first cap magnet; and a second cap magnet adapted to be aligned with and make a magnetic connection with the first cap magnet when the door is in the open state, creating a first electrical signal; wherein the first electrical signal is sent to the processor via the wires; such that a removal of the medication from the medication dispenser is detected by the sensor and generates a second electrical signal sent to the processor.

Abstract: A medicine bottle timer lid. The medicine bottle timer lid includes a housing removably securable to a medicine bottle having a display operably connected to a timer. The housing further includes a battery and a sensor disposed therein. The sensor is configured to detect the position of the housing with respect to the medicine bottle. The timer is configured to begin counting when the housing is secured to the medicine bottle, and the display shows the amount of time that has elapsed since the housing was secured to the medicine bottle. The timer is further configured to reset upon removal of the housing from the medicine bottle. The medicine bottle timer lid allows individuals to automatically keep track of their medication.

Abstract: An interactive, multi-message, multimedia hazard communication labeling and hazard control system which communicates critical consumer safety information, including: 1) the core or principal hazard (i.e., “FALL HAZARD”); 2) a core or principle signal word (i.e., “DANGER,” “CAUTION,” “WARNING,” etc.) which indicates the level of hazard; 3) the core or principal consequence(s) of interaction with that hazard (i.e.

Abstract: A monitoring system for monitoring smart package content use, wherein the system comprises a smart package. The smart package in turn comprises removable content units, such as pill type or tablet type or other singly packed objects, as well as most preferably wireless communication elements. The system comprises also database elements with which the smart package can be in communication. In addition, the smart package is adapted to detect said removal of a content unit and to deliver information to said database elements by way of said communication elements, regarding a removal of said content unit. The smart package is identifiable by the database elements on the basis of information delivered by way of said communication elements.

Abstract: A carrying case for a portable electronic device is disclosed. Generally speaking, the protective case for a portable electronic device comprises a body section having a back surface and upturned sides, and a rim affixed to an edge of the upturned sides of the body sections, the rim defining an open area. Preferably, the body section is comprised of contrasting colors and forms a cavity defined by the back surface and the upturned sides. Further, the body section and the rim are preferably formed of the same material. A second protective section may be used to form a protective shell-like structure about the electronic device.

Abstract: A dispensing apparatus comprising a housing comprising a plurality of inner walls that define a plurality of cells, and a plurality of covers, each cover comprising a cover member and an extension member extending downwards from the cover member. Each cell may permit an object to be positioned there within. The plurality of inner walls may suspend the plurality of covers, thereby preventing access to a cell of the plurality of cells. The plurality of inner walls facilitates the transitioning of covers from one cell to an adjacent cell. The extension members interface with an object positioned a cell, such that the object prevents the transition of a cover from an adjacent cell to the cell and the absence of an object within the cell enables the transition of a cover of the plurality of covers from an adjacent cell to the cell, providing access to the adjacent cell.

Abstract: A method for packaging a medication including receiving a prescription for a patient including a name of the medication for the patient and a name of the patient, wherein the patient is one of a plurality of family members. The method further comprises receiving a family member listing from the patient identifying one or more other ones of the plurality of family members, assigning a color to the patient that differs from any of one or more colors assigned to any of the other ones of the plurality of family members identified in the family member listing, and packaging the medication for delivery to the patient including securing a color-coded member to the container for the medication. The color-coded member is the color assigned to the patient.

Abstract: Provided is a reusable container cap adapted to help identify a container belonging to a particular user or to help identify contents of a container when there are several containers similar in appearance. The cap comprises a cap housing that encases one or more rotating dials. The dials are stacked inside of the cap housing, forming a flat upper surface. A visible surface of each of the dials features letters, numbers, or symbols near its outer edge. The cap housing has a cutout that allows the user to rotate the dials using his or her fingers. When the dials are rotated, a combination of letters, numbers, or symbols are displayed, enabling the user identify his or her bottle or contents within the bottle. The present invention fits over standard size valves of various conventional bottles and containers.