Control apparatus

Abstract

A control apparatus having an assembly adapted to house an object to be controlled; a first member mounted on the assembly for selective movement between a closed position, disposed in covering relation to the assembly, and an opened position, providing access to the assembly; and a second member mounted on the assembly for selective movement between a closed position, disposed in covering relation to the first member when the first member is in the closed position, and an opened position, disposed selectively to permit the first member to be moved between the closed position and the opened position thereof.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART[0001]The control of substances which are, for example, intended to be distributed in accordance with a predetermined regimen, presents difficulties which may not immediately be apparent. Such requirements as time, quantity, location, identification, limitations on usage, availability, and other instructions must precisely be performed to insure reliable and effective distribution of the substances.[0002]These impediments are particularly acute in circumstances in which human or animal consumption or other such usage is required. In such circumstances, it is critical that the precise regimen is followed in accordance with instruction, prescription, or other direction. Where this is lacking, the substance may not be efficacious, or may cause serious consequences, or even death, as a consequence.[0003]These adversities are substantially increased in, for example, health care facilities where a multitude of patients require different medications, strengths, ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0013]Another object is to provide such a control apparatus which can be employed with rapid visual acuity without the necessity of initially reading instructions.

[0014]Another object is to provide such a control apparatus which substantially eliminates the possibility for error or otherwise unintended consequences.

[0016]Further objects and advantages are to provide improved elements and arrangements thereof in an apparatus for the purpose described which is dependable, economical, durable and fully effective in accomplishing its intended purposes.

Problems solved by technology

The control of substances which are, for example, intended to be distributed in accordance with a predetermined regimen, presents difficulties which may not immediately be apparent.

These impediments are particularly acute in circumstances in which human or animal consumption or other such usage is required.

Where this is lacking, the substance may not be efficacious, or may cause serious consequences, or even death, as a consequence.

Such facilities are notorious for the pressures, such as limited time, placed upon personnel while requiring that no errors take place.

However, such prior art systems, methods and devices have proved unreliable and subject periodically to error in dispensing the medication.

Furthermore, they consume more time than would be desirable; are expensive to manufacture; require an inordinate number of steps in such dispensing as intended; do not provide information which would assist in their dispensing; require the use of more space for storage than would be desirable; are not readily transferred in an ordered manner to a cart, tray, or the like employed by personnel to transport the medication; and are otherwise subject to a multiplicity of other deficiencies.

Many of these same difficulties are present in the use of nonprescription medications, and other work objects.

In most instances, the print is so small that it is virtually unreadable, even with a magnifying glass or other aid.

Even with such an aid, typically the print is virtually unreadable, particularly by the elderly or others with compromised vision.

In addition, with such small print the printed letters forming the words are frequently blurred or otherwise indistinct so as to be unintelligible.

There are additional possible consequences in this environment.

This is, of course, not the case.

Given the difficulty in reading the instructions, they may be ignored to the detriment of the consumer.

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