Item dispenser with multi-section wells

Abstract

Disclosed is a solid dosage form dispenser and methods for manufacturing the same. The dispenser may include at least one well having a first section and a second section, at least one well support configured to support the well, and an enclosure element for enclosing the well and the support. The first section may be deeper than the second section, and the well may be configured to dispense one solid dosage form.

Description

[0001]This is a U.S. National Phase application of PCT / SE2009 / 050533, filed on 13 May 2009, which claims priority to U.S. application Ser. No. 12 / 120,310, filed on 12 May 2008, all of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.BACKGROUND[0002]This application relates to an item dispenser in which items are contained in wells and may be extracted from the wells for use by an individual. In particular, the application relates to a dispenser for pills, compacts, capsules (which may contain a solid, a granulated powder, a gel, a liquid or any other suitable substance) and / or caplets, which may be referred to herein as “solid dosage forms.”[0003]Individuals with limited or compromised dexterity, with limited or compromised faculties, or with a combination thereof, may have difficulty administering solid dosage forms to themselves. Solid dosage forms are often provided in bottles in which many doses are stored in an aggregate. Whereas such bottles may have sufficiently...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

"The invention provides a device and methods for easily dispensing solid medication. The device includes a well that holds the medication and is covered by a peelable lid. The lid can be opened to access the medication. This makes it easier for patients to take their medication."

Problems solved by technology

Individuals with limited or compromised dexterity, with limited or compromised faculties, or with a combination thereof, may have difficulty administering solid dosage forms to themselves.

Also, such aggregates do not provide a means of keeping track of dosing information.

In contrast, individualized packaging, such as blister packs or egg-carton style is dispensers, which may include partitions for storing different dosage forms for administration at different times, often require dexterity to extract the dosage forms and may provide for only limited access by an individual's fingers.

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