DONOR AND EVALUATION UNIT FOR THIS

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a dispenser for dispensing pharmaceutical or cosmetic media and, in particular, an electronic evaluation unit for such a dispenser.

[0002] A dispenser of this type is used for dispensing media, in particular pharmaceutical liquids. It is known to equip such dispensers with evaluation units that use sensors to record the use of the dispenser, for example, to allow subsequent verification of whether a medication is being taken correctly and in accordance with a medication plan.

[0003] Known evaluation units are structurally integrated into the respective dispenser or are detachably attached to the dispenser, so that they can be detached from the dispenser and attached to another dispenser of the same type.

[0004] Due to the many different donor types, the effort required to supplement each donor with evaluation units is considerable.

[0005] Documents WO 2021 / 209320 A1, US 6 651 844 B2, EP 3 701 987 A1, US 2017 / 246406 A1 and EP 4 137 184 A1 disclose donors with evaluation units. TASK AND SOLUTION

[0006] The object of the invention is to provide an evaluation unit for a dispenser that allows it to be used with different types of dispensers and securely attached to these different dispensers for the purpose of recording usage. According to the invention, a dispenser for dispensing pharmaceutical or cosmetic products is proposed, which has an electronic evaluation unit. The invention also relates to the evaluation unit itself.

[0007] A dispenser according to the invention has a housing that forms the outer contour of the dispenser and can be made up of multiple parts. The housing has a storage body that forms the media reservoir and, in particular, a liquid reservoir in which the medium, especially a pharmaceutical liquid, is stored before dispensing.

[0008] The dispenser has a discharge opening through which media can be released from the media storage into the surrounding atmosphere.

[0009] Preferably, the dispenser is designed for dispensing liquid, particularly in the form of a jet, a spray, or individual droplets. However, the dispenser can also be designed for other media, in particular for dispensing powder for inhalation.

[0010] If the dispenser is designed as a liquid dispenser, it may be a pump dispenser, which has a manually operated pump that draws liquid from the reservoir to the dispensing opening. Alternatively, it may be a squeeze bottle dispenser, which has an elastically deformable reservoir that dispenses liquid by manually compressing it.

[0011] The dispenser can also be designed as an inhaler, in particular as a dispenser with a squeezable container for delivering a defined dose of the liquid. According to another example, the dispenser can be designed as a nasal dispenser, in particular with an elongated nasal applicator with the dispensing opening at its distal end.

[0012] The electronic evaluation unit is designed to record dispenser usage. For this purpose, it comprises electrical and / or electronic components, in particular a battery, a processor, and at least one sensor. The sensor records data that allows conclusions to be drawn about dispenser usage. The sensors can be designed to directly detect an external force, such as that applied when a handle is pressed to activate a pump. Preferably, however, at least one sensor is provided that can record data without contact and without external force; this sensor can be, in particular, a microphone and / or a motion sensor. These types of sensors are particularly well-suited for use with dispensers of different types and dispensing methods, without requiring dispenser-type-specific hardware adaptation.For example, the output data of a microphone can be evaluated to identify the noises characteristic of the respective dispenser type during use.

[0013] The evaluation unit preferably includes an output device, in particular in the form of at least one LED, a display, a vibrator and / or a loudspeaker, to send signals to the user, for example to convey the information that a discharge has been detected or is due according to the medication plan.

[0014] The evaluation unit is preferably designed to be used together with an external device, such as a smartphone. For communication with the external device, the evaluation unit preferably has a radio module, in particular a Bluetooth and / or Wi-Fi radio module, or a GSM / 3G / 4G or 5G radio module.

[0015] The evaluation unit is designed for detachable mounting on the dispenser housing, specifically on the housing's storage element. To ensure secure attachment of the evaluation unit to the housing, the electronic evaluation unit has a contact surface that, when attached, faces the dispenser housing. This contact surface features at least two parallel contact ribs for contact with the housing. Preferably, there are exactly two or three parallel contact ribs, which may also be interrupted and consist of aligned rib segments. The ribs form raised areas for contact with the housing. The ribs preferably have a length between 10 mm and 30 mm. The width of the ribs is preferably 5 mm or less, and particularly preferably 3 mm or less.On their side facing the housing, the ribs are preferably provided with a rounded edge.

[0016] The evaluation unit is preferably designed for detachable attachment to a lateral surface of the storage body of the housing. The storage body itself preferably has a cylindrical shape in the area of ​​the lateral surface, in particular with a circular or elliptical cross-section.

[0017] The evaluation unit preferably comprises an electronics housing, which forms the system side and within which the electronic components of the evaluation unit are arranged, in particular a processor, a memory, and a battery, as well as one or more sensors depending on the type of evaluation. This electronics housing does not completely surround the dispenser housing and, in particular, the memory element, but is preferably designed in a backpack-like fashion on one side of the memory element, so that the dispenser, including the evaluation unit, has an asymmetrical shape. In particular, and preferably, the electronics housing covers at most 50% of the circumferential surface of the memory element, and more preferably at most 40%.

[0018] To ensure that the electronic housing, which rests against the surface on one side of the dispenser, is held in place, preferably at least one fastening element is provided, which is attached to the electronic housing and by means of which the electronic housing is fastened to the outer surface. The fastening element(s) are in particular in the form of retaining arms (in unclaimed embodiments) or, according to the invention, in the form of a flexible fastening band, as described below.

[0019] The contact ribs, which are intended to rest against the dispenser housing when assembled, are preferably provided on the rear side of this electronics housing of the evaluation unit. The contact ribs are preferably located, relative to the circumferential direction of the storage body, in a partial area of ​​the cladding surface comprising a maximum of 40% of the circumference of the storage body, or more preferably in a partial area of ​​the cladding surface comprising a maximum of 25% of the circumference of the storage body.

[0020] The support ribs preferably extend purely vertically, which is understood to mean the main direction of extension with respect to a cylindrical shape of the storage body 18.

[0021] A recessed intermediate section is provided between the at least two contact ribs, separating them from each other. Within this intermediate section, the contact side of the evaluation unit is recessed so that it does not touch the dispenser housing. The contact between the contact side and the dispenser housing is therefore limited to the at least two contact ribs.

[0022] An evaluation unit with such contact ribs ensures secure attachment to the dispenser housing, as the contact force is applied within defined contact areas. Furthermore, the contact ribs allow for attachment to housings of varying dimensions and, in particular, storage bodies with differently curved outer contours.

[0023] The mounting ribs ensure a secure hold of the evaluation unit on the dispenser housing and, in particular, on its storage body. As intended, the mounting ribs remain fixed to the surface of the storage body once the evaluation unit is attached. Relative movement during operation is not desired.

[0024] The radii of curvature covered by such outer contours depend on the geometry of the contact surface. A preferred design features a minimum spacing of 8 mm between the contact ribs, with the ribs preferably rising at least 1 mm, and more preferably at least 1.5 mm, above the contact surface in this intermediate area. Two contact ribs, separated by an 8 mm gap recessed by 1 mm, can be attached to housing sections with a radius of curvature greater than 10 mm without the housing section coming into contact with the contact surface outside of the contact ribs. With an 8 mm gap recessed by 1.5 mm, attachment is possible up to a radius of curvature of approximately 6 mm.

[0025] The mounting ribs preferably have a maximum spacing of 20 mm and, according to the invention, have a smaller spacing relative to the diameter of the storage body, which is a maximum of 80% of the diameter of the storage body.

[0026] One or more of the contact ribs can be attached to a flexible arm, in particular a arm in the form of a plastic tongue cut free on three sides, which allows for spring-like behavior orthogonal to the contact side. It can also be provided that one or more, but not all, of the contact ribs are deflectable in this way, while at least one contact rib is fixed and non-deflectionable at the contact side of the evaluation unit. One possible configuration, for example, provides for three contact ribs, one or two of which are each attached to a flexible arm, while the third contact rib is fixed at the contact side. A rib design with two contact ribs, both of which are deflectable, can also be advantageous.

[0027] In the case of a support rib consisting of several aligned rib segments, it may be advantageous if these rib segments are provided on separate elastic cantilevers.

[0028] The mounting ribs as such are not sufficient to attach the evaluation unit to the dispenser housing; they merely ensure that the evaluation unit is securely in contact with the outside of the housing.

[0029] Different concepts are possible for the purpose of securing it there.

[0030] According to the invention, the electronic evaluation unit has a flexible mounting band attached to the unit and surrounding the housing, specifically the storage element. This mounting band presses the evaluation unit against the housing. Together with the contact ribs, this ensures a secure hold.

[0031] The fastening strap can be designed as an elastic strap or as a largely inelastic strap. Particularly when using an inelastic strap, it is advisable to provide at least one contact rib on an elastically deflectable arm.

[0032] If the fastening strap is elastic, it can be used without length adjustment for housings and especially storage bodies of different circumferences.

[0033] Preferably, the fastening strap is made of a different material than the electronic housing and is manufactured as a separate element and then attached to the electronic housing.

[0034] The fastening strap can be attached to the electronic housing of the evaluation unit in various ways. A preferred design provides that the fastening strap is closed all the way around and wrapped around the housing in two strands, with the two loops at each end being attached to the housing. The loops facilitate attachment to the housing of the evaluation unit. A fastening strap wrapped around the housing of the dispenser in such a two-strand configuration preferably has a circular cross-section and can be formed by a simple O-ring.

[0035] It is also possible to design the fastening strap as a closed band that completely surrounds the dispenser housing. In such a design, the strap can be arranged in a fully enclosed and continuous channel within the evaluation unit housing, thus ensuring secure attachment to the evaluation unit.

[0036] Particularly with a less elastic band, it can be advantageous for the fastening band to comprise two sections, each attached to a main unit or a housing of the evaluation unit. The two sections can be connected by a fastener, such as a magnetic or hook-and-loop closure, to secure the evaluation unit to the dispenser housing. The fastening band can also be designed as a length-adjustable band that can be fixed at a desired length using a fastener. It can be advantageous for the fastener to have cooperating locking elements on both sections, with one section preferably having multiple locking elements so that a suitable locking element can be selected to join the sections, depending on the size of the housing.

[0037] In addition to the belt, a magnetic or magnetizable mounting surface can also be provided on the outside of the dispenser housing, particularly on its storage body. This allows the evaluation unit to be attached to this mounting surface, with the mounting side of the evaluation unit being magnetic or magnetizable to correspond to the housing-side mounting surface.

[0038] Preferably, the housing has a magnetizable, and in particular a metallic, mounting surface, while the evaluation unit has at least one permanent magnet; however, the reverse configuration is also possible. A design is also possible in which both the mounting surface and the magnetic design of the evaluation unit are implemented with permanent magnets.

[0039] Neodymium magnets are particularly suitable as permanent magnets, since such magnets provide a strong magnetic force and are therefore especially advantageous for the secure attachment of the evaluation unit to the dispenser housing.

[0040] The mounting surface provided on the housing can be provided in various ways. It is particularly preferred if the mounting surface is located in the area of ​​a printed label. It can directly form the label or be affixed to a housing surface by means of the label. The mounting surface can also be attached to the housing independently of the label using an adhesive bond. Designs are also possible in which the mounting surface is formed by a retaining sleeve or clamp that is clamped to the dispenser housing.

[0041] Another, unclaimed possibility for attaching the evaluation unit to the housing provides that the evaluation unit has at least two, and preferably at least three, elastically deflectable retaining arms that grip the housing, in particular a storage element of the housing, and thus clamp the evaluation unit to the housing. Preferably, at least three retaining arms are provided, two of which extend in a first direction, and the third of which is arranged between these two retaining arms and extends in the opposite direction.

[0042] The evaluation unit can have a housing that is non-modular and cannot be further disassembled by the user. However, a particular embodiment of a dispenser and an evaluation unit according to the invention provides that the evaluation unit comprises a mounting unit and an electronics unit, which are separate components. The mounting unit is designed for detachable attachment to the housing and forms the contact surface of the evaluation unit and the contact ribs provided thereon. The electronics unit, which can be detached from the mounting unit, is designed for detachable attachment to the mounting unit. The electronics unit preferably comprises all the electronic components of the evaluation unit, but at least the battery, the processor, and at least one sensor.

[0043] The division of the evaluation unit into two parts allows the electronic unit to be used with different mounting units, not all of which have mounting ribs as described above and are therefore not in accordance with the invention.

[0044] However, different fastening units can also be provided, each with mounting ribs, which are designed differently and, in particular, spaced apart, so that the fastening units are each suitable for dispenser housings of different shapes.

[0045] The same electronic unit can therefore be configured with different mounting units for attachment to many different dispensers.

[0046] The ability to separate the mounting unit and the electronics unit and reassemble them in a different configuration is not necessarily required for the end user. This modularity can also be used to equip standardized electronics units with suitable mounting units as needed during manufacturing and distribution, and, if necessary, to permanently connect them.

[0047] It is particularly preferred, however, if the mounting unit is designed for tool-free attachment to the electronic unit, thus allowing the end user to replace the mounting unit themselves. In particular, for this purpose, the electronic unit may be magnetically attached to the mounting unit or secured to the mounting unit by a snap-fit ​​mechanism with an elastically deflectable locking tab.

[0048] The mounting unit is preferably free of electronic components. However, it can also be a carrier of sensors and / or have an electronically readable identification feature, for example, an identification feature stored in an RFID chip of the mounting unit and readable by a sensor of the electronic unit. This allows for logging of which mounting unit the electronic unit is connected to.

[0049] The evaluation unit according to the invention can be sold together with the dispenser as a set. However, the evaluation unit can also be purchased separately for use with existing dispensers. It can therefore be advantageous if the electronic evaluation unit comprises a plurality of mounting straps that can be selectively attached to the evaluation unit, particularly to the mounting unit. It is also possible for the evaluation unit to have a plurality of mounting units that can be selectively attached to the electronic unit in order to configure the evaluation unit for mounting on a specific dispenser type. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0050] Further advantages and aspects of the invention will become apparent from the claims and from the following description of preferred embodiments, which are explained below with reference to the figures. Figs. 1 to 3show, by way of example, a liquid dispenser according to the invention with an evaluation unit according to the invention. Figs. 4 to 6 illustrates an initial configuration of system ribs on one side of the evaluation unit. Figs. 7 to 8 illustrates a second configuration of system ribs on one side of the evaluation unit. Figs. 10 to 14 show various designs of fastening straps for attaching the evaluation unit to the dispenser housing. Figs. 15 to 17 The images show the magnetic attachment of the evaluation unit to the dispenser housing. Figs. 18 to 21 The figures show a possible modular design of the evaluation unit with a mounting unit and an electronics unit, as well as coupling means for coupling the electronics unit to the mounting unit. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EXECUTION EXAMPLES

[0051] Figs. 1 to 3Figure 1 shows a dispenser 10 according to the invention, designed for dispensing pharmaceutical liquids. The liquid dispenser 10 is exemplary in its design as a nasal dispenser and has an applicator part with an elongated nasal applicator 13, at the distal end of which a dispensing opening 16 is provided. However, this specific dispenser type is only an example. The invention also encompasses other dispensers for pharmaceutical or cosmetic media and, in particular, liquids, especially pharmaceutical dispensers designed for the oral or topical delivery of medications.

[0052] By pressing down the applicator part against a liquid reservoir 14 or the storage body 18 forming the liquid reservoir, a pumping device 30 can be actuated, which pumps liquid from the liquid reservoir 14 to the discharge opening 16.

[0053] In a dispenser 10 according to the invention, the user's use of the dispenser 10 is electronically recorded. For this purpose, an electronic evaluation unit 40 is provided. In the present example, this unit comprises a battery 25, a display unit 24, a circuit board with a processor 28, operating elements 27, and various sensors 26A to 26C.

[0054] The sensors 26A-26C can, in particular, include a motion sensor that detects the orientation of the dispenser and / or accelerations. Furthermore, the sensors 26A-26C can include a microphone that detects noises occurring during the handling of the dispenser 10. The evaluation of the recorded data is carried out either directly by the processor 28 or wholly or partially on an external system that is connected to the evaluation unit 40 via a wireless interface.

[0055] For example, the processor 28 can be configured to activate the microphone when the motion sensor detects movement of the dispenser 10. The microphone can detect sounds, particularly those transmitted through the dispenser housing 12. Specifically, the different phases of a pumping process—the dispensing of liquid from a pump chamber and the subsequent drawing of liquid from the media reservoir 14 into the pump chamber—are accompanied by characteristic sounds that are easily distinguishable from one another.

[0056] The evaluation unit 40 is attached to the storage body 18 of the dispenser housing 12, specifically to the outer surface 19 of the essentially cylindrical storage body 18, in this case a circular cylindrical storage body.

[0057] The evaluation unit 40 does not surround the storage body 18, but is positioned like a backpack on one side, giving the dispenser an asymmetrical overall shape. The evaluation unit, or rather the electronic housing 41 that forms its main component, covers only a comparatively small portion of the surface area, approximately 90° or one-quarter of the circumference.

[0058] The evaluation unit 40 has a fastening band 60 that surrounds the storage body 18 and by means of which the evaluation unit 40 is pressed against the storage body. This fastening band is attached at both ends to the electronic housing 41 of the evaluation unit.

[0059] The evaluation unit 40, more precisely its electronic housing 41, does not lie in full contact with the storage body 18, but rather in the area of ​​contact ribs 44, which are provided on the contact side 42 of the evaluation unit 40 on the rear of the electronic housing 41. Fig. 3 This is illustrated by means of a cross-sectional view.

[0060] The contact ribs 44 limit the direct contact between the dispenser housing 12 and the evaluation unit 44 to the contact surfaces of the contact ribs 44, thus achieving a comparatively high surface pressure and a secure hold. In particular, the contact ribs 44 improve the evaluation of sound waves generated by the use of the dispenser and which are intended to be detected by the microphone.

[0061] The Figs. 4 to 6 show a first configuration of the 44-rib system. Fig. 4 The reverse side of the evaluation unit 40 is shown. This reverse side forms a mounting surface 42, with two parallel mounting ribs 44 fixed to each other on the mounting surface 42. A recessed intermediate area is provided between the two mounting ribs 44. As can be seen from the Fig. 5As can be seen, the mounting ribs 44 allow the dispenser housings 12 with different radii of curvature to be positioned. The same evaluation unit 40 or the same mounting unit 40A of the evaluation unit 40 can therefore be used equally well for different dispensers 10.

[0062] Fig. 6 Figure 46 further clarifies the geometry of the mounting surface 42. It can be seen that this surface has a generally curved, concave shape and that the two mounting ribs 44 rise above this curved, concave shape. The distance 46A corresponds to the width of the intermediate area. The distance 46B indicates the maximum distance the intermediate area is set back from the mounting ribs 44.

[0063] The Figs. 7 to 9 show a second configuration of support ribs 44. As shown by the Fig. 7As can be seen, the mounting side 42 is provided with a total of three mounting ribs 44. A central mounting rib 44 is fixedly connected to the housing of the evaluation unit 40 and cannot be deflected relative to it to any significant extent. Two lateral mounting ribs 44, on the other hand, are provided by extensions 50, each consisting of two aligned rib segments, which in turn are each provided on an extension 50. The two outer mounting ribs can therefore be deflected resiliently, moving relative to the electronics housing 41.

[0064] The extension arms 50 allow the outer contact ribs 44 to be displaced relative to each other against the spring force of the extension arms 50. This ensures that, despite the three contact ribs in total, all contact ribs bear against the dispenser housing 12 when the evaluation unit 40 is used with different dispenser housings 12 or storage bodies 18. With dispenser housings 12 / storage bodies 18 having larger diameters, the extension arms 50 are deflected elastically, which can be particularly advantageous when the evaluation unit 40 is attached with a fastening band 60.

[0065] The Figs. 10 to 14 Figure 1 shows different configurations of such a fastening strap 60. The fastening straps 60 shown are attached to a housing of the evaluation unit 40 and are placed around the dispenser housing 12.

[0066] In the design of the Fig. 10The fastening strap 60 is designed as a fully circumferential fastening strap 60, which is guided through a channel 64 between an electronic unit 40B and the fastening unit 40A in the area of ​​the evaluation unit 40 housing. The fastening strap is elastic and can, for example, be made of rubber. It allows attachment to dispenser housings of different circumferences.

[0067] In the design according to Fig. 11 The fastening strap has two strap sections 60B and 60C, each attached to the housing of the evaluation unit 40. The strap sections 60B and 60C can be wrapped around the dispenser housing 12 from both sides and connected to each other by means of a fastener 62. The fastener 62 can, for example, be a magnetic fastener.

[0068] In the design of the Fig. 12A closed fastening strap 60 is used, which is, however, doubled around the dispenser housing 12 and in the area of ​​the housing of the evaluation unit is laid in the form of two loops 60A which are attached to the housing of the evaluation unit 40.

[0069] The design of the Fig. 13 provides that the fastening strap 60 used there is designed to be variable in length and can be secured in the correct position for the dispenser housing by means of a closure 62.

[0070] The design of the Fig. 14 resembles that of the Fig. 12 Here too, a closed fastening strap 60 is used, which is laid in two strands around the dispenser housing 12 and forms two loops at its ends that are attached to the housing of the evaluation unit 40. In contrast to the design of the Fig. 12, in which a flat fastening strap 60 is used, the fastening strap 60 is the Fig. 14 formed as an O-ring with a circular cross-section.

[0071] The Figs. 15 to 17 Figure 1 shows an alternative, non-inventive form of attaching the evaluation unit 40 to the dispenser housing 12. Here, a label 72 is attached to the storage body 18 of the dispenser 10. A magnetizable retaining surface 70, made of a magnetizable metal, is integrated into this label 72.

[0072] Correspondingly, a permanent magnet 43 is provided on the side 42 of the evaluation unit 40. When the evaluation unit 40 is moved into the area of ​​the holding surface 70, it is magnetically attracted and thus magnetically connects to the storage body 18, as shown in Fig. 17The permanent magnet 43 is preferably designed as a neodymium magnet in order to generate a holding force sufficient for a secure hold.

[0073] The Figs. 18 to 21 illustrate the possibility of designing the evaluation unit 40 modularly. As shown by the Fig. 18 To clarify, in such cases the evaluation unit 40 is subdivided into a mounting unit 40A, on which the mounting side 42 and the mounting ribs 44 are provided, and an electronics unit 40B, which comprises the majority of the electrical / electronic components, preferably all of the electronic components. However, it may be provided that the mounting unit 40A has an electronic identification means such as an RFID chip, so that the electronics unit 40B can recognize whether it is connected to a mounting unit 40A and, if so, which mounting unit 40A it is connected to.

[0074] The subunits 40A and 40B are preferably connectable without tools. In the design of the Fig. 19 The two subunits are connected by magnetic or magnetizable coupling surfaces 94A, 94B.

[0075] In the design of the Fig. 20 Locking tabs 90A are provided on the fastening unit 40A, which engage in locking openings 90B on the electronic unit 40B. Preferably, the locking tabs 90A are designed differently from the design of the Fig. 20 manually deflectable to allow the connection to be disconnected again. However, it may also be intended that the connection between the electronic unit 40B and the mounting unit 40A is permanently fixed, so that such coupling is only possible once, particularly if a specific mounting unit 40A is already specified during the manufacturing process. In the design of the Fig. 20It is also evident that one of the units, in this case the fastening unit 40A, has a recess which serves to form the shaft 64 and to accommodate a fastening strap 60.

[0076] In the design of the Fig. 21 Screw holes 92A and 92B are provided on the electronics unit 40B and the mounting unit 40A, through which the two sub-units can be screwed together. This type of connection is not normally intended to be disconnected by the end user, but serves the purpose of permanently connecting a single electronics unit 40B to a mounting unit 40A during the manufacturing process.

Claims

1. Dispenser (10) for discharging pharmaceutical or cosmetic media, having the following features: a. the dispenser (10) has a housing (12), and b. the dispenser (10) has a media reservoir (14), and c. the dispenser (10) has a discharge opening (16) through which medium from the media reservoir (14) can be delivered into a surrounding atmosphere, and d. the dispenser (10) has an electronic evaluation unit (40) for detecting the use of the dispenser, and e. the electronic evaluation unit (40) is designed for detachable attachment to the housing (12) of the dispenser (10), and f. the electronic evaluation unit (40) has a bearing side (42) which in the attached state of the evaluation unit (40) faces in the direction of the housing (12), and g. the electronic evaluation unit (40) has on the bearing side (42) two mutually parallel bearing ribs (44) for bearing against the housing (12), specifically for bearing against a reservoir body (18) of the media reservoir (14), with the bearing ribs (44) being at a distance (46A) from one another that is not more than 80% of the diameter of the reservoir body (18), characterized by the following feature: h. the electronic evaluation unit (40) has a dimensionally flexible fastening strap (60) which is attached to the evaluation unit (40) and surrounds the housing (12), specifically the reservoir body (18).

2. Dispenser (10) according to Claim 1, having the following further features: a. the electronic evaluation unit (40) is intended for detachable attachment to a lateral surface (19) of the reservoir body (18) of the housing, with the lateral surface (19) preferably being a circular-cylindrical lateral surface (19), and b. the electronic evaluation unit (40) has an electronics housing (41), within which the electronic components of the evaluation unit (40) are arranged and on which the bearing side (42) and the bearing ribs (44) are provided as vertically extending bearing ribs (44), and c. the electronics housing (40) covers in the circumferential direction at most 50% of the lateral surface (19) of the reservoir body (18), in particular preferably at most 40% of the lateral surface (19) of the reservoir body (18).

3. Dispenser (10) according to Claim 2, having the following further feature: a. the bearing ribs (44) remain fixed in place in relation to the lateral surface (19) of the reservoir body (18) when the dispenser (10) is actuated.

4. Dispenser (10) according to one of the preceding claims, having the following further features: a. the electronic evaluation unit (40) is intended for detachable attachment to a lateral surface (19) of the reservoir body (18) of the housing, with the lateral surface (19) preferably being a circular-cylindrical lateral surface (19), and b. the bearing ribs (44) are situated, in relation to the circumferential direction of the reservoir body (18), in a partial region of the lateral surface (19) of at most 40% of the circumference of the reservoir body (18), preferably in a partial region of the lateral surface of at most 25% of the circumference of the reservoir body (18).

5. Dispenser (10) according to one of the preceding claims, having at least one of the following further features: a. the bearing ribs (44) are at a distance (46A) from one another of at least 8 mm, and / or b. the bearing ribs (44) are at a distance (46A) from one another of at most 20 mm, and / or c. the bearing ribs (44) rise up by a distance (46B) of at least 1.5 mm with respect to an intermediate region (48) lying between them.

6. Dispenser (10) according to one of the preceding claims, having the following further feature: a. at least one bearing rib (44) is attached to an elastic extension arm (50).

7. Dispenser according to one of the preceding claims, having the following further feature: a. the bearing ribs (44) are formed by a number of mutually aligned rib segments, which are preferably in each case provided on an elastic extension arm (50).

8. Dispenser (10) according to one of the preceding claims, having the following further feature: a. the electronic evaluation unit (40) has an electronics housing (41), and b. the dimensionally flexible fastening strap (60) is designed as a separate element and preferably from a material other than that of the electronics housing (41).

9. Dispenser (10) according to Claim 8, having the following further feature: a. the fastening strap (60) is designed as an elastic strap, in particular preferably having at least one of the following additional features: b. the fastening strap (60) is designed as an O-ring (61), and / or c. the fastening strap (60) is designed as a closed strap, which in the form of a double strap surrounds the housing and is fastened in the region of two deflecting loops (60A) to a main unit of the evaluation unit, or d. the fastening strap (60) is designed as a closed strap, which is attached to the housing so as to completely surround it.

10. Dispenser (10) according to one of the preceding claims, having the following further features: a. the fastening strap (60) comprises two strap portions (60B, 60C), which are in each case fastened to a main unit of the evaluation unit (40) and which are connected to each other in the region of a closure (62), or b. the fastening strap (60) is designed as a variable-length strap which can be established in a desired length configuration by means of a closure (62), preferably having one of the following additional features: c. the closure (62) is designed as a hook-and-loop fastener, and / or d. the closure has interacting closure elements on both strap portions, with a plurality of closure elements preferably being provided on one of the strap portions, and / or e. the closure (62) is designed as a magnetic closure.

11. Dispenser (10) according to one of the preceding claims, having the following further features: a. the evaluation unit (40) comprises a fastening unit (40A) and an electronics unit (40B), and b. the fastening unit (40A) is designed for detachable attachment to the housing (12), and c. the electronics unit (40B) is intended for detachable attachment to the fastening unit (40A).

12. Dispenser (10) according to Claim 11, having at least one of the following additional features: a. the fastening unit (40A) is designed for attachment to the housing (12) such that it can be detached without tools, and / or b. the electronics unit (40B) is magnetically fastened on the fastening unit (40A), and / or c. the electronics unit (40B) is fastened on the fastening unit (40A) by means of a latching mechanism having an elastically deflectable latching lug (90), and / or d. the fastening unit (40A) has an identification feature, in particular stored in an RFID chip of the fastening unit, which can be read out by a sensor (26B) of the electronics unit (40B).

13. Dispenser (10) according to one of the preceding claims, having at least one of the following further features: a. the evaluation unit (40) comprises at least one sensor (26A, 26B, 26C), in particular a movement sensor (26A) and / or a microphone (26C), and / or b. the evaluation unit (40) comprises an output device (24), in particular in the form of at least one LED, a display device (24), a vibrator and / or a loudspeaker, c. the evaluation unit comprises a radio module (22), in particular a Bluetooth and / or WIFI radio module (22), and / or d. the evaluation unit comprises an energy source (25), in particular in the form of a battery.

14. Dispenser (10) according to one of the preceding claims, having the following further feature: a. the dispenser (10) is designed as a liquid dispenser (10), with the media reservoir (14) being designed as a liquid reservoir (14), in particular having at least one of the following additional features: b. the dispenser is designed as a squeeze-bottle dispenser and has an elastically deformable reservoir body of the liquid reservoir, by the manual compression of which liquid can be discharged, or c. the dispenser (10) is designed as a pumping dispenser which has a manually actuable pumping device (30) which conveys liquid from the liquid reservoir (14) to the discharge opening (16), and / or d. the dispenser (10) is designed as a spray dispenser, and / or e. the dispenser is designed as an inhaler, in particular as a dispenser with a container which can be depressed for delivering a dose of the liquid, f. the dispenser is designed as a drop dispenser, in particular with a drop-formation surface surrounding the discharge opening, and / or g. the dispenser is designed as a nasal dispenser, in particular with an elongate nasal applicator, at the distal end of which the discharge opening is provided, and / or h. the media reservoir (14) of the dispenser has a volume of at most 200 ml, preferably of at most 100 ml, and / or i. the media reservoir (14) of the dispenser is filled with a pharmaceutical liquid.

15. Evaluation unit for a dispenser according to one of the preceding claims, having the following features: a. the evaluation unit (40) is designed for detachable attachment to a dispenser (10), and b. the electronic evaluation unit (40) is designed for detecting the use of the dispenser and for this has at least one sensor (26A, 26C), and c. the electronic evaluation unit (40) has a bearing side (42) which in the attached state of the evaluation unit (40) faces in the direction of a housing (12) of the dispenser (10), and d. the electronic evaluation unit (40) has on the bearing side (42) two mutually parallel bearing ribs (44) for bearing against the housing (12), specifically for bearing against a reservoir body (18) of a media reservoir (14) of the dispenser (10), with the bearing ribs (44) being at a distance (46A) from one another that is not more than 80% of the diameter of the reservoir body (18), characterized by the following feature: e. the electronic evaluation unit (40) has a dimensionally flexible fastening strap (60) which, when in use, is attached to the evaluation unit (40) and surrounds the housing (12), specifically the reservoir body (18), preferably having at least one of the following additional features: f. the electronic evaluation unit (40) comprises a plurality of fastening straps which can be optionally attached to the evaluation unit (40), in particular to the fastening unit (40A), and / or g. the evaluation unit (40) comprises a plurality of fastening units (40A) which can be optionally attached to the electronics unit (40B).