Medication Reminder Assembly with Rotating Band
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current reminder devices do not effectively remind users to take liquid medication at specific times, lacking a practical and user-friendly method to track medication schedules.
Innovation Solution
A container with a cap and movable bands displaying indicia corresponding to time periods, allowing users to align and view through openings, enabling single or dual time displays for medication reminders.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If current reminder devices are used, then users can receive reminders, but they cannot effectively track liquid medication schedules at specific times
Solution Approach 1:
The device segments the medication schedule tracking into visual indicia positioned around the container, with each indicium representing a specific time period. The movable band segments the viewing area, allowing users to focus on specific time slots without overwhelming information density.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs visual indicia that can be positioned at different locations around the container, creating a visual code system where position indicates time period. This visual encoding system improves reliability of schedule tracking while maintaining ease of operation through intuitive visual recognition.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple time periods are displayed on the container, then medication schedule tracking is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The container structure serves multiple functions: it holds the liquid medication, displays time period indicia around its circumference, and incorporates a movable band mechanism for user interaction. This multi-functionality increases adaptability while avoiding the need for separate dedicated components for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The movable band can be rotated or repositioned by the user to align with different indicia, creating a dynamic interface that adapts to different medication schedules. This dynamic element provides versatility without requiring multiple static display mechanisms, thereby controlling device complexity.
3Ease of operation
If a movable band with opening is used to select indicia, then user interaction is simplified, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The movable band combines the selection mechanism and viewing opening into a single integrated component. This merging simplifies user interaction by providing a unified control element while reducing manufacturing complexity compared to separate selection mechanisms and viewing ports.
Data Source
AI summary
A liquid medication reminder assembly stores liquid medication and provides a reminder when to take the medication. The assembly includes a container having a bottom portion and a cap. The bottom portion defines an interior space configured for holding a medication. A top edge of a perimeter wall of the bottom portion defines an opening into the interior space. The cap is coupled to the bottom portion of the container. Each of plurality of indicia is positioned on the container corresponding to a unique time period. A band is coupled to and extends around the container over the indicia. An opening extends through the band. The band is movably coupled to the container wherein the opening is alignable with a selectable one of the indicia on the container such that the selectable one of the indicia is visible through the opening.