Dispensing device with tamper detection

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9463140
SERIAL NO

14455618

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Embodiments generally relate to a pill box adapted for dispensing medication. In one embodiment, the pill box includes a base member, a carousel coupled to the base member and configured to rotate about the base member, one or more compartments, each compartment formed within the carousel and configured to store a single dose of medication with a lid configured to enclose the base and the carousel. The pill box ratchet advancement mechanism includes a resilient member and a stop member configured to facilitate motion of the carousel in a first direction and to restrict motion in a second direction, and a locking component configured to permit a pre-determined displacement of the carousel in the first direction and to limit further displacement in the first direction by locking the carousel.

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  • ABIOGENIX INC

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cinnamon, Sara San Francisco, US 10 105
Reddy, Goutam Rochester, US 5 109

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