Medication adherence reminder device
OwnerChristopher J. Dossininventor
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Abstract
The present invention provides a device for tracking medical dosage schedules. The device includes a generally tubular device that has an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the outer surface includes visual indicia related to dosing of medication wherein the device is configured to be positioned around a container of the medication. By positioning the device relative to the container, the user can determine which dose has been administered and which dose is next to be administered.
Claims12
A device for tracking medical dosing schedules, the device comprising:
- A generally tubular device that has an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the outer surface includes visual indicia related to dosing of a medication wherein the device is configured to be positioned around a container of the medication.
A method for determining when medical dose is to be administered, the method including the steps of:
- providing a generally cylindrical ring that has an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the outer surface includes at least a first visual indicia and a second related to dosage,
- positioning the ring so that the first visual indicia is positioned such that it can be seen by an observer,
- reading the first visual indicia to determine when a first dose is due,
- administering the first dose, and
- positioning the ring so that the second visual indicia is positioned such that it can be viewed by an observer.
A kit for providing a coordinated system for determining when medication doses should be administered, the kit comprising:
- a first medicine container;
- a first indicator ring associated with the first medicine container;
- a second medicine container;
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- a second indicator ring associated with the second medicine container.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.