BRMU8800654U2 - daily use medication organizing kit - Google Patents

Abstract

MEDICAL ORGANIZATION CASE FOR DAILY USE. The patent in question relates to a light gray rectangular pouch (1) for everyday use with three compartments (2) for storing and storing medicines in their original packaging. The partitions (2) are in different colors (white / light blue / dark blue) to facilitate association between the periods of a day (morning / afternoon / night). Each partition corresponds to a sliding cover (3) in different colors (white / light blue / dark blue) which assist in the association between one-day periods respectively (morning / afternoon / night). At the bottom of the case there is a light blue sub-drawer (7) for storing the prescribed recipes, as well as the control form (accompanying the case) for the medications to be administered, times and dosages according to medical prescription. Said kit (1) has a magnifying glass to assist in the reading of leaflets, medical prescriptions and information on the medication packaging itself, helping the user in situations of impaired vision or where the environment does not favor an easy reading.

Description

DAILY USE MEDICATION ORGANIZATION CASE Technical Field

The present patent relates to assistive technology equipment for accommodating medications used primarily by persons taking daily medication, such as chronic medication users, especially elderly with polypharmacy. The equipment contributes to the organization, control and systematization of medicines according to established criteria of daily separation, times, days of the week and clarifications regarding their use, prioritizing user safety and excluding the risks of drug contamination. It is characterized by the practicality of use, adequate cost and the relevance of avoiding the inappropriate use of medication.

Summary of the Invention

The patent-pending product consists of a light gray rectangular medicine box with three folding compartments for sliding fit and storage of medicines in their original packaging. Each breakdown corresponds to a sliding cover in different colors (white / light blue / dark blue) that help the association between the periods of a day respectively (morning / afternoon / night). Sliding covers provide greater convenience in case handling compared to the "lock" system which mostly hinders functionality and is more likely to break during daily handling. At the bottom of the case is a sliding sub-drawer, light blue in color, which is used to store the prescribed prescriptions, as well as the control stick for the medications to be administered, at the times and dosages determined. according to medical prescription. Accompanying said kit is a pocket-type magnifying glass (50mm diameter) to assist in general guidance as to the medication described in the package inserts, as well as in the original medication package itself and in the prescription instructions. The magnifying glass will also help if the user has impaired vision, or even in situations where the environment does not favor proper reading and / or practice. The different colors contained in the case are also intended to aid the management and control of medication for users with reduced educational level, providing the association between the times and the drugs to be administered on a daily basis, making it to a level of functionality and practicality. State of the Art

There are some types of cases, boxes, dispensers or door, medicines, however, all with features that emphasize innovation and some functional improvements, to aid the dosing and handling of users to medicines. Most available types are small size storage enclosure products where functionality and practicality are hampered. Also, the medication must necessarily be removed from its original packaging and blister packs leading to a higher risk of drug contamination, as well as causing confusion between medications containing the same size and / or color, such as in the case of pills / tablets / capsules.

To highlight the state of the art, we can cite patent document PT98546, which discloses containers for dispensing compressed pills and capsules, having several compartments for the storage of drugs, which selectively distribute the drugs to be used. Another document, US2005 No. 0218152 discloses a patent for a cylindrical pill storage device whose container is customized and organized for each patient or user by correctly dispensing pills of various types, sizes and shapes for a predetermined period of time.

The document PI0040461-7 discloses a digital pill holder, which stores medicines and through a beep or vibrating signal informs the user of the medication time.

Utility Model MU 8201412-4 discloses a new constructive arrangement introduced into a medicine carrier made of plastic or other materials comprising a prismatic rectangular housing provided with a set of clamping jaws at one of the axle-fitting edges swivel passages, which are ... arranged at the ends of the rectangular, pivoting caps ^ in different colors provided with surrounding and bevelled edges, which have snap closures, on arched and spare front fins.

Document PI0414143-1 describes a case with trays for accommodating, storing and distributing medicaments, having as its characteristic its constructive form.

Patent application PI0403434-1 discloses an automatic drug dispenser designed to assist people in scheduling and controlling medication schedules in order to prevent forgetfulness and improper ingestion by playing the role of an electronic nurse, featuring the shape of a nurse. a disk containing several slice-shaped compartments each corresponding to a programmed time in memory, so at each programmed time the processor (1) triggers audible and light alarms to warn the user that it is time to take the medication and to be requested via keyboard, rotates the disc and makes available the compartment with the dose corresponding to that particular time.

US20060201961 features an automatic drug delivery device having one or more chambers for drug delivery. The feeding mechanism is associated with each chamber and is selectively operable to dispense an increasing number of pills from each respective chamber. A controller operates an alarm to alert the user and operates the pill dispensing mechanism at the preset number and time.

US2003 / 0042168 discloses a portable medicine device comprised of a box with a plurality of sliding door compartments in columns and rows, having a side cover to allow insertion and removal of medicaments through the opening.

US2002 / 0149472 discloses a drug control apparatus comprised of a box with removable drawers, with programmable control system for locking and launching each drawer according to medication, further featuring an audio device for announcing the medication and instructions.

Detailed Description of the Case

The case (1) is made of 3mm PSAI type plastic material, in rectangular shape in the following dimensions 320mmX105,6mmX172mm, being obtained by the cut and fold system called PMPT (Planar Modular Production Technology).

The gray case is divided into three compartments (2) with individual sliding covers (3) of different colors (white / light blue / dark blue) which indicate under their surface in upper case the periods of a day (morning / afternoon / evening) respectively their colors. In these compartments, the medications should be kept in their original packaging, facilitating the organization, control, safety and excluding the risks of contamination. The opening and closing movement of the lids (3) is provided by tears (4) made on the sides of said case which receive and fit them providing greater functionality to the product as well as reducing risks of product breakage if it were of the type. "close".

The caps (3) also have the description (5) of the periods of a day, ie morning, afternoon and night, in large and large letters facilitating the reading and identification of periods. In addition, they have protrusions (like a small handle) (6) to facilitate their movement / sliding.

The lower part of the case (1) has a sub-drawer (7) that slides from the inside to the outside and acts as a prescription storage device with the respective prescription drugs and control forms. This compartment is light blue for better identification of the case in relation to the case as a whole.

The sub-drawer (7) provides housing for some useful add-ons to users, such as prescriptions from prescriptions, latest tests performed and the daily medication control form. Other accessories are attached to this kit:

• 50 mm diameter pocket magnifying glass to assist in handling and searching for medication information in both the package inserts and their packaging. The magnifying glass is also an aid mechanism for visually impaired users, in situations where the environment does not provide good conditions for proper reading and mainly helps to keep the user informed about the conditions, storage and other information about the medication they use;

• Colored labels help to associate the drugs to be used according to the time of day, as they will be pasted on the drug packages and will have information about the times that they should be administered, as well as their dosage, designated by colors similar to case covers (white / light blue / dark blue);

• Daily medication control form is used as a daily schedule that facilitates the daily systematic control of medication that was administered immediately after ingestion, making sure that the medication was used as prescribed and avoiding confusion or forgetfulness. if you have already taken or not the medication according to the pre-established time, according to medical prescription;

• Daily use of the Medication Organizer Kit User Manual provides information on how to use and organize the kit and its supplements in easy-to-understand language.

ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION:

- Provide safety and better control of medication for people who use them daily;

- Reduce the risk of ingestion of the medication without the prescription and according to it;

- Exclude the risk of medication contamination by keeping it in its original packaging - Facilitate drug identification and control;

- Facilitate the administration and organization of medicines;

- Provide drug identification and prescription mechanisms using non-written resources (by color, associations by time of day);

- Provide arrangements for the organization and storage of prescriptions, records of medical appointments and medication control by storing these documents in the case's drawer;

- Provide support resources with the product that help its use more effectively (magnifying glass, sub-drawer, control plug, instructions for use of the case);

- Contribute to health education with regard to the instructions for use of the product emphasizing the use of medication under the prescription, consult the package leaflet information about the medication and its control;

- Avoid changing medication at the appointed times, because when tablets, pills, capsules or the like are removed from the blisters the chance of confusing or mixing them is much greater.

Brief Description of the Figures

Figure 1 illustrates the case (1) in perspective view with the lids (3) and sub drawer (7) properly closed.

Figure 2 illustrates the case (1) in perspective view with the covers (3) open and the sub drawer (7) properly closed.

Figure 3 illustrates the case (1) in perspective view with the covers (3) and sub-drawer (7) duly open.

Claims (3)

1. MEDICAL ORGANIZATION CASE FOR DAILY USE, characterized in that it is constructed of 3mm PSAI type plastic material, rectangular in shape, and is obtained by the system of cuts and folds called PMPT (Planar Modular Production Technology), divided into three compartments (2) with individual sliding covers (3) which describe the periods of the day (morning / afternoon / evening) in large and large letters and different colors (white / light blue / dark blue) 10 respectively, these compartments for storing medications in their own packaging. DAILY MEDICATION ORGANIZATION COVER according to claim 1, characterized in that the slots (4) on the sides of said case accommodate and engage the individual sliding caps (3) which have protrusions (as if they were a small handle) (6). DAILY MEDICATION ORGANIZATION BOARD according to claim 1, characterized by a sub-drawer (7), located at the bottom of the case, which slides from the inside to the outside and functions as a measuring device. storage of prescriptions with the respective medical prescriptions for medicines and control forms.