Patent ID: 8622241
Filing Date: 2014-01-07
Classification: A61J,G07F,G16H

Abstract:
1. A dispenser for dispensing capsules or pills in a unit dose manner, the dispenser comprising: a reservoir having a plurality of compartments, wherein at least one compartment of the plurality of compartments is able to store a plurality of the capsules or pills; a positioning disc having a plurality of exit orifices; a guiding member rotatably arranged between the reservoir and the positioning disc and respectively connecting a compartment with a dedicated exit orifice in dispensing communication by accomplishing a rotary/rotational step; an actuator which is shaped and arranged for releasably stopping the guiding member when the guiding member accomplishes the rotary/rotational step to bring the compartment of the reservoir in dispensing communication with the dedicated exit orifice; and a cover and a housing, the cover providing a releasing member which comes into load transmitting contact with the actuator when the cover is seated on the housing and which moves the actuator out of its stoppage position engaging a stopper member.