Patent ID: 6194995
Filing Date: 2001-02-27
Classification: A61J

Abstract:
An apparatus for dispensing articles comprising:a. an alarm reminder device having an alarm, a clock and resettable electromechanical circuitry means for controlling the alarm and the clock;b. a medicine retainer cup;c. a means for dispensing medicine, the means for dispensing further comprising a substantially cylindrical, hollow housing of predetermined height and having a base, the housing rotatably attached to the alarm reminder device through the base, the base further comprising means for transferring medicine having a pill slide formed therethrough and a foundation having a circular aperture formed therein adjacent to and below the pill slide, the aperture sized to receive the medicine retainer cup in a secure relationship; andd. a three-way switch disposed upon the exterior surface of the base within the aperture, the three-way switch in electrical communication with the circuitry means for controlling the alarm and the clock, the medicine retainer cup engaging the three-way switch when the cup is disposed within the aperture, the three-way switch being disengaged when the cup is not disposed within the aperture.