Container 389

Abstract

The present invention relates to a container for solids or liquids, comprising a hollow body which holds the content, a closure which cooperates with the body to close the container and a compliance aid device arranged on the container for indicating the time at which the last dose was taken or when the next dose is due. The compliance aid comprises a movable first part and a fixed second part provided on the hollow body, wherein the first part is automatically moved to a new indicating position in relation to the second part upon moving the closure in relation the hollow body.

1 . A container for dispensing doses of solids or liquids, the container comprising:
 a hollow body which holds the content;   a closure which cooperates with the body to close the container; and   a compliance aid device arranged on the container for indicating the time at which the last dose was taken or when the next dose is due, wherein the compliance aid comprises a movable first part and a fixed second part provided on the hollow body, and wherein the first part is automatically moved to a new indicating position in relation to the second part upon moving the closure in relation to the hollow body.   
     
     
         2 . The container according to  claim 1 , wherein the first part is automatically moved to a new indicating position in relation to the second part upon opening or closing of the container closure. 
     
     
         3 . The container according to  claim 1 , wherein the second part is a time indicia means for indicating the time at which the last dose was taken or when the next dose is due. 
     
     
         4 . The container according to  claim 3 , wherein the time indicia means of the second part is integrated in the hollow body. 
     
     
         5 . The container according to  claim 3 , wherein the second part is a relief in the surface of the hollow body. 
     
     
         6 . The container according to  claim 3 , wherein the second part is a label provided on the hollow body, said label carrying time indicia means for indicating the time at which the last dose was taken or when the next dose is due. 
     
     
         7 . The container according to  claim 3 , wherein the time indicia means of the second part has markings indicating days, hours., or both. 
     
     
         8 . The container according to any of  claim 3 , wherein the time indicia means of the second part has markings indicating morning, evening, or both. 
     
     
         9 . The container according to  claim 1 , wherein a portion of the first part is arranged on the inside of the container. 
     
     
         10 . The container according to  claim 1 , wherein a portion of the first part is arranged through the wall of the container and is exposed to the user. 
     
     
         11 . The container according to  claim 3 , wherein the first part is provided with an indicator on the portion arranged through the hollow body for pointing at the time indicia means of the second part. 
     
     
         12 . The container according to any of  claim 1 , wherein the first part is provided with means for engaging with a part of the closure for moving the first part to a new indicating position upon opening or closing of the container closure. 
     
     
         13 . The container according to  claim 12 , wherein the first part is a circular indicator wheel provided with a plurality of teeth around its complete circumference. 
     
     
         14 . A compliance aid device for a container for dispensing doses of solids or liquids, the device comprising a movable first part and a fixed second part on the container and indicating the time at which the last dose was taken or when the next dose is due, wherein the container has a hollow body and the first part is automatically moved to a new indicating position in relation to the fixed second part upon moving the closure in relation to the hollow body of the container.