公开(公告)号：US07543582B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-09

申请号：US11226688

申请日：2005-09-14

Applicant: Winston Z. Lu ,  Robert W. Morton

Inventor： Winston Z. Lu ,  Robert W. Morton

IPC: A61M11/00

CPC classification number: A61M15/009 ,  A61M15/0075 ,  A61M15/008

Abstract: An indicating device includes an indicating portion and an actuator portion. At least a part of the indicating portion is moveable with a container between engaged and disengaged positions relative to a dispenser housing. The indicating portion includes at least one indicator member. The container is moveable relative to the at least one indicator member along the longitudinal axis when the container is in the engaged position.

Abstract translation: 指示装置包括指示部分和致动器部分。 指示部分的至少一部分可以在容器之间相对于分配器壳体在接合位置和脱离位置之间移动。 指示部分包括至少一个指示器部件。 当容器处于接合位置时，容器可相对于至少一个指示器构件沿着纵向轴线移动。

公开(公告)号：US08079362B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-20

申请号：US12465237

申请日：2009-05-13

Applicant: Winston Z. Lu ,  Robert W. Morton

Inventor： Winston Z. Lu ,  Robert W. Morton

IPC: A61M11/00

CPC classification number: A61M15/009 ,  A61M15/0075 ,  A61M15/008

Abstract: A method for displaying dosage indicia includes engaging a dispenser housing with a container in an engaged position, moving the container relative to the dispenser housing along a longitudinal axis while the container and the dispenser housing are in the engaged position, moving a valve between a closed position and an open position in response to moving the container relative to the dispenser housing and thereby dispensing metered dosages of substance when the valve is moved to the open position, moving the container relative to the dispenser housing to a disengaged position, moving an indicating portion with the container as the container is moved relative to the dispenser housing between the engaged and disengaged positions, and moving the indicator member relative to the container along the longitudinal axis while the container is in the engaged position.

Abstract translation: 用于显示剂量标记的方法包括将分配器壳体与容器接合在接合位置，当容器和分配器壳体处于接合位置时，沿着纵向轴线相对于分配器壳体移动容器，使阀门在闭合 响应于相对于分配器壳体移动容器并且因此当阀移动到打开位置时分配计量剂量的物质，并且使容器相对于分配器壳体移动到脱离位置，移动指示部分 随着容器作为容器相对于分配器壳体在接合位置和脱离位置之间移动，并且当容器处于接合位置时，沿着纵向轴线相对于容器移动指示器构件。

公开(公告)号：US20100000532A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-07

申请号：US12465237

申请日：2009-05-13

Applicant: Winston Z. Lu ,  Robert W. Morton

Inventor： Winston Z. Lu ,  Robert W. Morton

IPC: A61M15/00

CPC classification number: A61M15/009 ,  A61M15/0075 ,  A61M15/008

Abstract: A method for displaying dosage indicia includes engaging a dispenser housing with a container in an engaged position, moving the container relative to the dispenser housing along a longitudinal axis while the container and the dispenser housing are in the engaged position, moving a valve between a closed position and an open position in response to moving the container relative to the dispenser housing and thereby dispensing metered dosages of substance when the valve is moved to the open position, moving the container relative to the dispenser housing to a disengaged position, moving an indicating portion with the container as the container is moved relative to the dispenser housing between the engaged and disengaged positions, and moving the indicator member relative to the container along the longitudinal axis while the container is in the engaged position.

Abstract translation: 用于显示剂量标记的方法包括将分配器壳体与容器接合在接合位置，当容器和分配器壳体处于接合位置时，沿着纵向轴线相对于分配器壳体移动容器，使阀门在闭合 响应于相对于分配器壳体移动容器并且因此当阀移动到打开位置时分配计量剂量的物质，并且使容器相对于分配器壳体移动到脱离位置，移动指示部分 随着容器作为容器相对于分配器壳体在接合位置和脱离位置之间移动，并且当容器处于接合位置时，沿着纵向轴线相对于容器移动指示器构件。

公开(公告)号：US08578934B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-12

申请号：US12579129

申请日：2009-10-14

Applicant: Robert Morton ,  Winston Z. Lu

Inventor： Robert Morton ,  Winston Z. Lu

IPC: A62B11/00 ,  A61M11/00

CPC classification number: A61M15/0076 ,  A61M15/0065 ,  A61M15/0073 ,  A61M15/0075 ,  A61M15/009

Abstract: An indicating device suitable for indicating the number of dosages of a substance that have been dispensed from or remain in a container includes at least one first indicator member incrementally moveable to a plurality of positions and a second indicator member moveable in response to a predetermined number of movements of the at least one first indicator member. The at least one first indicator member includes primary dosage indicia adapted to indicate the number of dosages of substance that have been dispensed from or remain in the container. The second indicator member includes secondary dosage indicia adapted to indicate that less than a minimum predetermined number of dosages of substance remain in the container. In one preferred embodiment, the primary dosage indicia are configured as numerical indicia and the secondary dosage indicia are configured as color indicia. In another aspect, a device for dispensing dosages of a substance includes a dispenser housing and a container disposed in the dispenser housing. The indicating device is located adjacent to and is actuated by one or the other of the top or bottom of the container. A method for indicating the number of metered dosages of medicaments dispensed from or remaining in the container is also provided.

公开(公告)号：US08074594B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-13

申请号：US12462924

申请日：2009-08-10

Applicant: Winston Z. Lu

Inventor： Winston Z. Lu

IPC: G09F9/00 ,  A62B7/00

CPC classification number: G06M1/241 ,  A61M15/0075 ,  A61M15/0076 ,  A61M15/009 ,  G06M1/163 ,  G06M1/248 ,  G09F11/23

Abstract: An indicating device suitable for indicating a number of metered dosages of a substance that have been dispensed from or remain in a container. The indicating device includes at least one primary indicator member having primary dosage indicia, configured as numeric indicia, and a second indicator member having secondaiy dosage indicia, configured with at least two different colors. The primary and secondary indicator members are coaxially mounted. In one embodiment, a device for dispensing dosages of the substance also includes a dispenser housing and a container.

Abstract translation: 适于指示从容器中分配或保留在容器中的物质的计量剂量的指示装置。 指示装置包括具有主要剂量标记的至少一个主要指示器构件，其被配置为数字标记，以及具有二次剂量标记的第二指示器构件，其配置有至少两种不同的颜色。 初级和次级指示器构件同轴安装。 在一个实施例中，用于分配物质剂量的装置还包括分配器壳体和容器。

公开(公告)号：US07621273B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-24

申请号：US10968815

申请日：2004-10-18

Applicant: Robert Morton ,  Winston Z. Lu

Inventor： Robert Morton ,  Winston Z. Lu

IPC: A62B11/00 ,  A61M11/00 ,  B67D5/08 ,  B67D5/22

CPC classification number: A61M15/0076 ,  A61M15/0065 ,  A61M15/0073 ,  A61M15/0075 ,  A61M15/009

Abstract: An indicating device suitable for indicating the number of dosages of a substance that have been dispensed from or remain in a container includes at least one first indicator member incrementally moveable to a plurality of positions and a second indicator member moveable in response to a predetermined number of movements of the at least one first indicator member. The at least one first indicator member includes primary dosage indicia adapted to indicate the number of dosages of substance that have been dispensed from or remain in the container. The second indicator member includes secondary dosage indicia adapted to indicate that less than a minimum predetermined number of dosages of substance remain in the container. In one preferred embodiment, the primary dosage indicia are configured as numerical indicia and the secondary dosage indicia are configured as color indicia. In another aspect, a device for dispensing dosages of a substance includes a dispenser housing and a container disposed in the dispenser housing. The indicating device is located adjacent to and is actuated by one or the other of the top or bottom of the container. A method for indicating the number of metered dosages of medicaments dispensed from or remaining in the container is also provided.

Abstract translation: 适于指示从容器中分配或保留在容器中的物质的剂量数量的指示装置包括至少一个第一指示器构件，其可递增地移动到多个位置，第二指示器构件可响应于预定数量的 所述至少一个第一指示器构件的运动。 所述至少一个第一指示器构件包括主要剂量标记，其适于指示已从或从容器分配的物质的剂量数。 第二指示器构件包括适于指示小于预定数量的物质的物质残留在容器中的次级剂量标记。 在一个优选的实施方案中，主要剂量标记被配置为数字标记，次级剂量标记被配置为颜色标记。 在另一方面，用于分配物质的剂量的装置包括分配器壳体和设置在分配器壳体中的容器。 指示装置位于容器的顶部或底部中的一个或另一个附近并被致动。 还提供了用于指示从容器中分配或保留在容器中的计量剂量的计量剂量的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07584712B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-08

申请号：US11493937

申请日：2006-07-26

Applicant: Winston Z. Lu

Inventor： Winston Z. Lu

IPC: G09F9/00 ,  A62B7/00

CPC classification number: G06M1/241 ,  A61M15/0075 ,  A61M15/0076 ,  A61M15/009 ,  G06M1/163 ,  G06M1/248 ,  G09F11/23

Abstract: An indicating device suitable for indicating the number of metered dosages that have been dispensed from or remain in a container includes a base member adapted to be mounted to the container and a cap member moveably connected to the base member. The cap member is moveable relative to the base member along an axial path. A shaft is non-rotatably mounted to one of the cap member and the base member and defines an axis. An indicator member is rotatably mounted on the shaft and is rotatable in at least a first direction. One of the shaft and the indicator member has a helical groove while the other of the shaft and the indicator member has a follower disposed in the groove. The indicator member is moveable relative to the shaft along the axis as the indicator member is rotated in the first direction. In another embodiment, the indicating device includes first, second and third indicator members. In yet another embodiment, the indicating device includes a housing having a longitudinally extending cavity shaped to receive the container and an indicator member disposed in the cavity and having a longitudinally extending wall shaped to surround at least a portion of the container. The indicator member is rotatably mounted within the housing and is rotatable relative thereto about a longitudinal axis. The indicator member includes a driven gear. A drive gear is disposed in the housing and includes a drive portion selectively engaged with the driven gear. An actuator is adapted to move with the container and is selectively engaged with the drive gear.

Abstract translation: 适于指示从容器中分配或保留在容器中的计量剂量的指示装置包括适于安装到容器的基座构件和可移动地连接到基座构件的盖构件。 盖构件可以沿着轴向路径相对于基座构件移动。 轴不可旋转地安装到盖构件和基座构件中的一个并且限定轴线。 指示器构件可旋转地安装在轴上并且可以在至少第一方向上旋转。 轴和指示器构件中的一个具有螺旋槽，而轴和指示器构件中的另一个具有设置在凹槽中的随动件。 当指示器构件沿着第一方向旋转时，指示器构件可相对于轴线沿轴线移动。 在另一个实施例中，指示装置包括第一，第二和第三指示器构件。 在另一个实施例中，指示装置包括壳体，该壳体具有成形为容纳容器的纵向延伸空腔和设置在空腔中的指示器构件，并且具有成形为围绕容器的至少一部分的纵向延伸的壁。 指示器构件可旋转地安装在壳体内并且可相对于其围绕纵向轴线旋转。 指示器构件包括从动齿轮。 驱动齿轮设置在壳体中并且包括选择性地与从动齿轮啮合的驱动部分。 致动器适于与容器一起移动并且选择性地与驱动齿轮接合。

公开(公告)号：US20100163031A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-01

申请号：US12579129

申请日：2009-10-14

Applicant: Robert Morton ,  Winston Z. Lu

Inventor： Robert Morton ,  Winston Z. Lu

IPC: A61M15/00 ,  G09F9/00

CPC classification number: A61M15/0076 ,  A61M15/0065 ,  A61M15/0073 ,  A61M15/0075 ,  A61M15/009

Abstract: An indicating device suitable for indicating the number of dosages of a substance that have been dispensed from or remain in a container includes at least one first indicator member incrementally moveable to a plurality of positions and a second indicator member moveable in response to a predetermined number of movements of the at least one first indicator member. The at least one first indicator member includes primary dosage indicia adapted to indicate the number of dosages of substance that have been dispensed from or remain in the container. The second indicator member includes secondary dosage indicia adapted to indicate that less than a minimum predetermined number of dosages of substance remain in the container. In one preferred embodiment, the primary dosage indicia are configured as numerical indicia and the secondary dosage indicia are configured as color indicia. In another aspect, a device for dispensing dosages of a substance includes a dispenser housing and a container disposed in the dispenser housing. The indicating device is located adjacent to and is actuated by one or the other of the top or bottom of the container. A method for indicating the number of metered dosages of medicaments dispensed from or remaining in the container is also provided.

Abstract translation: 适于指示从容器中分配或保留在容器中的物质的剂量数量的指示装置包括至少一个第一指示器构件，其可递增地移动到多个位置，第二指示器构件可响应于预定数量的 所述至少一个第一指示器构件的运动。 所述至少一个第一指示器构件包括主要剂量标记，其适于指示已从或从容器分配的物质的剂量数。 第二指示器构件包括适于指示小于预定数量的物质的物质残留在容器中的次级剂量标记。 在一个优选的实施方案中，主要剂量标记被配置为数字标记，次级剂量标记被配置为颜色标记。 在另一方面，用于分配物质的剂量的装置包括分配器壳体和设置在分配器壳体中的容器。 指示装置位于容器的顶部或底部中的一个或另一个附近并被致动。 还提供了用于指示从容器中分配或保留在容器中的计量剂量的计量剂量的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20100095962A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-22

申请号：US12462924

申请日：2009-08-10

Applicant: Winston Z. Lu

Inventor： Winston Z. Lu

IPC: A61M15/00 ,  G09F9/00

CPC classification number: G06M1/241 ,  A61M15/0075 ,  A61M15/0076 ,  A61M15/009 ,  G06M1/163 ,  G06M1/248 ,  G09F11/23

Abstract: An indicating device suitable for indicating the number of metered dosages that have been dispensed from or remain in a container includes a base member adapted to be mounted to the container and a cap member moveably connected to the base member. The cap member is moveable relative to the base member along an axial path. A shaft is non-rotatably mounted to one of the cap member and the base member and defines an axis. An indicator member is rotatably mounted on the shaft and is rotatable in at least a first direction. One of the shaft and the indicator member has a helical groove while the other of the shaft and the indicator member has a follower disposed in the groove. The indicator member is moveable relative to the shaft along the axis as the indicator member is rotated in the first direction. In another embodiment, the indicating device includes first, second and third indicator members. In yet another embodiment, the indicating device includes a housing having a longitudinally extending cavity shaped to receive the container and an indicator member disposed in the cavity and having a longitudinally extending wall shaped to surround at least a portion of the container. The indicator member is rotatably mounted within the housing and is rotatable relative thereto about a longitudinal axis. The indicator member includes a driven gear. A drive gear is disposed in the housing and includes a drive portion selectively engaged with the driven gear. An actuator is adapted to move with the container and is selectively engaged with the drive gear.

Abstract translation: 适于指示从容器中分配或保留在容器中的计量剂量的指示装置包括适于安装到容器的基座构件和可移动地连接到基座构件的盖构件。 盖构件可以沿着轴向路径相对于基座构件移动。 轴不可旋转地安装到盖构件和基座构件中的一个并且限定轴线。 指示器构件可旋转地安装在轴上并且可以在至少第一方向上旋转。 轴和指示器构件中的一个具有螺旋槽，而轴和指示器构件中的另一个具有设置在凹槽中的随动件。 当指示器构件沿着第一方向旋转时，指示器构件可相对于轴线沿轴线移动。 在另一个实施例中，指示装置包括第一，第二和第三指示器构件。 在另一个实施例中，指示装置包括壳体，该壳体具有成形为容纳容器的纵向延伸空腔和设置在空腔中的指示器构件，并且具有成形为围绕容器的至少一部分的纵向延伸的壁。 指示器构件可旋转地安装在壳体内并且可相对于其围绕纵向轴线旋转。 指示器构件包括从动齿轮。 驱动齿轮设置在壳体中并且包括选择性地与从动齿轮啮合的驱动部分。 致动器适于与容器一起移动并且选择性地与驱动齿轮接合。

公开(公告)号：US07100530B2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-05

申请号：US10869363

申请日：2004-06-16

Applicant: Winston Z. Lu

Inventor： Winston Z. Lu

IPC: G09F9/00

CPC classification number: G06M1/241 ,  A61M15/0075 ,  A61M15/0076 ,  A61M15/009 ,  G06M1/163 ,  G06M1/248 ,  G09F11/23

Abstract: An indicating device suitable for indicating the number of metered dosages that have been dispensed from or remain in a container includes a base member adapted to be mounted to the container and a cap member moveably connected to the base member. The cap member is moveable relative to the base member along an axial path. A shaft is non-rotatably mounted to one of the cap member and the base member and defines an axis. An indicator member is rotatably mounted on the shaft and is rotatable in at least a first direction. One of the shaft and the indicator member has a helical groove while the other of the shaft and the indicator member has a follower disposed in the groove. The indicator member is moveable relative to the shaft along the axis as the indicator member is rotated in the first direction. In another embodiment, the indicating device includes first, second and third indicator members. In yet another embodiment, the indicating device includes a housing having a longitudinally extending cavity shaped to receive the container and an indicator member disposed in the cavity and having a longitudinally extending wall shaped to surround at least a portion of the container. The indicator member is rotatably mounted within the housing and is rotatable relative thereto about a longitudinal axis. The indicator member includes a driven gear. A drive gear is disposed in the housing and includes a drive portion selectively engaged with the driven gear. An actuator is adapted to move with the container and is selectively engaged with the drive gear.