Mobile medicine cabinet and method of use

Abstract

A mobile medicine cabinet and method of use comprising a first half of a case and a second half of a case, wherein said first and second halves are pivotably attached to one another so that said first and second halves are pivotal relative to each other between an open and closed position; the case when closed determining a thermally insulated and moisture resistant interior cavity; a multiplicity of holders, adapted for removably securing medication containers, positioned on an interior face of said second half; a portable computer mounted on said first half; and a computer program installed on said portable computer adapted for the input, storage, and retrieval of medical information about said user.

1 . A mobile medicine cabinet comprising: 
 a) a first half of a case and a second half of a case, wherein said first and second halves are pivotably attached to one another so that said first and second halves are pivotal relative to each other between a closed position in which the first and second halves are generally parallel to each other, and an open position in which the first and second halves are pivoted away from each other, the case closable when said first and second halves are in the closed position by closing a zipper mutually attached to the first and second halves, the case when closed determining a thermally insulated and moisture resistant interior cavity;    b) a multiplicity of holders, adapted for removably securing medication containers, positioned on an interior face of said second half;    c) a portable computer mounted on said first half; and    d) a computer program installed on said portable computer adapted for the input, storage, and retrieval of medical information about said user.    
   
   
       2 . The mobile medicine cabinet of  claim 1 , wherein a monitor is visible when said first and second halves are in said open position.  
   
   
       3 . The mobile medicine cabinet of  claim 2 , wherein said monitor further comprises a touch screen.  
   
   
       4 . The mobile medicine cabinet of  claim 1 , further comprising a hook for vertically hanging said case when in said open position.  
   
   
       5 . A mobile medicine cabinet comprising: 
 a) a first half of a case and a second half of a case, wherein said first and second halves are pivotably attached to one another so that said first and second halves are pivotal relative to each other between a closed position in which the first and second halves are generally parallel to each other, and an open position in which the first and second halves are pivoted away from each other, the case closable when said first and second halves are in the closed position by closing a zipper mutually attached to the first and second halves, the case when closed determining a thermally insulated and moisture resistant interior cavity;    b) a multiplicity of holders, adapted for removably securing medication containers, positioned on an interior face of said second half;    c) a removable daily pill box;    d) a portable computer mounted on said first half, and    e) a computer program installed on said portable computer adapted for the input, storage, and retrieval of medical information about said user.    
   
   
       6 . The mobile medicine cabinet of  claim 5 , wherein a monitor is visible when said first and second halves are in said open position.  
   
   
       7 . The mobile medicine cabinet of  claim 6 , wherein said monitor further comprises a touch screen.  
   
   
       8 . The mobile medicine cabinet of  claim 5 , further comprising a hook for vertically hanging said case when in said open position.  
   
   
       9 . A method of using a mobile medicine cabinet comprising: 
 a) providing a mobile medicine cabinet comprising: 
 1) a first half of a case and a second half of a case, wherein said first and second halves are pivotably attached to one another so that said first and second halves are pivotal relative to each other between a closed position in which the first and second halves are generally parallel to each other, and an open position in which the first and second halves are pivoted away from each other, the case closable when said first and second halves are in the closed position by closing a zipper mutually attached to the first and second halves, the case when closed determining a thermally insulated and moisture resistant interior cavity;  
 2) a multiplicity of holders, adapted for removably securing medication containers, positioned on an interior face of said second half;  
 3) a portable computer mounted on said first half wherein a monitor is visible when said first and second halves are in said open position;  
   b) computer means for controlling access to said computer;    c) computer means for input of medical information about said user;    d) computer means for storing medical information about said user; and    e) computer means for retrieving medical information stored on said computer about said user.    
   
   
       10 . The mobile medicine cabinet of  claim 9 , wherein said computer means for controlling access further comprises entering a password.  
   
   
       11 . The mobile medicine cabinet of  claim 9 , wherein said computer means for input of medical information further comprises downloading of data from an external source to said computer via a USB port.  
   
   
       12 . The mobile medicine cabinet of  claim 9 , wherein said computer means for input of medical information further comprises touching an area of said monitor.  
   
   
       13 . The mobile medicine cabinet of  claim 9 , wherein said computer means for storing medical information further comprises storing data on a hard disk drive on said computer.  
   
   
       14 . The mobile medicine cabinet of  claim 9 , wherein said computer means for retrieving medical information further comprises uploading data to an external destination from said computer via a USB port.