"Pill caddy" "container caddy"

Abstract

Apparatus for storing and dispensing items. A container is provided with an interior divided into two or more substantially identically-sized and identically-shaped compartments that is closed by a lid. The lid includes a bottom dial that is rotatably engaged to the container and a top cap that is rotatably engaged to the dial. Openings are formed in both the dial and the cap having a size and shape approximately identical to the size and shape of the compartments formed in the container.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . Apparatus for storing and/or dispensing items comprising:
 a container having an interior divided into two or more substantially identically-sized and identically-shaped compartments;   a lid for closing said container, said lid comprised of a bottom dial and a top cap, the bottom dial being rotatably engaged to said container and the top cap being rotatably engaged to the bottom dial; and   openings formed in each of the dial and the top of said lid having a size and shape approximately identical to the size and shape of the compartments formed in said container.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1  additionally comprising a lock on the dial of said lid for sliding into engagement with said container. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 2  additionally comprising a lock on the cap of said lid for sliding into engagement with the dial of said lid.