Medicament compilation and dispensation system

Abstract

The invention relates to a medicament dispensing device and system. In particular, the invention relates to a system having multiple containers capable of dispensing multiple medicaments. A center dispensing mechanism then actuates the containers release tray based on prescribed computer controlled settings.

1 . A pill storing apparatus, comprising:
 a frame having a plurality of aligned slots;   at least one removable containment bin in the slots of the frame for storing pills therein;   a collection area for collecting pills from the bins upon metered release therefrom;   a computer control device comprising a user interface for allowing a user to enter instructions, and to control the operation of the device.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising a mechanical release device for the controlled movement of the pills from the bins to the collection area. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising covers for the bin or bins that can move between an open and closed position. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1  where the collection area is movable between a position for collecting pills and a position to allow the user to remove the pills from the collection area. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1  where the slots are circumferentially aligned. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1  where the slots are aligned in rows. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 1  where the slots are aligned in rows and columns. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 3  where the frame has a cover that moves between an open and closed position. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 1  where the computer control includes alarms to notify the user of a schedule for the pills. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 1  where the computer control tracks the type of pills in each bin. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 1  where the computer control includes a schedule for notification and tracking of dispensing of pills. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 1  where the computer control includes storing the name of the user's health care professional. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of claim where the computer control operates to control a lock on the apparatus. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 1  where the computer control includes a log of apparatus activity. 
     
     
         15 . The apparatus of  claim 1  where the computer control includes network connectivity for access to remote computer networks. 
     
     
         16 . The apparatus of  claim 2  where the release device dispenses a single pill sorted from a plurality of pills in the bins. 
     
     
         17 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the instructions include instructions to send notifications of apparatus activity to one or more people selected from the group of the users relatives, care provider, doctor, person at a hospital, person at a medical center, or person at a clinic. 
     
     
         18 . The apparatus of  claim 1  where the computer control device further comprises a communication system for managing alerts and notifications. 
     
     
         19 . The apparatus of  claim 18  where the alerts and notifications can be shared with any number of entities or persons. 
     
     
         20 . The apparatus of  claim 18  where the communication system may be remotely located from the apparatus. 
     
     
         21 . The apparatus of  claim 18  where the communication system can communicate with a remote mobile communication device. 
     
     
         22 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising a security device to lock the apparatus. 
     
     
         23 . The apparatus of  claim 22  where the security device comprises a mechanical lock and a lock controlled by the computer control device. 
     
     
         24 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising a dispensing cup where the pills travel from the collection area to the dispensing cup. 
     
     
         25 . The apparatus of  claim 24  where the pills are gravity fed from the collection area to the dispensing cup. 
     
     
         26 . The apparatus of  claim 24  where the pills are mechanically released from the collection area, and gravity fed to the dispensing cup. 
     
     
         27 . The apparatus of  claim 24  where the dispensing cup cannot be removed until a pre-determined time controlled by the computer control device. 
     
     
         28 . The apparatus of  claim 24  where the dispensing cup can be either automatically or manually moved away from the apparatus at a pre-determined dispensing time. 
     
     
         29 . The apparatus of  claim 24  where the dispensing cup aligns flush with outer walls of the apparatus. 
     
     
         30 . The apparatus of  claim 29  where the computer control device is in operative communication with the components of the device to monitor proper functioning thereof, and provide warnings of malfunctions. 
     
     
         31 . The apparatus of  claim 1  where the computer control device prompts the user on the conditions under which pills are to be taken. 
     
     
         32 . The apparatus of  claim 31  where the conditions include whether the pills should be taken with food, or before eating, or with fluids, or without fluids. 
     
     
         33 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising a plurality of bins and where the bins are arranged in a circular pattern. 
     
     
         34 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising a plurality of bins and where the bins are arranged in a row. 
     
     
         35 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising a plurality of bins and where the bins are arranged in a plurality of rows. 
     
     
         36 . The apparatus of  claim 2  where the release device is located under the bin or bins. 
     
     
         37 . The apparatus of  claim 2  where the release device rotates. 
     
     
         38 . The apparatus of  claim 2  where the release device moves in two dimensions. 
     
     
         39 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising a lockable cover for covering the bin or bins. 
     
     
         40 . The apparatus of  claim 1  where the user interface allows the user to enter, edit, and delete a list of medications, dosage information, medical professional information, set alarms, track logged events, and provide emergency contacts. 
     
     
         41 . The apparatus of  claim 1  where the user interface is password protected. 
     
     
         42 . The apparatus of  claim 1  where the user can remotely access the apparatus. 
     
     
         43 . The apparatus of  claim 1  where the computer control device has alarms that can be incrementally adjusted. 
     
     
         44 . The apparatus of  claim 2  where the release device is operated by a gear. 
     
     
         45 . The apparatus of  claim 2  where the release device is operated by a linear actuator. 
     
     
         46 . The apparatus of  claim 2  where the release device is operated by a stepper motor. 
     
     
         47 . The apparatus of  claim 2  where the release device is operated by a ball screw. 
     
     
         48 . The apparatus of  claim 1  where the user interface displays to the user the dispensing time. 
     
     
         49 . The apparatus of  claim 1  where the computer control device can automatically set the date and time through a remote computer connection. 
     
     
         50 . The apparatus of  claim 1  where the apparatus can release pills manually. 
     
     
         51 . The apparatus of  claim 1  where the user interface is a touch screen. 
     
     
         52 . The apparatus of  claim 1  where the computer control device can be controlled by a remote user interface. 
     
     
         53 . The apparatus of  claim 52  where the remote user interface is a mobile device. 
     
     
         54 . The apparatus of  claim 52  where the remote user interface is on a cloud based server. 
     
     
         55 . The apparatus of  claim 52  where the remote user interface is another computer with Internet access.