摘要 |
<p>A device (10) and method for dispensing pills or vitamins is disclosed which includes a rotatable chamber (12) within a housing (11). The chamber contains multiple slots (14) for storing the pills or vitamins, and the housing has at least one dispensing hole (15) so that pills will fall from the containment slot (14) when it is aligned with the hole (15). The chamber may be rotated by motorized or manual means, with the preferred motorized means being an electric motor (25) connected to a worm drive that engages gear teeth (35) along the edge of the chamber, and the preferred mechanical means being a handle with a hinged tab.</p> |