A DEVICE FOR MONITORING THE USE OF MEDICINES

摘要

A device for monitoring the use of medicines comprises a clock (B) which is settable to activate an audible or visible signal (J). In one embodiment a counter (L) and second timer (M) are incorporated and are settable independently of the clock (B) to energise the signal (J) at chosen intervals throughout a "day" commenced by the "alarm setting" of the clock (B). The device may include a container for medicines (not shown) a lid of which is controlled by a solenoid (H) in such a way that the lid can only be opened by pressing the button (F) at times when the signal (J) is energised. Alternatively, latch (E) of the circuit automatically unlocks the lid at the "alarm setting" of the clock (B), or when the second timer (M) times out, enabling the container to be opened manually.