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Medicinal containersMedicinal containers description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070181527, Medicinal containers. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
INDEX TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001]This application claims benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/771,273 filed Feb. 8, 2006 the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002]The present invention pertains to medicinal containers. [0003]Medicinal containers in general and prescription drug containers particularly are typically cylindrical containers that have a removable cap. The cap typically has some type of child-proofing mechanism for preventing a child from opening the container. [0004]One disadvantage of typical medicinal containers as described above is that there is a small amount of surface area for displaying information about the prescribed drug (i.e. drug name, doctor and patient name, dosage requirements, etc.). Accordingly, when the prescription is filled by the pharmacy, certain information must be left off the label, simply because of the fact that there is a limited amount of surface area available on the container for the information. Furthermore, because the containers are small, the containers tend to be of a size that is difficult for a user with arthritic hands or other motility disorders, to handle with ease. It is also difficult for the pharmacist and or technician to affix the prescription drug label onto the medicinal vial straight and often has to be removed and put back onto the container creating a delay in the prescription fulfillment process. Also there are increased costs if the label is removed from the container since it is unable to be reused once the label is taken off. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0005]The present invention is a medicinal container that is more versatile and easier to use and overcomes the disadvantages disclosed above. Medicinal containers of the present invention provide increased labeling area without substantially increasing the dimensions of the container. Furthermore, the subject containers are easier to use for those with motility issues. One feature of the containers is they provide a child-resistant closure for preventing a child from accessing the contents of the subject medicinal containers. The medicinal containers of the present invention have flat surfaces to which the label is adhered. The flat label surfaces provide a surface on the label that is easy for a user to handwrite additional information on the label. [0006]In one embodiment, the present invention is a medicinal container comprising: [0007](a) a rib extending vertically substantially along a vertical surface and protruding outward from an outer surface of said container; and [0008](b) a closure for said container. [0009]In a preferred embodiment, the rib protrudes from the surface of the container from any of the surfaces or corners. The rib is large enough to guide the placement of a label edge and small enough such that is does not interfere with the handling of the container. [0010]The medicinal container of the present invention comprises a surface for placement of an adhesive label having an edge placed adjacent to a rib. The placement of the adhesive label commences by placing an edge of the label adjacent to the rib and wrapping the label along the surface such that the label application extends about the perimeter of the container. The label may extend about some part or all of the perimeter of the container. [0011]The medicinal container further comprises a closure which may be a standard screw on threaded cap or a pharmaceutical safety cap. In one embodiment, the container has a pharmaceutical screw type closure with an engaged safety tab. [0012]In another embodiment the closure comprises: [0013](a) a first locking mechanism whereby said closure is secured into a closed and locked position; and [0014](b) a second locking mechanism; [0015]wherein said first locking mechanism is disengaged prior to disengagement of said second locking mechanism. [0016]The closure may further comprise an internal ridge for creating an air tight seal. [0017]In another embodiment, the medicinal container of the present invention may comprise: [0018]a. three substantially flat planer surfaces; [0019]b. a fourth surface encompassing a curvature surface; and [0020]c. a rib extending vertically substantially along a vertical surface of one of said flat planer surfaces, and said rib protruding outward from an outer surface of said container. [0021]The medicinal container as a curvature on one surface formed of a circular portion having a central angle measure of 90.degree.-270.degree.. In a preferred embodiment, the central angle measure is 90.degree.-180.degree.. [0022]In another embodiment, the medicinal container comprises: [0023]a. four substantially flat planer surfaces; [0024]b. a rib extending vertically substantially along a vertical surface of one of said flat planer surfaces, and said rib protruding outward from an outer surface of said container; [0025]c. a rib extending vertically substantially along a vertical surface of one of said flat planer surfaces, and said rib protruding outward from an outer surface of said container. [0026]The medicinal container may comprise a closure comprising: [0027](i) a frame interacting with an open end of said container through a snap close type arrangement; [0028](ii) an opening on the upper surface of said frame; [0029](iii) a first locking mechanism whereby said closure is secured into a closed and locked position; and [0030](iv) a second locking mechanism; [0031]wherein said first locking mechanism is disengaged prior to disengagement of said second locking mechanism. [0032]In any configuration an adhesive label may be placed on the container having an edge placed adjacent to a rib, said label extends about at least some portion of the perimeter of the container. The label may extend about the entire outer perimeter of the container. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0033]The embodiments of the invention are illustrated by way of example, and not by way of limitation, in the figures of the accompanying drawings in which like reference numerals refer to similar elements. In the drawings: [0034]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a medicinal container according to the invention. [0035]FIG. 1A is a perspective view of the medicinal container according to the invention with the lid of the medicinal container shown removed above the body of the container. [0036]FIG. 1B is a front perspective view of the medicinal container according to the invention. Continue reading about Medicinal containers... Full patent description for Medicinal containers Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Medicinal containers patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. 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