WO2001094894A1 - A magnification measuring cup apparatus - Google Patents

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WO2001094894A1
WO2001094894A1 PCT/US2001/017409 US0117409W WO0194894A1 WO 2001094894 A1 WO2001094894 A1 WO 2001094894A1 US 0117409 W US0117409 W US 0117409W WO 0194894 A1 WO0194894 A1 WO 0194894A1
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A. David Napier
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    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B25/00—Eyepieces; Magnifying glasses
    • G02B25/002—Magnifying glasses
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    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B27/00—Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups G02B1/00 - G02B26/00, G02B30/00
    • G02B27/02—Viewing or reading apparatus
    • G02B27/021—Reading apparatus

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  • This invention pertains to bottles and boxes of all types and, in particular, to a
  • magnification measuring cup apparatus that would allow individuals to read the instructions or information on the side of the bottle or package insuring that the individual using the items in
  • magnification measuring cup apparatus that is accessible to the user and would provide an easy means for medicine bottle dosage dispensing without
  • magnification measurement cup apparatus which avoids the disadvantages and limitations, recited above in other magnification
  • Another object of this invention is to provide an apparatus that is inexpensive to
  • cup apparatus for use by individuals in order to provide a device for reading information
  • a cup for the top of a bottle comprising a cup for the top of a bottle; said cup having magnification means positioned within the base of said measuring cup in order to provide the
  • said cup and said magnification means comprise an integral unit.
  • apparatus for use by individuals in order to provide a device for reading information and instructions on any bottle in order to prevent accidents caused by improper following of instructions for use, comprising in combination first means comprising a measuring cup for
  • said first means and said second means comprising an integral unit.
  • the object of this invention to teach a method of providing a magnification measuring cup, for
  • Figure 1 is a side elevational view of the novel magnification measuring cup
  • Figure 2 is a side elevational view thereof of the snap on embodiment of the magnification measuring cup apparatus
  • Figure 3 is a side elevational view thereof of the threaded embodiment of the
  • Figure 4 is a block diagram showing the novel method of producing a
  • the novel magnification measuring cup apparatus 10 As shown in the figures, the novel magnification measuring cup apparatus 10
  • a measuring cup 11 that can be positioned on the top of a bottle (not shown) that holds
  • the base 12 of the measuring cup 11 is comprised of a magnification
  • lens 13 in order to provide a reading lens for the user or patient of the medicine in the bottle in
  • magnification measurement cup apparatus will minimize any problem with lighting affecting the contents of the bottle.
  • magnification measuring cup apparatus There are a number of different ways of accomplishing the attachment of a magnification measuring cup to bottles.
  • measuring cup can simply be placed over the top of the bottle. It can also be in the form of a
  • the magnification measurement cup 10 can be made of a plastic and create a magnification
  • magnification means in the base of the covering cup 22; and providing means for replaceably
  • the apparatus can also be designed as a separate unit.
  • magnification measurement cup apparatus In operation, there are a number of applications for the magnification measurement cup apparatus.
  • the user will open the bottle of medication, vitamins, food or other products that require proper consumption and then manually focus the lens on the instruction in
  • magnification measuring cup can also be

Abstract

The magnification measuring cup apparatus (10) is designed to provide the user with an apparatus that will allow the user to have a magnification unit to enable him or her to read the instructions or directions on the side of a bottle or box. This is especially valuable for use on medicine bottles or for prescription drugs used by elderly individuals in situations where improper use of medicines could lead to disastrous consequences; however, the device can be used in the marketing of other products, liquid or solid, that utilizes measuring cups. The magnification measuring cup apparatus (10) comprises a measuring cup (11) that contains a magnifying lens (13) that is molded or manufactured into the base (12) of the cup (11). The lens (13) can be clear, opaque or colored as determined by the contents of the package. The user adjusts the apparatus (10) as necessary to read the instructions on the side of the packaging. The magnification measuring cup (11) is designed to be attached to the top of a medicine bottle, or it may be packaged as are many medicine measuring cups, as an independent item.

Description

TITLE OF THE INVENTION
A MAGNIFICATION MEASURING CUP APPARATUS
This is a continuation in part application based upon the original U.S. application
serial number 09/493,173 filed on 28 January 2000 and currently pending.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention pertains to bottles and boxes of all types and, in particular, to a
magnification measuring cup apparatus that would allow individuals to read the instructions or information on the side of the bottle or package insuring that the individual using the items in
the bottles will be used properly.
There is a growing problem with the misreading of labels, especially as the
population ages. There is a growing problem with people not taking their medicines properly.
At the same time, more and more people need to use glasses in order to read properly. One of
the problems with medications and drugs is that the instructions on the bottles are often too small
to be easily read. What is needed is a device that would provide magnification in order to aide the user's of the medication to read the instructions on the bottle. It is also necessary to have the
magnification in close proximity to the bottle itself when it is to be used in order to have it be a
viable device. What is needed is a magnification measuring cup apparatus that is accessible to the user and would provide an easy means for medicine bottle dosage dispensing without
requiring the individual to carry a separate device. It is an object of this invention to provide an
apparatus that will be particularly helpful for seniors or those who have vision problems who find themselves in need of understanding printed instructions.
It is the object of this invention to teach a magnification measurement cup apparatus which avoids the disadvantages and limitations, recited above in other magnification
systems. Another object of this invention is to provide an apparatus that is inexpensive to
manufacture, that can be easily used and set up by the manufacturer of the packaging, and that at the same time, is accurate and highly effective.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Particularly, it is the object of this invention to teach a magnification measuring
cup apparatus, for use by individuals in order to provide a device for reading information and
instructions on medicine bottles and the like in order to prevent accidents caused by improper
use of medicines, drugs or the like, comprising a cup for the top of a bottle; said cup having magnification means positioned within the base of said measuring cup in order to provide the
user ease of reading the information on said bottle; and said cup and said magnification means comprise an integral unit.
It is also the object of this invention to teach a magnification measuring cup
apparatus, for use by individuals in order to provide a device for reading information and instructions on any bottle in order to prevent accidents caused by improper following of instructions for use, comprising in combination first means comprising a measuring cup for
bottles, lids or boxes, and second means comprising magnification means positioned within the base of said cup in order to provide the user ease of reading the information on said bottle, and
said first means and said second means comprising an integral unit.
Additionally, it is the object of this invention to teach a method of providing a magnification measuring cup, for use by individuals in order to provide a device for reading information and instructions on bottles in order to prevent accidents caused by improper use of
medicines, drugs, detergents or any other product requiring instructions for use, comprising the
steps of providing a measuring cup for a medicine bottle; providing magnification means
positioned within the base of said measuring cup; and providing means for replaceably attaching said measuring cup and magnification means to the top of a medicine bottle. And finally, it is
the object of this invention to teach a method of providing a magnification measuring cup, for
use by individuals in order to provide a device for reading information and instructions on bottles
in order to prevent accidents caused by improper use of medicines, drugs, detergents or any other
product requiring instructions for use, comprising the steps of providing a measuring cup for a medicine bottle; providing magnification means positioned within the base of said measuring
cup; and providing said measuring cup as an independently packaged unit with bottles and boxes
for any products that require instruction or measurement. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The invention is described in conjunction with the following figures, in which:
Figure 1 is a side elevational view of the novel magnification measuring cup
apparatus;
Figure 2 is a side elevational view thereof of the snap on embodiment of the magnification measuring cup apparatus;
Figure 3 is a side elevational view thereof of the threaded embodiment of the
magnification measuring cup apparatus; and
Figure 4 is a block diagram showing the novel method of producing a
magnification measurement cup.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
As shown in the figures, the novel magnification measuring cup apparatus 10
comprises a measuring cup 11 that can be positioned on the top of a bottle (not shown) that holds
medicine or the like or can be attached to the top of a bottle or can be placed within a package
for measurement purposes. The base 12 of the measuring cup 11 is comprised of a magnification
lens 13 in order to provide a reading lens for the user or patient of the medicine in the bottle in
order to allow the user or patient to properly read and understand the instructions on the bottle or the package. The coloring of the magnification measurement cup apparatus will minimize any problem with lighting affecting the contents of the bottle. There are a number of different ways of accomplishing the attachment of a magnification measuring cup to bottles. The magnification
measuring cup can simply be placed over the top of the bottle. It can also be in the form of a
snap on cap 14 as shown in Figure 2, or can be threaded on unit 15 that is shown in Figure 3.
The magnification measurement cup 10 can be made of a plastic and create a magnification
apparatus on the base of the cup or as a separate unit.
The novel method of producing a magnification measuring cup apparatus 20
comprises the steps of providing a covering cup for a medicine bottle 21; providing
magnification means in the base of the covering cup 22; and providing means for replaceably
attaching said covering cup to the top of a bottle 23. The apparatus can also be designed as a separate unit.
In operation, there are a number of applications for the magnification measurement cup apparatus. The user will open the bottle of medication, vitamins, food or other products that require proper consumption and then manually focus the lens on the instruction in
order to read the proper dosage of the substance for his or her circumstances. Light sensitive
drugs would require a magnification apparatus for packages that would be color coded so as to
avoid any problem with light sensitivity. The magnification measuring cup can also be
positioned within a package and still be used to measure product and also for magnification
purposes. While I have described my invention in connection with specific embodiments thereof, it is clearly to be understood that this is done only by way of example and not as a limitation to the scope of my invention as set forth in the objects thereof and in the appended claims.

Claims

I claim:
1. A magnification measuring cup apparatus, for use by individuals in order
to provide a device for reading information and instructions on medicine bottles and the like in order to prevent accidents caused by improper use of medicines, drugs or the like, comprising;
a cup; said cup having magnification means positioned within a base of said
measuring cup in order to provide the user ease of reading the information on said bottle; and said cup and said magnification means comprise an integral unit.
2. A magnification measuring cup apparatus, according to claim 1 , wherein; said cup comprises an extra cap of a bottle.
3. A magnification measuring cup apparatus, according to claim 1 , wherein;
said magnification means comprises magnifying glass positioned within
said base of said cup.
4. A magnification measuring cup apparatus, according to claim 3, wherein;
said magnification glass comprises means molded into said cup for
viewing instructions therethrough on a bottle.
5. A magnification measuring cup apparatus, according to claim 1 , wherein: said cup includes replaceably attaching means for attaching said cup to a bottle top; and
said replaceably attaching means comprises a threaded unit.
6. A magnification measuring cup apparatus, for use by individuals in order
to provide a device for reading information and instructions on any bottle in order to prevent
accidents caused by improper use of medicines, drugs, detergents or any product requiring
instructions for use, comprising in combination:
first means comprising a measuring cup for containers, and second means
comprising magnification means positioned therein as the base of said cup in order to provide the user ease of reading information on said container, and said first means and said second
means comprising an integral unit.
7. A method of providing a magnification measuring cup, for use by
individuals in order to provide a device for reading information and instructions on a bottle in
order to prevent accidents caused by improper use of medicines, drugs, detergents or any other
product requiring instructions for use, comprising the steps of:
providing a measuring cup for a bottle;
providing a magnification means positioned within the base of said
measuring cup; and
providing means for replaceably attaching said measuring cup and
magnification means to the top of a bottle.
8. A method of providing a magnification measuring cup, for use by individuals in order to provide a device for reading information and instructions on a container, comprising the steps of: providing a measuring cup for a container;
providing a magnification means positioned within the base of said
measuring cup; and
providing said measuring cup as an independently packaged unit with a
container for any products that require instruction or measurement.
AMENDED CLAIMS
[received by the International Bureau on 03 October 2001 (03.10.01); original claims 1-5 amended; remaining claims unchanged (2 pages)] I claim:
1. A magmfication measuring cup apparatus, for use by individuals in order
to provide a device for reading information and instructions on medicine bottles and the like in
order to prevent accidents caused by improper use of medicines, drugs or the like, comprising; a measuring cup;
said measuring cup having magnification means positioned within a base
of said measuring cup in order to provide the user ease of reading the information on said bottle;
and
said measuring cup and said magnification means comprise an integral
unit.
2. A magmfication measuring cup apparatus, according to claim 1, wherein;
said measuring cup comprises an extra cap of a bottle.
3. A magnification measuring cup apparatus, according to claim 1 , wherein;
said magmfication means comprises magnifying glass positioned within
said base of said measuring cup.
4. A magmfication measuring cup apparatus, according to claim 3, wherein;
said magnification glass comprises means molded into said measuring cup
for viewing instructions therethrough on a bottle.
5. A magnification measuring cup apparatus, according to claim 1 , wherein: said measuring cup includes replaceably attaching means for attaching said
measuring cup to a bottle top; and said replaceably attaching means comprises a threaded unit.
6. A magnification measuring cup apparatus, for use by individuals in order
to provide a device for reading information and instructions on any bottle in order to prevent
accidents caused by improper use of medicines, drugs, detergents or any product requiring
instructions for use, comprising in combination:
first means comprising a measuring cup for containers, and second means
comprising magnification means positioned therein as the base of said cup in order to provide
the user ease of reading information on said container, and said first means and said second
means comprising an integral unit.
7. A method of providing a magnification measuring cup, for use by
individuals in order to provide a device for reading information and instructions on a bottle in
order to prevent accidents caused by improper use of medicines, drugs, detergents or any other
product requiring instructions for use, comprising the steps of: providing a measuring cup for a bottle;
providing a magnification means positioned within the base of said
measuring cup; and
providing means for replaceably attaching said measuring cup and
magnification means to the top of a bottle.
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