IP Library Patent Application 12799978
Patent Application
App. No. 12/799,978

Programmed dispensing of consumable compositions

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App. No.
12/799,978
Abstract

Methods and systems for administering consumable compositions according to a programmed dosing schedule are provided. A method for administering a consumable composition may comprise one or more of the following steps: (a) dispensing a first dose of a consumable composition according to a programmed dosing schedule; and (b) detecting at least one ingestion of the consumable composition. A method for administering a consumable composition may comprise one or more of the following steps: (a) dispensing a first dose of a consumable composition according to a programmed dosing schedule; (b) detecting at least one aspect of the consumable composition; and (c) providing a user notification according to the aspect of the consumable composition. A system for administering a consumable composition may comprise: (a) means for dispensing a first dose of a consumable composition according to a programmed dosing schedule; and (b) means for detecting at least one ingestion of the consumable composition. A system for administering a consumable composition may comprise one or more of the following steps: (a) means for dispensing a first dose of a consumable composition according to a programmed dosing schedule; (b) means for detecting at least one aspect of the consumable composition; and (c) means for providing a user notification according to the aspect of the consumable composition.

Claims (89)

1 - 13 . (canceled)

14 . A method for administering a consumable composition, the method comprising:

dispensing a first dose of a consumable composition according to a programmed dosing schedule;

detecting at least one aspect of the consumable composition; and

providing a user notification according to an aspect of the consumable composition.

15 - 65 . (canceled)

66 . A system for administering a consumable composition, the system comprising:

means for dispensing a first dose of a consumable composition according to a programmed dosing schedule;

means for detecting at least one aspect of the consumable composition; and

means for providing a user notification according to an aspect of the consumable composition.

67 . The system of claim 66 , wherein the means for providing a user notification according to an aspect of the consumable composition further comprises:

means for providing a notification of an upcoming dose.

68 . The system of claim 67 , wherein the means for providing a notification of an upcoming dose further comprises:

means for providing a visual notification.

69 . The system of claim 67 , wherein the means for providing a notification of an upcoming dose further comprises:

means for vibrating a beverage container.

70 . The system of claim 67 , wherein the means for providing a notification of an upcoming dose further comprises:

means for providing an audible notification.

71 . The system of claim 67 , wherein the means for providing a notification of an upcoming dose further comprises:

means for transmitting a notification to a communications device.

72 . The system of claim 67 , wherein the means for providing a notification of an upcoming dose further comprises:

means for transmitting a notification to an e-mail system.

73 . The system of claim 67 , wherein the means for providing a notification of an upcoming dose further comprises:

means for transmitting a notification to a text messaging system.

74 . The system of claim 67 , wherein the means for providing a notification of an upcoming dose further comprises:

means for transmitting a notification to a computing device.

75 . The system of claim 66 , wherein the means for providing a user notification according to an aspect of the consumable composition further comprises:

means for providing a notification of a dispensed dose.

76 . The system of claim 75 , wherein the means for providing a notification of a dispensed dose further comprises:

means for providing a visual notification.

77 . The system of claim 75 , wherein the means for providing a notification of a dispensed dose further comprises:

means for vibrating a beverage container.

78 . The system of claim 75 , wherein the means for providing a notification of a dispensed dose further comprises:

means for providing an audible notification.

79 - 80 . (canceled)

81 . The system of claim 75 , wherein the means for providing a notification of a dispensed dose further comprises:

means for transmitting a notification to a communications device.

82 . The system of claim 75 , wherein the means for providing a notification of a dispensed dose further comprises:

means for transmitting a notification to an e-mail system.

83 . The system of claim 75 , wherein the means for providing a notification of a dispensed dose further comprises:

means for transmitting a notification to a text messaging system.

84 . The system of claim 75 , wherein the means for providing a notification of a dispensed dose further comprises:

means for transmitting a notification to a computing device.

85 . The system of claim 66 , wherein the means for providing a user notification according to an aspect of the consumable composition further comprises:

means for providing a notification of a missed ingestion of a dose.

86 . The system of claim 85 , wherein the means for providing a notification of a missed ingestion of a dose further comprises:

means for providing a visual notification.

87 . The system of claim 85 , wherein the means for providing a notification of a missed ingestion of a dose further comprises:

means for vibrating a beverage container.

88 . The system of claim 85 , wherein the means for providing a notification of a missed ingestion of a dose further comprises:

means for providing an audible notification.

89 - 90 . (canceled)

91 . The system of claim 85 , wherein the means for providing a notification of a missed ingestion of a dose further comprises:

means for transmitting a notification to a communications device.

92 . The system of claim 85 , wherein the means for providing a notification of a missed ingestion of a dose further comprises:

means for transmitting a notification to an e-mail system.

93 . The system of claim 85 , wherein the means for providing a notification of a missed ingestion of a dose further comprises:

means for transmitting a notification to a text messaging system.

94 . The system of claim 85 , wherein the means for providing a notification of a missed ingestion of a dose further comprises:

means for transmitting a notification to a computing device.

95 . The system of claim 66 , wherein the means for providing a user notification according to an aspect of the consumable composition further comprises:

means for providing a notification of a failed dispensation of a dose.

96 . The system of claim 95 , wherein the means for providing a notification of a failed dispensation of a dose further comprises:

means for providing a visual notification.

97 . The system of claim 95 , wherein the means for providing a notification of a failed dispensation of a dose further comprises:

means for vibrating a beverage container.

98 . The system of claim 95 , wherein the means for providing a notification of a failed dispensation of a dose further comprises:

means for providing an audible notification.

99 - 100 . (canceled)

101 . The system of claim 95 , wherein the means for providing a notification of a failed dispensation of a dose further comprises:

means for transmitting a notification to a communications device.

102 . The system of claim 95 , wherein the means for providing a notification of a failed dispensation of a dose further comprises:

means for transmitting a notification to an e-mail system.

103 . The system of claim 95 , wherein the means for providing a notification of a failed dispensation of a dose further comprises:

means for transmitting a notification to a text messaging system.

104 . The system of claim 95 , wherein the means for providing a notification of a failed dispensation of a dose further comprises:

means for transmitting a notification to a computing device.

105 . (canceled)

106 . A system for administering a consumable composition, the system comprising:

a consumable composition dose dispensing device operably coupled with consumable composition aspect detection logic and user notification logic.

107 . (canceled)

108 . A system for administering a consumable composition, the system comprising:

circuitry for dispensing a first dose of a consumable composition according to a programmed dosing schedule;

circuitry for detecting at least one aspect of the consumable composition; and

circuitry for providing a user notification according to an aspect of the consumable composition.

109 . A method for administering a consumable composition, the method comprising:

receiving a dose of a consumable composition dispensed according to a programmed dosing schedule within a beverage container;

detecting at least one aspect of a dispensed consumable composition via a sensor associated with at least one of the dispenser and the beverage container; and

providing a user notification according to the detected aspect of the consumable composition.

Assignments (2)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 15, 2016
From: SEARETE LLC
To: GEARBOX, LLC
Reel/Frame 037535/0477 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 26, 2010
From: HYDE, RODERICK A; LEUTHARDT, ERIC C; LORD, ROBERT W; TEGREENE, CLARENCE T; WOOD, LOWELL L, JR
To: SEARETE LLC
Reel/Frame 024739/0454 →