Stapler Inspired Capsule Dispenser Concept

As we know, the older we get the more likely we are to have a medicine regiment. Whether the medicine be in liquid, pill form, or other. In pill form, they are sometimes packaged into blister packs, especially for over the counter. For someone who is aging and now has limited use of their hands, these blister packs can be a pain to open. Pushing the pill through and sometimes even having to peel back a paper layer takes a certain amount of finger strength and dexterity not everyone has. To help these people British Product Design student Jon Daniels designed the Capsule Dispenser. His concept makes opening blister packs as easy as using a stapler.

Where’s My Stapler?
In fact visually, the Capsule Dispenser looks exactly like a stapler. It functions about the same also. The user simply places the pill in the packet into the Capsule Dispenser just as if they were stapling a piece of paper. A piece then hugs the pill on top and pushes the pill downward. A small blade on the bottom opens the blister pack and allows the pill to pass through. Once free the pill falls into a storage container. This container has an open that the pill can come out of.

Conclusion
Opening blister packs can be a pain but with ideas like Capsule Dispenser they don’t have to be. To see more of Jon Daniels’s portfolio visit this link.