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The patent examiner’s verdict: "Similar existing technology." Sarah felt the blood drain from her face. Her 'Automated Medication Dispenser' for the elderly, aimed at preventing missed doses, was already covered. A knot tightened in her stomach.

She thought of her own grandfather, his confusion with pills, the worry lines etched on her mother's face. The potential consequences of a missed dose haunted her.

She wrote a letter. She didn't dwell on her own design. She instead detailed the need, the struggles of the elderly, the potential for error and the impact on families. She sent the letter, hoping for any kind of response.

She walked past the pharmacy, thinking about her family. She hoped the letter would make a difference.