Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Article handling
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-22
2011-03-22
Waggoner, Timothy R (Department: 3651)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Article handling
C700S241000, C700S243000, C700S244000, C221S126000, C221S156000, C221S210000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07912582
ABSTRACT:
A self-contained, fully automated system for dispensing medicants into vials. Prescriptions are entered using a built-in workstation. Vials of several sizes are each contained in preloaded cassettes. Upon command from a computer, a vial is released and labeled with the prescription information. A robotic system moves the labeled vial to the output chute of one of many automated dispensing units that has previously been commanded to count a predetermined number of tablets, pills, or capsules. The filled vial is robotically moved to an optional capping station where a cap is applied if needed. The vial is then moved to an output region where it is sorted with other prescriptions for a customer. The prescription may be checked using the built-in computer workstation. Optionally, the automated dispensing system may be linked to pharmacy control software.
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Holtje Bruce E.
McGonigal James
Banner David L.
Hinman, Howard & Kattell
Innovation Associates, Inc.
Levy Mark
Waggoner Timothy R
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