Secure portable pill canister for order fulfillment
US10632045B1 · kind B1 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D83/0481
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
One aspect of this disclosure provides a medication fulfillment canister. In one embodiment, the canister comprises a bottom section having a tray portion for receiving a medication therein. An upper dispensing compartment is located over a rearward end of the bottom section that is removably attached to the bottom section. A lower edge of the upper dispensing compartment is located above the bottom section to form an opening therebetween to allow a medication to pass therethrough and into the tray portion. A tray lid is removably attached to the canister and configured to cover the tray portion and rotate between an open position and a closed position. A lock is located within a wall of the bottom section that locks the tray lid in the closed position.
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