Apparatus for storing and dispensing medication
US5713648A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 17, 1995 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47B49/004
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A pharmacy carousel comprising an open cylindrical frame having a plurality of independently rotatable discs, a tray on each disc on which bulk containers of medication may be stored, and a lockout assembly which prevents a tray from rotating while it is in use. In a preferred embodiment, the pharmacy carousel further comprises a motor assembly which permits each tray to rotate independently of the other trays.
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