Method and apparatus for the dispensing of drugs
US6116461A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 29, 1998 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J2205/30
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and apparatus are described in which modular receptacles are filled and transported to automatic dispensing machines for later retrieval and distribution. A system of the present invention includes the loading, refilling, and replacement of the modular receptacles at various stages in the process of the invention. A preferred embodiment of the present invention relates to a method for distribution of items such as medical supplies and drugs.
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