Replacement liner and methods for a dispensing device
US6640159B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G12/001
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The invention provides an exemplary method for restocking pharmaceutical or medical supply items into a dispensing unit having a processor, with at least some of the pharmaceutical or medical supply items being held in removable liners having a plurality of receptacles. According to the method, a request is entered into the processor to restock pharmaceutical or medical supply items. One of the liners is then removed from the dispensing unit and is replaced with a replacement liner having a new inventory of pharmaceutical or medical supply items. Information identifying the replacement liner is also entered into the processor.
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