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Medication dispensing method and apparatus

US7264136B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 29, 2003
Grant dateSep 4, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61J2200/30
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for dispensing prepackaged medication packages includes an apparatus having a body with an internal cavity and an opening. A central processing unit operably communicates with an actuator and at least one sensor within the cavity to regulate and monitor the dispensation of the packages, while the actuator operably communicates with a feed mechanism within the cavity to dispense the packages.

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