Devices for capping vials useful in system and method for dispensing prescriptions
US7596932B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B7/2835
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for securing a closure on a cylindrical container (such as a pharmaceutical vial) includes: positioning a closure in a first position, the closure being substantially centered via a centering assembly along an axis that is generally normal to the closure; translating the substantially centered closure along the axis to a second position; positioning a cylindrical container, the container being substantially centered via the centering assembly along the axis; translating the substantially centered closure along the axis to a third position in which it is adjacent the substantially centered container; and relatively rotating the closure and the container to secure the closure to the container. With such a method, both the closure and the cylinder can be centered along the axis, thereby registering them with each other for reliable securing.
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