Vacuum pill dispensing cassette and counting machine
US7753229B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 26, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/0092
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A counter is disclosed for use with a medication storing and dispensing cassette. The counter is comprised of a loader for receiving a cassette, a sensor for sensing whether a cassette is in the loader, means for moving the loader into an operative position, a vacuum unit for applying a vacuum to the cassette, a drive unit for driving a driven portion of the cassette and a counter for counting medication within a portion of the cassette. Methods of operating the counter are also disclosed.
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