Devices for capping vials useful in system and method for dispensing prescriptions
US7770358B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 15, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B7/2835
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for facilitating the securing of a cap onto a cylindrical container includes a base and a plurality of blades, each of the blades including a sharp edge and being mounted to the base such that the sharp edge is exposed. The blades are mounted in a generally circular arrangement, with the sharp edges generally radiating from a central portion of the base, such that the sharp edges are positioned to engage a circumferential edge of a cap as it is being secured to the cylindrical container. In this configuration, the apparatus can firmly hold the cap as the cylindrical container (such as a pharmaceutical vial) is rotated to secure the cap onto the container.
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