Medication dispensing method and apparatus
US7963201B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 28, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T225/307
- 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 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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