System and method for dispensing prescriptions
US7988404B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53687
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for transporting a workpiece within a three-dimensional volume includes: a first rail extending in a generally horizontal direction; a first carriage that is slidably connected to the first rail for movement in the horizontal direction; a second rail attached to the first carriage and extending in a generally vertical direction; a second carriage that is slidably connected to the second rail for movement in the vertical direction; a traveler unit mounted to and revolvable along a generally horizontal annular path about the second carriage; and a gripper unit mounted to the traveler unit configured to grip the workpiece.
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