Prescription order packaging system and method
US8333053B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B61/20
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for automatically packaging prescription orders composed of one or more prescription containers. The system includes a printer for generating literature associated with each order and a packer for packing the prescription containers and the associated literature into a package. The packer has a scale or other means for determining the weight of the prescription containers. A packer controller calculates package weight information based on the container weight information. The package weight information is transmitted to a mail manifest system, which generates shipping information comprising postage. A labeler applies the shipping information to the package. The packer also includes a loading mechanism for inserting the prescription containers and the literature into the package.
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