Automated dispensary apparatus for dispensing pills
US8862266B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 2, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J7/0084
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A pill dispensing apparatus has a pill delivery station, a pill receiving station, and a pill singulator. The singulator receives and supports pills delivered from the delivery station and is spun to drive pills supported on the tray around the tray axis. A wiper guide guides the driven pills towards the pill receiving station and at the same time singulates the pills by establish spacing between them. The singulated pills are then deflected to a pill drop zone where they drop into a container.
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