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Drug storage and dispensing devices and systems comprising the same

US8905964B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 18, 2013
Grant dateDec 9, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 18, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG16H40/67
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Drug storage and dispensing devices for dispensing a drug dosage form to a patient are disclosed. A cartridge includes a cartridge housing and a pusher. The cartridge housing defines a channel within which multiple tablets are disposed. The cartridge housing is configured to be removably coupled to a tablet dispensing device. A first portion of the pusher is disposed outside of the channel. A second portion of the pusher is movably disposed within the channel, and is configured to exert a force on the plurality of tablets to convey a first tablet from the channel into the tablet delivery device when the force is exerted on the first portion of the pusher.

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