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Slot adjustment and jam clearance for pharmaceutical dispenser

US9770391B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 5, 2016
Grant dateSep 26, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 5, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F17/0092
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Devices dispense medicine and dietary supplements in solid dosage form. The dimensions of the selection slots for the solid dosage forms in a device can be customized in depth by adding or subtracting spacers, and in width by adding or subtracting thickness inserts, or otherwise by employing components of suitable dimensions. Also, structures and methods for resolving jams of solid dosage forms are disclosed.

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