Managing medications at the bedside

US9962316B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• CAREFUSION 303, INC. · US

Inventors

• Gary Latorraca · San Diego, US
• Kelly Larrabee · San Diego, US
• Thomas Utech · San Diego, US
• Jitendra Urankar · San Diego, US
• Guy Eldredge · Encinitas, US
• Brendan Burgess · Poway, US
• Maria Consolacion Jaskela · San Rafael, US
• David Heffron · San Diego, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 4, 2015
• Grant date: May 8, 2018
• Expiry date: Dec 4, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61G12/001
• WIPO field: Control
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Modular automated dispensing systems for dispensing secured medications in a medical environment are provided. The system includes a compact enclosure configured to be disposed in a medical treatment area without taking up valuable floor space. The system includes lockable drawers having one or more compartments for storing and dispensing medications or medical supplies. The system is unlocked by use of an access control interface internally or externally connected directly to the system, or networked to the system through a medical center network.