A method of forming a roller for a winding mechanism includes: (a) providing a digitized design for a roller having a plurality of overlying layers; (b) subdividing the digitized design into a plurality of thin strata stacked in the axial dimension; (c) forming a first thin layer of polymeric material on a substrate corresponding to one of the thin strata; (d) fixing the first thin layer of material; (e) forming a subsequent thin layer of material on the first thin layer of material; (f) fixing the subsequent thin layer of material; and (g) repeating steps (e) and (f) to form a roller in a single operation.
B65H 35/00 - Delivering articles from cutting or line-perforating machinesArticle or web delivery apparatus incorporating cutting or line-perforating devices, e.g. adhesive tape dispensers
B65H 19/29 - Securing the trailing end of the wound web to the web roll
B65B 61/06 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for severing webs, or for separating joined packages by cutting
B65B 63/04 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on articles or materials to be packaged for folding or winding articles, e.g. gloves or stockings
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DEVICES FOR CAPPING VIALS USEFUL IN SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING PRESCRIPTIONS
An apparatus for securing a cap on a cylindrical container includes: a stage including a receiving region for separately receiving a cap and a container; and an elevator movable upwardly away from the stage and downwardly toward the stage. The elevator includes: a carrier disposed over the stage; a capturing member on the carrier and configured to capture the cap; and at least one extendable member extending from the carrier, the at least one extendable member movable from a home position with the extendable member above a center of the cap and an engagement position with the extendable member engaging the center of the cap and urging the center of the cap downwardly relative to an outer sidewall of the cap.
B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
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CANISTER FOR PHARMACEUTICAL DISPENSING MACHINE AND DIVERTER KIT FOR SAME
A canister for an automated pharmacy packaging machine includes: a base; a rotary member positioned in the base; a sleeve mounted to the base having a cavity; a diverter mounted to the sleeve and extending into the cavity, the diverter having a leading edge; and a cover mounted to the sleeve. The diverter is oriented at an oblique angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the sleeve.
B65D 83/04 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
A61J 1/03 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes for pills or tablets
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HIGH-VOLUME FILLING OF PHARMACEUTICAL PRESCRIPTIONS
A vial accumulator for use in a high volume pharmacy facility includes: a feed plate having an aperture; a vial staging unit mounted to the feed plate, the vial staging unit comprising at least one receiving compartment; a gate movably mounted to the feed plate, the gate movable relative to the feed plate between a blocking position, wherein the gate prevents a vial from exiting one of the receiving compartments, and a dispensing position, in which the gate allows passage of a vial in one of the receiving compartments through the aperture in the feed plate; and a controller operatively associated with the vial staging unit and the gate.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
cloud-based downloadable software for optimizing the interoperability of multiple pieces of pharmaceutical apparatus to enable users to manage and exchange information relating to inventory, workflow, and analytics across pharmaceutical dispensing automation; cloud-based downloadable software for system optimization, integration, and interoperability between multiple pieces of pharmaceutical dispensing apparatus, namely, software for use in collecting information and data regarding pharmaceutical inventory, dispensing transactions, apparatus availability to optimize efficiency cloud-based non-downloadable software for optimizing the interoperability of multiple pieces of pharmaceutical apparatus to enable users to manage and exchange information relating to inventory, workflow, and analytics across pharmaceutical dispensing automation; cloud-based non-downloadable software for system optimization, integration, and interoperability between multiple pieces of pharmaceutical dispensing apparatus, namely, software for use in collecting information and data regarding pharmaceutical inventory, dispensing transactions, apparatus availability to optimize efficiency
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DRUG PRODUCT PACKAGING SYSTEM INCLUDING LOCKING SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING ACCESS TO DRUG PRODUCT CELLS
A system includes a drug product packaging system that is configured to hold a plurality of cells in a lockable section thereof and to maintain the plurality of cells in a locked state via a locking mechanism, the locking mechanism being configured to receive ones of the plurality of cells into the lockable section of the drug product packaging system and configured to maintain the ones of the plurality of cells in the locked state without changing the locked state of previously received ones of the plurality of cells into the lockable section of the drug product packaging system.
G07F 5/26 - Interlocks, e.g. for locking the doors of compartments other than that to be used
G07F 11/62 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles in which the articles are stored in compartments in fixed receptacles
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
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CUTTING AND ROLLING DEVICE FOR USE WITH PHARMACEUTICAL POUCH PACKAGING
A winding mechanism for a machine for cutting and rolling a strip includes: first and second spaced apart vertical walls; a member fixed to and spanning the first and second vertical walls to form a frame; a spindle rotatably mounted in the first vertical wall; a cylindrical body rotatably mounted in the second vertical wall and coupled to the spindle; a hub slidably and rotatably mounted on the spindle with first and second pins that are slidable relative to the cylindrical body; a rotary drive unit mounted to the first vertical wall and coupled to the spindle; a linear actuator; and a carriage mounted on the linear actuator for linear movement and slidably mounted on the spindle, the carriage engaging the hub and permitting rotation of the hub. The carriage moves along the linear actuator between a retracted position, wherein the first and second pins are retracted into the cylindrical body, and an extended position, in which ends of the first and second pins extend beyond the cylindrical body.
B65B 63/04 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on articles or materials to be packaged for folding or winding articles, e.g. gloves or stockings
B65B 61/06 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for severing webs, or for separating joined packages by cutting
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HIGH-VOLUME FILLING OF PHARMACEUTICAL PRESCRIPTIONS
A vial accumulator for use in a high volume pharmacy facility includes: a feed plate having an aperture; a vial staging unit mounted to the feed plate, the vial staging unit comprising at least one receiving compartment; a gate movably mounted to the feed plate, the gate movable relative to the feed plate between a blocking position, wherein the gate prevents a vial from exiting one of the receiving compartments, and a dispensing position, in which the gate allows passage of a vial in one of the receiving compartments through the aperture in the feed plate; and a controller operatively associated with the vial staging unit and the gate.
An apparatus for securing a cap on a cylindrical container includes: a stage including a receiving region for separately receiving a cap and a container; and an elevator movable upwardly away from the stage and downwardly toward the stage. The elevator includes: a carrier disposed over the stage; a capturing member on the carrier and configured to capture the cap; and at least one extendable member extending from the carrier, the at least one extendable member movable from a home position with the extendable member above a center of the cap and an engagement position with the extendable member engaging the center of the cap and urging the center of the cap downwardly relative to an outer sidewall of the cap.
B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
A lamp is described wherein the lamp comprises an illumination source (108); and, a housing structure, preferably a double wall housing structure, including an inner wall and an outer wall, the inner wall forming an inner housing (112) for the illumination source (118), the inner housing including an inner aperture part (118). The outer wall is configured as an outer housing (110) for the inner housing (112), the outer housing (110) including an outer aperture part (116) formed around the inner aperture part so that light produced by the illumination source can exit the inner housing (112), the space between the inner and outer wall forming a thermal barrier between the illumination source and the exterior of the lamp. A first outlet (124) is connected to the inner housing (112) so that, when in use, a first flow, preferably an air flow, can be generated in the first housing (112) towards the first outlet (124).
A method of inspecting medicine objects is described, wherein the method comprises: capturing an image of a medicine object; capturing hyperspectral image data of the medicine object; selecting one or more hyperspectral image data parts from the hyperspectral image data based on medicine object localized in the image; determining one or more hyperspectral fingerprints based on the one or more hyperspectral image data parts respectively, a hyperspectral fingerprint being indicative of a spectral response of one or more chemical compounds in a medicine object; and, comparing one of the one or more hyperspectral fingerprints with a reference fingerprint.
METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PRE-CATEGORIZING DRUG PRODUCTS BASED ON CHARACTERISTICS THEREOF TO REDUCE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE MODEL SIZE USED IN VALIDATING THE DRUG PRODUCTS
G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
G06Q 50/28 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading, distribution or shipping
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METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PRE-CATEGORIZING DRUG PRODUCTS BASED ON CHARACTERISTICS THEREOF TO REDUCE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE MODEL SIZE USED IN VALIDATING THE DRUG PRODUCTS
A method includes receiving information associated with a drug product, the information comprising a plurality of characteristics; filtering the information based on at least one of the plurality of characteristics to identify one of a plurality of artificial intelligence engines; and predicting, using the one of the plurality of artificial intelligence engines that was identified, a National Drug Code (NDC) for the drug product or verifying, using the one of the plurality of intelligence engines that was identified, whether the drug product matches a target drug product.
METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PRE-CATEGORIZING DRUG PRODUCTS BASED ON CHARACTERISTICS THEREOF TO REDUCE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE MODEL SIZE USED IN VALIDATING THE DRUG PRODUCTS
A method includes receiving information associated with a drug product, the information comprising a plurality of characteristics; filtering the information based on at least one of the plurality of characteristics to identify one of a plurality of artificial intelligence engines; and predicting, using the one of the plurality of artificial intelligence engines that was identified, a National Drug Code (NDC) for the drug product or verifying, using the one of the plurality of intelligence engines that was identified, whether the drug product matches a target drug product.
G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
A vial accumulator for use in a high volume pharmacy facility includes: a feed plate having an aperture; a vial staging unit mounted to the feed plate, the vial staging unit comprising at least one receiving compartment; a gate movably mounted to the feed plate, the gate movable relative to the feed plate between a blocking position, wherein the gate prevents a vial from exiting one of the receiving compartments, and a dispensing position, in which the gate allows passage of a vial in one of the receiving compartments through the aperture in the feed plate; and a controller operatively associated with the vial staging unit and the gate.
A vial accumulator for use in a central fill pharmacy facility includes: a feed plate having an aperture; a vial staging unit mounted to the feed plate, the vial staging unit comprising at least one receiving compartment; a gate movably mounted to the feed plate, the gate movable relative to the feed plate between a blocking position, wherein the gate prevents a vial from exiting one of the receiving compartments, and a dispensing position, in which the gate allows passage of a vial in one of the receiving compartments through the aperture in the feed plate; and a controller operatively associated with the vial staging unit and the gate.
B65G 47/06 - Devices for feeding articles or materials to conveyors for feeding articles from a single group of articles arranged in orderly pattern, e.g. workpieces in magazines
G07F 11/44 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored in bulk
G07F 11/62 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles in which the articles are stored in compartments in fixed receptacles
G07F 13/10 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with associated dispensing of containers, e.g. cups or other articles
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HIGH-VOLUME FILLING OF PHARMACEUTICAL PRESCRIPTIONS
A vial accumulator for use in a central fill pharmacy facility includes: a feed plate having an aperture; a vial staging unit mounted to the feed plate, the vial staging unit comprising at least one receiving compartment; a gate movably mounted to the feed plate, the gate movable relative to the feed plate between a blocking position, wherein the gate prevents a vial from exiting one of the receiving compartments, and a dispensing position, in which the gate allows passage of a vial in one of the receiving compartments through the aperture in the feed plate; and a controller operatively associated with the vial staging unit and the gate.
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services
G07F 11/44 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored in bulk
G07F 11/62 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles in which the articles are stored in compartments in fixed receptacles
G07F 13/10 - Coin-freed apparatus for controlling dispensing of fluids, semiliquids or granular material from reservoirs with associated dispensing of containers, e.g. cups or other articles
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
B65G 47/06 - Devices for feeding articles or materials to conveyors for feeding articles from a single group of articles arranged in orderly pattern, e.g. workpieces in magazines
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Automated pharmacy dispensing machine with autocalibration station
An automated pharmaceutical dispensing system includes: a tablet dispensing station comprising a plurality of cells for dispensing pills, each of the cells mounted in a dispensing location, each of the cells including a channel for dispensing pills into a container and an inlet configured to be adjustable so that pills in the cell are conveyed through the inlet and into the channel in single file; and an autocalibration station, the autocalibration station comprising a mechanism for automatically adjusting the inlet of a cell based on the dimensions of the pills to be contained in the cell. The autocalibration station is configured and located to also provide a dispensing location, such that a cell docked therein may function to dispense pills.
B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
B65G 53/06 - Gas pressure systems operating without fluidisation of the materials
G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
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Drug product packaging system including locking system for controlling access to drug product cells
A system includes a drug product packaging system that is configured to hold a plurality of cells in a lockable section thereof and to maintain the plurality of cells in a locked state via a locking mechanism, the locking mechanism being configured to receive ones of the plurality of cells into the lockable section of the drug product packaging system and configured to maintain the ones of the plurality of cells in the locked state without changing the locked state of previously received ones of the plurality of cells into the lockable section of the drug product packaging system.
G07F 5/26 - Interlocks, e.g. for locking the doors of compartments other than that to be used
G07F 11/62 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles in which the articles are stored in compartments in fixed receptacles
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
20.
METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING SOLID ARTICLES
A dispensing apparatus for dispensing articles includes a dispensing outlet, laterally opposed, elongate first and second guide walls defining a singulating channel therebetween, a dispensing path extending through the singulating channel to the dispensing outlet, and a drive system. The drive system includes a belt and a belt actuator operable to drive the belt. The dispensing apparatus is configured to convey articles on the belt in a dispensing direction along the dispensing path toward the dispensing outlet to be dispensed. The singulating channel is configured to singulate the articles as the articles are conveyed along the dispensing path and through the singulating channel toward the dispensing outlet to be dispensed. The first guide wall extends laterally across the singulating channel at an oblique angle to vertical to overhang at least a portion of the singulating channel and engage articles conveyed along the singulating channel.
G07F 11/58 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from movable storage containers or supports the articles being supported on or by endless belts or like conveyors
G07F 11/42 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which the magazines are horizontal the articles being delivered by motor-driven means
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoonsPill counting devicesArrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
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METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR VALIDATING DRUG PRODUCT PACKAGE CONTENT USING TIERED EVALUATION FACTORS
A method includes receiving a drug product package containing one or more drug products therein; evaluating the one or more drug products contained in the drug product package based on a plurality of drug product evaluation factors, the plurality of drug product evaluation factors including an enhanced scrutiny factor; assigning a validation score to the drug product package based on evaluating the one or more drug products contained in the drug product package, a magnitude of the validation score being greater with decreasing patient risk; and validating the drug product package. Validating the drug product package comprises: validating the drug product package based on a first comparison of the magnitude of the validation score with a first threshold responsive to a presence of the enhanced scrutiny factor and a second comparison of the magnitude of the validation score with a second threshold responsive to an absence of the enhanced scrutiny factor, the first threshold being greater than the second threshold; or identifying the drug product package as requiring manual validation responsive to the presence of the enhanced scrutiny factor.
A method includes receiving a drug product package containing one or more drug products therein; evaluating the one or more drug products contained in the drug product package based on a plurality of drug product evaluation factors, the plurality of drug product evaluation factors including an enhanced scrutiny factor; assigning a validation score to the drug product package based on evaluating the one or more drug products contained in the drug product package, a magnitude of the validation score being greater with decreasing patient risk; and validating the drug product package. Validating the drug product package comprises: validating the drug product package based on a first comparison of the magnitude of the validation score with a first threshold responsive to a presence of the enhanced scrutiny factor and a second comparison of the magnitude of the validation score with a second threshold responsive to an absence of the enhanced scrutiny factor, the first threshold being greater than the second threshold; or identifying the drug product package as requiring manual validation responsive to the presence of the enhanced scrutiny factor.
A method includes receiving a drug product package containing one or more drug products therein; evaluating the one or more drug products contained in the drug product package based on a plurality of drug product evaluation factors, the plurality of drug product evaluation factors including an enhanced scrutiny factor; assigning a validation score to the drug product package based on evaluating the one or more drug products contained in the drug product package, a magnitude of the validation score being greater with decreasing patient risk; and validating the drug product package. Validating the drug product package comprises: validating the drug product package based on a first comparison of the magnitude of the validation score with a first threshold responsive to a presence of the enhanced scrutiny factor and a second comparison of the magnitude of the validation score with a second threshold responsive to an absence of the enhanced scrutiny factor, the first threshold being greater than the second threshold; or identifying the drug product package as requiring manual validation responsive to the presence of the enhanced scrutiny factor.
G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for calculating health indicesICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment
G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
Automated dispensing machines for pharmaceuticals, namely, pharmaceutical dispensing cabinet with radio frequency identification tags for storing, locating, and dispensing medications and medical supplies equipped with internal downloadable computer software and hardware for locating, managing, and tracking inventory of stored medications and medical supplies that are dispensed from the cabinet, and tracking and controlling the personnel that may access and operate the cabinet; Automated dispensing machines for pharmaceuticals, namely, pharmaceutical dispensing cabinet with radio frequency identification tags specifically adapted for medical use for storing, locating, dispersing, and management of medical products and supplies
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MULTI-PIECE CROWN FOR CASSETTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL TABLET PACKAGING MACHINE
A crown for a pharmaceutical tablet packaging machine includes: a generally cylindrical hub having an upper end and a lower end; a generally disc-shaped divider mounted to the upper end of the hub, the divider having upper and lower surfaces and a plurality of radially-extending teeth; and a cap mounted to the upper surface of the divider, the cap having an upper surface comprising a plurality of alternating hummocks and furrows. The cap is attached to the divider with a first fastener, and wherein the hub is attached to the divider with a second fastener.
B65B 5/10 - Filling containers or receptacles progressively or in stages by introducing successive articles, or layers of articles
B65B 35/08 - Separating single articles from loose masses of articles using pocketed conveyors
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METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR DISPENSING DRUG PRODUCT IN A DRUG PRODUCT PACKAGING SYSTEM USING ROUND-ROBIN DRAW DOWN FROM HOLDING CANISTERS
A method includes generating an order for a drug product packaging system to dispense a quantity of drug product into respective ones of a plurality of pouches; associating a plurality of canisters in the drug product packaging system with each other as a group, each of the plurality of canisters containing the drug product; and operating the drug product packaging system to dispense the quantity of drug product into respective ones of the plurality of pouches by drawing from the plurality of canisters in round-robin fashion by switching between ones of the plurality of canisters when transitioning between ones of the plurality of pouches.
G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project managementEnterprise or organisation planningEnterprise or organisation modelling
G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
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METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR DISPENSING DRUG PRODUCT IN A DRUG PRODUCT PACKAGING SYSTEM USING ROUND-ROBIN DRAW DOWN FROM HOLDING CANISTERS
A method includes generating an order for a drug product packaging system to dispense a quantity of drug product into respective ones of a plurality of pouches; associating a plurality of canisters in the drug product packaging system with each other as a group, each of the plurality of canisters containing the drug product; and operating the drug product packaging system to dispense the quantity of drug product into respective ones of the plurality of pouches by drawing from the plurality of canisters in round-robin fashion by switching between ones of the plurality of canisters when transitioning between ones of the plurality of pouches.
METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR DISPENSING DRUG PRODUCT IN A DRUG PRODUCT PACKAGING SYSTEM USING ROUND-ROBIN DRAW DOWN FROM HOLDING CANISTERS
A method includes generating an order for a drug product packaging system to dispense a quantity of drug product into respective ones of a plurality of pouches; associating a plurality of canisters in the drug product packaging system with each other as a group, each of the plurality of canisters containing the drug product; and operating the drug product packaging system to dispense the quantity of drug product into respective ones of the plurality of pouches by drawing from the plurality of canisters in round-robin fashion by switching between ones of the plurality of canisters when transitioning between ones of the plurality of pouches.
B65B 5/10 - Filling containers or receptacles progressively or in stages by introducing successive articles, or layers of articles
B65B 9/04 - Enclosing successive articles, or quantities of material, between opposed webs one or both webs being formed with pockets for the reception of the articles, or of the quantities of material
G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Downloadable computer software for use with pharmacy automation systems that operates and monitors the movement of containers holding nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, medical or healthcare products through the prescription fulfillment, verification and packaging processes; downloadable computer software to enable the fulfillment of prescription orders; downloadable computer software for prescription fulfillment, workflow management and inventory control; downloadable computer software used for inventory management, workflow management and information management of nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, medical and healthcare products in pharmacies Providing an online non-downloadable computer software for use with pharmacy automation systems that operates and monitors the movement of containers holding nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, medical or healthcare products through the prescription fulfillment, verification and packaging processes; providing an online non-downloadable computer software to enable the fulfillment of prescription orders; providing an online non-downloadable computer software for prescription fulfillment, workflow management and inventory control; providing an online non-downloadable computer software used for inventory management, workflow management and information management of nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, medical and healthcare products in pharmacies
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Canister for pharmaceutical dispensing machine and diverter kit for same
A canister for an automated pharmacy packaging machine includes: a base; a rotary member positioned in the base; a sleeve mounted to the base having a cavity; a diverter mounted to the sleeve and extending into the cavity, the diverter having a leading edge; and a cover mounted to the sleeve. The diverter is oriented at an oblique angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the sleeve.
B65D 83/04 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
A61J 1/03 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes for pills or tablets
31.
CANISTER FOR PHARMACEUTICAL DISPENSING MACHINE AND DIVERTER KIT FOR SAME
A canister for an automated pharmacy packaging machine includes: a base; a rotary member positioned in the base; a sleeve mounted to the base having a cavity; a diverter mounted to the sleeve and extending into the cavity, the diverter having a leading edge; and a cover mounted to the sleeve. The diverter is oriented at an oblique angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the sleeve.
A61G 12/00 - Accommodation for nursing, e.g. in hospitals, not covered by groups , e.g. trolleys for transport of medicaments or foodPrescription lists
B65B 1/10 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles by rotary feeders
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METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR VALIDATING DRUG PRODUCT PACKAGE CONTENTS BASED ON CHARACTERISTICS OF THE DRUG PRODUCT PACKAGING SYSTEM
A method includes receiving an image of a drug product package that contains one or more drug products therein; detecting, using an artificial intelligence engine, characteristics of the image that are associated with a drug product packaging system; and generating a modified image of the drug product package based on characteristics of the drug product packaging system.
G16H 70/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical references relating to drugs, e.g. their side effects or intended usage
33.
METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR VALIDATING DRUG PRODUCT PACKAGE CONTENTS BASED ON CHARACTERISTICS OF THE DRUG PRODUCT PACKAGING SYSTEM
A method includes receiving an image of a drug product package that contains one or more drug products therein; detecting, using an artificial intelligence engine, characteristics of the image that are associated with a drug product packaging system; and generating a modified image of the drug product package based on characteristics of the drug product packaging system.
METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR VALIDATING DRUG PRODUCT PACKAGE CONTENTS BASED ON CHARACTERISTICS OF THE DRUG PRODUCT PACKAGING SYSTEM
A method includes receiving an image of a drug product package that contains one or more drug products therein; detecting, using an artificial intelligence engine, characteristics of the image that are associated with a drug product packaging system; and generating a modified image of the drug product package based on characteristics of the drug product packaging system.
METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR REMOVING EXTRANEOUS CONTENT FROM DRUG PRODUCT PACKAGING TO FACILITATE VALIDATION OF THE CONTENTS THEREIN
A method includes receiving an image of a drug product package that contains one or more drug products therein, the image including labeling content displayed on a surface thereof; detecting, using an artificial intelligence engine, the labeling content on the surface of the drug product package; and generating a modified image of the drug product package that has the labeling content removed from surface thereof.
G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
G16H 70/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical references relating to drugs, e.g. their side effects or intended usage
36.
METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR REMOVING EXTRANEOUS CONTENT FROM DRUG PRODUCT PACKAGING TO FACILITATE VALIDATION OF THE CONTENTS THEREIN
A method includes receiving an image of a drug product package that contains one or more drug products therein, the image including labeling content displayed on a surface thereof; detecting, using an artificial intelligence engine, the labeling content on the surface of the drug product package; and generating a modified image of the drug product package that has the labeling content removed from surface thereof.
G06V 20/70 - Labelling scene content, e.g. deriving syntactic or semantic representations
G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
G16H 70/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical references relating to drugs, e.g. their side effects or intended usage
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METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR REMOVING EXTRANEOUS CONTENT FROM DRUG PRODUCT PACKAGING TO FACILITATE VALIDATION OF THE CONTENTS THEREIN
A method includes receiving an image of a drug product package that contains one or more drug products therein, the image including labeling content displayed on a surface thereof; detecting, using an artificial intelligence engine, the labeling content on the surface of the drug product package; and generating a modified image of the drug product package that has the labeling content removed from surface thereof.
G06V 10/26 - Segmentation of patterns in the image fieldCutting or merging of image elements to establish the pattern region, e.g. clustering-based techniquesDetection of occlusion
A method includes receiving a first plurality of batches, each of the first plurality of batches including a plurality of scripts identifying a plurality of drug products, respectively, and each of the first plurality of batches defining a first packaging sequence for the plurality of drug products identified by the plurality of scripts; receiving operational status information for each of a plurality of drug product packaging systems; and organizing, using an artificial intelligence engine, the plurality of scripts from the first plurality of batches into a second plurality of batches based on the operational status information received for each of the plurality of drug product packaging systems, the second plurality of batches defining a second packaging sequence for the plurality of drug products identified by the plurality of scripts.
A method includes receiving a first plurality of batches, each of the first plurality of batches including a plurality of scripts identifying a plurality of drug products, respectively, and each of the first plurality of batches defining a first packaging sequence for the plurality of drug products identified by the plurality of scripts; receiving operational status information for each of a plurality of drug product packaging systems; and organizing, using an artificial intelligence engine, the plurality of scripts from the first plurality of batches into a second plurality of batches based on the operational status information received for each of the plurality of drug product packaging systems, the second plurality of batches defining a second packaging sequence for the plurality of drug products identified by the plurality of scripts.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Business consulting services in the field of pharmacy automation, namely, analyzing customer pharmacy automation needs for prescription order fulfillment and recommending and implementing custom assemblages of pharmacy automation equipment to meet such needs Planning and layout design services for interior workspaces of pharmacies providing centralized fulfillment services; Interior design services, namely, space planning and selection of automation components for pharmacies providing centralized fulfillment services; Consulting services in the fields of selection, implementation and use of pharmacy automation hardware and software systems; Consulting services in the field of design, selection, implementation and use of dispensing, packaging and inspection automation for pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals or nutritional supplements; Consulting services in the field of design, selection, implementation and use of automated systems for pharmaceutical dispensing, inventory and finished prescription order management
41.
Devices for capping vials useful in system and method for dispensing prescriptions
An apparatus for securing a cap on a cylindrical container includes: a stage including a receiving region for separately receiving a cap and a container; and an elevator movable upwardly away from the stage and downwardly toward the stage. The elevator includes: a carrier disposed over the stage; a capturing member on the carrier and configured to capture the cap; and at least one extendable member extending from the carrier, the at least one extendable member movable from a home position with the extendable member above a center of the cap and an engagement position with the extendable member engaging the center of the cap and urging the center of the cap downwardly relative to an outer sidewall of the cap.
B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
42.
DEVICES FOR CAPPING VIALS USEFUL IN SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING PRESCRIPTIONS
An apparatus for securing a cap on a cylindrical container includes: a stage including a receiving region for separately receiving a cap and a container; and an elevator movable upwardly away from the stage and downwardly toward the stage. The elevator includes: a carrier disposed over the stage; a capturing member on the carrier and configured to capture the cap; and at least one extendable member extending from the carrier, the at least one extendable member movable from a home position with the extendable member above a center of the cap and an engagement position with the extendable member engaging the center of the cap and urging the center of the cap downwardly relative to an outer sidewall of the cap.
A61G 12/00 - Accommodation for nursing, e.g. in hospitals, not covered by groups , e.g. trolleys for transport of medicaments or foodPrescription lists
B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
B67B 3/20 - Closing bottles, jars, or similar containers by applying caps by applying and rotating preformed threaded caps
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Downloadable computer software for use with pharmacy automation systems that operates and monitors the movement of containers holding nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, medical or healthcare products through the prescription fulfillment, verification and packaging processes; downloadable computer software to enable the processing, fulfillment and shipping of prescription orders; downloadable computer software for prescription processing, prescription fulfillment, workflow management and inventory control; downloadable computer software used for inventory management, workflow management and information management of nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, medical and healthcare products in pharmacies. (1) Non-downloadable computer software for use with pharmacy automation systems that operates and monitors the movement of containers holding nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, medical or healthcare products through the prescription fulfillment, verification and packaging processes; non-downloadable computer software to enable the processing, fulfillment and shipping of prescription orders; non-downloadable computer software for prescription processing, prescription fulfillment, workflow management and inventory control; non-downloadable computer software used for inventory management, workflow management and information management of nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, medical and healthcare products in pharmacies.
44.
DRUG PRODUCT PACKAGING SYSTEM INCLUDING LOCKING SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING ACCESS TO DRUG PRODUCT CELLS
A system includes a drug product packaging system that is configured to hold a plurality of cells in a lockable section thereof and to maintain the plurality of cells in a locked state via a locking mechanism, the locking mechanism being configured to receive ones of the plurality of cells into the lockable section of the drug product packaging system and configured to maintain the ones of the plurality of cells in the locked state without changing the locked state of previously received ones of the plurality of cells into the lockable section of the drug product packaging system.
A system includes a drug product packaging system that is configured to hold a plurality of cells in a lockable section thereof and to maintain the plurality of cells in a locked state via a locking mechanism, the locking mechanism being configured to receive ones of the plurality of cells into the lockable section of the drug product packaging system and configured to maintain the ones of the plurality of cells in the locked state without changing the locked state of previously received ones of the plurality of cells into the lockable section of the drug product packaging system.
A system includes a drug product packaging system that is configured to hold a plurality of cells in a lockable section thereof and to maintain the plurality of cells in a locked state via a locking mechanism, the locking mechanism being configured to receive ones of the plurality of cells into the lockable section of the drug product packaging system and configured to maintain the ones of the plurality of cells in the locked state without changing the locked state of previously received ones of the plurality of cells into the lockable section of the drug product packaging system.
B65B 3/00 - Packaging plastic material, semiliquids, liquids or mixed solids and liquids, in individual containers or receptacles, e.g. bags, sacks, boxes, cartons, cans or jars
B65B 43/54 - Means for supporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
07 - Machines and machine tools
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
35 - Advertising and business services
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Automated dispensing machines for pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and nutritional supplements; Automatic packaging machines for oral medications, nutraceuticals and nutritional supplements; Computer-controlled pouch packaging machines; automated packaging machines for preparation of unit-dose and multi-dose medications, nutraceuticals and nutritional supplements in strip form; Computer-controlled vial filling machines; Computer-controlled central fill container filling machines; Computer-controlled blistercard filling machines.
(2) Automated system comprising imaging cameras and computer software for enabling verification of filled prescriptions via an offsite pharmacist; Automated equipment consisting primarily of an automated visual inspection machine for monitoring strips of pouches containing unit and multi-unit doses of oral medications, nutraceuticals and nutritional supplements for proper contents; automated equipment consisting primarily of imaging cameras and computer software for monitoring strips of pouches containing unit and multi-unit doses of oral medications, nutraceuticals and nutritional supplements for proper contents; automated equipment consisting primarily of imaging cameras and computer software for monitoring strips of pouches containing unit and multi-unit doses of oral medications, nutraceuticals and nutritional supplements for proper contents and auxiliary automated equipment for cutting, winding and sealing filled strips; Automated pharmaceutical dispensing machines for pharmacy use; Automated nutraceutical and nutritional supplement dispensing machines; Software for use with an intelligent high speed packaging machine for the packaging of medications, nutraceuticals and nutritional supplements in unit-dose and multi-dose strip packages and for monitoring of medication, nutraceutical and nutritional supplement levels for refilling and maintaining inventory for the machine; downloadable software for system integration and interoperability between multiple pieces of dispensing and packaging apparatus for pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and nutritional supplements to enable inventory, workflow and reporting management, namely, software for use in collecting information and data regarding pharmaceutical, nutraceutical or nutritional supplement inventory, dispensing transactions and dispensing and packaging apparatus; Electronic signaling system comprised primarily of wireless communication device, namely computer software for transmitting wireless signals and wirelessly controlled light fixtures for use by pharmacy staff in locating and retrieving filled prescriptions; Electronic signaling system comprised of wireless communication device, namely computer software for transmitting wireless signals and wirelessly controlled light fixtures for the purpose of managing the storage and retrieval of finished prescriptions; Electronic pharmacy signaling system comprised primarily of wireless communication device, namely computer software for transmitting wireless signals and wirelessly controlled light fixtures; Downloadable prescription processing management software; Pharmaceutical apparatus, namely, an automated system comprising a computer, monitor, scanner, tray, lighted loading station and computer software for use in the collection of pharmaceuticals in fulfillment of prescription orders; Pharmacy scales for counting and weighing pharmaceutical products; Electronic indicators used for providing visible information about the location of pharmacy inventory and prescription orders; Cloud-based downloadable software for optimizing the interoperability of multiple pieces of apparatus to enable users to manage and exchange information relating to inventory, workflow, and analytics across automation for dispensing and inspection of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and nutritional supplements; cloud-based downloadable software for system optimization, integration, and interoperability of multiple pieces of apparatus to enable users to collect information relating to inventory, workflow, and analytics across automation for dispensing and inspection of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and nutritional supplements, namely, software for use in collecting information and data regarding pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and nutritional supplement inventory, dispensing transactions and pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and nutritional supplement dispensing, packaging and inspection apparatus to optimize efficiency. Computer software and hardware for use by pharmacy staff for processing prescription and patient data relative to record management, the storage and retrieval of finished prescription orders and for finished prescription inventory control.
(3) Automatic pill splitters for dispensing unit doses of medicine.
(4) Plastic films used as packaging for strips of pouches containing unit-dose and multi-dose medications, nutraceuticals and nutritional supplements for individual patients.
(5) Modular storage units, namely, shelves, drawers as furniture parts, cabinets, storage racks and display stands for holding pharmacy inventory, equipment and supplies. (1) Computerized online ordering featuring packaging paper, boxes, blistercards, printer ribbon, labels, cleaning supplies, replacement parts, scanners, spools, bags, scoops and labeler kits, all for use in association with pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and nutritional supplements.
(2) Installation, maintenance and repair of automated dispensing, packaging and inspection machines for pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and nutritional supplements; installation, maintenance and repair of automated systems for pharmaceutical dispensing, inventory and finished prescription order management.
(3) Training in the use and handling of automated dispensing, packaging and inspection machines for pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and nutritional supplements; training in the use and handling of automated systems for pharmaceutical dispensing, inventory and finished prescription order management; providing information, training and marketing tools in the field of pharmacy automation via an online community portal.
(4) Technical support services, namely, monitoring of automated dispensing, packaging and inspection machines for pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and nutritional supplements; Technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosis of problems with automated dispensing, packaging and inspection machines for pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and nutritional supplements; Software as a service (SAAS) service provider featuring cloud-based non downloadable software for optimizing the interoperability of multiple pieces of apparatus to enable users to manage and exchange information relating to inventory, workflow, and analytics across automation for dispensing and inspection of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and nutritional supplements; Software as a service (SAAS) service provider featuring cloud-based non downloadable software for system optimization, integration and interoperability of multi pieces of apparatus to enable users to collect information relating to inventory, workflow, and analytics across automation for dispensing and inspection of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and nutritional supplements, namely, software for use in collecting information and data regarding pharmaceutical, nutraceutical or nutritional supplement inventory, dispensing transactions and pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and nutritional supplement dispensing, packaging and inspection apparatus to optimize efficiency; Consulting services in the field of design, selection, implementation and use of dispensing, packaging and automation concepts for pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and nutritional supplements; consulting services in the field of automated systems for pharmaceutical dispensing, inventory and finished prescription order management.
48.
MULTI-PIECE CROWN FOR CASSETTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL TABLET PACKAGING MACHINE
A crown for a pharmaceutical tablet packaging machine includes: a generally cylindrical hub having an upper end and a lower end; a generally disc-shaped divider mounted to the upper end of the hub, the divider having upper and lower surfaces and a plurality of radially- extending teeth; and a cap mounted to the upper surface of the divider, the cap having an upper surface comprising a plurality of alternating hummocks and furrows. The cap is attached to the divider with a first fastener, and wherein the hub is attached to the divider with a second fastener.
A dispensing apparatus for dispensing articles includes a dispensing outlet, laterally opposed, elongate first and second guide walls defining a singulating channel therebetween, a dispensing path extending through the singulating channel to the dispensing outlet, and a drive system. The drive system includes a belt and a belt actuator operable to drive the belt. The dispensing apparatus is configured to convey articles on the belt in a dispensing direction along the dispensing path toward the dispensing outlet to be dispensed. The singulating channel is configured to singulate the articles as the articles are conveyed along the dispensing path and through the singulating channel toward the dispensing outlet to be dispensed. The first guide wall extends laterally across the singulating channel at an oblique angle to vertical to overhang at least a portion of the singulating channel and engage articles conveyed along the singulating channel.
G07F 11/58 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from movable storage containers or supports the articles being supported on or by endless belts or like conveyors
G07F 11/42 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which the magazines are horizontal the articles being delivered by motor-driven means
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoonsPill counting devicesArrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
35 - Advertising and business services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
Automated dispensing machines for pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals or nutritional supplements; Automatic packaging machines for oral medications, nutraceuticals or nutritional supplements; Computer-controlled pouch packaging machines; automated packaging machines for preparation of unit-dose and multi-dose medications, nutraceuticals or nutritional supplements in strip form; Computer-controlled vial filling machines; Computer-controlled central fill container filling machines; Computer-controlled blistercard filling machines Automated system comprising imaging apparatus and downloadable computer software for enabling verification of filled prescriptions via an offsite pharmacist; Automated equipment consisting primarily of an automated visual inspection machine for monitoring strips of pouches containing unit and multi-unit doses of oral medications, nutraceuticals or nutritional supplements for proper contents; automated equipment consisting primarily of imaging apparatus and downloadable computer software for monitoring strips of pouches containing unit and multi-unit doses of oral medications, nutraceuticals or nutritional supplements for proper contents; automated equipment consisting primarily of imaging apparatus and downloadable computer software for monitoring strips of pouches containing unit and multi-unit doses of oral medications, nutraceuticals or nutritional supplements for proper contents and auxiliary automated equipment for cutting, winding and sealing filled strips; Downloadable software for use with an intelligent high speed packaging machine for the packaging of medications, nutraceuticals or nutritional supplements in unit-dose and multi-dose strip packages and for monitoring of medication, nutraceutical or nutritional supplement levels for refilling and maintaining inventory for the machine; Downloadable software for facilitating the interoperability of multiple pieces of apparatus to enable users to manage inventory, workflow, and reporting across pharmaceutical, nutraceutical or nutritional supplement dispensing automation; downloadable software for system integration and interoperability between multiple pieces of dispensing apparatus for pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals or nutritional supplements, namely, software for use in collecting information and data regarding pharmaceutical, nutraceutical or nutritional supplement inventory, dispensing transactions and apparatus availability; Electronic signaling system comprised primarily of downloadable computer software, a communication device for transmitting wireless signals and portable light emitting devices incorporating a wireless receiver for use by pharmacy staff in locating and retrieving filled prescriptions; Electronic signaling system comprised primarily of downloadable computer software, a communication device for transmitting wireless signals and portable light emitting devices incorporating a wireless receiver for the purpose of managing the storage and retrieval of finished prescriptions; Electronic pharmacy signaling system comprised primarily of downloadable computer software, a communication device for transmitting wireless signals and portable light emitting devices incorporating a wireless receiver; Downloadable prescription processing management software; Pharmaceutical apparatus, namely, an automated system comprising a computer, monitor, scanner, tray, lighted loading station and downloadable computer software for use in the collection of pharmaceuticals in fulfillment of prescription orders; Pharmacy scales for counting and weighing pharmaceutical products Automatic pill splitters for dispensing unit doses of medicine Plastic films for packaging, namely, plastic films used as packaging as strips of pouches containing unit-dose and multi-dose medications, nutraceuticals or nutritional supplements for individual patients Modular storage units, namely, shelves, drawers as furniture parts, cabinets, storage racks and display stands for holding pharmacy inventory, equipment and supplies Online ordering services in the field of accessories and consumable supplies for dispensing packaging and inspection automation for pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals or nutritional supplements; providing marketing services in the field of pharmacy automation via an online community portal Technical support services, namely, monitoring of automated dispensing, packaging and inspection machines for pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals or nutritional supplements; Technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosis of problems with automated dispensing, packaging and inspection machines for pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals or nutritional supplements; Consulting services in the field of design, selection, implementation and use of dispensing, packaging and inspection automation for pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals or nutritional supplements; Consulting services in the field of design, selection, implementation and use of automated systems for pharmaceutical dispensing, inventory and finished prescription order management; Cloud-based non-downloadable software for optimizing the interoperability of multiple pieces of apparatus to enable users to manage and exchange information relating to inventory, workflow, and analytics across automation for dispensing and inspection of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals or nutritional supplements; cloud-based non-downloadable software for system optimization, integration, and interoperability between multiple pieces of dispensing and inspection apparatus automation for pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals or nutritional supplements, namely, software for use in collecting information and data regarding pharmaceutical, nutraceutical or nutritional supplement inventory, dispensing transactions and apparatus availability to optimize efficiency Installation, maintenance and repair of automated dispensing, packaging and inspection machines for pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals or nutritional supplements; installation, maintenance and repair of automated systems for pharmaceutical dispensing, inventory and finished prescription order management Training in the use and handling of automated dispensing, packaging and inspection machines for pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals or nutritional supplements; training in the use and handling of automated systems for pharmaceutical dispensing, inventory and finished prescription order management; providing training in the field of pharmacy automation via an online community portal
51.
Automated pharmacy dispensing machine with autocalibration station
An automated pharmaceutical dispensing system includes: a tablet dispensing station comprising a plurality of cells for dispensing pills, each of the cells mounted in a dispensing location, each of the cells including a channel for dispensing pills into a container and an inlet configured to be adjustable so that pills in the cell are conveyed through the inlet and into the channel in single file; and an autocalibration station, the autocalibration station comprising a mechanism for automatically adjusting the inlet of a cell based on the dimensions of the pills to be contained in the cell. The autocalibration station is configured and located to also provide a dispensing location, such that a cell docked therein may function to dispense pills.
B65G 1/00 - Storing articles, individually or in orderly arrangement, in warehouses or magazines
B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric
B65G 53/06 - Gas pressure systems operating without fluidisation of the materials
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services
52.
AUTOMATED PHARMACY DISPENSING MACHINE WITH AUTOCALIBRATION STATION
An automated pharmaceutical dispensing system includes: a tablet dispensing station comprising a plurality of cells for dispensing pills, each of the cells mounted in a dispensing location, each of the cells including a channel for dispensing pills into a container and an inlet configured to be adjustable so that pills in the cell are conveyed through the inlet and into the channel in single file; and an autocalibration station, the autocalibration station comprising a mechanism for automatically adjusting the inlet of a cell based on the dimensions of the pills to be contained in the cell. The autocalibration station is configured and located to also provide a dispensing location, such that a cell docked therein may function to dispense pills.
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoonsPill counting devicesArrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
A61J 7/04 - Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
cloud-based non-downloadable software for optimizing the interoperability of multiple pieces of pharmaceutical apparatus to enable users to manage and exchange information relating to inventory, workflow, and analytics across pharmaceutical dispensing automation; cloud-based non-downloadable software for system optimization, integration, and interoperability between multiple pieces of pharmaceutical dispensing apparatus, namely, software for use in collecting information and data regarding pharmaceutical inventory, dispensing transactions, apparatus availability to optimize efficiency
The present invention relates to a device for de-stacking and spreading out medication packaged in pouches (2), which pouches are arranged successively in a ribbon-like medication roll (101), comprising a transport track (102) configured to transport the unrolled pouches of the medication roll, wherein the transport track comprises a section over which the pouches are displaceable and wherein the underside of at least one pouch lies against an upper side of the section during operation, and the section comprises means for de-stacking and spreading out the medication in a pouch lying on the section during operation, wherein the device is configured to co-act with means for supplying or discharging the medication roll over the transport track.
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoonsPill counting devicesArrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
B65G 39/04 - Adaptations of individual rollers and supports therefor the rollers comprising a number of roller- forming elements mounted on a single axle
B65G 47/14 - Devices for feeding articles or materials to conveyors for feeding articles from disorderly-arranged article piles or from loose assemblages of articles arranging or orientating the articles by mechanical or pneumatic means during feeding
A method includes performing, by a processor: providing a database that contains records corresponding to a plurality of drug product packaging systems, the records in the database being accessible through a common database management system, receiving a packaging order for at least one drug product, evaluating at least one criterion for fulfilling the packaging order, and identifying one of the plurality of drug product packaging systems to package the at least one drug product based on evaluating the at least one criterion.
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
B65B 5/10 - Filling containers or receptacles progressively or in stages by introducing successive articles, or layers of articles
A61J 1/00 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes
A61J 1/03 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes for pills or tablets
B65B 1/04 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles
B65D 83/04 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
B65B 1/02 - Machines characterised by the incorporation of means for making the containers or receptacles
G06F 16/00 - Information retrievalDatabase structures thereforFile system structures therefor
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
(1) Electronic metal storage system comprised of touchscreen monitors, 2-way audio-video conferencing computer hardware, bar code scanners, point of sale processing terminal, video surveillance cameras, healthcare medications and supplies, and finished prescriptions; electronic environmentally-controlled metal storage system comprised of touchscreen monitors, 2-way audio-video conferencing computer hardware, bar code scanner, point of sale processing terminal, video surveillance camera, healthcare medications and supplies, and finished prescriptions; electronic locker systems comprised of touch screen monitor, 2-way audio-video conferencing computer hardware, bar code scanner, point of sale processing terminal, video surveillance cameras, healthcare medications and supplies, and finished prescriptions; electronic environmentally-controlled locker system comprised of touch screen monitors, 2-way audio-video conferencing computer hardware, bar code scanner, point of sale processing terminal, and video surveillance cameras, healthcare medications and supplies, and finished prescriptions; electronic metal storage cabinet system comprised of touch screen monitor, 2-way audio-video conferencing computer hardware, bar code scanner, point of sale processing terminal, and video surveillance camera, healthcare medications and supplies, and finished prescriptions; electronic environmentally-controlled metal storage cabinet system comprised of touch screen monitor, 2-way audio-video conferencing computer hardware, bar code scanner, point of sale processing terminal, and video surveillance camera, healthcare medications and supplies, and finished prescriptions
(2) Lockers for secured storage and dispensing of consumer products, healthcare medications and supplies, and finished prescriptions; metal storage cabinets for secured storage and dispensing of consumer products, healthcare medications and supplies, and finished prescriptions; Electronic metal storage system comprised of lockers sold as a unit for secured storage and dispensing of consumer products; electronic environmentally-controlled metal storage system comprised of lockers sold as a unit for secured storage and dispensing of consumer products; electronic locker systems comprised of lockers sold as a unit for secured storage and dispensing of consumer products; electronic environmentally-controlled locker system comprised of lockers sold as a unit for secured storage and dispensing of consumer products; electronic metal storage cabinet system comprised of lockers sold as a unit for secured storage and dispensing of consumer products; environmentally-controlled metal storage cabinet system comprised of lockers sold as a unit for secured storage and dispensing of consumer products.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Computer software and hardware for use by pharmacy staff for processing prescription and patient data relative to record management, the storage and retrieval of finished prescription orders and for finished prescription inventory control; Electronic signaling system comprised primarily of computer software, a communication device for transmitting wireless signals and portable light emitting devices incorporating a wireless receiver for use by pharmacy staff in locating and retrieving filled prescriptions; Electronic signaling system comprised primarily of computer software, a communication device for transmitting wireless signals and portable light emitting devices incorporating a wireless receiver for the purpose of managing the storage and retrieval of finished prescriptions; Electronic pharmacy signaling system comprised primarily of computer software, a communication device for transmitting wireless signals and portable light emitting devices incorporating a wireless receiver
63.
Methods and apparatus for dispensing solid articles
A dispensing apparatus for dispensing articles includes a housing and a drive system. The housing defines a hopper chamber to hold the articles, a dispensing outlet, and a dispensing path between the hopper chamber and the dispensing outlet. The drive system includes a belt and a belt actuator operable to drive the belt. The dispensing apparatus is configured such that articles disposed in the hopper chamber are directed onto the belt and the belt, when driven by the belt actuator, conveys the articles received from the hopper chamber in a dispensing direction along the dispensing path toward the dispensing outlet to be dispensed.
B65D 83/04 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
B65G 47/14 - Devices for feeding articles or materials to conveyors for feeding articles from disorderly-arranged article piles or from loose assemblages of articles arranging or orientating the articles by mechanical or pneumatic means during feeding
G07F 11/44 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored in bulk
G07F 11/62 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles in which the articles are stored in compartments in fixed receptacles
G07F 11/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles
B65B 5/10 - Filling containers or receptacles progressively or in stages by introducing successive articles, or layers of articles
B65G 47/19 - Arrangements or applications of hoppers or chutes having means for controlling material flow, e.g. to prevent overloading
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Electronic signaling system comprised primarily of computer software, a communication device for transmitting wireless signals and portable light emitting devices incorporating a wireless receiver for use by pharmacy staff in locating and retrieving filled prescriptions; Electronic signaling system comprised primarily of computer software, a communication device for transmitting wireless signals and portable light emitting devices incorporating a wireless receiver for the purpose of managing the storage and retrieval of finished prescriptions; Electronic pharmacy signaling system comprised primarily of computer software, a communication device for transmitting wireless signals and portable light emitting devices incorporating a wireless receiver
65.
Device for offloading capped vials useful in system and method for dispensing prescriptions
An offloading unit for an automated pharmaceutical machine that dispenses filled, capped pharmaceutical vials includes at least one offload location; at least one tote to receive the vials at each offload location, the tote assigned for distribution to a remote pharmacy location; at least one sensor to detect the presence or absence of the tote; and at least one sensor to detect a fill level of the vials in the tote.
G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services
G07F 11/28 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which the magazines are inclined
G07F 11/30 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which the magazines are inclined two or more magazines having independent delivery
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
66.
Methods, systems, and computer program products for managing multiple drug product packaging systems using a common database management system
A method includes performing, by a processor: providing a database that contains records corresponding to a plurality of drug product packaging systems, the records in the database being accessible through a common database management system, receiving a packaging order for at least one drug product, evaluating at least one criterion for fulfilling the packaging order, and identifying one of the plurality of drug product packaging systems to package the at least one drug product based on evaluating the at least one criterion.
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
A61J 1/03 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes for pills or tablets
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
G06F 16/00 - Information retrievalDatabase structures thereforFile system structures therefor
67.
METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR MANAGING MULTIPLE DRUG PRODUCT PACKAGING SYSTEMS USING A COMMON DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
A method includes performing, by a processor: providing a database that contains records corresponding to a plurality of drug product packaging systems, the records in the database being accessible through a common database management system, receiving a packaging order for at least one drug product, evaluating at least one criterion for fulfilling the packaging order, and identifying one of the plurality of drug product packaging systems to package the at least one drug product based on evaluating the at least one criterion.
A61J 1/00 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoonsPill counting devicesArrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
G06Q 10/087 - Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Mechanical pouch package spoolers and winders; computer-controlled pouch packaging machines; computer-controlled vial filling machines; computer-controlled central fill container filling machines Pharmacy automation products, namely, computer-controlled pharmacy inventory and prescription order management systems comprising electronic indicators operable to provide visible information, computer hardware and computer peripherals, video displays, and computer software for controlling the electronic indicators and system and modular inventory storage units, namely, shelves, drawers, cabinets, racks, stands, and hangers each having unique inventory storage locations and an electronic indicator associated with each storage location all sold as a unit to provide visible information which enables rapid identification of the inventory storage location from which an item is to be retrieved or to which an item is to be placed and pharmacy inventory and prescription order management; computer-controlled and indicator directed medication-transfer devices consisting primarily of a docking station with indicators, medication holder, and controller, namely, for organizing tablet-type medication in a docked holder and transferring the medication to an automatic medication packaging device in fulfillment of a prescription order; computer-controlled pouch package inspection and verification machines system comprised of imaging apparatus and computer program software that capture images of the pouch packages and verify the contents of the pouch packages Automatic pill splitters for splitting medicine into partial doses
69.
Systems, methods and computer program products for assigning times of administration to prescription medications
Methods, systems, and computer program products for assigning times of administration to patient medications are described. A GUI is displayed within a display associated with a pharmaceutical dispensing system. The GUI includes a one day time scale for assigning a time of administration for the medication. One or more daily times of administration for the medication are assigned in response to user input via the one day time scale. A dose of the medication is packaged in each of a respective plurality of pouches according to the assigned daily times of administration via the pharmaceutical dispensing system. The one day time scale may include a time line representative of a twenty-four hour period and one or more time indicators that are positionable by a user. The one day time scale may include a plurality of food consumption times, each selectable by a user for assigning a time of administration.
G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
A61J 7/04 - Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers
B65D 83/04 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Automated equipment consisting primarily of an automated visual inspection machine for monitoring medication strips containing unit and multi-unit doses of oral medications for proper contents; automated equipment consisting primarily of imaging apparatus and computer software for monitoring medication strips containing unit and multi-unit doses of oral medications for proper contents; automated equipment consisting primarily of imaging apparatus and computer software for monitoring medication strips containing unit and multi-unit doses of oral medications for proper contents and auxiliary automated equipment for cutting, winding and sealing filled medication strips
71.
Methods and apparatus for dispensing solid articles
A dispensing apparatus for dispensing articles includes a housing and a drive system. The housing defines a hopper chamber to hold the articles, a dispensing outlet, and a dispensing path between the hopper chamber and the dispensing outlet. The drive system includes a belt and a belt actuator operable to drive the belt. The dispensing apparatus is configured such that articles disposed in the hopper chamber are directed onto the belt and the belt, when driven by the belt actuator, conveys the articles received from the hopper chamber in a dispensing direction along the dispensing path toward the dispensing outlet to be dispensed.
B65D 83/04 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
B65G 47/14 - Devices for feeding articles or materials to conveyors for feeding articles from disorderly-arranged article piles or from loose assemblages of articles arranging or orientating the articles by mechanical or pneumatic means during feeding
G07F 11/44 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored in bulk
G07F 11/62 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles in which the articles are stored in compartments in fixed receptacles
G07F 11/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles
B65B 5/10 - Filling containers or receptacles progressively or in stages by introducing successive articles, or layers of articles
B65G 47/19 - Arrangements or applications of hoppers or chutes having means for controlling material flow, e.g. to prevent overloading
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services
72.
Automated pharmacy system for dispensing unit doses of pharmaceuticals and the like
A system for storing and dispensing discrete doses of pharmaceuticals includes: a housing with an internal cavity having a front wall with first and second windows; multiple storage locations positioned within the housing; and a carrier assembly positioned and movable within the housing. The carrier assembly is configured to receive a pharmaceutical dose package loaded into either the first or second window and convey the pharmaceutical dose package to one of the storage locations for storage therein, and is further configured to retrieve a pharmaceutical dose package from one of the storage locations and return the pharmaceutical dose package to the first or second window for dispensing therefrom.
G07F 11/58 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from movable storage containers or supports the articles being supported on or by endless belts or like conveyors
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoonsPill counting devicesArrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services
B65D 83/04 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
73.
Methods and apparatus for dispensing solid articles
A dispensing apparatus for dispensing articles includes a housing and a drive system. The housing defines a hopper chamber to hold the articles, a dispensing outlet, and a dispensing path between the hopper chamber and the dispensing outlet. The drive system includes a belt and a belt actuator operable to drive the belt. The dispensing apparatus is configured such that articles disposed in the hopper chamber are directed onto the belt and the belt, when driven by the belt actuator, conveys the articles received from the hopper chamber in a dispensing direction along the dispensing path toward the dispensing outlet to be dispensed.
B65D 83/04 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
B65G 47/14 - Devices for feeding articles or materials to conveyors for feeding articles from disorderly-arranged article piles or from loose assemblages of articles arranging or orientating the articles by mechanical or pneumatic means during feeding
G07F 11/44 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored in bulk
G07F 11/62 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles in which the articles are stored in compartments in fixed receptacles
G07F 11/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles
B65B 5/10 - Filling containers or receptacles progressively or in stages by introducing successive articles, or layers of articles
B65G 47/19 - Arrangements or applications of hoppers or chutes having means for controlling material flow, e.g. to prevent overloading
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
downloadable software for facilitating the interoperability of multiple pieces of pharmaceutical apparatus to enable users to manage inventory, workflow, and reporting across pharmaceutical dispensing automation; downloadable software for system integration and interoperability between multiple pieces of pharmaceutical dispensing apparatus, namely, software for use in collecting information and data regarding pharmaceutical inventory, dispensing transactions, apparatus availability
75.
System and method for high-volume filling of pharmaceutical prescriptions
A method of retrieving a vial from a carrier includes the steps of: contacting a vial contained within a carrier with a gripper assembly to shift the position of the container to one end of the carrier and to adjust the position of the carrier on a platform from a diverted position to a retrieval position; lifting the vial from the carrier with the gripper assembly; and returning the vial to the carrier with the gripper assembly. Such a method can improve the accuracy and precision of moving the vial to and from the carrier for dispensing.
B65B 43/42 - Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up stateFeeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging positionLocating containers or receptacles at the filling positionSupporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation
B65B 3/00 - Packaging plastic material, semiliquids, liquids or mixed solids and liquids, in individual containers or receptacles, e.g. bags, sacks, boxes, cartons, cans or jars
B67C 3/24 - Devices for supporting or handling bottles
B65B 5/10 - Filling containers or receptacles progressively or in stages by introducing successive articles, or layers of articles
Methods, systems, and computer program products for assigning times of administration to patient medications are described. A GUI is displayed within a display associated with a pharmaceutical dispensing system. The GUI includes a one day time scale for assigning a time of administration for the medication. One or more daily times of administration for the medication are assigned in response to user input via the one day time scale. A dose of the medication is packaged in each of a respective plurality of pouches according to the assigned daily times of administration via the pharmaceutical dispensing system. The one day time scale may include a time line representative of a twenty-four hour period and one or more time indicators that are positionable by a user. The one day time scale may include a plurality of food consumption times, each selectable by a user for assigning a time of administration.
G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
B65D 83/04 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric
A61J 7/04 - Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers
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SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR ASSIGNING TIMES OF ADMINISTRATION TO PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS
Methods, systems, and computer program products for assigning times of administration to patient medications are described. A GUI is displayed within a display associated with a pharmaceutical dispensing system. The GUI includes a one day time scale for assigning a time of administration for the medication. One or more daily times of administration for the medication are assigned in response to user input via the one day time scale. A dose of the medication is packaged in each of a respective plurality of pouches according to the assigned daily times of administration via the pharmaceutical dispensing system. The one day time scale may include a time line representative of a twenty-four hour period and one or more time indicators that are positionable by a user. The one day time scale may include a plurality of food consumption times, each selectable by a user for assigning a time of administration.
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoonsPill counting devicesArrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
A61J 7/04 - Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers
B65B 5/00 - Packaging individual articles in containers or receptacles, e.g. bags, sacks, boxes, cartons, cans, jars
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Pouch package inspection and verification system comprised of a camera and computer software for processing images of medication-containing pouch packages to verify the contents of the pouch packages
A system for storing and dispensing discrete doses of pharmaceuticals includes: a housing with an internal cavity having a front wall with first and second windows; multiple storage locations positioned within the housing; and a carrier assembly positioned and movable within the housing. The carrier assembly is configured to receive a pharmaceutical dose package loaded into either the first or second window and convey the pharmaceutical dose package to one of the storage locations for storage therein, and is further configured to retrieve a pharmaceutical dose package from one of the storage locations and return the pharmaceutical dose package to the first or second window for dispensing therefrom.
B65D 83/04 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
G07F 11/58 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from movable storage containers or supports the articles being supported on or by endless belts or like conveyors
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Pouch package inspection and verification system comprised of imaging apparatus and computer program software that capture images of the pouch packages and verify the contents of the pouch packages
An apparatus for dispensing solid articles includes a manifold assembly. The manifold assembly includes a manifold and a door assembly. The manifold has a plenum and an inlet port in fluid communication with the plenum. The door assembly includes a door panel and a shield. The door panel is selectively moveable between a closed position, wherein the door panel restricts airflow through the inlet port, and an open position, wherein the door panel permits airflow through the inlet port. The shield defines a pocket to receive the door panel in the open position and thereby reduce or restrict flow of air behind the door panel.
B65D 83/04 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
B65H 3/08 - Separating articles from piles using pneumatic force
G07F 9/10 - Casings, e.g. with means for heating or cooling
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services
85.
METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING SOLID ARTICLES
A dispensing apparatus (100) for dispensing pharmaceutical articles includes a hopper chamber (120A) to hold the articles, a dispensing outlet (130B) that may receive a container to be filled in with a specific amount of articles and a belt (166). The apparatus is provided with a singulating wall (144).
G07F 11/44 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored in bulk
G07F 11/62 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles in which the articles are stored in compartments in fixed receptacles
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services
B65B 37/16 - Separating measured quantities from supply
86.
METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING SOLID ARTICLES
A dispensing apparatus (100) for dispensing pharmaceutical articles includes a hopper chamber (120A) to hold the articles, a dispensing outlet (130B) that may receive a container to be filled in with a specific amount of articles and a belt (166). The apparatus is provided with a singulating wall (144).
B65B 37/16 - Separating measured quantities from supply
G07F 11/44 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored in bulk
G07F 11/62 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles in which the articles are stored in compartments in fixed receptacles
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services
87.
Pharmaceutical dispensing systems, methods and computer program products for determining and displaying replenishment information
A pharmaceutical dispensing system includes a frame having first and second opposed sides, a plurality of cells configured to house pharmaceutical pills, and a display on the frame first side. A plurality of dispensing shelves configured to receive filled pill containers are accessible from the second side of the frame for removal of pill containers therein. The pharmaceutical dispensing system includes a processor and memory coupled thereto. A computer program resides in the memory and is executable by the processor for displaying a cell inventory graphical user interface (GUI) within the display. The cell inventory GUI includes a GUI control that is responsive to user activation for displaying replenishment information about one or more of the cells. The computer program is configured to determine a replenish point and replenish quantity for each cell and is configured to adjust the replenish quantity for each cell according to a stock-out risk.
G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
G07F 11/44 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored in bulk
G07F 9/02 - Devices for alarm or indication, e.g. when emptyAdvertising arrangements in coin-freed apparatus
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services
88.
PHARMACEUTICAL DISPENSING SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR DETERMINING AND DISPLAYING REPLENISHMENT INFORMATION
A pharmaceutical dispensing system includes a frame having first and second opposed sides, a plurality of cells configured to house pharmaceutical pills, and a display on the frame first side. A plurality of dispensing shelves configured to receive filled pill containers are accessible from the second side of the frame for removal of pill containers therein. The pharmaceutical dispensing system includes a processor and memory coupled thereto. A computer program resides in the memory and is executable by the processor for displaying a cell inventory graphical user interface (GUI) within the display. The cell inventory GUI includes a GUI control that is responsive to user activation for displaying replenishment information about one or more of the cells. The computer program is configured to determine a replenish point and replenish quantity for each cell and is configured to adjust the replenish quantity for each cell according to a stock-out risk.
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoonsPill counting devicesArrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
89.
Methods and apparatus for dispensing solid articles
A dispensing apparatus for dispensing articles includes a housing and a drive system. The housing defines a hopper chamber to hold the articles, a dispensing outlet, and a dispensing path between the hopper chamber and the dispensing outlet. The drive system includes a belt and a belt actuator operable to drive the belt. The dispensing apparatus is configured such that articles disposed in the hopper chamber are directed onto the belt and the belt, when driven by the belt actuator, conveys the articles received from the hopper chamber in a dispensing direction along the dispensing path toward the dispensing outlet to be dispensed.
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services
B65D 83/04 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
G07F 11/44 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored in bulk
G07F 11/62 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles in which the articles are stored in compartments in fixed receptacles
G07F 11/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles
B65G 47/14 - Devices for feeding articles or materials to conveyors for feeding articles from disorderly-arranged article piles or from loose assemblages of articles arranging or orientating the articles by mechanical or pneumatic means during feeding
B65G 47/19 - Arrangements or applications of hoppers or chutes having means for controlling material flow, e.g. to prevent overloading
B65B 5/10 - Filling containers or receptacles progressively or in stages by introducing successive articles, or layers of articles
90.
DEVICE FOR OFFLOADING CAPPED VIALS USEFUL IN SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING PRESCRIPTIONS
An offloading unit for an automated pharmaceutical machine that dispenses filled, capped pharmaceutical vials includes at least one offload location; at least one tote to receive the vials at each offload location, the tote assigned for distribution to a remote pharmacy location; at least one sensor to detect the presence or absence of the tote; and at least one sensor to detect a fill level of the vials in the tote.
B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
G07F 11/54 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from movable storage containers or supports the storage containers or supports being rotatably mounted about vertical axes
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services
91.
DEVICE FOR OFFLOADING CAPPED VIALS USEFUL IN SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING PRESCRIPTIONS
An offloading unit for an automated pharmaceutical machine that dispenses filled, capped pharmaceutical vials includes at least one offload location; at least one tote to receive the vials at each offload location, the tote assigned for distribution to a remote pharmacy location; at least one sensor to detect the presence or absence of the tote; and at least one sensor to detect a fill level of the vials in the tote.
B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
G07F 11/54 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from movable storage containers or supports the storage containers or supports being rotatably mounted about vertical axes
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services
92.
System and method for high-volume filling of pharmaceutical prescriptions
A method of retrieving a vial from a carrier includes the steps of: contacting a vial contained within a carrier with a gripper assembly to shift the position of the container to one end of the carrier and to adjust the position of the carrier on a platform from a diverted position to a retrieval position; lifting the vial from the carrier with the gripper assembly; and returning the vial to the carrier with the gripper assembly. Such a method can improve the accuracy and precision of moving the vial to and from the carrier for dispensing.
B65B 43/42 - Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up stateFeeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging positionLocating containers or receptacles at the filling positionSupporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation
A61J 1/20 - Arrangements for transferring fluids, e.g. from vial to syringe
A method of assessing the productivity of a pharmacy includes: (a) recording information regarding the identity and quantity of each pharmaceutical being automatically dispensed with an automated prescription monitoring unit; (b) with an overall pharmacy prescription monitoring unit, recording information regarding (i) dispensing of pharmaceuticals dispensed from the automated pharmacy machine and (ii) manual dispensing of pharmaceuticals; (c) identifying in step (a) low performing pharmaceuticals; (d) identifying in step (b) high performing pharmaceuticals dispensed manually as candidates for automated dispensing; (e) comparing low performing pharmaceuticals of step (c) with high performing pharmaceuticals of step (d) to determine whether replacement is recommended; (f) confirming whether high performing pharmaceuticals identified in step (d) are capable of automated dispensing; and (g) replacing in the automated pharmacy machine a low performing pharmaceutical identified in step (c) with a high performing pharmaceutical identified in step (d).
G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
94.
Pharmacy automation optimization system and method
A method of assessing the productivity of a pharmacy includes: (a) recording information regarding the identity and quantity of each pharmaceutical being automatically dispensed with an automated prescription monitoring unit; (b) with an overall pharmacy prescription monitoring unit, recording information regarding (i) dispensing of pharmaceuticals dispensed from the automated pharmacy machine and (ii) manual dispensing of pharmaceuticals; (c) identifying in step (a) low performing pharmaceuticals; (d) identifying in step (b) high performing pharmaceuticals dispensed manually as candidates for automated dispensing; (e) comparing low performing pharmaceuticals of step (c) with high performing pharmaceuticals of step (d) to determine whether replacement is recommended; (f) confirming whether high performing pharmaceuticals identified in step (d) are capable of automated dispensing; and (g) replacing in the automated pharmacy machine a low performing pharmaceutical identified in step (c) with a high performing pharmaceutical identified in step (d).
G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
G07F 7/00 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus
G07F 11/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles
G07F 9/02 - Devices for alarm or indication, e.g. when emptyAdvertising arrangements in coin-freed apparatus
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services
An apparatus for dispensing solid articles includes a housing and a gate system. The housing defines a dispensing channel and a portal through which articles can flow along a dispensing pathway. The gate system includes a gate member positioned in the dispensing pathway. The gate member is selectively positionable between an open position and a closed position. When the gate member is in the open position, the gate member permits the articles to pass through the portal and, when the gate member is in the closed position, the gate member blocks the articles from passing through the portal. The gate system is configured such that the gate member is passively transitionable between the open and closed positions.
B65H 3/08 - Separating articles from piles using pneumatic force
B23Q 7/00 - Arrangements for handling work specially combined with or arranged in, or specially adapted for use in connection with, machine tools, e.g. for conveying, loading, positioning, discharging, sorting
B65B 57/20 - Applications of counting devices for controlling the feed of articles
B65B 5/10 - Filling containers or receptacles progressively or in stages by introducing successive articles, or layers of articles
G07F 11/44 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored in bulk
B65B 1/16 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles by pneumatic means, e.g. by suction
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoonsPill counting devicesArrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
An apparatus for dispensing solid pharmaceutical articles includes a housing, a drive mechanism and a sensor system. The housing defines a dispensing passage having a dispensing inlet and a dispensing outlet downstream of the dispensing inlet. The drive mechanism serves to force the articles along a path through the dispensing passage between the dispensing inlet and the dispensing outlet. The sensor system includes first and second sensors operative to detect articles passing through the dispensing passage and a controller to receive and use detection signals from the first and second sensors to monitor dispensing performance of the apparatus. The first and second sensors are spaced apart along the dispensing channel such that the second sensor is located downstream of the first sensor.
A passive chute assembly includes: a chute configured to receive objects to be dispensed, the chute having an outlet; and a passive dispensing unit attached to the chute outlet. The passive dispensing unit has a staging portion, wherein objects are captured prior to dispensing. The staging portion is movable between a staging position, in which objects may be captured within the staging portion, and a dispensing position, in which the objects may be fed gravimetrically into a receptacle positioned below the dispensing unit. The staging portion includes an adaptive opening that, when the staging portion moves to the dispensing position, opens adaptively corresponding to a diameter of the receptacle.
A vision system useful in acquiring images includes: a light dome having a window and a perimeter; an annular light curtain positioned within and radially inwardly from the perimeter of the light dome such that an annular gap is formed between the light dome and the light curtain; and a light ring positioned to illuminate the gap between the light dome and the light curtain. The light curtain and window are sized and positioned such that no direct light from the light ring reaches the window. The system further comprises a camera having a lens facing the window to acquire images of an object on a side of the window opposite the camera. The images acquired by the camera can then be compared to stored images to determine whether the identity of the objects (which may be pharmaceutical tablets) is as expected.
