Robotic pick-and-place automation is used to transfer oral solid pharmaceuticals from moveable trays or canisters. Sensors are used to verify that the pharmaceuticals have been properly placed in the desired pharmaceutical locations precisely according to the patient prescription data. A pharmacist places pharmaceutical products within dispensing trays or canisters to present the pharmaceutical products for picking and placing via the robotic pick-and-place machinery. Once the canister or tray is located adjacent the pick-and-place device, a sensor or imaging unit associated with the pick-and-place device verifies that the pharmaceutical product, the size, shape, and/or color of an expected pharmaceutical product that is to be placed within the packaging material in accordance with patient prescription data stored by a computer associated with the system. Sensors verify that each individual pharmaceutical specified by a patient prescription have been deposited into each specified location strictly in accordance with the patient prescription data.
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Dispensing canisters for packaging oral solid pharmaceuticals via robotic technology according to patient prescription data
Robotic pick-and-place automation is used to transfer oral solid pharmaceuticals from moveable trays or canisters. Sensors are used to verify that the pharmaceuticals have been properly placed in the desired pharmaceutical locations precisely according to the patient prescription data. A pharmacist places pharmaceutical products within dispensing trays or canisters to present the pharmaceutical products for picking and placing via the robotic pick-and-place machinery. Once the canister or tray is located adjacent the pick-and-place device, a sensor or imaging unit associated with the pick-and-place device verifies that the pharmaceutical product the size, shape, and/or color of an expected pharmaceutical product that is to be placed within the packaging material in accordance with patient prescription data stored by a computer associated with the system. Sensors verify that each individual pharmaceutical specified by a patient prescription have been deposited into each specified location strictly in accordance with the patient prescription data.
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A61J 1/03 - Récipients spécialement adaptés à des fins médicales ou pharmaceutiques pour pilules ou comprimés
Robotic pick-and-place automation is used to transfer oral solid pharmaceuticals from moveable trays or canisters. A variety of sensors Oral solid pharmaceutical products are located within dispensing trays or canisters which are used to present the oral solid pharmaceutical products for picking and placing via the robotic pick-and-place machinery. The dispensing canisters are comprised of a reservoir portion for holding a plurality of solid oral pharmaceuticals and a staging area adjacent the reservoir from which the oral solid pharmaceuticals are transferred to packing via a pick- and-place robotic transfer mechanism.
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B65B 5/00 - Emballage d'objets individuels dans des réceptacles ou récipients, p. ex. sacs ou sachets, boîtes, cartons, bidons, pots
B65B 5/08 - Emballage de groupes d'objets, chaque groupe étant saisi ou guidé individuellement pour être transféré dans le réceptacle ou récipient
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B65B 57/00 - Dispositifs de commande automatique, de vérification, d'alarme ou de sécurité
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DISPENSING CANISTERS FOR PACKAGING PHARMACEUTICALS VIA ROBOTIC TECHNOLOGY
Robotic pick-and-place automation is used to transfer oral solid pharmaceuticals from moveable trays or canisters. A variety of sensors Oral solid pharmaceutical products are located within dispensing trays or canisters which are used to present the oral solid pharmaceutical products for picking and placing via the robotic pick-and-place machinery. The dispensing canisters are comprised of a reservoir portion for holding a plurality of solid oral pharmaceuticals and a staging area adjacent the reservoir from which the oral solid pharmaceuticals are transferred to packing via a pick- and-place robotic transfer mechanism.
Sensors are used in order to automatically verify that the oral solid pharmaceuticals have been properly placed in the desired oral solid pharmaceutical package locations precisely according to the patient prescription data. Dispensing trays or canisters present the oral solid pharmaceutical products for picking and placing via the robotic pick-and-place machinery. A further sensor associated with the pick-and-place device verifies that the oral solid pharmaceutical product presented by the tray or canister matches the size and shape and/or color of an expected oral solid pharmaceutical product that is to be placed within the packaging material in accordance with patient prescription data that is stored by a computer associated with the system. Additional sensors automatically verify that each individual oral solid pharmaceutical specified by a patient prescription have been deposited into each specified package location strictly in accordance with the patient prescription data.
A61J 7/00 - Dispositifs pour administrer les médicaments par voie buccale, p. ex. cuillèresDispositifs pour compter les pilulesDispositions pour l'indication ou le rappel du moment où l'on doit prendre des médicaments
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B65B 35/18 - Alimentation en articles séparés, p. ex. transport de ces articles par griffes fonctionnant par succion
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AUTOMATICALLY VERIFYING PACKAGING OF SOLID PHARMACEUTICALS VIA ROBOTIC TECHNOLOGY
Sensors are used in order to automatically verify that the oral solid pharmaceuticals have been properly placed in the desired oral solid pharmaceutical package locations precisely according to the patient prescription data. Dispensing trays or canisters present the oral solid pharmaceutical products for picking and placing via the robotic pick-and-place machinery. A further sensor associated with the pick-and-place device verifies that the oral solid pharmaceutical product presented by the tray or canister matches the size and shape and/or color of an expected oral solid pharmaceutical product that is to be placed within the packaging material in accordance with patient prescription data that is stored by a computer associated with the system. Additional sensors automatically verify that each individual oral solid pharmaceutical specified by a patient prescription have been deposited into each specified package location strictly in accordance with the patient prescription data.
Robotic pick-and-place automation is used to transfer oral solid pharmaceuticals from moveable trays or canisters. Sensors are used to verify that the pharmaceuticals have been properly placed in the desired pharmaceutical locations precisely according to the patient prescription data. A pharmacist places pharmaceutical products within dispensing trays or canisters to present the pharmaceutical products for picking and placing via the robotic pick-and-place machinery. Once the canister or tray is located adjacent the pick-and-place device, a sensor or imaging unit associated with the pick-and-place device verifies that the pharmaceutical product the size, shape, and/or color of an expected pharmaceutical product that is to be placed within the packaging material in accordance with patient prescription data stored by a computer associated with the system. Sensors verify that each individual pharmaceutical specified by a patient prescription have been deposited into each specified location strictly in accordance with the patient prescription data.
B65B 57/10 - Dispositifs de commande automatique, de vérification, d'alarme ou de sécurité sensibles à l'absence, à la présence, à l'alimentation anormale ou au mauvais positionnement des objets ou matériaux à emballer
B65B 35/18 - Alimentation en articles séparés, p. ex. transport de ces articles par griffes fonctionnant par succion
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B65B 39/00 - Ajutages, entonnoirs ou guides pour introduire des objets ou matériaux dans les réceptacles ou les emballages
B65B 5/10 - Remplissage des réceptacles ou récipients, progressivement ou par stades successifs, en introduisant successivement les objets
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B25J 15/06 - Têtes de préhension avec moyens de retenue magnétiques ou fonctionnant par succion
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Dispensing canisters for packaging oral solid pharmaceuticals via robotic technology according to patient prescription data
Robotic pick-and-place automation is used to transfer oral solid pharmaceuticals from moveable trays or canisters. Sensors are used to verify that the pharmaceuticals have been properly placed in the desired pharmaceutical locations precisely according to the patient prescription data. A pharmacist places pharmaceutical products within dispensing trays or canisters to present the pharmaceutical products for picking and placing via the robotic pick-and-place machinery. Once the canister or tray is located adjacent the pick-and-place device, a sensor or imaging unit associated with the pick-and-place device verifies that the pharmaceutical product the size, shape, and/or color of an expected pharmaceutical product that is to be placed within the packaging material in accordance with patient prescription data stored by a computer associated with the system. Sensors verify that each individual pharmaceutical specified by a patient prescription have been deposited into each specified location strictly in accordance with the patient prescription data.
B65B 5/10 - Remplissage des réceptacles ou récipients, progressivement ou par stades successifs, en introduisant successivement les objets
B65B 37/04 - Approvisionnement ou alimentation des matériaux solides fluents, plastiques ou liquides, ou de masses en vrac, de petits objets, à emballer par vibrateurs
A61J 1/03 - Récipients spécialement adaptés à des fins médicales ou pharmaceutiques pour pilules ou comprimés
The present invention is directed to a computer-controlled system for automatically transferring individual solid pharmaceutical products from bulk containers into a selected solid pharmaceutical product package from among a variety of different packaging solutions. Advantageously, in accordance with the preferred exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a robotic pick and place arm incorporates a contact holding mechanisms such as a suction tube which selectively temporarily secures a solid pharmaceutical product for transfer from a bulk container into a desired solid pharmaceutical product package.
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B65B 5/10 - Remplissage des réceptacles ou récipients, progressivement ou par stades successifs, en introduisant successivement les objets
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Systems and methods for automating pharmacy operations utilizing robotic pick and place technology
The present invention is directed to a computer-controlled system for automatically transferring individual solid pharmaceutical products from bulk containers into a selected solid pharmaceutical product package from among a variety of different packaging solutions. Advantageously, in accordance with the preferred exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a robotic pick and place arm incorporates a contact holding mechanisms such as a suction tube which selectively temporarily secures a solid pharmaceutical product for transfer from a bulk container into a desired solid pharmaceutical product package.
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B65B 35/18 - Alimentation en articles séparés, p. ex. transport de ces articles par griffes fonctionnant par succion
B65B 5/10 - Remplissage des réceptacles ou récipients, progressivement ou par stades successifs, en introduisant successivement les objets
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATING PHARMACY OPERATIONS UTILIZING ROBOTIC PICK AND PLACE TECHNOLOGY
The present invention is directed to a computer-controlled system for automatically transferring individual solid pharmaceutical products from bulk containers into a selected solid pharmaceutical product package from among a variety of different packaging solutions. Advantageously, in accordance with the preferred exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a robotic pick and place arm incorporates a contact holding mechanisms such as a suction tube which selectively temporarily secures a solid pharmaceutical product for transfer from a bulk container into a desired solid pharmaceutical product package.
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DOSAGE FORM PACKAGE AND A FRANGIBLE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT SHEET THEREFOR
A frangible electrical circuit sheet for a dosage form package includes a first plurality of electrically conductive trace subnetworks interconnected with one another to form a network of electrically conductive traces and disposed on the sheet. The sheet further includes a second plurality of circuit elements connected to the network of electrically conductive traces such that each circuit element is associated with one of the subnetworks. At least some of the circuit elements have element values that differ from one another.
A61J 7/00 - Dispositifs pour administrer les médicaments par voie buccale, p. ex. cuillèresDispositifs pour compter les pilulesDispositions pour l'indication ou le rappel du moment où l'on doit prendre des médicaments
A frangible electrical circuit sheet for a dosage form package includes a first plurality of electrically conductive trace subnetworks interconnected with one another to form a network of electrically conductive traces and disposed on the sheet. The sheet further includes a second plurality of circuit elements connected to the network of electrically conductive traces such that each circuit element is associated with one of the subnetworks. At least some of the circuit elements have element values that differ from one another.
A61J 7/04 - Dispositions pour l'indication ou le rappel du moment où l'on doit prendre des médicaments, p. ex. distributeurs programmés
H05K 1/16 - Circuits imprimés comprenant des composants électriques imprimés incorporés, p. ex. une résistance, un condensateur, une inductance imprimés
H05K 3/00 - Appareils ou procédés pour la fabrication de circuits imprimés
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
16 - Papier, carton et produits en ces matières
Produits et services
(1) Packaging machines, namely, machines to prepare customized medicine delivery packages; computer software for the preparation of customized patient medicine packages; computer software for controlling and managing patient medical information; packaging, namely, blister cards; printed products, namely, customized cardboard medicine packages.
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HIGH SPEED AUTOMATED FILLING OF SOLID PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT PACKAGING VIA A CONVEYOR SYSTEM
Systems and methods for providing individualized solid pharmaceutical product packaging solutions preferably utilize a plurality of filling stations preferably arranged proximate to a conveyor system. Each of the filling stations may be embodied as a version of a conventional flood fill type mechanism wherein a hopper is used to store a large number of a single type of solid pharmaceutical products. The filling stations preferably incorporate transition blocks and/or row or column transfer gates.
Systems and methods for providing individualized solid pharmaceutical product packaging solutions preferably utilize a plurality of filling stations preferably arranged proximate to a conveyor system. Each of the filling stations may be embodied as a version of a conventional flood fill type mechanism wherein a hopper is used to store a large number of a single type of solid pharmaceutical products. The filling stations preferably incorporate transition blocks and/or row or column transfer gates.
Improved solid pharmaceutical dispensing systems and methods provide direct transfer of doses from bulk blister packaging material. An embodiment comprises a positioning mechanism that alters spacing between portions of a de-blister apparatus. The de-blister apparatus comprises a de-blister roller, cylinder or elongated cylindrical toothed gear which pushes against a first side of packaging material to remove individual doses from a conventional blister package. The apparatus may operate under manual or automatic control and preferably includes adjustable package holding rollers which are preferably aligned with portions of packaging material between the rows of blister cavities at a side of the packaging material opposite the side at which the roller or cylinder is located. The de-blister apparatus enables the rapid removal of solid pharmaceutical products from blister cavities and provides a convenient mechanism for altering the device in order to accommodate different sizes of packaging material.
B65B 69/00 - Déballage des objets ou matériaux non prévu ailleurs
B65D 75/58 - Dispositifs d'ouverture ou servant à retirer le contenu, ajoutés ou incorporés lors de la confection du paquet
B65D 83/04 - Réceptacles ou paquets comportant des moyens particuliers pour distribuer leur contenu pour distribuer de petits objets en forme d'anneau, de disque, de sphère ou similaire, p. ex. des comprimés ou des pilules
B67B 7/46 - Dispositifs pour découper, c.-à-d. dispositifs comprenant au moins un élément coupant présentant une ou plusieurs arêtes tranchantes pour pénétrer dans la paroi d'un récipient fermé, p. ex. ouvre-boîtes
B67B 7/78 - Dispositifs pour découper, c.-à-d. dispositifs comprenant au moins un élément coupant présentant une ou plusieurs arêtes tranchantes pour pénétrer dans la paroi d'un récipient fermé, p. ex. ouvre-boîtes comportant plusieurs éléments coupants
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOVING MEDICATION FROM PACKAGING
Improved solid pharmaceutical dispensing systems and methods provide direct transfer of doses from bulk blister packaging material. An embodiment comprises a positioning mechanism that alters spacing between portions of a de-blister apparatus. The de-blister apparatus comprises a de-blister roller, cylinder or elongated cylindrical toothed gear which pushes against a first side of packaging material to remove individual doses from a conventional blister package. The apparatus may operate under manual or automatic control and preferably includes adjustable package holding rollers which are preferably aligned with portions of packaging material between the rows of blister cavities at a side of the packaging material opposite the side at which the roller or cylinder is located. The de-blister apparatus enables the rapid removal of solid pharmaceutical products from blister cavities and provides a convenient mechanism for altering the device in order to accommodate different sizes of packaging material.
Improved solid pharmaceutical dispensing systems and methods provide direct transfer of doses from bulk blister packaging material. In a preferred embodiment, the invention comprises a positioning mechanism that alters the spacing between portions of a de-blister apparatus. The de-blister apparatus comprises a de-blister roller, cylinder or elongated cylindrical toothed gear which pushes against a first side of packaging material to remove individual doses from a conventional blister package. The apparatus may operate under manual or automatic control and preferably includes adjustable or movable package holding rollers which are preferably aligned with portions of packaging material between the rows of blister cavities at a side of the packaging material opposite the side at which the roller or cylinder is located. The de-blister apparatus enables the rapid removal of solid pharmaceutical or nutraceutical products from blister cavities and provides a convenient mechanism for altering the device in order to accommodate different sizes of packaging material.
A machine for packaging solid pharmaceuticals includes a plurality of storage locations for storing a variety of pharmaceutical dispensing canisters and a robotic arm for retrieving said dispensing canisters and providing the canister at a location proximate the package to be filled thus minimizing the distance which the pharmaceutical travels from the dispensing canister and the package cavity.
At least one movable interlocking sidewall structure provides alteration of the physical dimensions for a solid pharmaceutical or nutraceutical temporary storage cavity and/or transmission channel. Preferably a plurality of interlocking sidewall structures are simultaneously adjusted so that an array of cavities and/or transmission channels may have their physical dimensions simultaneously altered by the mechanical action of a drive member. Advantageously the adjustment of the structure provides a more suitable space within which a solid pharmaceutical or nutraceutical product may be temporarily stored or transferred.
At least one movable interlocking sidewall structure provides alteration of the physical dimensions for a solid pharmaceutical or nutraceutical temporary storage cavity and/or transmission channel. Preferably a plurality of interlocking sidewall structures are simultaneously adjusted so that an array of cavities and/or transmission channels may have their physical dimensions simultaneously altered by the mechanical action of a drive member. Advantageously the adjustment of the structure provides a more suitable space within which a solid pharmaceutical or nutraceutical product may be temporarily stored or transferred.
Systems and methods are provided for altering a random three-dimensional orientation of solid pharmaceutical or nutraceutical products into either a two- dimensional arrangement of solid products or for transferring the solid products directly into one or more linear transmission channels. At least one elongated straight edge member (23, 24) is periodically vertically displaced into the mass of solid products and the displacement of this straight edge structure alone or in combination with other rotating or displaceable structures (14, 16, 18) facilitate reorientation of the solid products.
B21B 39/22 - Rotation, retournement ou autres manipulations analogues des pièces travaillées par mouvement de bascule, p. ex. en levant un des côtés au moyen de leviers ou de coins
G07F 11/00 - Appareils déclenchés par des pièces de monnaie pour distribuer ou délivrer d'une façon analogue, des articles d'une façon discontinue
G07F 11/46 - Appareils déclenchés par des pièces de monnaie pour distribuer ou délivrer d'une façon analogue, des articles d'une façon discontinue sortant de récipients ou de supports de stockage mobiles
A machine for packaging solid pharmaceuticals includes a plurality of storage locations for storing a variety of pharmaceutical dispensing canisters and a robotic arm for retrieving said dispensing canisters and providing the canister at a location proximate the package to be filled thus minimizing the distance which the pharmaceutical travels from the dispensing canister and the package cavity.
A machine for packaging solid pharmaceuticals includes a plurality of storage locations for storing a variety of pharmaceutical dispensing canisters and a robotic arm for retrieving said dispensing canisters and providing the canister at a location proximate the package to be filled thus minimizing the distance which the pharmaceutical travels from the dispensing canister and the package cavity.
Machine for packaging and dispensing medication, namely, automated filling and sealing machines, medication dispensing cassettes, automated sealers, conveyor stacker, unit dose printer, label applicator and the operating software therein
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COMPACT STRUCTURE FOR AUTOMATICALLY FILLING SOLID PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT PACKAGES
An automated solid pharmaceutical product packaging machine includes a plurality of temporary storage members for receiving a plurality of solid pharmaceutical products in a plurality of cavities. The use of the temporary storage cavities enables the machine to process several prescriptions simultaneously. Advantageously, at least one of the temporary storage members is capable of being automatically displaced in a vertical direction in order to increase the capacity of the overall filling system for processing a greater number of solid pharmaceutical products while minimizing the overall footprint of the device.
packaging machines for pharmaceutical and pill packaging [ paper punch cards and laminated paper for packaging pharmaceuticals; plastic trays and blister sheets for packaging pharmaceuticals ]
Packaging system for dispensing medication, namely a machine that creates blister cards of pills customized to an individual's prescriptions and needs and the operating software therein
