公开(公告)号：US06892780B2

公开(公告)日：2005-05-17

申请号：US10847267

申请日：2004-05-17

申请人： James Vollm ,  Manoj Wangu ,  Jeffery Hill

发明人： James Vollm ,  Manoj Wangu ,  Jeffery Hill

IPC分类号： B65B3/00 ,  B65B35/16 ,  B65B43/46 ,  B65C9/06

CPC分类号： B65B43/46 ,  B65B3/006 ,  B65B35/16 ,  Y10T156/1033 ,  Y10T156/17 ,  Y10T156/1744 ,  Y10T279/10 ,  Y10T279/1074 ,  Y10T279/35

摘要： A chuck assembly comprises a housing defining a longitudinal axis and having a first end. A plurality of pins extend substantially parallel with the axis from the first end. The plurality of pins is located at a first radius relative to the axis. At least one of the pins is operable to move from the first radius to a second radius, relative to the axis. The chuck assembly also includes a means for moving at least one pin between the first radius and the second radius. A prime mover provides the necessary drive to the means for moving. The chuck assembly may be used in combination with various other components to form combinations or systems.

摘要翻译： 卡盘组件包括限定纵轴并具有第一端的壳体。 多个销从第一端基本平行于轴线延伸。 多个销位于相对于轴线的第一半径处。 所述销中的至少一个可操作以相对于所述轴从所述第一半径移动到第二半径。 卡盘组件还包括用于在第一半径和第二半径之间移动至少一个销的装置。 原动机为移动手段提供了必要的驱动力。 卡盘组件可以与各种其他部件组合使用以形成组合或系统。

公开(公告)号：US20080017657A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-24

申请号：US11861560

申请日：2007-09-26

申请人： KEVIN HUTCHINSON ,  Anthony Self ,  Joseph Inabnet ,  Monroe Milton ,  Mike Bergeron

发明人： KEVIN HUTCHINSON ,  Anthony Self ,  Joseph Inabnet ,  Monroe Milton ,  Mike Bergeron

IPC分类号： G07F11/02

CPC分类号： G07F11/64 ,  B65B5/103 ,  B65B57/20 ,  G07F11/44 ,  G07F11/54 ,  G07F11/58 ,  G07F11/62 ,  G07F17/0092

摘要： A medication storing and dispensing cassette is comprised of a housing defining at least a portion of a bulk storage chamber for storing a medication, defining at least a portion of a pick-up area, and defining at least a portion of a discharge chute sized to temporarily store a quantity of the medication. A divider wall is positioned between the bulk storage chamber and the pick-up area. A gate is positioned to control an exit end of the discharge chute. A rotatable conveying wheel having openings proximate to the periphery thereof is positioned such that a portion of the wheel is in communication with the pick-up area while another portion of the wheel is adjacent to an entrance end of the discharge chute. A calibration arm is positioned adjacent the openings of the rotatable wheel. A baffle is positioned to block those openings in that portion of the rotatable wheel adjacent to the discharge chute. An air agitation system is provided so that pills may be moved from the bulk storage chamber to the pick-up area.

摘要翻译： 药物储存和分配盒包括限定用于存储药物的至少一部分的大容量储存室的壳体，其限定拾取区域的至少一部分，并且限定排出槽的至少一部分，其大小至 临时储存一定量的药物。 分隔壁位于大容量存储室和拾取区之间。 定位门以控制排放槽的出口端。 具有靠近其周边的开口的可旋转输送轮被定位成使得轮的一部分与拾取区域连通，而轮的另一部分与排料槽的入口端相邻。 校准臂位于可旋转轮的开口附近。 挡板被定位成阻挡在与排出槽相邻的可旋转轮的那部分中的那些开口。 设置空气搅拌系统，使得药丸可以从大容量储存室移动到拾取区域。

公开(公告)号：US20070186514A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-16

申请号：US11740573

申请日：2007-04-26

申请人： JAMIE VOLLM ,  Manoj Wangu ,  Robert Eckert ,  Shawn Greyshock ,  Anthony Self

发明人： JAMIE VOLLM ,  Manoj Wangu ,  Robert Eckert ,  Shawn Greyshock ,  Anthony Self

IPC分类号： B65B5/00 ,  B65B57/20

CPC分类号： G07F11/62 ,  A61J7/02 ,  B65B5/103 ,  B65B57/20 ,  G07F11/44 ,  G07F11/54 ,  G07F11/58 ,  G07F17/0092

摘要： An apparatus for filling vials comprises a shelving unit defining an array of storage locations. The shelving unit may be an array in an XY plane or one or more carousels. A plurality of storage containers are provided, each removably carried by one of the storage locations. A counting and dispensing unit, a source of vials, a label printer and application unit or units, and an output device are also provided. The output device may take a variety of forms such as an output chute, which is preferably used when a capping unit is provided, an output conveyor, a plurality of output lanes, and an output carousel, which may be a dedicated carousel or a portion of the carousel providing the plurality of storage locations. A computer controlled engagement device provides motion in a Z direction. The engagement device may be comprised of a first stage for engaging the storage containers and a second stage for engaging the vials. A computer controlled system carries the engagement device and moves the engagement device in XY directions among the plurality of storage locations, counting and dispensing unit, source of vials, label printer and application unit, and output device. Methods of operating and refilling the vial filling apparatus are also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 用于填充小瓶的装置包括限定存储位置阵列的搁架单元。 搁架单元可以是XY平面中的阵列或一个或多个转盘。 提供了多个存储容器，每个存储容器可移除地由一个存储位置承载。 还提供了计数和分配单元，小瓶的来源，标签打印机和应用单元或输出设备。 输出装置可以采用各种形式，例如当提供封盖单元时优选地使用的输出滑槽，输出输送机，多个输出通道和输出转盘，其可以是专用转盘或部分 提供多个存储位置的转盘。 计算机控制的接合装置在Z方向上提供运动。 接合装置可以包括用于接合存储容器的第一阶段和用于接合小瓶的第二阶段。 计算机控制系统承载接合装置并且在多个存储位置，计数和分配单元，小瓶的来源，标签打印机和应用单元以及输出装置之间沿XY方向移动接合装置。 还公开了操作和再填充瓶灌装装置的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07093755B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-22

申请号：US10992925

申请日：2004-11-19

申请人： Michael Jordan ,  Eugene Fellows ,  David Denenberg

发明人： Michael Jordan ,  Eugene Fellows ,  David Denenberg

IPC分类号： G06F19/00 ,  G06Q30/00 ,  G06Q90/00 ,  G06F7/08

CPC分类号： G07F17/0092 ,  B65G1/045 ,  B65G1/127 ,  B65G1/137 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06K17/00 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q20/203 ,  G06Q50/24 ,  G07F11/00 ,  G07F11/54 ,  G07F17/0042

摘要： A will call system for automating the management of storage and retrieval of items, preferably medical prescriptions. The automated system provides informational control of all items in the system. The automated will call monitors the length of time an item remains in the system, and into which location an item is placed. An article sensor provides absolute confirmation that an item has been placed or removed from a designated location in the storage units. The automated will call system uses a controller to permit users to monitor and optimize the storage and retrieval procedures.

公开(公告)号：US20060157492A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-20

申请号：US11384660

申请日：2006-03-20

申请人： Paul Shows ,  Steven Remis ,  Curtis Akins ,  Robert Parks ,  Ryan Kaintz ,  Eric Holmes ,  Matthew Beale ,  Matthew Sass

发明人： Paul Shows ,  Steven Remis ,  Curtis Akins ,  Robert Parks ,  Ryan Kaintz ,  Eric Holmes ,  Matthew Beale ,  Matthew Sass

IPC分类号： G07F11/00

CPC分类号： G06F19/3462 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G07F5/18 ,  G07F5/26 ,  G07F9/026 ,  G07F11/002 ,  G07F11/24 ,  G07F11/30 ,  G07F11/42 ,  G07F11/44 ,  G07F11/54 ,  G07F11/62 ,  G07F17/0092

摘要： A method of dispensing medicaments may employ a drug dispensing device comprised of an upper hopper having an upper opening for receiving a medicament and a lower opening. The drug dispensing device also includes a lower hopper having an upper opening and a lower opening in a bottom portion thereof. The upper hopper defines a bulk storage chamber and the lower hopper defines a dispensing chamber. A rotatable dispensing disc is positioned in a lower portion of the dispensing chamber for dispensing medicament from the drug dispensing device through the lower opening in the lower hopper. A regulator is situated between the bulk storage chamber and the dispensing chamber for controlling the rate at which medicament moves from the storage chamber to the dispensing chamber.

摘要翻译： 分配药物的方法可以使用药物分配装置，其包括具有用于接收药物的上开口的上料斗和下开口。 药物分配装置还包括在其底部具有上开口和下开口的下料斗。 上料斗限定大容量储存室，下料斗限定分配室。 可旋转分配盘定位在分配室的下部，用于通过下料斗中的下开口从药物分配装置分配药物。 调节器位于大容量储存室和分配室之间，用于控制药物从储存室移动到分配室的速率。

公开(公告)号：US06874684B1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-05

申请号：US10241171

申请日：2002-09-10

申请人： David Denenberg ,  Michael Jordan ,  Eugene Fellows

发明人： David Denenberg ,  Michael Jordan ,  Eugene Fellows

IPC分类号： G06K17/00 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  G06Q50/24 ,  G07F7/00 ,  G07F11/54 ,  G06F7/08

CPC分类号： G07F17/0092 ,  B65G1/045 ,  B65G1/127 ,  B65G1/137 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06K17/00 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q20/203 ,  G06Q50/24 ,  G07F11/00 ,  G07F11/54 ,  G07F17/0042

摘要： A will call system for automating the management of storage and retrieval of items, preferably medical prescriptions. The automated system provides information control of all items in the system. The automated will call monitors the length of time an item remains in the system, and into which location an item is placed. An article sensor provides absolute confirmation that an item has been placed or removed from a designated location in the storage units. The automated will call system uses a controller to permit users to monitor and optimize the storage and retrieval procedures.

摘要翻译： A将呼叫系统自动管理物品的存储和检索，优选医疗处方。 自动化系统提供系统中所有项目的信息控制。 自动化将监视项目在系统中保留的时间长度，并将项目放置在哪个位置。 物品传感器提供绝对确认物品已经从存储单元中的指定位置放置或移除。 自动化系统将使用控制器来允许用户监视和优化存储和检索过程。

公开(公告)号：US09037285B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-19

申请号：US11740573

申请日：2007-04-26

申请人： Jamie Vollm ,  Manoj Wangu ,  Robert Eckert ,  Shawn Greyshock ,  Anthony Self

发明人： Jamie Vollm ,  Manoj Wangu ,  Robert Eckert ,  Shawn Greyshock ,  Anthony Self

IPC分类号： G06F17/00 ,  G07F11/62 ,  A61J7/02 ,  B65B5/10 ,  B65B57/20 ,  G07F11/44 ,  G07F11/54 ,  G07F11/58 ,  G07F17/00

CPC分类号： G07F11/62 ,  A61J7/02 ,  B65B5/103 ,  B65B57/20 ,  G07F11/44 ,  G07F11/54 ,  G07F11/58 ,  G07F17/0092

摘要： An apparatus for filling vials comprises a shelving unit defining an array of storage locations. The shelving unit may be an array in an XY plane or one or more carousels. A plurality of storage containers are provided, each removably carried by one of the storage locations. A counting and dispensing unit, a source of vials, a label printer and application unit or units, and an output device are also provided. The output device may take a variety of forms such as an output chute, which is preferably used when a capping unit is provided, an output conveyor, a plurality of output lanes, and an output carousel, which may be a dedicated carousel or a portion of the carousel providing the plurality of storage locations. A computer controlled engagement device provides motion in a Z direction. The engagement device may be comprised of a first stage for engaging the storage containers and a second stage for engaging the vials. A computer controlled system carries the engagement device and moves the engagement device in XY directions among the plurality of storage locations, counting and dispensing unit, source of vials, label printer and application unit, and output device. Methods of operating and refilling the vial filling apparatus are also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 用于填充小瓶的装置包括限定存储位置阵列的搁架单元。 搁架单元可以是XY平面中的阵列或一个或多个转盘。 提供了多个存储容器，每个存储容器可移除地由一个存储位置承载。 还提供了计数和分配单元，小瓶的来源，标签打印机和应用单元或输出设备。 输出装置可以采用各种形式，例如当提供封盖单元时优选地使用的输出滑槽，输出输送机，多个输出通道和输出转盘，其可以是专用转盘或部分 提供多个存储位置的转盘。 计算机控制的接合装置在Z方向上提供运动。 接合装置可以包括用于接合存储容器的第一阶段和用于接合小瓶的第二阶段。 计算机控制系统承载接合装置并且在多个存储位置，计数和分配单元，小瓶的来源，标签打印机和应用单元以及输出装置之间沿XY方向移动接合装置。 还公开了操作和再填充瓶灌装装置的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20060224274A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-05

申请号：US11442104

申请日：2006-05-25

申请人： Brian Broussard ,  Monroe Milton ,  Michael Bergeron ,  Joseph Popovich ,  John Volkar

发明人： Brian Broussard ,  Monroe Milton ,  Michael Bergeron ,  Joseph Popovich ,  John Volkar

IPC分类号： G06F17/00

CPC分类号： G07F11/62 ,  A61J1/03 ,  A61J7/02 ,  G07F11/44 ,  G07F17/0092

摘要： One embodiment of the present invention includes a system comprising a housing having an upper end and a lower end. The housing carries a plurality of movable blades defining an entry aperture proximate to the upper end, an exit aperture proximate to the lower end, and a chamber there between. An adapter may be provided for connection to the housing and for receiving an article storage container. The upper end of the housing carries a sensor responsive to the presence and absence of the article storage container. A memory device carries information about the presence and absence of the article storage container. An article determining and actuating station has electronics for interrogating the memory device, for controlling the plurality of blades and for determining the number of items dispensed. A receptacle collects articles that have been dispensed. Methods of associating a flow control device with an article storage container and of dispensing items are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20050189728A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-01

申请号：US11063211

申请日：2005-02-22

申请人： James Vollm ,  Manoj Wangu ,  Jeffrey Hill

发明人： James Vollm ,  Manoj Wangu ,  Jeffrey Hill

IPC分类号： B65B3/00 ,  B65B35/16 ,  B65B43/46 ,  B23B31/16

CPC分类号： B65B43/46 ,  B65B3/006 ,  B65B35/16 ,  Y10T156/1033 ,  Y10T156/17 ,  Y10T156/1744 ,  Y10T279/10 ,  Y10T279/1074 ,  Y10T279/35

摘要： A chuck assembly comprises a housing defining a longitudinal axis and having a first end. A plurality of pins extend substantially parallel with the axis from the first end. The plurality of pins is located at a first radius relative to the axis. At least one of the pins is operable to move from the first radius to a second radius, relative to the axis. The chuck assembly also includes a means for moving at least one pin between the first radius and the second radius. A prime mover provides the necessary drive to the means for moving. The chuck assembly may be used in combination with various other components to form combinations or systems.

公开(公告)号：US07831334B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-09

申请号：US11740585

申请日：2007-04-26

申请人： Jamie Vollm ,  Manoj Wangu ,  Robert Eckert ,  Shawn Greyshock ,  Anthony Self

发明人： Jamie Vollm ,  Manoj Wangu ,  Robert Eckert ,  Shawn Greyshock ,  Anthony Self

IPC分类号： G06F17/00

CPC分类号： G07F11/62 ,  A61J7/02 ,  B65B5/103 ,  B65B57/20 ,  G07F11/44 ,  G07F11/54 ,  G07F11/58 ,  G07F17/0092

摘要： An apparatus and method for filling vials comprises a shelving unit defining an array of storage locations. The shelving unit may be an array in an XY plane or one or more carousels. A plurality of storage containers are provided, each removably carried by one of the storage locations. A counting and dispensing unit, a source of vials, a label printer and application unit or units, and an output device are also provided. A computer controlled engagement device provides motion in a Z direction. The engagement device may be comprised of a first stage for engaging the storage containers and a second stage for engaging the vials. A computer controlled system carries the engagement device and moves the engagement device in XY directions among the plurality of storage locations, counting and dispensing unit, source of vials, label printer and application unit, and output device.

摘要翻译： 用于填充小瓶的装置和方法包括限定存储位置阵列的搁架单元。 搁架单元可以是XY平面中的阵列或一个或多个转盘。 提供了多个存储容器，每个存储容器可移除地由一个存储位置承载。 还提供了计数和分配单元，小瓶的来源，标签打印机和应用单元或输出设备。 计算机控制的接合装置在Z方向上提供运动。 接合装置可以包括用于接合存储容器的第一阶段和用于接合小瓶的第二阶段。 计算机控制系统承载接合装置并且在多个存储位置，计数和分配单元，小瓶的来源，标签打印机和应用单元以及输出装置之间沿XY方向移动接合装置。