Devices, systems and methods for point-of-use medication control
First Claim
1. A system for controlling dispensing of medication, the system comprising:
- (a) a dispenser configured for holding and delivering at least one medication;
(b) a controller operatively connected to the dispenser, wherein the controller automatically operates the dispenser for movement to a dispensing position at a predetermined time;
(c) an electronic communication device for connecting the controller to a remote facility;
(d) an identification verification device for controlling access to the system; and
(e) a location determination device for determining the location of the dispenser.
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Abstract
Devices and systems for controlling the dispensing of medication and methods for using the devices and systems are provided. The system can include a dispenser device capable of holding and delivering at least one medication. A controller can be operatively connected to the dispenser. The controller can automatically operate the dispenser for movement to a dispensing position at a predetermined time. An electronic communication device for connecting the system to a remote facility can be provided. An identification verification device for restricting access to the system can be in communication with the controller of the system. A location determination device for determining the location of the system can also be provided.
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57 Claims
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1. A system for controlling dispensing of medication, the system comprising:
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(a) a dispenser configured for holding and delivering at least one medication;
(b) a controller operatively connected to the dispenser, wherein the controller automatically operates the dispenser for movement to a dispensing position at a predetermined time;
(c) an electronic communication device for connecting the controller to a remote facility;
(d) an identification verification device for controlling access to the system; and
(e) a location determination device for determining the location of the dispenser. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A method for controlling dispensing of medication, the method comprising:
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(a) holding at least one medication within a dispenser;
(b) alerting a patient that a dose of medication is to be taken or an optional dose of medication is available to be taken;
(c) confirming identification of the patient;
(d) dispensing a dose of medication for the patient;
(e) confirming removal of medication from dispenser; and
(f) providing a location determination device with the dispenser to permit locating the dispenser. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41)
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42. A dispenser device for controlling the dispensing of medication, the dispenser device comprising:
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(a) a sealable pill magazine for storing units of medication;
(b) a dispensing well in communication with the pill magazine to permit transfer of the units of medication from the pill magazine to the dispensing well, the dispensing well have an opening therein to permit removal of units of medication therefrom;
(c) a shutter movably positionable proximate to the opening of the dispensing well, the shutter being movable between an open position in which access through the opening of the dispensing well is permitted and a closed position in which the opening of the dispensing well is closed; and
(d) a vacuum mechanism configured to enter through the opening of the dispensing well when the shutter is in an open position, the vacuum mechanism capable of picking up and releasing a unit of medication. - View Dependent Claims (43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57)
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