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METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING SOLID PHARMACEUTICAL ARTICLES

  • US 20080245810A1
  • Filed: 04/05/2007
  • Published: 10/09/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/05/2007
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An apparatus for dispensing solid pharmaceutical articles, the apparatus comprising:

  • a) a housing defining a dispensing passage;

    b) a flow generator operable to generate a first flow of gas to force the articles along a first path through the dispensing passage;

    c) a sensor positioned to detect articles passing through the dispensing passage; and

    d) a port defined in the housing adjacent the sensor and configured to direct a second flow of gas along a second path to agitate dust adjacent the sensor and thereby remove dust from the sensor and/or prevent dust from depositing on the sensor.

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