MEDICATION CABINETRY
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1. A drawer assembly having at least one drawer with selectable access, the drawer assembly comprising:
- at least one drawer housing;
a belt having a first opening;
a drawer unit which is slidable within the drawer housing, the drawer unit including walls defining an interior, wherein the belt is moveable relative to the drawer unit such that the belt provides a closure for the drawer unit, and the first opening provides access to a portion of the drawer interior;
an electric actuator coupled to the belt; and
a controller coupled to the actuator to control movement of the first opening relative to the drawer interior in response to signals generated from a user interface.
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Abstract
An exemplary embodiment includes a cabinet having at least one drawer with selectable access for storing items, such as medications. A slidable cover with a first opening allows for closure and/or access to items in an interior of the drawer. The cabinet further includes an actuator coupled to the cover and a controller coupled to the actuator to control movement of the first opening relative to the drawer interior in response to signals generated from a user interface.
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1. A drawer assembly having at least one drawer with selectable access, the drawer assembly comprising:
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at least one drawer housing; a belt having a first opening; a drawer unit which is slidable within the drawer housing, the drawer unit including walls defining an interior, wherein the belt is moveable relative to the drawer unit such that the belt provides a closure for the drawer unit, and the first opening provides access to a portion of the drawer interior; an electric actuator coupled to the belt; and a controller coupled to the actuator to control movement of the first opening relative to the drawer interior in response to signals generated from a user interface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A cabinet having at least one drawer with selectable access, the cabinet comprising:
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at least one drawer housing; a cover having a first opening; a drawer unit which is slidable within of the drawer housing, the drawer unit including walls defining an interior, wherein the cover is slidable relative to the drawer unit such that the cover provides a closure for the drawer unit, the first opening provides access to a portion of the drawer interior, and the cover flexibly bends about a portion of the drawer unit; an electric actuator coupled to the cover; and a controller coupled to the actuator to control movement of the first opening relative to the drawer interior in response to signals generated from a user interface. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. An automated dispensing system, comprising:
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a cabinet including at least one drawer housing, a flexibly bendable cover having a first opening, a drawer unit that is slidable within the drawer housing, the drawer unit including walls defining an interior, wherein the cover is moveable relative to the drawer unit such that the cover provides a closure for the drawer unit, and the first opening provides access to a portion of the drawer interior; an electric actuator coupled to the cover; a controller coupled to the actuator, wherein the controller is also coupled to an electronic memory that holds access authorization information, cabinet contents information, and medical patient information; and a user control interface coupled to the controller, wherein through signals generated from the controller a user controls the actuator which moves the first opening relative to the drawer interior. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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