System, Method and Corresponding Apparatus for Storing, Retrieving and Delivering Unit Dose Blisters
First Claim
1. A storage apparatus configured to accept a plurality of different types of unit dose packages, the storage apparatus comprising:
- a carrier configured to hold a plurality of different types of unit dose packages of different shapes and sizes, such that when held, the respective unit dose packages lie and are maintained in a predetermined plane relative to the carrier.
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Abstract
A system, method and corresponding apparatus are provided for storing, retrieving and delivering unit dose blisters in their natural, raw state (i.e., without over-wrapping or repackaging). In particular, a plurality of unit dose blister mounts are configured to position a corresponding plurality of different types of unit dose blisters in a predetermined, repeatable orientation, so that they can be retrieved and delivered using, for example, an automated retrieval system. The storage apparatus (or unit dose blister mount) may include a cavity that is configured to receive a unit dose medication or medication cavity of the unit dose blister in such a way that the unit dose blister lies substantially flat in the horizontal plane, enabling any identification information displayed on the underside of the unit dose blister (i.e., the side opposite the unit dose medication, or medication cavity) to be viewed.
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20 Claims
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1. A storage apparatus configured to accept a plurality of different types of unit dose packages, the storage apparatus comprising:
a carrier configured to hold a plurality of different types of unit dose packages of different shapes and sizes, such that when held, the respective unit dose packages lie and are maintained in a predetermined plane relative to the carrier. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A storage apparatus configured to accept a plurality of different types of unit dose packages of different shapes and sizes, the storage apparatus comprising:
a first cavity comprising side walls and a bottom with a second cavity extending from the bottom of the first cavity, wherein the first cavity is configured to hold a plurality of different types of unit dose packages of different shapes and sizes, such that when held, the respective unit dose packages lie and are maintained in a predetermined plane relative to the bottom of the first cavity. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A storage apparatus configured to accept a plurality of different types of unit dose packages of different shapes and sizes, the storage apparatus comprising:
a plurality of carriers, wherein (a) each carrier defines at least one cavity and (b) each carrier is configured to hold a plurality of different types of unit dose packages of different shapes and sizes, such that when held, the respective unit dose packages lie and are maintained in a predetermined plane relative to the carrier. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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