Aerodynamically Streamlined Enclosure for Input Devices of a Medication Preparation System
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1. A system for preparing a pharmaceutical compound, comprising:
- a scale having a platen configured for placement of an object thereon;
a supporting arm comprising a first end coupled to a portion of the scale and a second end extending to a position above the platen of the scale; and
an enclosure housing extending from the second end of the supporting arm and configured to house at least one input device,wherein the enclosure housing has a curved front profile to minimize flow disturbance when the system is positioned within a flow hood.
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Abstract
A system for preparing a pharmaceutical compound comprises: a scale having a platen configured for placement of an object thereon; a supporting arm comprising a first end coupled to a portion of the scale and a second end extending to a position above the platen of the scale; and an enclosure housing extending from the second end of the supporting arm and configured to house at least one input device. The enclosure housing has a curved front profile to minimize flow disturbance when the system is positioned within a flow hood.
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1. A system for preparing a pharmaceutical compound, comprising:
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a scale having a platen configured for placement of an object thereon; a supporting arm comprising a first end coupled to a portion of the scale and a second end extending to a position above the platen of the scale; and an enclosure housing extending from the second end of the supporting arm and configured to house at least one input device, wherein the enclosure housing has a curved front profile to minimize flow disturbance when the system is positioned within a flow hood. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A system for preparing a pharmaceutical compound, comprising:
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a computing device comprising a processor and a user interface providing an operator with instructions for preparing the pharmaceutical compound; a scale operatively coupled to the processor of the computing device; and an enclosure housing comprising an image capture device and a barcode scanner, the enclosure housing supported by a supporting arm and coupled to a portion of the scale, wherein the image capture device is operatively connected to the processor of the computing device and has a field of view positioned to capture an object positioned on the scale, and wherein the barcode scanner has a sensor that is offset from the scale. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A system for preparing a pharmaceutical compound, comprising:
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a computing device comprising a user interface providing an operator with instructions for preparing the pharmaceutical compound; and a flow hood having positioned therein; a scale operatively connected to the user interface; and an enclosure housing comprising a camera positioned to capture an image of the scale during the preparation of the pharmaceutical compound. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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