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Apparatus for dispensing prescriptions

  • US 7,565,784 B2
  • Filed: 05/23/2008
  • Issued: 07/28/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/14/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for applying a closure to a cylindrical container, comprising:

  • a mounting member;

    a platform that is movably mounted on the mounting member;

    a drive unit connected with the platform that is configured to move the platform along the mounting member;

    a first cup mounted on the platform;

    a second cup mounted on the platform, the second cup being configured to receive a container of a different diameter than the first cup;

    a closure holder positioned above the platform, the closure holder including a ceiling and two supporting ledges beneath the ceiling to support a closure from below, the closure holder being sized and configured to permit an upper edge of a container to pass between the supporting ledges; and

    a rotary unit connected with and configured to rotate the first and second cups about, respectively, first and second axes of rotation that extend, respectively, through the first and second cups.

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