×

Automatic apparatus for storing and dispensing packaged medication and other small elements

  • US 7,588,167 B2
  • Filed: 07/18/2007
  • Issued: 09/15/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/30/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Term
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A system for automatically storing and dispensing individual elements, comprising:

  • a bin for temporarily storing a plurality of individual elements;

    apparatus for singulating the individual elements and for depositing them one by one onto a system conveyor;

    a loading mechanism for removing one of the elements from the conveyor and positioning it so that it is ready to be stored;

    a mass storage apparatus containing a plurality of individually addressable storage locations for storage of said elements;

    an assembly for moving the positioned elements and storing each element in a location in the mass storage apparatus; and

    at least one dispensing assembly for removing a selected individual element from a location in the mass storage apparatus.

View all claims
  • 4 Assignments
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×