Mckesson Automation, Inc.

Aesynt Incorporated

Allen D. Bowers

Kirk A. Young

Eric J. Switalski

Louis S. Conley

Aesynt Holdings, Inc.

Robert B., Jr Meek

Eric J Switalski

Allen D Bowers

Robert B Meek, Jr

Kirk Young

Louis S Conley

Philip H Spano, Jr

Philip H Spano

Robert B Meek

Jr Meek Robert B

The present disclosure is directed to a tool that can be used to order, dispense, locate, request and administer medications as well as locate, issue and administer medical items and supplies for patients from a plurality of entry points into the system, e.g. handheld devices, mobile cart, etc. New workflows and functionality for various devices such as dispensing devices (automated dispensing cabinets) and issuing devices (e.g. open shelving) are also disclosed. Because of the rules governing abstracts, this abstract should not be used to construe the claims.

Integrated suite of medical tools

One aspect of the invention relates to an assembly comprising a plurality of bins with a plurality of lids associated therewith. Each of the bins has a lock assembly that includes a catch operable to lock the lid in its closed position and a mechanical indicator responsive to the catch. Another aspect of the invention relates to an automated dispensing cabinet that includes a control computer and a plurality of drawers having a plurality of row assemblies therein. Each row assembly has bins that include a tabbed lid, a lock assembly with a catch operable to engage and disengage the tab, and an indicator responsive to the lock assembly. Methods for dispensing from and restocking the remote dispensing systems are also given, as well as a method for indicating which item is to be dispensed from one of a plurality of bins.

High capacity drawer with mechanical indicator for a dispensing device

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Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America

Eric J Switalski