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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 14, 1997
Filed:
May. 25, 1995
Sean C McDonald, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Ellen J Hertz, Clemmons, NC (US);
James A Smith, Allison Park, PA (US);
Gregory Toto, Santa Cruz, CA (US);
Automated Healthcare, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Abstract
A system for filling orders, such as prescriptions for patients, comprising a device for holding packages. Each package has the same type of contents being held in a predetermined location by the holding device. Each package has an identity which defines the contents therein. The holding device has a plurality of predetermined locations corresponding to a plurality of different types of contents. Additionally, the system is comprised of a device for supplying packages to the holding device. Also, there is a device for picking a package from the holding device that is identified in the order for the purpose of restocking the holding device. The picking device is in communication with the holding device and supplying device. In a preferred embodiment, the contents of each package is a single dosage of medicine.