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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 29, 2010
Filed:
Nov. 06, 2007
Jeffrey P. Williams, Hillsborough, NC (US);
Richard D. Michelli, Raleigh, NC (US);
Jasper Pollard, Durham, NC (US);
Joseph C. Moran, Jr., Durham, NC (US);
Jeffrey P. Williams, Hillsborough, NC (US);
Richard D. Michelli, Raleigh, NC (US);
Jasper Pollard, Durham, NC (US);
Joseph C. Moran, Jr., Durham, NC (US);
Parata Systems, LLC, Durham, NC (US);
Abstract
An automated method for dispensing pharmaceuticals, particularly tablets and capsules, and other small discrete objects, includes: receiving prescription information, selecting a container, labeling the container, dispensing the tablets or capsules into the labeled container, applying a closure to the filled, labeled container, and offloading the container to a designated location. Preferably, the tablets are dispensed with high speed dispensing bins that employ forced air to agitate and singulate the tablets. The other functions within the system are typically carried out at stations designed to offer speed, flexibility and precision to the dispensing operation.