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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 19, 2016
Filed:
Mar. 05, 2012
Charles E. Eller, Lake Saint Louis, MO (US);
Jonathan W. Joplin, Chesterfield, MO (US);
Charles E. Eller, Lake Saint Louis, MO (US);
Jonathan W. Joplin, Chesterfield, MO (US);
Express Scripts, Inc., St. Louis, MO (US);
Abstract
Method and systems for manual handling are described. In one embodiment, a holding section, a distribution section and a manual section are provided. The holding section is adapted to hold the container during manual handling. The distribution section is adjacent the holding section and includes a robot adapted to select and pick containers from the holding section. The robot is disposed to distribute the container. The manual section is disposed adjacent the conveyor. The manual section is adapted for inspection or filling of the container. Additional methods and systems are disclosed.