A drawer includes insulation defining a climate-controlled insulated interior of the drawer, and a refrigeration system. The interior of the drawer may be divided into compartments having lids, and actuators may be provided for unlocking the lids. The actuators may include solenoids, which may be disposed outside the climate-controlled interior of the drawer. The drawer may include an air inlet, an outlet, and a fan. The fan may draw air through an air flow path defined at least in part by the insulation.
F25D 25/02 - Charging, supporting, or discharging the articles to be cooled by shelves
F25D 11/02 - Self-contained movable devices associated with refrigerating machinery, e.g. domestic refrigerators with cooling compartments at different temperatures
F25D 19/02 - Arrangement or mounting of refrigeration units with respect to devices plug-in type
A61G 12/00 - Accommodation for nursing, e.g. in hospitals, not covered by groups , e.g. trolleys for transport of medicaments or food; Prescription lists
F25D 13/02 - Stationary devices associated with refrigerating machinery, e.g. cold rooms with several cooling compartments, e.g. refrigerated locker systems
A method of performing location teaching of a robotic arm includes maneuvering an end of arm tooling of a robotic arm to a predefined position of an interface object. The robotic arm is mounted within a mounting site of a mechanical mounting structure. The interface object is positioned on a sub-system of a medication dosing system that is mounted on the mechanical mounting structure. The interface object includes an alignment feature of a known size and shape. A sensor of the end of arm tooling is engaged with the interface object. An offset between the sensor and the interface object is determined based on an interaction between the sensor and the alignment feature. A position of the end of arm tooling is incremented with respect to the interface object along at least one axis. An actual position of the interface object is determined relative to the robotic arm.
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices
A47B 67/02 - Cabinets for shaving tackle, medicines, or the like
A medication dispensing cabinet provides controlled access to medications and supplies stored in it. The cabinet may include at least one lockable storage compartment, and a controller that controls access to the at least one lockable storage compartment. The cabinet may include multiple printers integrated into the cabinet. The cabinet may include a camera operably coupled to the controller. The cabinet may include a set of cabinet electronics, and a power distribution and communications circuit board. The cabinet may include a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader, wherein the controller conditions access to the at least one lockable storage compartment on receipt of information from the RFID reader. Data may be stored in the controller according to an implementation of RAID technology. The controller may include multiple electronic communications network interfaces, and may include an out of band network communication channel. A dispensing cabinet may facilitate printing of labels for medications.
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
Mechanisms for dispensing items such as medications and medical supplies. Different mechanisms may be tailored to dispensing different kinds of items, for example medications in single dose packages, vials, syringes, or other similarly-shaped items. The dispensers may be placed in a dispensing unit that includes a lockable restock drawer and a dispense drawer into which items are dispensed by the dispensing mechanisms. The various kinds of dispensing mechanisms may be installed in the restock drawer in any workable proportion and arrangement. The dispensing mechanisms include multiple sensing technologies for tracking and inventory of items and for accurate sensing of items as they are dispensed.
G07F 11/58 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from movable storage containers or supports the articles being supported on or by endless belts or like conveyors
G07F 11/52 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from movable storage containers or supports the storage containers or supports being rotatably mounted about horizontal axes
A secure dispensing unit includes a housing comprising a first end and a second end and a number of storage assemblies. The number of storage assemblies are arranged in parallel with one another within the housing. Each storage assembly includes a number of compartments arranged linearly along an axis of the housing with each of the compartments being configured to store an item. A cover is coupled with the housing and extends between the first end and the second end such that the cover is positioned over the compartments. An actuator is coupled with the cover, the actuator being configured to retract the cover to draw a distal end of the cover from the first end toward the second end to expose a selected number of compartments.
H04N 19/593 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using predictive coding involving spatial prediction techniques
H04N 19/426 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals - characterised by implementation details or hardware specially adapted for video compression or decompression, e.g. dedicated software implementation characterised by memory arrangements using memory downsizing methods
H04N 19/176 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using adaptive coding characterised by the coding unit, i.e. the structural portion or semantic portion of the video signal being the object or the subject of the adaptive coding the unit being an image region, e.g. an object the region being a block, e.g. a macroblock
H04N 19/11 - Selection of coding mode or of prediction mode among a plurality of spatial predictive coding modes
H04N 19/463 - Embedding additional information in the video signal during the compression process by compressing encoding parameters before transmission
H04N 19/117 - Filters, e.g. for pre-processing or post-processing
H04N 19/122 - Selection of transform size, e.g. 8x8 or 2x4x8 DCT; Selection of sub-band transforms of varying structure or type
H04N 19/129 - Scanning of coding units, e.g. zig-zag scan of transform coefficients or flexible macroblock ordering [FMO]
H04N 19/13 - Adaptive entropy coding, e.g. adaptive variable length coding [AVLC] or context adaptive binary arithmetic coding [CABAC]
H04N 19/159 - Prediction type, e.g. intra-frame, inter-frame or bidirectional frame prediction
H04N 19/174 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using adaptive coding characterised by the coding unit, i.e. the structural portion or semantic portion of the video signal being the object or the subject of the adaptive coding the unit being an image region, e.g. an object the region being a slice, e.g. a line of blocks or a group of blocks
H04N 19/44 - Decoders specially adapted therefor, e.g. video decoders which are asymmetric with respect to the encoder
H04N 19/61 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using transform coding in combination with predictive coding
H04N 19/625 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using transform coding using discrete cosine transform [DCT]
H04N 19/82 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals - Details of filtering operations specially adapted for video compression, e.g. for pixel interpolation involving filtering within a prediction loop
A system for compounding medications. The system includes one or more compounding devices, and a central computer system. The central computer system receives requests, at least some of which require the compounding of one or more medications, and pushes assignments of respective compounding tasks to the one or more compounding devices. The assignments are made in accordance with a set of rules designed to promote efficient use of compounding resources.
G01G 21/22 - Weigh-pans or other weighing receptacles; Weighing platforms
G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
G01G 19/52 - Weighing apparatus combined with other objects, e.g. with furniture
H04N 23/56 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensors; Control thereof provided with illuminating means
H04N 23/57 - Mechanical or electrical details of cameras or camera modules specially adapted for being embedded in other devices
H04N 23/90 - Arrangement of cameras or camera modules, e.g. multiple cameras in TV studios or sports stadiums
A device for dispensing items includes a cabinet, and a drawer within the cabinet. The drawer includes one or more compartments for storing items and a cooling system within the drawer. The cooling system is configured to maintain the one or more compartments in the drawer at a temperature below the temperature of the environment surrounding the cabinet. The drawer further includes thermal insulation at sides of the drawer and thermal insulation beneath the one or more compartments. The refrigeration system may be a thermoelectric cooling system.
F25D 13/02 - Stationary devices associated with refrigerating machinery, e.g. cold rooms with several cooling compartments, e.g. refrigerated locker systems
F25D 25/02 - Charging, supporting, or discharging the articles to be cooled by shelves
F25D 17/04 - Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces for circulating gas, e.g. by natural convection
8.
MACHINE-LEARNING TECHNIQUES FOR GENERATING ENTITY INSTRUCTIONS
A method for training and using a machine-learning model to determine an execution date for an instruction and to determine an associated action item. A machine-learning model can be trained by receiving entity data that includes historical prescription data, by generating training data by labeling data in the entity data, and by training the machine-learning model by mapping the labeled data to possible predictions for subsequent prescription executions for the entity. Data, which includes at least a prescription and a previous execution date can be received. A subsequent execution date and an associated action item can be determined. A prescription can be executed on the subsequent execution date. The action item can be executed before the subsequent execution date.
G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
G16H 80/00 - ICT specially adapted for facilitating communication between medical practitioners or patients, e.g. for collaborative diagnosis, therapy or health monitoring
An inventory tracking system includes storage modules that hold one or more items. Each item is positionable at locations within the storage modules independent of physical characteristics of the item. Inventory monitoring modules are included to monitor storage modules for adding an item, retrieving an item, consuming of the item, returning an unused item, discarding at least a portion of a consumed item, or combinations thereof. Each act is used to determine information about items utilized in the act, including the location within the storage modules of the items. Each storage module updates a central inventory database about a location of the storage module, a revised inventory of the items stored within the storage modules, or both. The location of the storage modules, the revised inventory of the items stored within the storage modules, or both, is used to order a replenishment of the items held within the storage modules.
G06Q 10/087 - Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders
A61G 12/00 - Accommodation for nursing, e.g. in hospitals, not covered by groups , e.g. trolleys for transport of medicaments or food; Prescription lists
G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
10.
DISPENSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREFILLED SYRINGES
A dispensing mechanism includes at least two helical augers having threads, and at least two channels configured to hold the items to be dispensed. The items to be dispensed are received at least partially within the threads of the augers. The dispensing mechanism includes a drive mechanism engaged with the at least two augers and configured to rotate the at least two augers to transport the items to be dispensed, driven by the threads of the augers, to dispense the items from the dispensing mechanism. The dispensing mechanism may include a separable dispenser and cassette.
Mechanisms for dispensing items such as medications and medical supplies. Different mechanisms may be tailored to dispensing different kinds of items, for example medications in single dose packages, vials, syringes, or other similarly-shaped items. The dispensers may be placed in a dispensing unit that includes a lockable restock drawer and a dispense drawer into which items are dispensed by the dispensing mechanisms. The various kinds of dispensing mechanisms may be installed in the restock drawer in any workable proportion and arrangement. The dispensing mechanisms include multiple sensing technologies for tracking and inventory of items and for accurate sensing of items as they are dispensed.
A61J 7/04 - Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers
B65D 83/04 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, or spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
A61F 15/00 - Auxiliary appliances for wound dressings; Dispensing containers for dressings or bandages
G07F 11/62 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles in which the articles are stored in compartments in fixed receptacles
Systems and methods of compounding of medication include a user interface that enables efficient design of compounding workflows and protocols. A user can select a workflow type from a number of workflow types differentiated at least in part by the vehicle in which a compounded pharmaceutical is to be delivered, and the user may also specify a compounding device. Options are presented and the steps of a workflow in accordance with the workflow type and options is displayed and updated in real time as options are selected. A protocol can be constructed by inserting information into the workflow based on a specification of a particular pharmaceutical to be compounded.
G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
A61J 3/00 - Devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms
A61M 5/00 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular way; Accessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests
13.
Apparatuses, systems, and methods for the automated dispensing of articles
Provided herein is a system for automated dispensing of articles. Systems may include: a robotic arm; an end-of-arm tool attached to the robotic arm; a scanning device proximate the end-of-arm tool; and a controller to control the robotic arm and the end-of-arm tool. The end-of-arm tool may include a body and two or more vacuum cups extending from the body, where the controller controls a level of suction provided to each of the two or more vacuum cups individually. Each of the two or more vacuum cups extending from the body may be movable between a retracted position proximate the body, and an extended position away from the body of the end-of-arm tool in response to instruction from the controller. Suction may be provided only to the vacuum cups of the two or more vacuum cups that are disposed in the extended position.
G07F 9/00 - COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS - Details other than those peculiar to special kinds or types of apparatus
G07F 11/42 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which the magazines are horizontal the articles being delivered by motor-driven means
G07F 11/60 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from movable storage containers or supports the storage containers or supports being rectilinearly movable
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
14.
APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR THE AUTOMATED DISPENSING OF AND PACKAGING OF ARTICLES
Provided herein is a system for automated dispensing and packaging of articles. Systems may include: a controller configured to receive an indication of an order to be packaged, where the order includes one or more articles; a packaging station; a web of bags, where the web of bags is fed to the packaging station; a pneumatic table configurable to support a bag disposed at the packaging station; an opening mechanism including a pneumatic nozzle to open the bag disposed at the packaging station; a loading bin configured to be inserted into the open bag and deposit the one or more articles; and a closure apparatus to seal the bag disposed at the packaging station after receiving the one or more articles.
B65B 5/06 - Packaging groups of articles, the groups being treated as single articles
B65B 7/02 - Closing containers or receptacles deformed by, or taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. bags, sacks
B65B 39/12 - Nozzles, funnels or guides for introducing articles or materials into containers or wrappers movable towards, or away from, container or wrapper during filling or depositing
B65B 43/12 - Feeding flexible bags or carton blanks in flat or collapsed state; Feeding flat bags connected to form a series or chain
B65B 43/36 - Opening or distending bags; Opening, erecting, or setting-up boxes, cartons, or carton blanks by internal pressure applied pneumatically
B65B 43/54 - Means for supporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation
B65B 51/10 - Applying or generating heat or pressure or combinations thereof
B65B 57/00 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices
B65B 61/02 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for perforating, scoring, or applying code or date marks on material prior to packaging
A bag transfer mechanism for moving intravenous medication delivery bags includes linear actuator and a pantograph mechanism. A proximal end of the pantograph mechanism is coupled to the linear actuator such a that the pantograph mechanism is configured to extend when the linear actuator travels in a first direction, and to retract when the linear actuator travels in a second direction. The bag transfer mechanism also includes a magnet coupled to a distal end of the pantograph mechanism.
A61J 1/00 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes
A61J 1/05 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes for collecting, storing or administering blood, plasma or medical fluids
A61J 1/12 - Bag-type containers with means for holding samples of contents
A61J 1/14 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes - Details; Accessories therefor
Systems and methods for parallel medication processing are disclosed herein. Such methods can include receiving a request for preparation of a plurality of dosed medication delivery containers, determining at least one attribute of the request for preparation of at least one dosed medication delivery container, identifying a template corresponding to the at least one attribute of the request, the template identifying steps and a step sequence for filling the dosed medication delivery container, and executing the template. Executing the template can include iteratively assigning tasks to a plurality of stations within the automated dosing device, the performance of which tasks at least partially overlap, and directing a transport tool to move at least one medication delivery container between the stations of the automated dosing device.
A cartridge and loading system for loading tamper-evident syringe caps into a robotic pharmaceutical compounding device. The compounding device has a syringe finishing station, and can transfer tamper-evident caps from the cartridge to the syringe finishing station. The cartridge has a floor disposed at an angle to horizontal. The device may include a vibratory element for vibrating the cartridge, so that tamper-evident caps are fed to an outlet of the cartridge by gravity.
A61M 5/00 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular way; Accessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests
A61M 5/50 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular way; Accessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests having means for preventing re-use, or for indicating if defective, used, tampered with or unsterile
B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
A bag transfer mechanism for moving intravenous medication delivery bags includes linear actuator and a pantograph mechanism. A proximal end of the pantograph mechanism is coupled to the linear actuator such a that the pantograph mechanism is configured to extend when the linear actuator travels in a first direction, and to retract when the linear actuator travels in a second direction. The bag transfer mechanism also includes a magnet coupled to a distal end of the pantograph mechanism.
A method of performing location teaching of a robotic arm includes maneuvering an end of arm tooling of a robotic arm to a predefined position of an interface object. The robotic arm is mounted within a mounting site of a mechanical mounting structure. The interface object is positioned on a sub-system of a medication dosing system that is mounted on the mechanical mounting structure. The interface object includes an alignment feature of a known size and shape. A sensor of the end of arm tooling is engaged with the interface object. An offset between the sensor and the interface object is determined based on an interaction between the sensor and the alignment feature. A position of the end of arm tooling is incremented with respect to the interface object along at least one axis. An actual position of the interface object is determined relative to the robotic arm.
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices
A47B 67/02 - Cabinets for shaving tackle, medicines, or the like
A method of preparing liquid medication doses using an automated dosing device may include securing a vial within a vial holder. The vial includes a liquid medicament. An empty syringe is secured within a syringe holder with a plunger of the syringe being secured by a plunger gripper and a luer lock of the syringe within a luer lock gripper. The syringe holder and the vial holder are moved closer together to insert a needle of the syringe through a septum of the vial while longitudinal axes of the syringe and the vial are at a downward angle and while the vial holder is lower than the syringe holder. The syringe holder and the vial holder are rotated to vertically align the longitudinal axes with the vial holder above the syringe holder. The plunger gripper is pulled away from the luer lock gripper to transfer liquid medicament into the syringe.
A61J 1/20 - Arrangements for transferring fluids, e.g. from vial to syringe
A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposes; Devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquids; Drainage systems
B65B 1/04 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles
B65B 3/00 - Packaging plastic material, semiliquids, liquids or mixed solids and liquids, in individual containers or receptacles, e.g. bags, sacks, boxes, cartons, cans or jars
A cartridge and loading system for loading tamper-evident syringe caps into a robotic pharmaceutical compounding device. The compounding device has a syringe finishing station, and can transfer tamper-evident caps from the cartridge to the syringe finishing station. The cartridge has a floor disposed at an angle to horizontal. The device may include a vibratory element for vibrating the cartridge, so that tamper-evident caps are fed to an outlet of the cartridge by gravity.
A61M 5/00 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular way; Accessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests
A61M 5/50 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular way; Accessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests having means for preventing re-use, or for indicating if defective, used, tampered with or unsterile
B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
A bag transfer mechanism for moving intravenous medication delivery bags includes linear actuator and a pantograph mechanism. A proximal end of the pantograph mechanism is coupled to the linear actuator such a that the pantograph mechanism is configured to extend when the linear actuator travels in a first direction, and to retract when the linear actuator travels in a second direction. The bag transfer mechanism also includes a magnet coupled to a distal end of the pantograph mechanism.
A61J 1/00 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes
A61J 1/05 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes for collecting, storing or administering blood, plasma or medical fluids
A61J 1/12 - Bag-type containers with means for holding samples of contents
A61J 1/14 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes - Details; Accessories therefor
A method of preparing liquid medication doses using an automated dosing device may include securing a vial within a vial holder. The vial includes a liquid medicament. An empty syringe is secured within a syringe holder with a plunger of the syringe being secured by a plunger gripper and a luer lock of the syringe within a luer lock gripper. The syringe holder and the vial holder are moved closer together to insert a needle of the syringe through a septum of the vial while longitudinal axes of the syringe and the vial are at a downward angle and while the vial holder is lower than the syringe holder. The syringe holder and the vial holder are rotated to vertically align the longitudinal axes with the vial holder above the syringe holder. The plunger gripper is pulled away from the luer lock gripper to transfer liquid medicament into the syringe.
B65B 3/00 - Packaging plastic material, semiliquids, liquids or mixed solids and liquids, in individual containers or receptacles, e.g. bags, sacks, boxes, cartons, cans or jars
A cartridge and loading system for loading tamper-evident syringe caps into a robotic pharmaceutical compounding device. The compounding device has a syringe finishing station, and can transfer tamper-evident caps from the cartridge to the syringe finishing station. The cartridge has a floor disposed at an angle to horizontal. The device may include a vibratory element for vibrating the cartridge, so that tamper-evident caps are fed to an outlet of the cartridge by gravity.
A61M 5/32 - Syringes - Details - Details of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hub; Accessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the body; Devices for protection of needles
A method of preparing liquid medication doses using an automated dosing device may include securing a vial within a vial holder. The vial includes a liquid medicament. An empty syringe is secured within a syringe holder with a plunger of the syringe being secured by a plunger gripper and a luer lock of the syringe within a luer lock gripper. The syringe holder and the vial holder are moved closer together to insert a needle of the syringe through a septum of the vial while longitudinal axes of the syringe and the vial are at a downward angle and while the vial holder is lower than the syringe holder. The syringe holder and the vial holder are rotated to vertically align the longitudinal axes with the vial holder above the syringe holder. The plunger gripper is pulled away from the luer lock gripper to transfer liquid medicament into the syringe.
Systems and methods for parallel medication processing are disclosed herein. Such methods can include receiving a request for preparation of a plurality of dosed medication delivery containers, determining at least one attribute of the request for preparation of at least one dosed medication delivery container, identifying a template corresponding to the at least one attribute of the request, the template identifying steps and a step sequence for filling the dosed medication delivery container, and executing the template. Executing the template can include iteratively assigning tasks to a plurality of stations within the automated dosing device, the performance of which tasks at least partially overlap, and directing a transport tool to move at least one medication delivery container between the stations of the automated dosing device.
G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
A61M 5/20 - Automatic syringes, e.g. with automatically actuated piston rod, with automatic needle injection, filling automatically
G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
G16H 40/60 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices
A method of performing location teaching of a robotic arm includes maneuvering an end of arm tooling of a robotic arm to a predefined position of an interface object. The robotic arm is mounted within a mounting site of a mechanical mounting structure. The interface object is positioned on a sub-system of a medication dosing system that is mounted on the mechanical mounting structure. The interface object includes an alignment feature of a known size and shape. A sensor of the end of arm tooling is engaged with the interface object. An offset between the sensor and the interface object is determined based on an interaction between the sensor and the alignment feature. A position of the end of arm tooling is incremented with respect to the interface object along at least one axis. An actual position of the interface object is determined relative to the robotic arm.
Systems and methods for parallel medication processing are disclosed herein. Such methods can include receiving a request for preparation of a plurality of dosed medication delivery containers, determining at least one attribute of the request for preparation of at least one dosed medication delivery container, identifying a template corresponding to the at least one attribute of the request, the template identifying steps and a step sequence for filling the dosed medication delivery container, and executing the template. Executing the template can include iteratively assigning tasks to a plurality of stations within the automated dosing device, the performance of which tasks at least partially overlap, and directing a transport tool to move at least one medication delivery container between the stations of the automated dosing device.
A method of performing location teaching of a robotic arm includes maneuvering an end of arm tooling of a robotic arm to a predefined position of an interface object. The robotic arm is mounted within a mounting site of a mechanical mounting structure. The interface object is positioned on a sub-system of a medication dosing system that is mounted on the mechanical mounting structure. The interface object includes an alignment feature of a known size and shape. A sensor of the end of arm tooling is engaged with the interface object. An offset between the sensor and the interface object is determined based on an interaction between the sensor and the alignment feature. A position of the end of arm tooling is incremented with respect to the interface object along at least one axis. An actual position of the interface object is determined relative to the robotic arm.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Downloadable and recorded computer software for pharmacy and
health plan providers to interact and communicate with their
customers about medications via phone, email, text, and
online video; downloadable and recorded computer software
for scheduling, administering, and documenting vaccinations;
computer hardware and downloadable and recorded computer
software for automating pharmacy customer call support;
downloadable and recorded computer software for pharmacy and
health plan providers to interact and communicate with their
customers about medications via mobile application;
downloadable and recorded computer software for pharmacy and
health plan providers to store and access personalized
patient-specific health care information; downloadable and
recorded computer software for pharmacy providers to provide
customers with personalized medication management
information, personalized information regarding
prescriptions, and personalized information regarding
chronic condition management; downloadable and recorded
computer software for pharmacy providers to improve customer
medication adherence. Patient relationship management services; business services
provided to the healthcare industry, namely, the collection,
reporting, and analysis of healthcare and pharmacy data for
business purposes; providing data analysis in the field of
patient medication management for business purposes. Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable computer
software for pharmacy and health plan providers to interact
and communicate with their customers about medications via
phone, email, text, and online video; providing temporary
use of on-line non-downloadable computer software for
scheduling, administering, and documenting vaccinations;
providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable computer
software for pharmacy and health plan providers to store and
access personalized patient specific health care
information; providing temporary use of on-line
non-downloadable computer software for pharmacy and health
plan providers to provide customers with personalized
medication management information, personalized information
regarding prescriptions, and personalized information
regarding chronic condition management; providing temporary
use of on-line non-downloadable computer software for
pharmacy and health plan providers to improve customer
medication adherence; development of software for pharmacies
and health plan providers in the field of patient medication
management.
31.
APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR THE GRASPING OF OBJECTS
Provided herein is an apparatus and system to increase the capacity for grasping or engagement of an object using an accessory tool. Methods of increasing the capacity of a tool can include: engaging an accessory tool with a tool, where the tool includes a first vacuum cup and the accessory tool includes one or more second vacuum cups; securing the tool to the accessory tool with a securing mechanism; drawing a vacuum through the first vacuum cup, where the vacuum is drawn through the one or more second vacuum cups in response to drawing a vacuum through the first vacuum cup while the accessory tool is engaged with the tool; and grasping an object with the second one or more vacuum cups in response to vacuum drawn through the one or more second vacuum cups and the one or more second vacuum cups engaging a surface of the object.
Provided herein is an apparatus and system to increase the capacity for grasping or engagement of an object using an accessory tool. Methods of increasing the capacity of a tool can include: engaging an accessory tool with a tool, where the tool includes a first vacuum cup and the accessory tool includes one or more second vacuum cups; securing the tool to the accessory tool with a securing mechanism; drawing a vacuum through the first vacuum cup, where the vacuum is drawn through the one or more second vacuum cups in response to drawing a vacuum through the first vacuum cup while the accessory tool is engaged with the tool; and grasping an object with the second one or more vacuum cups in response to vacuum drawn through the one or more second vacuum cups and the one or more second vacuum cups engaging a surface of the object.
Provided herein is an apparatus and system to increase the capacity for grasping or engagement of an object using an accessory tool. Methods of increasing the capacity of a tool can include: engaging an accessory tool with a tool, where the tool includes a first vacuum cup and the accessory tool includes one or more second vacuum cups; securing the tool to the accessory tool with a securing mechanism; drawing a vacuum through the first vacuum cup, where the vacuum is drawn through the one or more second vacuum cups in response to drawing a vacuum through the first vacuum cup while the accessory tool is engaged with the tool; and grasping an object with the second one or more vacuum cups in response to vacuum drawn through the one or more second vacuum cups and the one or more second vacuum cups engaging a surface of the object.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
35 - Advertising and business services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
44 - Medical, veterinary, hygienic and cosmetic services; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services
Goods & Services
Packaging machines, blister packaging machines and machine
tools, namely, machines for filling blister packs, for
sealing blister packs, for removing medication from blister
packs, and for applying labels; automated machines for
storage and retrieval of prepackaged pharmaceuticals and
healthcare-related products stored therein; automated
prescription bottle filler (term considered too vague by the
International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations). Computer hardware and software automation systems including
a network of servers that support the prevention of
medication errors, provide documentation for regulatory
compliance, and for use in medication management and supply
dispensing, supply chain management systems, management of
healthcare facilities, and pharmacy dispensing systems;
hardware for data processing, namely, data processing
apparatus; computer hardware and computer software for
printing labels and packaging information for pharmaceutical
use, for supporting pharmacy automation, and for use in
connection with pharmaceutical dispensing systems,
pharmaceutical inventory and supply management, pharmacy
automation, and hospital supply chain management; computer
software used for inventory supply chain management,
workflow management, and information management of
pharmaceutical, medical, and healthcare products in
pharmacies; automated pharmaceutical dispensing machines for
pharmacy use (term considered too vague by the International
Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); automated
dispensing and packaging systems for prescribed medications
consisting of computer hardware, computer software, digital
and electronic control panels, and machine hardware (term
considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13
(2) (b) of the Regulations); computer software for providing
data analytics in the field of pharmacy management. Printed matter, namely, stock adhesive labels, software
specific adhesive labels, custom adhesive labels, and custom
printed pharmaceutical information slide cards for
medication adherence blister card packaging; printed
instructional and teaching materials in the field of
pharmaceuticals and medicine; plastic materials for
packaging, namely, pill packs for medication adherence
blister cards; paper, cardboard, and plastic packaging
materials, and packaging of these materials or a combination
of these materials, namely, blister cards; plastic blister
packaging for medicines in combination with cardboard and/or
metal; cardboard and plastic repackaging materials for
medicine, namely, blister packs; printed publications,
namely, leaflets and brochures in the field of pharmacy
operations and medicine; operating and user manuals in the
field of pharmacy operations. Business services provided to the healthcare industry,
namely, the collection, reporting, and analysis of
healthcare and pharmacy data for business purposes;
providing data analysis in the field of inventory management
and supply chain management for pharmacies; consulting
services in the field of pharmacy management (term
considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13
(2) (b) of the Regulations); online retail store and
wholesale store services in the field of pharmaceutical and
medical products, pharmaceutical preparations, sterile
preparations for medical purposes, packaging materials made
of paper, cardboard, and plastic, and blister cards. Providing training services in the field of supply and
inventory management, supply chain management, dispensing
systems, automation systems, and packing and storage of
pharmaceuticals. Technological services, namely, providing engineering and
technology information, consulting in the field of supply
and inventory management, supply chain management,
dispensing systems, automation systems, and packing and
storage of pharmaceuticals (term considered too vague by the
International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations);
technological services, namely, providing technology
information and consulting in the field of medication
adherence (term considered too vague by the International
Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); research,
design, and consulting in the fields of pharmaceutical
packaging design and pharmaceutical automation systems (term
considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13
(2) (b) of the Regulations); design and development of
computer hardware and software. Pharmacy advice, namely, pharmaceutical advice,
pharmaceutical advice regarding medication adherence, advice
related to pharmaceutical compounding services, and
providing information relating to diagnostic, prophylactic,
and therapeutic properties of pharmaceuticals.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Computer hardware and software automation systems including
a network of servers that support the prevention of
medication errors, provide documentation for regulatory
compliance, and for use in medication management and supply
dispensing, supply chain management systems, management of
healthcare facilities, and pharmacy dispensing systems;
hardware for data processing, namely, data processing
apparatus; computer hardware and computer software for
printing labels and packaging information for pharmaceutical
use, for supporting pharmacy automation, and for use in
connection with pharmaceutical dispensing systems,
pharmaceutical inventory and supply management, pharmacy
automation, and hospital supply chain management; computer
software used for inventory supply chain management,
workflow management, and information management of
pharmaceutical, medical, and healthcare products in
pharmacies; automated pharmaceutical dispensing machines for
pharmacy use (term considered too vague by the International
Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); automated
dispensing and packaging systems for prescribed medications
consisting of computer hardware, computer software, digital
and electronic control panels, and machine hardware (term
considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13
(2) (b) of the Regulations); computer software for providing
data analytics in the field of pharmacy management.
A secure dispensing unit includes a housing comprising a first end and a second end and a number of storage assemblies. The number of storage assemblies are arranged in parallel with one another within the housing. Each storage assembly includes a number of compartments arranged linearly along an axis of the housing with each of the compartments being configured to store an item. A cover is coupled with the housing and extends between the first end and the second end such that the cover is positioned over the compartments. An actuator is coupled with the cover, the actuator being configured to retract the cover to draw a distal end of the cover from the first end toward the second end to expose a selected number of compartments.
A secure dispensing unit includes a housing comprising a first end and a second end and a number of storage assemblies. The number of storage assemblies are arranged in parallel with one another within the housing. Each storage assembly includes a number of compartments arranged linearly along an axis of the housing with each of the compartments being configured to store an item. A cover is coupled with the housing and extends between the first end and the second end such that the cover is positioned over the compartments. An actuator is coupled with the cover, the actuator being configured to retract the cover to draw a distal end of the cover from the first end toward the second end to expose a selected number of compartments.
An inventory tracking system includes storage modules that hold one or more items. Each item is positionable at locations within the storage modules independent of physical characteristics of the item. Inventory monitoring modules are included to monitor storage modules for adding an item, retrieving an item, consuming of the item, returning an unused item, discarding at least a portion of a consumed item, or combinations thereof. Each act is used to determine information about items utilized in the act, including the location within the storage modules of the items. Each storage module updates a central inventory database about a location of the storage module, a revised inventory of the items stored within the storage modules, or both. The location of the storage modules, the revised inventory of the items stored within the storage modules, or both, is used to order a replenishment of the items held within the storage modules.
G06Q 10/087 - Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
A61G 12/00 - Accommodation for nursing, e.g. in hospitals, not covered by groups , e.g. trolleys for transport of medicaments or food; Prescription lists
39.
OPTICAL SENSING-BASED INVENTORY CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS
An inventory tracking system includes storage modules that hold one or more items. Each item is positionable at locations within the storage modules independent of physical characteristics of the item. Inventory monitoring modules are included to monitor storage modules for adding an item, retrieving an item, consuming of the item, returning an unused item, discarding at least a portion of a consumed item, or combinations thereof. Each act is used to determine information about items utilized in the act, including the location within the storage modules of the items. Each storage module updates a central inventory database about a location of the storage module, a revised inventory of the items stored within the storage modules, or both. The location of the storage modules, the revised inventory of the items stored within the storage modules, or both, is used to order a replenishment of the items held within the storage modules.
G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distribution; Inventory or stock management
G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
A secure dispensing unit includes a housing comprising a first end and a second end and a number of storage assemblies. The number of storage assemblies are arranged in parallel with one another within the housing. Each storage assembly includes a number of compartments arranged linearly along an axis of the housing with each of the compartments being configured to store an item. A cover is coupled with the housing and extends between the first end and the second end such that the cover is positioned over the compartments. An actuator is coupled with the cover, the actuator being configured to retract the cover to draw a distal end of the cover from the first end toward the second end to expose a selected number of compartments.
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
A61G 12/00 - Accommodation for nursing, e.g. in hospitals, not covered by groups , e.g. trolleys for transport of medicaments or food; Prescription lists
41.
APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR STORAGE AND DISPENSING OF ARTICLES
Provided herein is a methods, apparatus, and system for the configuration of customizable trays for the storage and dispensing of articles. Methods may include: receiving an indication of a plurality of articles to be stored in a tray; determining a plurality of bins corresponding to the plurality of articles; generating a layout of the bins on the tray; identifying locations of the plurality of articles within the bins on the tray; and causing the tray to be configured according to the layout of the plurality of bins on the tray. Methods may include: receiving an indication of an article to be loaded into a bin of the plurality of bins; receiving a unique identifier of the bin of the plurality of bins into which the article is loaded; and storing, in a memory, a correlation between the unique identifier of the bin and the article loaded into the bin.
G07F 11/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
G16H 40/00 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices
42.
APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR STORAGE AND DISPENSING OF ARTICLES
Provided herein are methods, apparatuses, and systems for the configuration of customizable trays for1he storage and dispensing of articles. Methods may include: receiving information about one or more articles to be stored in the one or more trays; selecting one or more separators or bins to hold the one or more articles based on data representing characteristics of at least the one or more items and characteristics of the one or more trays; determining a layout map for the one or more trays using at least characteristics of the one or more articles; generating a tray layout for a tray to hold the one or more articles based on the layout map; and providing an alert in response to a configured tray not being configured according to the layout map.
An inventory tracking system includes storage modules that hold one or more items. Each item is positionable at locations within the storage modules independent of physical characteristics of the item. Inventory monitoring modules are included to monitor storage modules for adding an item, retrieving an item, consuming of the item, returning an unused item, discarding at least a portion of a consumed item, or combinations thereof. Each act is used to determine information about items utilized in the act, including the location within the storage modules of the items. Each storage module updates a central inventory database about a location of the storage module, a revised inventory of the items stored within the storage modules, or both. The location of the storage modules, the revised inventory of the items stored within the storage modules, or both, is used to order a replenishment of the items held within the storage modules.
G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distribution; Inventory or stock management
G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
A61G 12/00 - Accommodation for nursing, e.g. in hospitals, not covered by groups , e.g. trolleys for transport of medicaments or food; Prescription lists
G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
44.
Apparatuses, systems, and methods for storage and dispensing of articles
Provided herein is a methods, apparatus, and system for the configuration of customizable trays for the storage and dispensing of articles. Methods may include: receiving an indication of a plurality of articles to be stored in a tray; determining a plurality of bins corresponding to the plurality of articles; generating a layout of the bins on the tray; identifying locations of the plurality of articles within the bins on the tray; and causing the tray to be configured according to the layout of the plurality of bins on the tray. Methods may include: receiving an indication of an article to be loaded into a bin of the plurality of bins; receiving a unique identifier of the bin of the plurality of bins into which the article is loaded; and storing, in a memory, a correlation between the unique identifier of the bin and the article loaded into the bin.
A system for compounding medications. The system includes one or more compounding devices, and a central computer system. The central computer system receives requests, at least some of which require the compounding of one or more medications, and pushes assignments of respective compounding tasks to the one or more compounding devices. The assignments are made in accordance with a set of rules designed to promote efficient use of compounding resources.
G01G 21/22 - Weigh-pans or other weighing receptacles; Weighing platforms
G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
G01G 19/52 - Weighing apparatus combined with other objects, e.g. with furniture
H04N 23/56 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensors; Control thereof provided with illuminating means
H04N 23/57 - Mechanical or electrical details of cameras or camera modules specially adapted for being embedded in other devices
H04N 23/90 - Arrangement of cameras or camera modules, e.g. multiple cameras in TV studios or sports stadiums
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Downloadable and recorded computer software for pharmacy and health plan providers to interact and communicate with their customers about medications via phone, email, text, and online video; downloadable and recorded computer software for scheduling, administering, and documenting vaccinations: computer hardware and downloadable and recorded computer software for automating pharmacy customer call support
(2) Downloadable and recorded computer software for pharmacy and health plan providers to interact and communicate with their customers about medications via mobile application; downloadable and recorded computer software for pharmacy and health plan providers to store and access personalized patient-specific health care information; downloadable and recorded computer software for pharmacy providers to provide customers with personalized medication management information, personalized information regarding prescriptions, and personalized information regarding chronic condition management; downloadable and recorded computer software for pharmacy providers to improve customer medication adherence (1) Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable computer software for pharmacy and health plan providers to interact and communicate with their customers about medications via phone, email, text, and online video; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable computer software for scheduling, administering, and documenting vaccinations; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable computer software for pharmacy and health plan providers to store and access personalized patient specific health care information; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable computer software for pharmacy and health plan providers to provide customers with personalized medication management information, personalized information regarding prescriptions, and personalized information regarding chronic condition management; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable computer software for pharmacy and health plan providers to improve customer medication adherence; development of software for pharmacies and health plan providers in the field of patient medication management
(2) Patient relationship management services; business services provided to the healthcare industry, namely, the collection, reporting, and analysis of healthcare and pharmacy data for business purposes; providing data analysis in the field of patient medication management for business purposes
A system for compounding medications. The system includes one or more compounding devices, and a central computer system. The central computer system receives requests, at least some of which require the compounding of one or more medications, and pushes assignments of respective compounding tasks to the one or more compounding devices. The assignments are made based at least in part on records of performance to promote efficient use of compounding resources.
G01G 21/22 - Weigh-pans or other weighing receptacles; Weighing platforms
G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
G01G 19/52 - Weighing apparatus combined with other objects, e.g. with furniture
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
35 - Advertising and business services
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
44 - Medical, veterinary, hygienic and cosmetic services; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services
Goods & Services
(1) Packaging machines, blister packaging machines and machine tools, namely, machines for filling blister packs, for sealing blister packs, for removing medication from blister packs, and for applying labels; automated machines for storage and retrieval of prepackaged pharmaceuticals and healthcare-related products stored therein; automated prescription bottle filler
(2) Computer hardware and software automation systems including a network of servers that support the prevention of medication errors, provide documentation for regulatory compliance, and for use in medication management and supply dispensing, supply chain management systems, management of healthcare facilities, and pharmacy dispensing systems; hardware for data processing, namely, data processing apparatus; computer hardware and computer software for printing labels and packaging information for pharmaceutical use, for supporting pharmacy automation, and for use in connection with pharmaceutical dispensing systems, pharmaceutical inventory and supply management, pharmacy automation, and hospital supply chain management; computer software used for inventory supply chain management, workflow management, and information management of pharmaceutical, medical, and healthcare products in pharmacies; automated pharmaceutical dispensing machines for pharmacy use; automated dispensing and packaging systems for prescribed medications consisting of computer hardware, computer software, digital and electronic control panels, and machine hardware; computer software for providing data analytics in the field of pharmacy management
(3) Printed matter, namely, stock adhesive labels, software specific adhesive labels, custom adhesive labels, and custom printed pharmaceutical information slide cards for medication adherence blister card packaging; printed instructional and teaching materials in the field of pharmaceuticals and medicine; plastic materials for packaging, namely, pill packs for medication adherence blister cards; paper, cardboard, and plastic packaging materials, and packaging of these materials or a combination of these materials, namely, blister cards; plastic blister packaging for medicines in combination with cardboard and/or metal; cardboard and plastic repackaging materials for medicine, namely, blister packs; printed publications, namely, leaflets and brochures in the field of pharmacy operations and medicine; operating and user manuals in the field of pharmacy operations (1) Business services provided to the healthcare industry, namely, the collection, reporting, and analysis of healthcare and pharmacy data for business purposes; providing data analysis in the field of inventory management and supply chain management for pharmacies; consulting services in the field of pharmacy management.
(2) Online retail store and wholesale store services in the field of pharmaceutical and medical products, pharmaceutical preparations, sterile preparations for medical purposes, packaging materials made of paper, cardboard, and plastic, and blister cards.
(3) Providing training services in the field of supply and inventory management, supply chain management, dispensing systems, automation systems, and packing and storage of pharmaceuticals
(4) Technological services, namely, providing engineering and technology information, consulting in the field of supply and inventory management, supply chain management, dispensing systems, automation systems, and packing and storage of pharmaceuticals; technological services, namely, providing technology information and consulting in the field of medication adherence; research, design, and consulting in the fields of pharmaceutical packaging design and pharmaceutical automation systems; design and development of computer hardware and software.
(5) Pharmacy advice, namely, pharmaceutical advice, pharmaceutical advice regarding medication adherence, advice related to pharmaceutical compounding services, and providing information relating to diagnostic, prophylactic, and therapeutic properties of pharmaceuticals.
49.
DISPENSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREFILLED SYRINGES
A dispensing mechanism includes at least two helical augers having threads, and at least two channels configured to hold the items to be dispensed. The items to be dispensed are received at least partially within the threads of the augers. The dispensing mechanism includes a drive mechanism engaged with the at least two augers and configured to rotate the at least two augers to transport the items to be dispensed, driven by the threads of the augers, to dispense the items from the dispensing mechanism. The dispensing mechanism may include a separable dispenser and cassette.
G07F 11/36 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which the magazines are of helical or spiral form
B65D 83/02 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing rod-shaped articles, e.g. needles
G07F 11/10 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored one vertically above the other two or more magazines having a common delivery chute
G07F 11/42 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which the magazines are horizontal the articles being delivered by motor-driven means
G07F 11/44 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored in bulk
G07F 11/62 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles in which the articles are stored in compartments in fixed receptacles
50.
DISPENSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREFILLED SYRINGES
A dispensing mechanism includes at least two helical augers having threads, and at least two channels configured to hold the items to be dispensed. The items to be dispensed are received at least partially within the threads of the augers. The dispensing mechanism includes a drive mechanism engaged with the at least two augers and configured to rotate the at least two augers to transport the items to be dispensed, driven by the threads of the augers, to dispense the items from the dispensing mechanism. The dispensing mechanism may include a separable dispenser and cassette.
G07F 11/36 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which the magazines are of helical or spiral form
B65D 83/02 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing rod-shaped articles, e.g. needles
G07F 11/10 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored one vertically above the other two or more magazines having a common delivery chute
G07F 11/42 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which the magazines are horizontal the articles being delivered by motor-driven means
G07F 11/44 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored in bulk
G07F 11/62 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles in which the articles are stored in compartments in fixed receptacles
51.
Dispensing systems and methods for prefilled syringes
A dispensing mechanism includes at least two helical augers having threads, and at least two channels configured to hold the items to be dispensed. The items to be dispensed are received at least partially within the threads of the augers. The dispensing mechanism includes a drive mechanism engaged with the at least two augers and configured to rotate the at least two augers to transport the items to be dispensed, driven by the threads of the augers, to dispense the items from the dispensing mechanism. The dispensing mechanism may include a separable dispenser and cassette.
Provided herein are various apparatuses, systems, and methods for improving the efficiency of medication distribution within a healthcare facility. In particular, embodiments may provide for dispensing medications needed and medications anticipated to be needed to an authorized medical person for administration to a patient in a healthcare facility. Methods may include receiving an indication of one or more unit dose medications anticipated to be needed by a patient; retrieving the one or more unit dose medications from a unit storage device; loading the one or more unit dose medications onto a transport device; transporting the one or more unit dose medications from the unit storage device to a location proximate the patient; and transferring the one or more unit dose medications from the transport device to a staging area at the location proximate the patient.
G06F 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for processing data by operating upon the order or content of the data handled
G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
B65G 35/00 - Mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for
G16Z 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other main groups of this subclass
B65G 47/04 - Devices for feeding articles or materials to conveyors for feeding articles
B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
A medication dispensing cabinet provides controlled access to medications and supplies stored in it. The cabinet may include at least one lockable storage compartment, and a controller that controls access to the at least one lockable storage compartment. The cabinet may include multiple printers integrated into the cabinet. The cabinet may include a camera operably coupled to the controller. The cabinet may include a set of cabinet electronics, and a power distribution and communications circuit board. The cabinet may include a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader, wherein the controller conditions access to the at least one lockable storage compartment on receipt of information from the RFID reader. Data may be stored in the controller according to an implementation of RAID technology. The controller may include multiple electronic communications network interfaces, and may include an out of band network communication channel. A dispensing cabinet may facilitate printing of labels for medications.
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
Provided herein is a system for automated dispensing and packaging of articles. Systems may include: a controller configured to receive an indication of an order to be packaged, where the order includes one or more articles; a packaging station; a web of bags, where the web of bags is fed to the packaging station; a pneumatic table configurable to support a bag disposed at the packaging station; an opening mechanism including a pneumatic nozzle to open the bag disposed at the packaging station; a loading bin configured to be inserted into the open bag and deposit the one or more articles; and a closure apparatus to seal the bag disposed at the packaging station after receiving the one or more articles.
B65B 5/06 - Packaging groups of articles, the groups being treated as single articles
B65B 7/02 - Closing containers or receptacles deformed by, or taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. bags, sacks
B65B 39/12 - Nozzles, funnels or guides for introducing articles or materials into containers or wrappers movable towards, or away from, container or wrapper during filling or depositing
B65B 43/12 - Feeding flexible bags or carton blanks in flat or collapsed state; Feeding flat bags connected to form a series or chain
B65B 43/36 - Opening or distending bags; Opening, erecting, or setting-up boxes, cartons, or carton blanks by internal pressure applied pneumatically
B65B 43/54 - Means for supporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation
B65B 51/10 - Applying or generating heat or pressure or combinations thereof
B65B 57/00 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices
B65B 61/02 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for perforating, scoring, or applying code or date marks on material prior to packaging
55.
APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR THE AUTOMATED DISPENSING OF AND PACKAGING OF ARTICLES
Provided herein is a system for automated dispensing and packaging of articles. Systems may include: a controller configured to receive an indication of an order to be packaged, where the order includes one or more articles (153); a packaging station; a web of bags, where the web of bags is fed to the packaging station; a pneumatic table configurable to support a bag (157) disposed at the packaging station; an opening mechanism including a pneumatic nozzle to open the bag disposed at the packaging station; a loading bin (158) configured to be inserted into the open bag (157) and deposit the one or more articles (153); and a closure apparatus to seal the bag disposed at the packaging station after receiving the one or more articles.
B65B 35/30 - Arranging and feeding articles in groups
B65B 39/12 - Nozzles, funnels or guides for introducing articles or materials into containers or wrappers movable towards, or away from, container or wrapper during filling or depositing
B65B 43/12 - Feeding flexible bags or carton blanks in flat or collapsed state; Feeding flat bags connected to form a series or chain
B65B 43/26 - Opening or distending bags; Opening, erecting, or setting-up boxes, cartons, or carton blanks
B65B 43/34 - Opening or distending bags; Opening, erecting, or setting-up boxes, cartons, or carton blanks by internal pressure
G07F 11/42 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which the magazines are horizontal the articles being delivered by motor-driven means
56.
APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR THE AUTOMATED DISPENSING OF AND PACKAGING OF ARTICLES
Provided herein is a system for automated dispensing and packaging of articles. Systems may include: a controller configured to receive an indication of an order to be packaged, where the order includes one or more articles (153); a packaging station; a web of bags, where the web of bags is fed to the packaging station; a pneumatic table configurable to support a bag (157) disposed at the packaging station; an opening mechanism including a pneumatic nozzle to open the bag disposed at the packaging station; a loading bin (158) configured to be inserted into the open bag (157) and deposit the one or more articles (153); and a closure apparatus to seal the bag disposed at the packaging station after receiving the one or more articles.
B65B 43/34 - Opening or distending bags; Opening, erecting, or setting-up boxes, cartons, or carton blanks by internal pressure
B65B 35/30 - Arranging and feeding articles in groups
B65B 39/12 - Nozzles, funnels or guides for introducing articles or materials into containers or wrappers movable towards, or away from, container or wrapper during filling or depositing
B65B 43/12 - Feeding flexible bags or carton blanks in flat or collapsed state; Feeding flat bags connected to form a series or chain
B65B 43/26 - Opening or distending bags; Opening, erecting, or setting-up boxes, cartons, or carton blanks
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Downloadable and recorded computer software for pharmacy and health plan providers to interact and communicate with their customers about medications via phone, email, text, and online video; Downloadable and recorded computer software for scheduling, administering, and documenting vaccinations; computer hardware and downloadable and recorded computer software for automating pharmacy customer call support
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable computer software for pharmacy and health plan providers to interact and communicate with their customers about medications via phone, email, text, and online video; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable computer software for scheduling, administering, and documenting vaccinations; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable computer software for pharmacy and health plan providers to store and access personalized patient specific health care information; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable computer software for pharmacy and health plan providers to provide customers with personalized medication management information, personalized information regarding prescriptions, and personalized information regarding chronic condition management; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable computer software for pharmacy and health plan providers to improve customer medication adherence; development of software for pharmacies and health plan providers in the field of patient medication management
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
Goods & Services
Downloadable and recorded computer software for pharmacy and health plan providers to interact and communicate with their customers about medications via mobile application; Downloadable and recorded computer software for pharmacy and health plan providers to store and access personalized patient-specific health care information; Downloadable and recorded computer software for pharmacy providers to provide customers with personalized medication management information, personalized information regarding prescriptions, and personalized information regarding chronic condition management; Downloadable and recorded computer software for pharmacy providers to improve customer medication adherence Patient relationship management services; business services provided to the healthcare industry, namely, the collection, reporting, and analysis of healthcare and pharmacy data for business purposes; providing data analysis in the field of patient medication management for business purposes
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Automation system comprising computer hardware, network servers, and recorded software for the prevention of medication errors, to provide documentation for regulatory compliance, and for use in medication management and dispensing of medication supply, supply chain management, management of healthcare facilities, and pharmaceutical dispensing by pharmacies; hardware for data processing, namely, data processing apparatus; computer hardware and recorded computer software for printing labels and packaging information for pharmaceutical use, for supporting pharmacy automation, and for use in pharmaceutical dispensing, pharmaceutical inventory and supply management, pharmacy automation, and hospital supply chain management; recorded computer software used for inventory supply chain management, workflow management, and information management of pharmaceutical, medical, and healthcare products in pharmacies; automated pharmaceutical dispensing machines for pharmacy use; automated dispensing and packaging systems for prescribed medications consisting of computer hardware, recorded computer software, digital and electronic control panels, and machine hardware; recorded computer software for providing data analytics in the field of pharmacy management
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
35 - Advertising and business services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
44 - Medical, veterinary, hygienic and cosmetic services; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services
Goods & Services
Packaging machines, blister packaging machines and machine tools, namely, machines for filling blister packs, for sealing blister packs, for removing medication from blister packs, and for applying labels; automated machines for storage and retrieval of prepackaged pharmaceuticals and healthcare-related products stored therein; automated prescription bottle filler Automation system comprising computer hardware, network servers, and recorded software for the prevention of medication errors, to provide documentation for regulatory compliance, and for use in medication management and dispensing of medication supply, supply chain management, management of healthcare facilities, and pharmaceutical dispensing by pharmacies; hardware for data processing, namely, data processing apparatus; computer hardware and recorded computer software for printing labels and packaging information for pharmaceutical use, for supporting pharmacy automation, and for use in pharmaceutical dispensing, pharmaceutical inventory and supply management, pharmacy automation, and hospital supply chain management; recorded computer software used for inventory supply chain management, workflow management, and information management of pharmaceutical, medical, and healthcare products in pharmacies; automated pharmaceutical dispensing machines for pharmacy use; automated dispensing and packaging systems for prescribed medications consisting of computer hardware, recorded computer software, digital and electronic control panels, and machine hardware; recorded computer software for providing data analytics in the field of pharmacy management Printed matter, namely, stock adhesive labels, software specific adhesive labels, custom adhesive labels, and custom printed pharmaceutical information slide cards for medication adherence blister card packaging; printed instructional and teaching materials in the field of pharmaceuticals and medicine; plastic materials for packaging, namely, pill packs for medication adherence blister cards; paper, cardboard, and plastic packaging materials being packaging of made of these materials or a combination of these materials, namely, blister cards; plastic blister packaging for medicines including cardboard and/or metal materials; cardboard and plastic repackaging materials for medicine, namely, blister packs; printed publications, namely, leaflets and brochures in the field of pharmacy operations and medicine; printed operating and user manuals in the field of pharmacy operations Business services provided to the healthcare industry, namely, the collection, reporting, and analysis of healthcare and pharmacy data for business purposes; providing data analysis in the field of inventory management and supply chain management for pharmacies; consulting services in the field of pharmacy business management Technological services, namely, providing engineering and technology information, consulting, and training services being the provision of advice in the field of supply and inventory management, supply chain management, dispensing systems, automation systems, and packing and storage of pharmaceuticals; technological services, namely, providing technology information and consulting in the field of medication adherence; research, design, and consulting in the fields of pharmaceutical packaging design and pharmaceutical automation systems; design and development of computer hardware and software Pharmacy advice, namely, pharmaceutical advice, pharmaceutical advice regarding medication adherence, advice related to pharmaceutical compounding services, and providing information relating to diagnostic, prophylactic, and therapeutic properties of pharmaceuticals
Online retail store and wholesale store services in the field of pharmaceutical and medical products, pharmaceutical preparations, sterile preparations for medical purposes, packaging materials made of paper, cardboard, and plastic, and blister cards
63.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING INVENTORY AT DISPENSING UNITS
Dispensing units or stations for dispensing items, such as in a healthcare facility, are linked in a network. The dispensing stations are arranged in groups. Inventory data for all the stations in a group is combined together, and displayed at a graphical view or widget. Multiple widgets may be displayed on a dashboard screen of a user system, for use in managing inventory.
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distribution; Inventory or stock management
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
64.
Dispensing system with temperature controlled drawers
A drawer includes insulation defining a climate-controlled insulated interior of the drawer, and a refrigeration system. The interior of the drawer may be divided into compartments having lids, and actuators may be provided for unlocking the lids. The actuators may include solenoids, which may be disposed outside the climate-controlled interior of the drawer. The drawer may include an air inlet, an outlet, and a fan. The fan may draw air through an air flow path defined at least in part by the insulation.
F25D 25/02 - Charging, supporting, or discharging the articles to be cooled by shelves
F25D 11/02 - Self-contained movable devices associated with refrigerating machinery, e.g. domestic refrigerators with cooling compartments at different temperatures
F25D 19/02 - Arrangement or mounting of refrigeration units with respect to devices plug-in type
F25D 13/02 - Stationary devices associated with refrigerating machinery, e.g. cold rooms with several cooling compartments, e.g. refrigerated locker systems
A61G 12/00 - Accommodation for nursing, e.g. in hospitals, not covered by groups , e.g. trolleys for transport of medicaments or food; Prescription lists
Mechanisms for dispensing items such as medications and medical supplies. Different mechanisms may be tailored to dispensing different kinds of items, for example medications in single dose packages, vials, syringes, or other similarly-shaped items. The dispensers may be placed in a dispensing unit that includes a lockable restock drawer and a dispense drawer into which items are dispensed by the dispensing mechanisms. The various kinds of dispensing mechanisms may be installed in the restock drawer in any workable proportion and arrangement. The dispensing mechanisms include multiple sensing technologies for tracking and inventory of items and for accurate sensing of items as they are dispensed.
A61J 7/04 - Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers
B65D 83/04 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, or spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
A61F 15/00 - Auxiliary appliances for wound dressings; Dispensing containers for dressings or bandages
G07F 11/62 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles in which the articles are stored in compartments in fixed receptacles
A system for compounding medications. The system includes one or more compounding devices, and a central computer system. The central computer system receives requests, at least some of which require the compounding of one or more medications, and pushes assignments of respective compounding tasks to the one or more compounding devices. The assignments are made in accordance with a set of rules designed to promote efficient use of compounding resources.
G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
G01G 21/22 - Weigh-pans or other weighing receptacles; Weighing platforms
G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
G01G 19/52 - Weighing apparatus combined with other objects, e.g. with furniture
Provided herein is a system for automated dispensing of articles. Systems may include: a robotic arm; an end-of-arm tool attached to the robotic arm; a scanning device proximate the end-of-arm tool; and a controller to control the robotic arm and the end-of-arm tool. The end-of-arm tool may include a body and two or more vacuum cups extending from the body, where the controller controls a level of suction provided to each of the two or more vacuum cups individually. Each of the two or more vacuum cups extending from the body may be movable between a retracted position proximate the body, and an extended position away from the body of the end-of-arm tool in response to instruction from the controller. Suction may be provided only to the vacuum cups of the two or more vacuum cups that are disposed in the extended position.
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
G07F 11/42 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which the magazines are horizontal the articles being delivered by motor-driven means
G07F 9/00 - COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS - Details other than those peculiar to special kinds or types of apparatus
G07F 11/60 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from movable storage containers or supports the storage containers or supports being rectilinearly movable
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
A device for dispensing items includes a cabinet, and a drawer within the cabinet. The drawer includes one or more compartments for storing items and a cooling system within the drawer. The cooling system is configured to maintain the one or more compartments in the drawer at a temperature below the temperature of the environment surrounding the cabinet. The drawer further includes thermal insulation at sides of the drawer and thermal insulation beneath the one or more compartments. The refrigeration system may be a thermoelectric cooling system.
F25D 13/02 - Stationary devices associated with refrigerating machinery, e.g. cold rooms with several cooling compartments, e.g. refrigerated locker systems
F25D 25/02 - Charging, supporting, or discharging the articles to be cooled by shelves
F25D 17/04 - Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces for circulating gas, e.g. by natural convection
F25D 29/00 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
69.
Apparatuses, systems, and methods for transporting medications from a central pharmacy to a patient in a healthcare facility
Provided herein are various apparatuses, systems, and methods for improving the efficiency of medication distribution within a healthcare facility. In particular, embodiments may provide for dispensing medications needed and medications anticipated to be needed to an authorized medical person for administration to a patient in a healthcare facility. Methods may include receiving an indication of one or more unit dose medications anticipated to be needed by a patient; retrieving the one or more unit dose medications from a unit storage device; loading the one or more unit dose medications onto a transport device; transporting the one or more unit dose medications from the unit storage device to a location proximate the patient; and transferring the one or more unit dose medications from the transport device to a staging area at the location proximate the patient.
G06F 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for processing data by operating upon the order or content of the data handled
B65G 35/00 - Mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for
B65G 47/04 - Devices for feeding articles or materials to conveyors for feeding articles
G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
70.
Apparatuses, systems, and methods for transporting medications from a central pharmacy to a patient in a healthcare facility
Provided herein are various apparatuses, systems, and methods for improving the efficiency of medication distribution within a healthcare facility. In particular, embodiments may provide for dispensing medications needed and medications anticipated to be needed to an authorized medical person for administration to a patient in a healthcare facility. Methods may include receiving an indication of one or more unit dose medications anticipated to be needed by a patient; retrieving the one or more unit dose medications from a unit storage device; loading the one or more unit dose medications onto a transport device; transporting the one or more unit dose medications from the unit storage device to a location proximate the patient; and transferring the one or more unit dose medications from the transport device to a staging area at the location proximate the patient.
G06F 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for processing data by operating upon the order or content of the data handled
G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
B65G 35/00 - Mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for
B65G 47/04 - Devices for feeding articles or materials to conveyors for feeding articles
G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
A relay tray for securely transporting items includes a lockable transportable container for holding items to be transported, and an electronic controller including a processor. The relay tray receives electric power through a power interface, and includes a commination interface through which the controller can communicate electronically. The relay tray includes a mechanism operable under control of the controller to make items in the locked container accessible in response to communications received via the communication interface, the mechanism operable by the controller only when power is being received through the power interface. In some implementations, the power interface includes four electrical contacts on an outside surface of the container for receiving power and a rectifier that produces voltage of a polarity suitable for powering the controller. The power interface may function as the communication interface.
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
G07F 11/62 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles in which the articles are stored in compartments in fixed receptacles
A relay tray for securely transporting items includes a lockable transportable container for holding items to be transported, and an electronic controller including a processor. The relay tray receives electric power through a power interface, and includes a commination interface through which the controller can communicate electronically. The relay tray includes a mechanism operable under control of the controller to make items in the locked container accessible in response to communications received via the communication interface, the mechanism operable by the controller only when power is being received through the power interface. In some implementations, the power interface includes four electrical contacts on an outside surface of the container for receiving power and a rectifier that produces voltage of a polarity suitable for powering the controller. The power interface may function as the communication interface.
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
G07F 11/62 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles in which the articles are stored in compartments in fixed receptacles
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
A relay tray for securely transporting items includes a lockable transportable container for holding items to be transported, and an electronic controller including a processor. The relay tray receives electric power through a power interface, and includes a commination interface through which the controller can communicate electronically. The relay tray includes a mechanism operable under control of the controller to make items in the locked container accessible in response to communications received via the communication interface, the mechanism operable by the controller only when power is being received through the power interface. In some implementations, the power interface includes four electrical contacts on an outside surface of the container for receiving power and a rectifier that produces voltage of a polarity suitable for powering the controller. The power interface may function as the communication interface.
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric
A61G 12/00 - Accommodation for nursing, e.g. in hospitals, not covered by groups , e.g. trolleys for transport of medicaments or food; Prescription lists
A medication dispensing cabinet provides controlled access to medications and supplies stored in it. The cabinet may include at least one lockable storage compartment, and a controller that controls access to the at least one lockable storage compartment. The cabinet may include multiple printers integrated into the cabinet. The cabinet may include a camera operably coupled to the controller. The cabinet may include a set of cabinet electronics, and a power distribution and communications circuit board. The cabinet may include a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader, wherein the controller conditions access to the at least one lockable storage compartment on receipt of information from the RFID reader. Data may be stored in the controller according to an implementation of RAID technology. The controller may include multiple electronic communications network interfaces, and may include an out of band network communication channel. A dispensing cabinet may facilitate printing of labels for medications.
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
Systems and methods of compounding of medication include a user interface that enables efficient design of compounding workflows and protocols. A user can select a workflow type from a number of workflow types differentiated at least in part by the vehicle in which a compounded pharmaceutical is to be delivered, and the user may also specify a compounding device. Options are presented and the steps of a workflow in accordance with the workflow type and options is displayed and updated in real time as options are selected. A protocol can be constructed by inserting information into the workflow based on a specification of a particular pharmaceutical to be compounded.
A61J 3/00 - Devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms
G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
A system for compounding of medications includes a number of computerized compounding devices and a central server computer. Each of the compounding devices is in bidirectional communication with the central server computer via an electronic network. The central server computer and the plurality of compounding devices are configured to cooperatively receive, at the central server computer, a plurality of requests, at least some of which require the compounding of one or more medications, and push, by the central server computer via the electronic network, assignments of respective compounding tasks to the plurality of compounding devices. The central server computer is configured to assign respective compounding tasks to the plurality of compounding devices in accordance with a set of rules designed to promote efficient use of compounding resources and avoid waste. The compounding devices perform the assigned compounding tasks, or guide human operators in the performance of the compounding tasks.
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control (DNC), flexible manufacturing systems (FMS), integrated manufacturing systems (IMS), computer integrated manufacturing (CIM)
Systems and methods of compounding of medication include a user interface that enables efficient design of compounding workflows and protocols. A user can select a workflow type from a number of workflow types differentiated at least in part by the vehicle in which a compounded pharmaceutical is to be delivered, and the user may also specify a compounding device. Options are presented and the steps of a workflow in accordance with the workflow type and options is displayed and updated in real time as options are selected. A protocol can be constructed by inserting information into the workflow based on a specification of a particular pharmaceutical to be compounded.
G16H 20/00 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance
G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
A system for compounding of medications includes a number of computerized compounding devices and a central server computer. Each of the compounding devices is in bidirectional communication with the central server computer via an electronic network. The central server computer and the plurality of compounding devices are configured to cooperatively receive, at the central server computer, a plurality of requests, at least some of which require the compounding of one or more medications, and push, by the central server computer via the electronic network, assignments of respective compounding tasks to the plurality of compounding devices. The central server computer is configured to assign respective compounding tasks to the plurality of compounding devices in accordance with a set of rules designed to promote efficient use of compounding resources and avoid waste. The compounding devices perform the assigned compounding tasks, or guide human operators in the performance of the compounding tasks.
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control (DNC), flexible manufacturing systems (FMS), integrated manufacturing systems (IMS), computer integrated manufacturing (CIM)
G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
Systems and methods for compounding pharmaceuticals, for example for intravenous delivery. The devices include an infrared camera and an infrared light source, and can backlight and photograph items such as syringes in infrared light for enhanced clarity. A visible light camera may also be provided, for example a color digital camera, for documenting other parts of the compounding process. The device may have other sensors, for example a bar code scanner and a weight sensor, for collecting other data about the compounding process. In one example implementation, the device is a compounding assistance device that leads a user of the device through a compounding task using instructions shown on a display. In other implementations, the device may be robotic.
A61J 3/00 - Devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms
G06T 7/62 - Analysis of geometric attributes of area, perimeter, diameter or volume
G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
B65B 3/00 - Packaging plastic material, semiliquids, liquids or mixed solids and liquids, in individual containers or receptacles, e.g. bags, sacks, boxes, cartons, cans or jars
B65C 9/46 - Applying date marks, code marks, or the like, to the label during labelling
G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
H04N 5/30 - Transforming light or analogous information into electric information
Systems and methods for compounding pharmaceuticals, for example for intravenous delivery. The devices include an infrared camera and an infrared light source, and can backlight and photograph items such as syringes in infrared light for enhanced clarity. A visible light camera may also be provided, for example a color digital camera, for documenting other parts of the compounding process. The device may have other sensors, for example a bar code scanner and a weight sensor, for collecting other data about the compounding process. In one example implementation, the device is a compounding assistance device that leads a user of the device through a compounding task using instructions shown on a display. In other implementations, the device may be robotic.
Systems and methods of compounding of medication include a user interface that enables efficient design of compounding workflows and protocols. A user can select a workflow type from a number of workflow types differentiated at least in part by the vehicle in which a compounded pharmaceutical is to be delivered, and the user may also specify a compounding device. Options are presented and the steps of a workflow in accordance with the workflow type and options is displayed and updated in real time as options are selected. A protocol can be constructed by inserting information into the workflow based on a specification of a particular pharmaceutical to be compounded.
G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
A61J 3/00 - Devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms
A61M 5/00 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular way; Accessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests
G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
A device for dispensing items includes a cabinet, and a drawer within the cabinet. The drawer includes one or more compartments for storing items and a cooling system within the drawer. The cooling system is configured to maintain the one or more compartments in the drawer at a temperature below the temperature of the environment surrounding the cabinet. The drawer further includes thermal insulation at sides of the drawer and thermal insulation beneath the one or more compartments. The refrigeration system may be a thermoelectric cooling system.
F25D 1/00 - Devices using naturally-cold air or water
A47B 88/00 - Drawers for tables, cabinets or like furniture; Guides for drawers
B65D 81/18 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient
F25D 3/00 - Devices using other cold materials; Devices using cold-storage bodies
F25D 3/02 - Devices using other cold materials; Devices using cold-storage bodies using ice, e.g. ice-boxes
F25D 11/00 - Self-contained movable devices associated with refrigerating machinery, e.g. domestic refrigerators
F25D 17/00 - Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces
Systems and methods for compounding pharmaceuticals, for example for intravenous delivery. The devices include an infrared camera and an infrared light source, and can backlight and photograph items such as syringes in infrared light for enhanced clarity. A visible light camera may also be provided, for example a color digital camera, for documenting other parts of the compounding process. The device may have other sensors, for example a bar code scanner and a weight sensor, for collecting other data about the compounding process. In one example implementation, the device is a compounding assistance device that leads a user of the device through a compounding task using instructions shown on a display. In other implementations, the device may be robotic.
A61M 5/00 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular way; Accessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
A61J 1/22 - Arrangements for transferring fluids, e.g. from vial to syringe with means for metering the amount of fluid
A61J 3/00 - Devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms
G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
Systems and methods for compounding medications. The system includes a number of compounding devices, and a central computer system. The central computer system receives requests, at least some of which require the compounding of one or more medications, and pushes assignments of respective compounding tasks to the compounding devices. The assignments are made in accordance with a set of rules designed to promote efficient use of compounding resources and avoid waste.
G01G 21/22 - Weigh-pans or other weighing receptacles; Weighing platforms
G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
G01G 19/52 - Weighing apparatus combined with other objects, e.g. with furniture
A device for dispensing items includes a cabinet, and a drawer within the cabinet. The drawer includes one or more compartments for storing items and a cooling system within the drawer. The cooling system is configured to maintain the one or more compartments in the drawer at a temperature below the temperature of the environment surrounding the cabinet. The drawer further includes thermal insulation at sides of the drawer and thermal insulation beneath the one or more compartments. The refrigeration system may be a thermoelectric cooling system.
F25D 1/00 - Devices using naturally-cold air or water
F25D 3/00 - Devices using other cold materials; Devices using cold-storage bodies
F25D 3/02 - Devices using other cold materials; Devices using cold-storage bodies using ice, e.g. ice-boxes
F25D 11/00 - Self-contained movable devices associated with refrigerating machinery, e.g. domestic refrigerators
F25D 17/00 - Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces
A47B 88/00 - Drawers for tables, cabinets or like furniture; Guides for drawers
B65D 81/18 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient
86.
Dispensing system with temperature controlled drawers
A device for dispensing items includes a cabinet, and a drawer within the cabinet. The drawer includes one or more compartments for storing items and a refrigeration system within the drawer. The refrigeration system is configured to maintain the one or more compartments in the drawer at a temperature below the temperature of the environment surrounding the cabinet. The drawer further includes thermal insulation at sides of the drawer and thermal insulation beneath the one or more compartments.
F25D 25/02 - Charging, supporting, or discharging the articles to be cooled by shelves
F25D 11/02 - Self-contained movable devices associated with refrigerating machinery, e.g. domestic refrigerators with cooling compartments at different temperatures
F25D 19/02 - Arrangement or mounting of refrigeration units with respect to devices plug-in type
A61G 12/00 - Accommodation for nursing, e.g. in hospitals, not covered by groups , e.g. trolleys for transport of medicaments or food; Prescription lists
F25D 13/02 - Stationary devices associated with refrigerating machinery, e.g. cold rooms with several cooling compartments, e.g. refrigerated locker systems
Mechanisms for dispensing items such as medications and medical supplies. Different mechanisms may be tailored to dispensing different kinds of items, for example medications in single dose packages, vials, syringes, or other similarly-shaped items. The dispensers may be placed in a dispensing unit that includes a lockable restock drawer and a dispense drawer into which items are dispensed by the dispensing mechanisms. The various kinds of dispensing mechanisms may be installed in the restock drawer in any workable proportion and arrangement. The dispensing mechanisms include multiple sensing technologies for tracking and inventory of items and for accurate sensing of items as they are dispensed.
G07F 11/06 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored one vertically above the other supported individually on pivotally-mounted flaps or shelves
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
G07F 11/52 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from movable storage containers or supports the storage containers or supports being rotatably mounted about horizontal axes
G07F 11/04 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored one vertically above the other
G07F 11/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles
G07F 11/58 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from movable storage containers or supports the articles being supported on or by endless belts or like conveyors
G07F 11/62 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles in which the articles are stored in compartments in fixed receptacles
A relay box for securely transporting medications or other items. The relay box includes a main enclosure defining a hollow interior space, and a lockable lid. The lockable lid has a closed position that encloses the hollow interior space and an open position that provides access to the hollow interior space. The relay box further includes a display area and a memory storing a globally unique electronically readable identifier. The relay box may optionally include a battery and wireless communication circuitry. In other implementations, the relay box does not include a battery.
H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services
H04W 4/35 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for the management of goods or merchandise
G06F 21/88 - Detecting or preventing theft or loss
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
H04W 4/30 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes
89.
APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR THE AUTOMATED DISPENSING OF ARTICLES
An automated dispensing system comprises: a controller configured to process a request for one or more articles to be dispensed; one or more storage modules comprising a plurality of moveable trays stacked vertically, each of the moveable trays comprising one or more storage locations to hold the one or more articles; and a robot configured to access the one or more storage locations within the one or more moveable trays within the one or more storage modules and transfer the requested one or more articles to a storage location prior to dispensing the requested one or more articles, wherein each of the one or more moveable trays is moved from a storage position to a retrieval position prior to the access by the robot to the one or more storage locations to retrieve the one or more articles.
B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
A61J 7/04 - Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers
B65G 1/06 - Storage devices mechanical with means for presenting articles for removal at predetermined position or level
B65G 47/91 - Devices for picking-up and depositing articles or materials incorporating pneumatic, e.g. suction, grippers
90.
APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR THE AUTOMATED DISPENSING OF ARTICLES
Provided herein is a system for automated dispensing of articles. Systems may include: a robotic arm; an end-of-arm tool attached to the robotic arm; a scanning device proximate the end-of-arm tool; and a controller to control the robotic arm and the end-of-arm tool. The end-of-arm tool may include a body and two or more vacuum cups extending from the body, where the controller controls a level of suction provided to each of the two or more vacuum cups individually. Each of the two or more vacuum cups extending from the body may be movable between a retracted position proximate the body, and an extended position away from the body of the end-of-arm tool in response to instruction from the controller. Suction may be provided only to the vacuum cups of the two or more vacuum cups that are disposed in the extended position.
B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
A61J 7/04 - Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers
B65G 1/06 - Storage devices mechanical with means for presenting articles for removal at predetermined position or level
B65G 47/91 - Devices for picking-up and depositing articles or materials incorporating pneumatic, e.g. suction, grippers
91.
Apparatuses, systems, and methods for the automated dispensing of articles
Provided herein is a system for automated dispensing of articles. Systems may include: a robotic arm; an end-of-arm tool attached to the robotic arm; a scanning device proximate the end-of-arm tool; and a controller to control the robotic arm and the end-of-arm tool. The end-of-arm tool may include a body and two or more vacuum cups extending from the body, where the controller controls a level of suction provided to each of the two or more vacuum cups individually. Each of the two or more vacuum cups extending from the body may be movable between a retracted position proximate the body, and an extended position away from the body of the end-of-arm tool in response to instruction from the controller. Suction may be provided only to the vacuum cups of the two or more vacuum cups that are disposed in the extended position.
G07F 11/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles
G07F 11/42 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which the magazines are horizontal the articles being delivered by motor-driven means
G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
G07F 11/60 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from movable storage containers or supports the storage containers or supports being rectilinearly movable
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
92.
APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR THE AUTOMATED DISPENSING OF ARTICLES
Provided herein is a system for automated dispensing of articles. Systems may include: a robotic arm; an end-of-arm tool attached to the robotic arm; a scanning device proximate the end-of-arm tool; and a controller to control the robotic arm and the end-of-arm tool. The end-of-arm tool may include a body and two or more vacuum cups extending from the body, where the controller controls a level of suction provided to each of the two or more vacuum cups individually. Each of the two or more vacuum cups extending from the body may be movable between a retracted position proximate the body, and an extended position away from the body of the end-of-arm tool in response to instruction from the controller. Suction may be provided only to the vacuum cups of the two or more vacuum cups that are disposed in the extended position.
G07F 11/42 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which the magazines are horizontal the articles being delivered by motor-driven means
Mechanisms for dispensing items such as medications and medical supplies. Different mechanisms may be tailored to dispensing different kinds of items, for example medications in single dose packages, vials, syringes, or other similarly- shaped items. The dispensers may be placed in a dispensing unit that includes a lockable restock drawer and a dispense drawer into which items are dispensed by the dispensing mechanisms. The various kinds of dispensing mechanisms may be installed in the restock drawer in any workable proportion and arrangement. The dispensing mechanisms include multiple sensing technologies for tracking and inventory of items and for accurate sensing of items as they are dispensed.
A61G 12/00 - Accommodation for nursing, e.g. in hospitals, not covered by groups , e.g. trolleys for transport of medicaments or food; Prescription lists
A47B 67/00 - Chests; Dressing-tables; Medicine cabinets or the like; Cabinets characterised by the arrangement of drawers
A47F 10/00 - Furniture or installations specially adapted to particular types of service systems, not otherwise provided for
B65G 1/00 - Storing articles, individually or in orderly arrangement, in warehouses or magazines
Mechanisms for dispensing items such as medications and medical supplies. Different mechanisms may be tailored to dispensing different kinds of items, for example medications in single dose packages, vials, syringes, or other similarly-shaped items. The dispensers may be placed in a dispensing unit that includes a lockable restock drawer and a dispense drawer into which items are dispensed by the dispensing mechanisms. The various kinds of dispensing mechanisms may be installed in the restock drawer in any workable proportion and arrangement. The dispensing mechanisms include multiple sensing technologies for tracking and inventory of items and for accurate sensing of items as they are dispensed.
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
B65D 83/04 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, or spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
Mechanisms for dispensing items such as medications and medical supplies. Different mechanisms may be tailored to dispensing different kinds of items, for example medications in single dose packages, vials, syringes, or other similarly-shaped items. The dispensers may be placed in a dispensing unit that includes a lockable restock drawer and a dispense drawer into which items are dispensed by the dispensing mechanisms. The various kinds of dispensing mechanisms may be installed in the restock drawer in any workable proportion and arrangement. The dispensing mechanisms include multiple sensing technologies for tracking and inventory of items and for accurate sensing of items as they are dispensed.
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
B65D 83/04 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, or spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
Mechanisms for dispensing items such as medications and medical supplies. Different mechanisms may be tailored to dispensing different kinds of items, for example medications in single dose packages, vials, syringes, or other similarly-shaped items. The dispensers may be placed in a dispensing unit that includes a lockable restock drawer and a dispense drawer into which items are dispensed by the dispensing mechanisms. The various kinds of dispensing mechanisms may be installed in the restock drawer in any workable proportion and arrangement. The dispensing mechanisms include multiple sensing technologies for tracking and inventory of items and for accurate sensing of items as they are dispensed.
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
B65D 83/04 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, or spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
A61J 7/04 - Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers
A61F 15/00 - Auxiliary appliances for wound dressings; Dispensing containers for dressings or bandages
Mechanisms for dispensing items such as medications and medical supplies. Different mechanisms may be tailored to dispensing different kinds of items, for example medications in single dose packages, vials, syringes, or other similarly-shaped items. The dispensers may be placed in a dispensing unit that includes a lockable restock drawer and a dispense drawer into which items are dispensed by the dispensing mechanisms. The various kinds of dispensing mechanisms may be installed in the restock drawer in any workable proportion and arrangement. The dispensing mechanisms include multiple sensing technologies for tracking and inventory of items and for accurate sensing of items as they are dispensed.
A61J 7/04 - Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers
B65D 83/04 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, or spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
A61F 15/00 - Auxiliary appliances for wound dressings; Dispensing containers for dressings or bandages
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
Mechanisms for dispensing items such as medications and medical supplies. Different mechanisms may be tailored to dispensing different kinds of items, for example medications in single dose packages, vials, syringes, or other similarly-shaped items. The dispensers may be placed in a dispensing unit that includes a lockable restock drawer and a dispense drawer into which items are dispensed by the dispensing mechanisms. The various kinds of dispensing mechanisms may be installed in the restock drawer in any workable proportion and arrangement. The dispensing mechanisms include multiple sensing technologies for tracking and inventory of items and for accurate sensing of items as they are dispensed.
B65D 83/04 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, or spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
Mechanisms for dispensing items such as medications and medical supplies. Different mechanisms may be tailored to dispensing different kinds of items, for example medications in single dose packages, vials, syringes, or other similarly-shaped items. The dispensers may be placed in a dispensing unit that includes a lockable restock drawer and a dispense drawer into which items are dispensed by the dispensing mechanisms. The various kinds of dispensing mechanisms may be installed in the restock drawer in any workable proportion and arrangement. The dispensing mechanisms include multiple sensing technologies for tracking and inventory of items and for accurate sensing of items as they are dispensed.
A61J 7/04 - Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers
B65D 83/04 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, or spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
A61F 15/00 - Auxiliary appliances for wound dressings; Dispensing containers for dressings or bandages
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
G07F 11/62 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles in which the articles are stored in compartments in fixed receptacles
Provided herein are various apparatuses, systems, and methods for improving the efficiency of medication distribution within a healthcare facility. In particular, embodiments may provide for dispensing medications needed and medications anticipated to be needed to an authorized medical person for administration to a patient in a healthcare facility. Methods may include receiving an indication of one or more unit dose medications anticipated to be needed by a patient; retrieving the one or more unit dose medications from a unit storage device; loading the one or more unit dose medications onto a transport device; transporting the one or more unit dose medications from the unit storage device to a location proximate the patient; and transferring the one or more unit dose medications from the transport device to a staging area at the location proximate the patient.
G06F 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for processing data by operating upon the order or content of the data handled
B65G 35/00 - Mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for
B65G 47/04 - Devices for feeding articles or materials to conveyors for feeding articles
G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
