US5533606A
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Apparatus for storing and transporting drugs
Assignee: Yuyama Manufacturing Co Ltd
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Filing: 1994-09-13
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Granted: 1996-07-09
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Expires: 2014-09-13
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus is provided which can assign drugs to respective buckets running on a conveyor with accuracy and high efficiency and transport them. A case accommodates a plurality of storage/delivery conveyors. Near the drug inlets for the respective conveyors, displays are provided which indicate the prescription number. Buckets running on a conveyor each carry an IC card. A detector reads the data on the IC card of each bucket so that the drug indicated by the data will be discharged into a right bucket from the storage/delivery conveyor.
Inventors
- 👤 Shoji Yuyama
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 13:35
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G1/00; B65G1/02; B65G1/04; B65G1/137; B65G1/1371
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
An apparatus for storing and transporting drugs comprising a case having a drug discharge opening, a plurality of storage/delivery means mounted in said case for storing drugs and discharging them toward said drug discharge opening, said case further having a plurality of drug inlets corresponding to said respective storage/delivery means, driving means for said storage/delivery means, displays provided near said respective drug inlets and drivingly associated with said driving means, a plurality of buckets each bearing specific identification data and adapted to run along a passage connected to said drug discharge opening formed in said case, and a detector for detecting the identification data of said each bucket to send signals for driving said driving means for said each storage/delivery means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
121 words
An apparatus for storing and transporting drugs comprising a case having a drug discharge opening, a plurality of storage/delivery means mounted in said case for storing drugs and discharging them toward said drug discharge opening, said case further having a plurality of drug inlets corresponding to said respective storage/delivery means, driving means for said storage/delivery means, displays provided near said respective drug inlets and drivingly associated with said driving means, a plurality of buckets each bearing specific identification data and adapted to run along a passage connected to said drug discharge opening formed in said case, and a detector for detecting the identification data of said each bucket to send signals for driving said driving means for said each storage/delivery means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-07-09 | 2000-01-08 | 2000-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-07-09 | 2004-01-08 | 2004-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-07-09 | 2008-01-08 | 2008-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |