Quick dispense system

a quick and convenient technology, applied in the direction of instruments, apparatus for dispensing discrete objects, de-stacking articles, etc., can solve the problems of inconvenient portability of cabinets, injury and even death, and the inability to disassemble and unfold cartridges, so as to facilitate the shipping, storage and handling of cartridges, and reduce costs

US20130037561A1Inactive Publication Date: 2013-02-14WOLPOW RICHARD
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US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
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Publication Date
2013-02-14
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Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

Provided as a drug dispensing system comprising a cabinet and at least one cartridge. A cabinet has opposing door portions which are hingedly attached to one another and which are configured to be closable against one another such as via a lock member. Each one of the door portions includes at least one shelf which defines a shelf depth and which has an upwardly turned lip extending along the length of the shelf. The cartridge has a cartridge depth that is sized to be complementary to the shelf depth such that the cartridge may be retained by the lip when the cartridge is stored on the shelf. Each one of the cartridges is configured to store a plurality of vials. A punch-out is disposed in a lower end of the cartridge and through which the vials may be dispensed from the cartridge. The cartridge itself may be comprised of a top panel, a bottom panel, a front panel, a back panel and a pair of side panels foldable connected to one another along a plurality of fold lines and to define an interior compartment that is sized and configured to dispensibly store the vials.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] Not ApplicableSTATEMENT RE: FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH / DEVELOPMENT

[0002] Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] The present invention relates generally to systems for dispensing prescribed medications and, more particularly, to a drug dispensing system which enables physicians and approved staff members to conveniently and safely dispense medications from an office of a medical practice.

[0004] Traditional methods of dispensing prescribed medications are well known to consumers and medical practitioners. Typically, a consumer receives a drug prescription from a doctor and then proceeds to have the prescription filled by a separate retail pharmacy. Unfortunately, when separate entities are used for prescribing and providing medication, errors can be introduced into the dispensing process which results in improper dispensing of medication. The dispensing of incorrect drugs or the dispensing of proper drugs of incorrect strengths pose...

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[0023]Referring now to the drawings wherein the showings are for purposes of illustrating the present invention and not for purposes of limiting the same, FIG. 1A illustrates a perspective view of a drug dispensing system 10 of the present invention. In its broadest sense, the drug dispensing system 10 comprises a cabinet 14 having a plurality of cartridges 60 disposed therewithin. The cartridges 60 may contain a plurality of containers or vials 96. Medications such as prescription drugs and / or controlled substances may be packaged within the vials 96. The vials 96 may also be packaged with vitamins and neutraceuticals. As is common in the drug industry, the bottles or vials 96 typically comprise a vial body which is generally a hollow tubular member having a cap such as a childproof cap disposed on an end of the vial body.

[0024]As can be seen in FIG. 6, the vials 96 may be generally cylindrically shaped and may be removed from a vial opening 94 formed in the cartridge 60 which can ...