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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7344047 | Automatic medicament dispenser system A mobile medicine storage unit for individuals under a doctor's care. The unit is programmable and preferably fully automatic, but also manual, in dispensing any number of medications up to four times per day at preselected times. Audible and visible indicators aler... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7279130 | Sensor dispensing instrument having an activation mechanism and methods of using the same A sensor dispensing instrument adapted to handle a sensor pack containing a plurality of sensors and to perform a test using one of the sensors. The sensor dispensing instrument includes an outer housing and a mechanical mechanism contained therein for rotating the ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7234609 | Article dispensing system and method for same An article dispensing machine and article transport storage unit are shown that permit articles slated for inventory to be delivered in secure manner from a centralized inventory supply center to an article dispensing machine forming part of an article distribution ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7207635 | Jewelry display case and jewelry display assembly therefor A jewelry display case serves as artwork enabling a jewelry collection to form part of the artwork. The display case includes a cabinet having at least a bottom, sides and a top, and a plurality of jewelry supporting components. At least one of the jewelry supportin... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7152756 | Dispensing systems and methods A dispensing system dispensing items includes a dispensing station and a first conveyor for transporting containers to the dispensing station. The dispensing station includes a dispenser for dispensing items to the containers, a mechanism for spacing the containers ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7137528 | Automated Meds dispenser system An automated Meds dispenser system including a staging station for systematic loading of Meds into vials and an automated Meds dispenser for receiving and for subsequent distribution of Meds containing vials at multiple times over a period of multiple days. User fri... | 11/21/2006 |
| 6772508 | Fastener delivery and installation system A fastener delivery and installation system is provided that comprises an end effector mounted on an automated machine and operable to drill a hole through a workpiece and insert a fastener through the hole, and a fastener feed unit operable with the automated machi... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6003577 | Apparatus for manufacturing a bead-inlaid picture and method A method of manufacturing a bead-inlaid picture by inputting a desired original image as a motif for a bead-inlaid picture by an image input device, dividing the inputted original image into each of pieces in a size equal with that of a bead, comparing nu... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5516002 | Coin-operated machine for dispensing foodstuffs preserved in frozen condition and ready to be served hot in situ Coin-operated machine for dispensing foodstuffs preserved in frozen condition and ready to be served hot in situ consisting of a casing (2) having a door (3) inside which there is a freezing unit (4) having doors and supporting elements, connected to a co... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5509574 | Package and dispensing system incorporating storage tubes for electrical connectors A package is disclosed for storing and dispensing electrical connectors or components thereof. The package employs a plurality of elongated component-containing tubes in a generally parallel laterally stacked array, with opposite ends of the tubes being i... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5433340 | Vending device A device for vending articles includes a stack of separator panels, each of which supports a product package, positioned in a storage bin. The bin has separator panel support tabs extending into the bottom thereof, and a pivot plate containing a panel-dis... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5397017 | Pill dispenser cap A pill dispenser includes at least one closeable chamber for storing pills therein, and threads for attaching the pill dispenser to the opening of a drinking fluid container such that the dispenser serves as a cap for the container.... | 03/14/1995 |
| 5261208 | Tamper-proof carton and method for using same in retailing food and drug products The present invention involves a tamper-proof apparatus and method for assuring the integrity of containers of consumer goods. A special carton, which becomes part of the retail display, has a plurality of controlled dispensing openings such that once a c... | 11/16/1993 |
| 5133478 | Pill dispenser A pill dispenser particularly adapted for use by the physically or mentally infirm. A plurality of containers are arranged in a matrix, each for receiving, storing and selectively releasing one or more pills. The columns of the matrix correspond to days o... | 07/28/1992 |
| 5029726 | Health care product dispenser A health care product dispenser is provided which includes a base which is designed and adapted to be mounted in a substantially vertical orientation, and which further includes one or more normally closed combined holder and dispenser pockets which are d... | 07/09/1991 |
| 5014875 | Medication dispenser station An improved medication dispenser station is provided for controlled access storage of medications and other pharmaceuticals in a medical facility, such as a hospital or the like. The dispenser station comprises a housing with a plurality of normally locke... | 05/14/1991 |
| 4967928 | Inventory control including individual patient listing and medical chart record for medication cart A medicine cart is set forth and a means and method of dispensing medicines including narcotics on nurse rounds is disclosed. The cart includes a CPU with memory and various input devices. The cart has a locked section to secure narcotics. As nurse rounds... | 11/06/1990 |
| 4884718 | Container with a releasable hinged closure panel and a fixed closure panel Containers of one piece construction for labels, stick on items and the like. The containers are provided with an integrally molded cover which is easily opened to provide ready access to the contents. The cover is easily closed and automatically relocks ... | 12/05/1989 |
| 4884719 | Single-sample dispensing A plurality of samples of a cosmetic product, such as nail enamel, lipstick, powder or cream makeup, fragrance, and the like, each comprising a quantity suitable for one sample dose, are provided on a sheet or continuous strip of material. The strip is pr... | 12/05/1989 |
| 4821917 | Storage and dispensing means A storage and dispensing device is provided for use in a tape cassette dispensing machine. The device comprises a bin with side by side sliding compartments, each slidable to extend from one bid side to expose an open compartment side for insertion or rem... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4671426 | Automatic article dispenser using screw-driven mobile trays An automatic dispenser in which a vertically elongated housing has a screw at a rear end thereof whose lower portion is free from a screwthread. Fork-shaped rear edges of trays carrying articles to be dispensed are lowered by rotation of the motor-driven ... | 06/09/1987 |
| 4416363 | Vending machine with separate interlocking sections A vending machine with separate lockable storage sections and an actuating key for insertion into the vending machine and unlocking the sections, the actuating key having a workable matrix, and a stamping mechanism which is actuatable by removal of an art... | 11/22/1983 |
| 4223801 | Automatic periodic drug dispensing system An automatic periodic pharmaceutical preparation dispenser, for alerting patients under medication when specific drugs are to be taken. The device provides orderly storage of a plurality of drugs to be taken in a given time period with a coding associated... | 09/23/1980 |
| 4199014 | Automatic feeding screwdriver A power screwdriver for use with a flexible string of disconnected screws retained in head to tip orientation by attachment to a continuous length of plastic, paper or similar flexible material. The string of screws feeds into a rearward section of a reci... | 04/22/1980 |