High capacity drawer with mechanical indicator for a dispensing device

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APP PUB NO 20060175942A1
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11369780

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One aspect of the invention relates to an assembly comprising a plurality of bins with a plurality of lids associated therewith. Each of the bins has a lock assembly that includes a catch operable to lock the lid in its closed position and a mechanical indicator responsive to the catch. Another aspect of the invention relates to an automated dispensing cabinet that includes a control computer and a plurality of row assemblies therein. Each row assembly has bins that include a tabbed lid, a lock assembly with a catch operable to engage and disengage the tab, and an indicator responsive to the lock assembly. Methods for dispensing from and restocking the remote dispensing systems are also given, as well as a method for indicating which item is to be dispensed from one of a plurality of bins.

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OMNICELL INC590 E MIDDLEFIELD ROAD MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94043

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bowers, Allen D Pittsburgh, PA 16 453
Conley, Louis S Sewickley, PA 5 303
Meek, Robert B JR Pittsburgh, PA 8 372
Switalski, Eric J Pittsburgh, PA 6 375
Young, Kirk A Pittsburgh, PA 5 279

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