Automated system for selecting packages from a storage area

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5468110
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08295495

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A system for filling orders, such as prescriptions for patients, comprising a device for holding packages. Each package has the same type of contents being held in a predetermined location by the holding device. Each package has an identity which defines the contents therein. The holding device has a plurality of predetermined locations corresponding to a plurality of different types of contents. Additionally, the system is comprised of a device for supplying packages to the holding device. Also, there is a device for picking a package from the holding device that is identified in the order for the purpose of restocking the holding device. The picking device is in communication with the holding device and supplying device. In a preferred embodiment, the contents of each package is a single dosage of medicine.

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MCKESSON AUTOMATION INC319 MARKET STREET C/O PRENTICE-HALL CORPORATION SYSTEM INC HARRISBURG PA 17101

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hertz, Ellen J Clemmons, NC 2 525
McDonald, Sean C Pittsburgh, PA 8 1254
Smith, James A Allison Park, PA 124 4207
Toto, Gregory Santa Cruz, CA 6 656

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