SECURED DISPENSING CABINET AND METHODS

Title:

SECURED DISPENSING CABINET AND METHODS

Document Type and Number:

WIPO Patent Application WO2004102492

Kind Code:

A3

Abstract:

A device for dispensing items comprises a cabinet (10) having an interior for storing items. A dispenser frame (44) is coupled to the cabinet and is configured to be accessed, such as by pulling the dispenser frame from the cabinet. The dispenser frame includes a plurality of dividers (22) that are configured to hold the plurality of dispensing mechanisms that each hold multiple items within the storage area. Further, the dividers are reconfigurable to permit the arrangement of the dispensing mechanisms to be adjusted. A lockable door (46) is coupled to the front of the cabinet in front of the dispenser frame. The door may be opened to provide access to the interior of the cabinet and to the dispenser frame. A dispenser drawer (38) is positioned below the storage area so that items dispensed from the dispensing mechanisms may be retrieved

Inventors:

DUNCAN MARK KEVIN (US)
KIDNEY SCOTT L (US)
ARNOLD BRIAN R (US)

Application Number:

PCT/US2004/014210

Publication Date:

August 18, 2005

Filing Date:

May 07, 2004

Export Citation:

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Assignee:

OMNICELL INC (US)
DUNCAN MARK KEVIN (US)
KIDNEY SCOTT L (US)
ARNOLD BRIAN R (US)

International Classes:

A61J7/00; G06F17/00; G07F11/60; G07F11/62; G07F; (IPC1-7): G06F17/00

Foreign References:

US6163737A	2000-12-19
US5790409A	1998-08-04
US5419410A	1995-05-30
US5377864A	1995-01-03
US5267174A	1993-11-30

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