The present invention provides an automated safety cap removal mechanism (400) for an automated medication preparation system. The mechanism (400) includes an automated gripping device for securely holding and transporting a vial (10) containing the medication to and from a first station and a cap removal device (450) for removing a safety cap (50) of the vial (10) in a just-in-time for use manner. The cap removal device (450) being located at the first station. By providing a just-in-time for use safety cap removal mechanism (400), the labor intensive task of removing safety caps (50) can be incorporated into an automated medication preparation system.
申请公布号
WO03048025(A1)
申请公布日期
2003.06.12
申请号
WO2002US37929
申请日期
2002.11.26
申请人
FORHEALTH TECHNOLOGIES, INC.;OSBORNE, JOEL, A.;AVEN, WILLIAM, C.