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A system and apparatus are described in which modular receptacles are filled and transported to automatic dispensing machines for later retrieval and distribution. A system of the present invention includes the loading, refilling, and replacement of the modular receptacles at various stages in the p

A system and apparatus are described in which modular receptacles are filled and transported to automatic dispensing machines for later retrieval and distribution. A system of the present invention includes the loading, refilling, and replacement of the modular receptacles at various stages in the process of the invention. A preferred embodiment of the present invention relates to a method for distribution of items such as medical supplies and drugs.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus, comprising:a receptacle adapted for removable placement on a dispensing structure said receptacle having a plurality of side walls, a bottom adjoined to said side walls, and a top movably secured to at least one of said side walls such that said top is adapt

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus, comprising:a receptacle adapted for removable placement on a dispensing structure said receptacle having a plurality of side walls, a bottom adjoined to said side walls, and a top movably secured to at least one of said side walls such that said top is adapted for movement between an open position and a closed position;a latch in association with said top and at least one of said side walls, said latch adapted to be actuated by a request signal to open said top;an engagement member adapted to securely engage a portion of a dispensing structure;an information storage device secured to or in said receptacle for storing information relative to contents of said receptacle; anda communication contact on said receptacle enabling the transfer of information between said information storage device and an information source.