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The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for the automatic receipt and distribution of products, such as parenteral products or oral/solid products from a hospital pharmacy or specimen from a laboratory, through a pneumatic tube transport system. More specifically the system of the pr

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for the automatic receipt and distribution of products, such as parenteral products or oral/solid products from a hospital pharmacy or specimen from a laboratory, through a pneumatic tube transport system. More specifically the system of the present invention includes a robotic transfer device capable of automatically receiving and opening a pneumatic tube carrier, automatically retrieving a product from a pick-up point and placing the product into the carrier, and automatically closing and distributing the carrier into a pneumatic tube transport system.

대표청구항 ▼

1. An apparatus for transferring objects between a first location and a second location, wherein said apparatus comprises:a transfer device having means for engaging and releasing said objects; a first location and a second location; support means for supporting said transfer device; means for bundl

1. An apparatus for transferring objects between a first location and a second location, wherein said apparatus comprises:a transfer device having means for engaging and releasing said objects; a first location and a second location; support means for supporting said transfer device; means for bundling a plurality of said objects; a connecting arm; and means for controlling at least said connecting arm, said support means, and said transfer device; wherein said connecting arm attaches said transfer device to said support means, and wherein said connecting arm is rotatable such that said transfer device is movable between said first location and said second location.