Patent ID: 11908265
Assignee: RXSAFE LLC
Field: Control (Instruments)
Classification: CPC G  B | IPC G

Claim 0:
1. A pharmaceutical storage and retrieval device comprising:
a housing;
a storage area in the housing for storing filled prescriptions;
an outlet on the housing;
a gantry assembly in the housing configured to transport the filled prescriptions from the storage area to the outlet; and
a chute connecting the outlet to a pneumatic delivery terminal, the chute including:
a pushing member movable relative to the chute to deliver the filled prescriptions from the chute to the pneumatic delivery terminal, wherein the pushing member is movable linearly along a direction perpendicular to an opening of the pneumatic delivery terminal receiving the filled prescriptions, wherein a door is provided at the opening to open and close the opening, and
an actuator coupled to the pushing member and configured to move the pushing member,
wherein the pushing member is shaped to substantially cover the opening when the pushing member transports the first filled prescription to the opening, and
wherein the pushing member remains at the opening after transporting the first filled prescription to the opening until the door closes the opening.