Patent ID: 6902083

Claim:
A method performed in connection with a dispenser, the dispenser including a dispenser module movably mounted in supporting connection with an enclosure, wherein the dispenser module includes a holder enabling holding of medical items, wherein the dispenser module includes a dispenser mechanism, wherein the dispenser mechanism is selectively operable to dispense medical items from the holder, and wherein the dispenser module includes a helix rotating mechanism, the method comprising: (a) moving the dispenser module, while mounted, from a first position, wherein the dispenser module is within the enclosure, to a second position, wherein the holder extends outside the enclosure; (b) adding or removing at least one medical item from the holder while the holder extends outside the enclosure; (c) moving the dispenser module from the second position to the first position wherein the holder is within the enclosure; and prior to step (b) further comprising: (d) engaging a helix with the helix rotating mechanism, wherein the holder includes the helix; (e) engaging a holder guide in operative connection with the dispenser module, wherein a first portion of the holder guide is extended in an inside area within the helix and a second portion of the holder guide extends in an exterior area outside of the helix.