Becton Dickinson and Co. has been granted a patent for a canister designed for automated pharmacy packaging machines. The canister features a base, rotary member, sleeve with a cavity, and an obliquely angled diverter, enhancing its functionality in the packaging process. GlobalData’s report on Becton Dickinson and Co gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Becton Dickinson and Co, Wearable drug delivery devices was a key innovation area identified from patents. Becton Dickinson and Co's grant share as of July 2024 was 56%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Canister for automated pharmacy packaging machine
The patent US12071297B2 describes a canister designed for use in automated pharmacy packaging machines, featuring a base, a rotary member, and a sleeve with a cavity. A diverter is mounted to the sleeve at an oblique angle, enhancing the canister's functionality. The claims detail various configurations of the diverter's leading edge, which can have different profiles such as straight or V-shaped, and specify the dimensions and materials used in the construction of the sleeve. Additionally, the canister includes a cover with latches that engage with recesses in the sleeve, ensuring secure assembly. The design allows for adaptability, with the option to include a kit that expands the canister's capacity through interchangeable diverters.
Furthermore, the patent outlines the structure of an automated pharmaceutical packaging machine that incorporates multiple drawers, each containing canisters for dispensing pharmaceuticals. The drawers are arranged in a grid, with some designed to be taller than others, allowing for a more efficient use of space and improved dispensing capabilities. The machine's design includes aligned chutes that facilitate the movement of dispensed pharmaceuticals to a collection area. Notably, the taller drawers accommodate canisters with greater volumetric capacity, enhancing the overall efficiency of the packaging process. This innovative design aims to streamline pharmaceutical packaging operations, making them more effective and adaptable to varying needs.
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