Abstract: An automated drug dispensing system includes a cabinet adapted to store a variety of prepackaged pharmaceuticals in a plurality of bins for filling patient prescriptions. Each bin stores a particular variety of packaged multiple-dose pharmaceutical. Each variety of pharmaceutical is associated with a particular code. A controller receives request signals and in response generates dispense signals. Each bin includes a dispenser coupled to the controller for dispensing the packaged pharmaceuticals therefrom in response to a dispense signal sent from the controller. After a package is dispensed, a code reader determines the code of the dispensed package and verifies whether the code on the dispensed package matches the code of the requested package.

Abstract: A seam-assembled continuous hinge for use on a door elbow which allows a door to be opened up to 180.degree. without forming a space in the longitudinal direction and permits disposing plates in any optional directions on a bed for mounting a box-like outer frame to which the continuous hinge is to be attached. This continuous hinge is configured to allow a door to be opened up to 180.degree.

Abstract: An automated drug dispensing system includes a cabinet adapted to store a variety of prepackaged pharmaceuticals in a plurality of bins for filling patient prescriptions. Each bin stores a particular variety of packaged multiple-dose pharmaceutical. Each variety of pharmaceutical is associated with a particular code. A controller receives request signals and in response generates dispense signals. Each bin includes a dispenser coupled to the controller for dispensing the packaged pharmaceuticals therefrom in response to a dispense signal sent from the controller. After a package is dispensed, a code reader determines the code of the dispensed package and verifies whether the code on the dispensed package matches the code of the requested package.

Abstract: A writing implement holder to attach to a surface. The holder includes a base to be attached to the surface and having an underside and an opening. There is a recess in the underside surrounding the opening. A cylinder receives the writing implement and is itself located in the opening in the base. A flange at one end of the cylinder is received in the recess in the underside of the base. The upper surface of the cylinder extends inwardly downwardly and is of such a depth that it prevents the writing implement being used to lever the base from the surface. One plug is received in the writing implement and another plug is received in the base and a cable extends between the two plugs. Each end of the cable is secured beneath a plug so that the writing implement is attached to the base. it is desirable that the plug be tightened and loosened by uncoventional means. Accordingly, a tool is also described to engage openings formed in the upper surface of each plug to tighten and loosen the plug.

Abstract: A hinged, removable, flat-bed conversion kit for pickup trucks. The kit has first and second support rails for attachment to the longitudinal sides of a pickup truck. Each support rail has two or more openings for attachment of a pin and eye support member, the second half of such member being located on the flat bed. When the pin and eye members aong one side rail are opened the flat-bed may hinge upwardly and when all support members are disengaged the bed may be lifted off of the pickup truck.