Patents Assigned to RNA, Incorporated
  • Method of packaging medication for controlled dispensing
    Patent number: 4972657
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method, system and related apparatus and articles for use in dispensing medication. Control of the medication is accomplished by assigning unique numerical or alpha-numerical code identifications to each of the many medications prescribed for patient use. The apparatus includes a set of individual envelopes which are produced in continuous web form, similar to multi-part business forms, and which can be processed through computer controlled printers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1990
    Assignee: RNA, Incorporated
    Inventor: John H. McKee
  • Medication control system
    Patent number: 4860899
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an apparatus and articles for use in dispensing medication. Control of the medication is accomplished by assigning unique numerical (or alpha-numerical) code identifications to each of the many medications prescribed for patient use. A typical dosage, usually a unit dosage, of each medication is placed in a sealed packet and each packet is marked with the code identification of the medication contained in the packet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1989
    Assignee: RNA, Incorporated
    Inventor: John H. McKee