Patents by Inventor Victor Eggenberger

Victor Eggenberger has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Dispensing cabinet with unit dose dispensing drawer
    Patent number: 6996455
    Abstract: A drawer for use in a dispensing cabinet is comprised of a tray movable between an open position and a closed position. An insert, approximately the length of the tray, is carried by the tray and defines the volume of the drawer. A lockable or sealable lid is carried by the insert. A release mechanism is provided to connect the insert to the tray in a manner that allows the insert to be easily disconnected from the tray. Removal of the insert enables inserts to be swapped so that inserts from which inventory has been depleted can be replaced with stocked inserts. A dispensing cabinet and a method of restocking the cabinet are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: McKesson Automation Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Eggenberger, Kirk Young, Allen Bowers
  • Dispensing cabinet with unit dose dispensing drawer
    Patent number: 6785589
    Abstract: A drawer for use in a dispensing cabinet is comprised of a tray movable between an open position and a closed position. An insert, approximately the length of the tray, is carried by the tray and defines the volume of the drawer. A lockable or sealable lid is carried by the insert. A release mechanism is provided to connect the insert to the tray in a manner that allows the insert to be easily disconnected from the tray. Removal of the insert enables inserts to be swapped so that inserts from which inventory has been depleted can be replaced with stocked inserts. A dispensing cabinet and a method of restocking the cabinet are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: McKesson Automation, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Eggenberger, Kirk Young, Allen Bowers
  • Dispensing cabinet with unit dose dispensing drawer
    Publication number: 20030200007
    Abstract: A drawer for use in a dispensing cabinet is comprised of a tray movable between an open position and a closed position. An insert, approximately the length of the tray, is carried by the tray and defines the volume of the drawer. A lockable or sealable lid is carried by the insert. A release mechanism is provided to connect the insert to the tray in a manner that allows the insert to be easily disconnected from the tray. Removal of the insert enables inserts to be swapped so that inserts from which inventory has been depleted can be replaced with stocked inserts. A dispensing cabinet and a method of restocking the cabinet are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2003
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventors: Victor Eggenberger, Kirk Young, Allen Bowers
  • Dispensing cabinet with unit dose dispensing drawer
    Publication number: 20030105554
    Abstract: A drawer for use in a dispensing cabinet is comprised of a tray movable between an open position and a closed position. An insert, approximately the length of the tray, is carried by the tray and defines the volume of the drawer. A lockable or sealable lid is carried by the insert. A release mechanism is provided to connect the insert to the tray in a manner that allows the insert to be easily disconnected from the tray. Removal of the insert enables inserts to be swapped so that inserts from which inventory has been depleted can be replaced with stocked inserts. A dispensing cabinet and a method of restocking the cabinet are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventors: Victor Eggenberger, Kirk Young, Allen Bowers