James A Michael

US Patent:

6658322, Dec 2, 2003

Filed:

May 3, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/848633

Inventors:

David T. Frederick - North Hunington PA
James A. Michael - Cranberry Township PA
R. Michael McGrady - Baden PA

Assignee:

MedSelect Inc. - Alpharetta GA

International Classification:

G06F 1700

US Classification:

700236, 700232, 700242, 700244

Abstract:

The system for controlling and tracking medical items ( ) includes one or more computers and associated data stores including information concerning authorized users, patients, medical items that have been prescribed for patients, medical items available, storage locations for medical items and events associated with receiving, dispensing, taking and returning medical items for patients. Authorized users taking medical items from storage locations are enabled to provide inputs through a display terminal ( ) to indicate the taking of medical items for patients. Medical items are enabled to be taken from a plurality of storage cabinets ( ). Storage cabinets are operative so that users may be guided to find a selected medical item for which corresponding information is input at an associated display terminal. Alternatively, users are enabled to gain access to the interior of the cabinet and indicate through appropriate inputs, the types and quantities of items that are being taken.

US Patent:

6776306, Aug 17, 2004

Filed:

Aug 2, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/921014

Inventors:

James A. Michael - Cranberry Township PA
David T. Frederick - North Huntington PA
H. Thomas Graef - Bolivar OH

Assignee:

MedSelect Inc. - Cranberry Township PA

International Classification:

G06F 1100

US Classification:

221 75, 221 6, 221100, 700236, 700242

Abstract:

A dispenser ( ) for dispensing medical items ( ) includes dispenser modules ( ) movably mounted thereon. The dispenser modules are selectively operative to dispense medical items therefrom into a path ( ) which is connected to a delivery area ( ) of the dispenser. The dispenser and the dispenser modules therein are configured to provide security against unauthorized access thereto. However an authorized user is enabled to readily access the dispenser modules and the medical items therein by unlocking a lock ( ), opening a door ( ) and extending the dispenser modules through an opening ( ). With the dispenser modules in the extended position the medical items therein may be replenished. Alternatively, the dispenser modules may be disconnected from the dispenser and replaced with substitute dispenser modules.

US Patent:

6902083, Jun 7, 2005

Filed:

Aug 27, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/384650

Inventors:

James A. Michael - Cranberry Township PA, US
David T. Frederick - North Huntington PA, US
H. Thomas Graef - Bolivar OH, US

Assignee:

Automed Technologies, Inc. - Chesterbrook PA

International Classification:

A47F001/00
G07F011/00

US Classification:

221 75, 221 7, 221 2, 221100

Abstract:

A dispenser () for dispensing medical items () includes dispenser modules () movably mounted thereon. The dispenser modules are selectively operative to dispense medical items therefrom into a path () which is connected to a delivery area () of the dispenser. The dispenser and the dispenser modules therein are configured to provide security against unauthorized access thereto. However an authorized user is enabled to readily access the dispenser modules and the medical items therein by unlocking a lock (), opening a door () and extending the dispenser modules through an opening (). With the dispenser modules in the extended position the medical items therein may be replenished. Alternatively, the dispenser modules may be disconnected from the dispenser and replaced with substitute dispenser modules.

US Patent:

6963791, Nov 8, 2005

Filed:

Dec 1, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/725913

Inventors:

David T. Frederick - North Huntington PA, US
James A. Michael - Cranberry Township PA, US
R. Michael McGrady - Baden PA, US

Assignee:

AutoMed Technologies, Inc. - Chesterbrook PA

International Classification:

G06F017/00

US Classification:

700244, 700231, 700236, 700237, 221 2

Abstract:

The system for controlling and tracking medical items () includes one or more computers and associated data stores including information concerning authorized users, patients, medical items that have been prescribed for patients, medical items available, storage locations for medical items and events associated with receiving, dispensing, taking and returning medical items for patients. Authorized users taking medical items from storage locations are enabled to provide inputs through a display terminal () to indicate the taking of medical items for patients. Medical items are enabled to be taken from a plurality of storage cabinets (). Storage cabinets are operative so that users may be guided to find a selected medical item for which corresponding information is input at an associated display terminal. Alternatively, users are enabled to gain access to the interior of the cabinet and indicate through appropriate inputs, the types and quantities of items that are being taken.

US Patent:

7048142, May 23, 2006

Filed:

Jan 15, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/760016

Inventors:

James A. Michael - Cranberry Township PA, US
David T. Frederick - North Huntington PA, US
H. Thomas Graef - Bolivar OH, US

Assignee:

AutoMed Technologies, Inc. - Chesterbrook PA

International Classification:

G07F 11/00

US Classification:

221 6, 211 593

Abstract:

A dispenser () for dispensing medical items () includes dispenser modules () movably mounted thereon. The dispenser modules are selectively operative to dispense medical items therefrom into a path () which is connected to a delivery area () of the dispenser. The dispenser and the dispenser modules therein are configured to provide security against unauthorized access thereto. However an authorized user is enabled to readily access the dispenser modules and the medical items therein by unlocking a lock (), opening a door () and extending the dispenser modules through an opening (). With the dispenser modules in the extended position the medical items therein may be replenished. Alternatively, the dispenser modules may be disconnected from the dispenser and replaced with substitute dispenser modules.

US Patent:

7258249, Aug 21, 2007

Filed:

Jan 7, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/031684

Inventors:

David T. Frederick - North Huntington PA, US
James A. Michael - Cranberry Township PA, US
R. Michael McGrady - Baden PA, US

Assignee:

AutoMed Technologies, Inc. - Chesterbrook PA

International Classification:

B65G 59/00
B65H 1/00

US Classification:

221282, 221283, 221284, 221285, 221286, 312245, 312246

Abstract:

The system for controlling and tracking medical items () includes a plurality of medical item storage cabinets (). Each cabinet includes a plurality of doors (-). The doors control access to shelves () and support modules (). Shelves and support modules include user interfaces (). Authorized users desiring to take medical items from storage locations in cabinets for use in treating patients are enabled to provide inputs through a display terminal () adjacent to cabinets and/or interfaces to indicate the taking of medical items. Storage cabinets include visual indicators so that users may be guided to find a selected medical item for which information is input at an associated display terminal. Alternatively, authorized users gain access to the interior of the cabinet and indicate through appropriate inputs through interfaces the types and quantities of items being taken.

US Patent:

7286900, Oct 23, 2007

Filed:

Jan 7, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/031685

Inventors:

David T. Frederick - North Huntington PA, US
James A. Michael - Cranberry Township PA, US
R. Michael McGrady - Baden PA, US

Assignee:

AutoMed Technologies, Inc. - Chesterbrook PA

International Classification:

G06F 17/00

US Classification:

700242, 700236, 700237

Abstract:

The system for controlling and tracking medical items () includes a plurality of medical item storage cabinets (). Each cabinet includes a plurality of doors (-). The doors control access to shelves () and support modules (). Shelves and support modules include user interfaces (). Authorized users desiring to take medical items from storage locations in cabinets for use in treating patients are enabled to provide inputs through a display terminal () adjacent to cabinets and/or interfaces to indicate the taking of medical items. Storage cabinets include visual indicators so that users may be guided to find a selected medical item for which information is input at an associated display terminal. Alternatively, authorized users gain access to the interior of the cabinet and indicate through appropriate inputs through interfaces on the shelves the types and quantities of items being taken.

US Patent:

7463947, Dec 9, 2008

Filed:

Jan 7, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/031686

Inventors:

David T. Frederick - North Huntington PA, US
James A. Michael - Cranberry Township PA, US
R. Michael McGrady - Baden PA, US

Assignee:

AutoMed Technologies, Inc. - Chesterbrook PA

International Classification:

G06F 17/00

US Classification:

700236, 700231, 700232, 700237, 700242, 700244

Abstract:

The system for controlling and tracking medical items () includes a plurality of medical item storage cabinets (). Each cabinet includes a plurality of doors (-). The doors control access to shelves () and support modules (). Shelves and support modules include user interfaces (). Authorized users desiring to take medical items from storage locations in cabinets for use in treating patients are enabled to provide inputs through a display terminal () adjacent to cabinets and/or interfaces to indicate the taking of medical items. Storage cabinets include visual indicators so that users may be guided to find a selected medical item for which information is input at an associated display terminal. Alternatively, authorized users gain access to the interior of the cabinet and indicate through appropriate inputs through interfaces on the shelves the types and quantities of items being taken.