Tobin H Williams

US Patent:

6511138, Jan 28, 2003

Filed:

Nov 20, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/717791

Inventors:

John F. Gardner - Penfield NY
Shelly I. Slogoff - Chester Springs PA
Jane F. Laycock - West Chester PA
Eric C. Norlin - Coatesville PA
E. Ford Williams - Bryn Mawr PA
Tobin H. Williams - Bryn Mawr PA

Assignee:

Lionville Systems, Inc. - Exton PA

International Classification:

E05B 6546

US Classification:

312217

Abstract:

A mechanical system closes and latches one or more drawers in a multiple-drawer cabinet. Drawers which are slightly ajar are grasped by the latching mechanism, pulled fully closed, and locked shut. A latch finger engages a catch connected to the drawer and pulls the drawer closed. The finger is actuated by a crankshaft which, as it rotates, first lowers the latch finger to capture the catch, and then retracts the latch finger and with it the captured drawer. The crankshaft rotates to a position where any pull forces on the finger are nearly in line with the axis of the crankshaft and have little tendency to cause reverse rotation. The crankshaft is then retained in this position, effectively locking the drawer closed. Thus, any drawer which is left slightly ajar, and which may falsely appear to be latched, is subsequently closed and securely locked. The latching mechanism may be motorized or manually operated.

US Patent:

20160019367, Jan 21, 2016

Filed:

Mar 14, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/775392

Inventors:

- Wilkes-Barre PA, US
Scott Curtis MILLER - Lehighton PA, US
James Leo KILGALLON - Forty Fort PA, US
Tobin H. WILLIAMS - Bryn Mawr PA, US
Paul PRICKETT - Norcross GA, US
Karl HAIDEN - Atlanta GA, US
Scott HARSHBARGER - Pittsburgh PA, US
Adam TROUP - Pittsburgh PA, US
Patrick SWEENEY - Pittsburgh PA, US

Assignee:

INTERMETRO INDUSTRIES CORPORATION - Wilkes-Barre PA

International Classification:

G06F 19/00
A47B 81/00
A61J 7/00
A47B 67/02
E05B 65/46
G05B 15/02
A47B 88/04

Abstract:

A medication storage and dispensing workstation for use in a medication management system administering the inventory and distribution of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies in a healthcare environment is disclosed. The workstation incorporates a linear drawer assembly having a plurality of discrete, removable, storage modules for containing medications and/or other medical supplies. The storage modules are arranged in a linear array extending longitudinally along the travel path of the linear drawer assembly. Each storage module, in turn, comprises a drawer that is extensible laterally relative to the linear arrangement of the storage modules. As such, the drawer assemblies comprise a compartmentalized “drawer-in-drawer” arrangement that provides an efficient use of storage space and enables a user to utilize the workstation in a workspace having a smaller footprint that traditional storage cabinet apparatus.

US Patent:

20150317456, Nov 5, 2015

Filed:

Jul 10, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/796085

Inventors:

- Wilkes-Barre PA, US
Scott Curtis Miller - Lehighton PA, US
James Leo Kilgallon - Forty Fort PA, US
Tobin H. Williams - Bryn Mawr PA, US
Paul Prickett - Norcross GA, US
Karl Haiden - Atlanta GA, US
Scott Harshbarger - Pittsburgh PA, US
Adam Troup - Pittsburgh PA, US
Patrick Sweeney - Pittsburgh PA, US

International Classification:

G06F 19/00
E05B 65/00
A47B 67/02
G05B 15/02
A47B 81/00

Abstract:

A medication storage and dispensing workstation for use in a medication management system administering the inventory and distribution of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies in a healthcare environment is disclosed. The workstation incorporates a linear drawer assembly having a plurality of discrete, removable, storage modules for containing medications and/or other medical supplies. The storage modules are arranged in a linear array extending longitudinally along the travel path of the linear drawer assembly. Each storage module, in turn, comprises a drawer that is extensible laterally relative to the linear arrangement of the storage modules. As such, the drawer assemblies comprise a compartmentalized “drawer-in-drawer” arrangement that provides an efficient use of storage space and enables a user to utilize the workstation in a workspace having a smaller footprint that traditional storage cabinet apparatus.

US Patent:

20140277709, Sep 18, 2014

Filed:

Mar 15, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/837164

Inventors:

- Wilkes-Barre PA, US
Scott Curtis Miller - Lehighton PA, US
James Leo Kilgallon - Forty Fort PA, US
Tobin H. Williams - Bryn Mawr PA, US
Paul Prickett - Norcross GA, US
Karl Haiden - Atlanta GA, US
Scott Harshbarger - Pittsburgh PA, US
Adam Troup - Pittsburgh PA, US
Patrick Sweeney - Pittsburgh PA, US

Assignee:

INTERMETRO INDUSTRIES CORPORATION - Wilkes-Barre PA

International Classification:

G06F 19/00
G07F 11/00

US Classification:

700241

Abstract:

A medication storage and dispensing workstation for use in a medication management system administering the inventory and distribution of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies in a healthcare environment is disclosed. The workstation incorporates a linear drawer assembly having a plurality of discrete, removable, storage modules for containing medications and/or other medical supplies. The storage modules are arranged in a linear array extending longitudinally along the travel path of the linear drawer assembly. Each storage module, in turn, comprises a drawer that is extensible laterally relative to the linear arrangement of the storage modules. As such, the drawer assemblies comprise a compartmentalized “drawer-in-drawer” arrangement that provides an efficient use of storage space and enables a user to utilize the workstation in a workspace having a smaller footprint that traditional storage cabinet apparatus.