Anthony Dean Self
Engineering in Bagdad, LA
License number
Louisiana EI.0011726
Issued Date
Sep 26, 1986
Category
Civil Engineer
Address
Address
164 Gaut Skin Ln, Bagdad, LA 71417
Professional information
Vacuum Pill Dispensing Cassette And Counting Machine
US Patent:
7303094, Dec 4, 2007
Filed:
Apr 25, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/423331
Inventors:
Kevin Hutchinson - Pineville LA, US
Anthony Self - Colfax LA, US
Joseph Inabnet - Pineville LA, US
Monroe Milton - Lecompte LA, US
Mike Bergeron - Pineville LA, US
Anthony Self - Colfax LA, US
Joseph Inabnet - Pineville LA, US
Monroe Milton - Lecompte LA, US
Mike Bergeron - Pineville LA, US
International Classification:
B65H 1/00
US Classification:
221197, 221 9, 221211, 221277
Abstract:
A medication storing and dispensing cassette is comprised of a housing defining at least a portion of a bulk storage chamber for storing a medication, defining at least a portion of a pick-up area, and defining at least a portion of a discharge chute sized to temporarily store a quantity of the medication. A divider wall is positioned between the bulk storage chamber and the pick-up area. A gate is positioned to control an exit end of the discharge chute. A rotatable conveying wheel having openings proximate to the periphery thereof is positioned such that a portion of the wheel is in communication with the pick-up area while another portion of the wheel is adjacent to an entrance end of the discharge chute. A calibration arm is positioned adjacent the openings of the rotatable wheel. A baffle is positioned to block those openings in that portion of the rotatable wheel adjacent to the discharge chute.
Vacuum Pill Dispensing Cassette And Counting Machine
US Patent:
7506780, Mar 24, 2009
Filed:
Sep 26, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/861560
Inventors:
Kevin Hutchinson - Pineville LA, US
Anthony Self - Colfax LA, US
Joseph Inabnet - Pineville LA, US
Monroe Milton - Lecompte LA, US
Mike Bergeron - Pineville LA, US
Anthony Self - Colfax LA, US
Joseph Inabnet - Pineville LA, US
Monroe Milton - Lecompte LA, US
Mike Bergeron - Pineville LA, US
Assignee:
McKesson Automation Systems Inc. - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
B65H 3/00
US Classification:
221256, 221263, 221265, 221277, 221254
Abstract:
A medication storing and dispensing cassette is comprised of a housing defining at least a portion of a bulk storage chamber for storing a medication, defining at least a portion of a pick-up area, and defining at least a portion of a discharge chute sized to temporarily store a quantity of the medication. A divider wall is positioned between the bulk storage chamber and the pick-up area. A gate is positioned to control an exit end of the discharge chute. A rotatable conveying wheel having openings proximate to the periphery thereof is positioned such that a portion of the wheel is in communication with the pick-up area while another portion of the wheel is adjacent to an entrance end of the discharge chute. A calibration arm is positioned adjacent the openings of the rotatable wheel. A baffle is positioned to block those openings in that portion of the rotatable wheel adjacent to the discharge chute.
Method For Filling Vials In An Automated Prescription Filling Apparatus
US Patent:
7532948, May 12, 2009
Filed:
Apr 26, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/740551
Inventors:
Jamie Vollm - Baden PA, US
Manoj Wangu - Wexford PA, US
Robert Eckert - Eighty-Four PA, US
Shawn Greyshock - Tarentum PA, US
Anthony Self - Colfax LA, US
Manoj Wangu - Wexford PA, US
Robert Eckert - Eighty-Four PA, US
Shawn Greyshock - Tarentum PA, US
Anthony Self - Colfax LA, US
Assignee:
McKesson Automated Systems Inc. - Pittsburg PA
International Classification:
G07F 17/00
US Classification:
700241, 700244
Abstract:
An apparatus for filling vials comprises a shelving unit defining an array of storage locations. The shelving unit may be an array in an XY plane or one or more carousels. A plurality of storage containers are provided, each removably carried by one of the storage locations. A counting and dispensing unit, a source of vials, a label printer and application unit or units, and an output device are also provided. The output device may take a variety of forms such as an output chute, which is preferably used when a capping unit is provided, an output conveyor, a plurality of output lanes, and an output carousel, which may be a dedicated carousel or a portion of the carousel providing the plurality of storage locations. A computer controlled engagement device provides motion in a Z direction. The engagement device may be comprised of a first stage for engaging the storage containers and a second stage for engaging the vials.
Vacuum Pill Dispensing Cassette And Counting Machine
US Patent:
7789267, Sep 7, 2010
Filed:
Sep 26, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/861557
Inventors:
Kevin Hutchinson - Pineville LA, US
Anthony Self - Colfax LA, US
Joseph Inabnet - Pineville LA, US
Monroe Milton - Lecompte LA, US
Mike Bergeron - Pineville LA, US
Anthony Self - Colfax LA, US
Joseph Inabnet - Pineville LA, US
Monroe Milton - Lecompte LA, US
Mike Bergeron - Pineville LA, US
Assignee:
McKesson Automation Systems, Inc. - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
B65G 59/04
US Classification:
221211, 221277, 221278, 221311, 221 9
Abstract:
Methods are disclosed for storing and dispensing medications. A medication storing and dispensing cassette is comprised of a housing defining at least a portion of a bulk storage chamber for storing a medication, defining at least a portion of a pick-up area, and defining at least a portion of a discharge chute sized to temporarily store a quantity of the medication. A divider wall is positioned between the bulk storage chamber and the pick-up area. A gate is positioned to control an exit end of the discharge chute. A rotatable conveying wheel having openings proximate to the periphery thereof is positioned such that a portion of the wheel is in communication with the pick-up area while another portion of the wheel is adjacent to an entrance end of the discharge chute. A calibration arm is positioned adjacent the openings of the rotatable wheel. A baffle is positioned to block those openings in that portion of the rotatable wheel adjacent to the discharge chute.
Method Of Transporting Vials And Cassettes In An Automated Prescription Filling Apparatus
US Patent:
7831334, Nov 9, 2010
Filed:
Apr 26, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/740585
Inventors:
Jamie Vollm - Baden PA, US
Manoj Wangu - Wexford PA, US
Robert Eckert - Eighty-Four PA, US
Shawn Greyshock - Tarentum PA, US
Anthony Self - Colfax LA, US
Manoj Wangu - Wexford PA, US
Robert Eckert - Eighty-Four PA, US
Shawn Greyshock - Tarentum PA, US
Anthony Self - Colfax LA, US
Assignee:
McKesson Automation Systems Inc. - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
G06F 17/00
US Classification:
700231, 700228, 700232, 221210, 221262
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for filling vials comprises a shelving unit defining an array of storage locations. The shelving unit may be an array in an XY plane or one or more carousels. A plurality of storage containers are provided, each removably carried by one of the storage locations. A counting and dispensing unit, a source of vials, a label printer and application unit or units, and an output device are also provided. A computer controlled engagement device provides motion in a Z direction. The engagement device may be comprised of a first stage for engaging the storage containers and a second stage for engaging the vials. A computer controlled system carries the engagement device and moves the engagement device in XY directions among the plurality of storage locations, counting and dispensing unit, source of vials, label printer and application unit, and output device.
Automated Apparatus And Method For Filling Vials
US Patent:
2007018, Aug 16, 2007
Filed:
Apr 26, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/740573
Inventors:
JAMIE VOLLM - Baden PA, US
Manoj Wangu - Wexford PA, US
Robert Eckert - Eighty-Four PA, US
Shawn Greyshock - Tarentum PA, US
Anthony Self - Colfax LA, US
Manoj Wangu - Wexford PA, US
Robert Eckert - Eighty-Four PA, US
Shawn Greyshock - Tarentum PA, US
Anthony Self - Colfax LA, US
International Classification:
B65B 5/00, B65B 57/20
US Classification:
053473000, 053501000, 053247000
Abstract:
An apparatus for filling vials comprises a shelving unit defining an array of storage locations. The shelving unit may be an array in an XY plane or one or more carousels. A plurality of storage containers are provided, each removably carried by one of the storage locations. A counting and dispensing unit, a source of vials, a label printer and application unit or units, and an output device are also provided. The output device may take a variety of forms such as an output chute, which is preferably used when a capping unit is provided, an output conveyor, a plurality of output lanes, and an output carousel, which may be a dedicated carousel or a portion of the carousel providing the plurality of storage locations. A computer controlled engagement device provides motion in a Z direction. The engagement device may be comprised of a first stage for engaging the storage containers and a second stage for engaging the vials. A computer controlled system carries the engagement device and moves the engagement device in XY directions among the plurality of storage locations, counting and dispensing unit, source of vials, label printer and application unit, and output device. Methods of operating and refilling the vial filling apparatus are also disclosed.
Optimization Of Sample Cleanup During Formation Testing
US Patent:
2013001, Jan 24, 2013
Filed:
Jan 25, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/358268
Inventors:
Holger Stibbe - Humble TX, US
Russell McEacharn - Kingwood TX, US
James T. Cernosek - Missouri City TX, US
Anthony D. Self - Colfax LA, US
Avigdor Hetz - Houston TX, US
Russell McEacharn - Kingwood TX, US
James T. Cernosek - Missouri City TX, US
Anthony D. Self - Colfax LA, US
Avigdor Hetz - Houston TX, US
Assignee:
BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED - Houston TX
International Classification:
E21B 49/10
US Classification:
7315224
Abstract:
Disclosed is a formation testing tool for extracting formation fluid from an earth formation penetrated by a borehole having a drilling fluid. The tool includes: a sample flow element configured to extract formation fluid from the formation in a sample zone; a sample zone seal forming a perimeter defining the sample zone; a contamination removal flow element configured to extract formation fluid contaminated with the drilling fluid from a contamination removal zone in the formation; a contamination removal zone seal forming a perimeter defining the contamination removal zone, which surrounds and excludes the sample zone; and a controller configured to control a sample flow rate in the sample flow element and a contamination removal flow rate in the contamination flow removal element in order to decrease an amount of time required to acquire a sample of the formation fluid having an acceptable amount of contamination.
Vacuum Pill Dispensing Cassette And Counting Machine
US Patent:
7753229, Jul 13, 2010
Filed:
Sep 26, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/861555
Inventors:
Kevin Hutchinson - Pineville LA, US
Anthony Self - Colfax LA, US
Joseph Inabnet - Pineville LA, US
Monroe Milton - Lecompte LA, US
Mike Bergeron - Pineville LA, US
Anthony Self - Colfax LA, US
Joseph Inabnet - Pineville LA, US
Monroe Milton - Lecompte LA, US
Mike Bergeron - Pineville LA, US
Assignee:
McKesson Automation Systems Inc. - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
B65B 57/00
US Classification:
221 7, 221 9, 221 13, 221197, 221211, 700231
Abstract:
A counter is disclosed for use with a medication storing and dispensing cassette. The counter is comprised of a loader for receiving a cassette, a sensor for sensing whether a cassette is in the loader, means for moving the loader into an operative position, a vacuum unit for applying a vacuum to the cassette, a drive unit for driving a driven portion of the cassette and a counter for counting medication within a portion of the cassette. Methods of operating the counter are also disclosed.