Michael Alton Bergeron
Engineering in Pineville, LA

6775589, Aug 10, 2004

Sep 4, 2003

10/655226

Jeffrey P. William - Dry Prong LA
Galina Potepalov - Pineville LA
Allan Dolores - Carrollton GA
Michael Bergeron - Pineville LA

Automated Prescriptions System, Inc. - Shreveport LA

G06F 1700

700216, 700233, 700235, 221 2, 221 7

A pill dispensing system includes a shelving unit in array form that holds a number of bulk containers, each holding a bulk amount of a pill to be dispensed. A computer controlled robot removes a selected bulk container and places it on a counter that also dispenses pills. The robot has an arm with a free end portion that can grip a bulk container or a single pill bottle to be filled. The robot is computer controlled to retrieve an empty pill bottle, place it on a label printing and applying unit, then place it next to the counter/dispenser to receive the selected number of selected prescription pills, then place the filled, labeled bottle on a conveyor. In an alternate embodiment, pill bottles are dispensed from a dispenser that holds bottles on inclined plates and feeds them to a vertical dispensing channel. Gates prevent the flow of bottles from an inclined position until the plate above has been emptied.

7263411, Aug 28, 2007

Aug 8, 2003

10/637867

Paul Randall Shows - Pineville LA, US
Robert Parks - Pittsburgh PA, US
Ryan Kaintz - Pittsburgh PA, US
Eric Lamont Holmes - Pittsburgh PA, US
Matthew Goodworth - Pittsburgh PA, US
Stuart Morgan - West Chester PA, US
Matthew Stuart Beale - Pittsburgh PA, US
Michael A. Bergeron - Pineville LA, US
Stan Jankowski - Pittsburgh PA, US

Parata Systems, LLC - Morrisville NC

G06F 17/00

700237, 700232, 700236, 700244, 221 2, 221 9

A medicament dispensing cabinet is comprised of a frame, at least one controller, and a plurality of drawers each movably carried by the frame and each defining a plurality of dispensing cells. A plurality of removable dispensing devices is provided with each one carried by one of the dispensing cells. Each of the dispensing cells further comprises a motor for providing rotary motion to one of the removable dispensing devices in response to the controller, a sensor operating in conjunction with the controller for counting medicament dispensed from one of the removable dispensing devices, a chute for receiving medicament dispensed from one of the removable dispensing devices and a chute gate for controlling access to the chute. The cabinet may additionally comprise a chute gate release responsive to the controller for controlling the chute gate and a chute gate sensor connected to the controller and responsive to the position of the chute gate. The cabinet may be used in conjunction with a number of processes including dispensing, secure-pickup (insuring the person picking up the dispensed medicament is authorized to do so), back-end verification (verifying the identity of the person picking up the dispensed medicament), a process for removing a dispensing device from a drawer, and a process for inserting a dispensing device into a drawer.

7555362, Jun 30, 2009

May 25, 2006

11/442104

Brian Broussard - Lafayette LA, US
Monroe Milton - Lecompte LA, US
Michael Bergeron - Pineville LA, US
Joseph Popovich - McMurray PA, US
John Volkar - Amity PA, US

Parata Systems, LLC - Morrisville NC

G06F 17/00

700244, 700231, 700232, 700237, 700240, 221 2, 221 9, 221 10, 221 12, 377 6

One embodiment of the present invention includes a system comprising a housing having an upper end and a lower end. The housing carries a plurality of movable blades defining an entry aperture proximate to the upper end, an exit aperture proximate to the lower end, and a chamber there between. An adapter may be provided for connection to the housing and for receiving an article storage container. The upper end of the housing carries a sensor responsive to the presence and absence of the article storage container. A memory device carries information about the presence and absence of the article storage container. An article determining and actuating station has electronics for interrogating the memory device, for controlling the plurality of blades and for determining the number of items dispensed. A receptacle collects articles that have been dispensed. Methods of associating a flow control device with an article storage container and of dispensing items are also disclosed.

2006013, Jun 29, 2006

Dec 28, 2004

11/023740

Elliott Stowe - Stevensville MI, US
Richard Blake - Sawyer MI, US
Paul Gray - South Bend IN, US
Thomas Newhouse - Grand Rapids MI, US
Michael Bergeron - Pineville LA, US

G05D 23/13, B67D 5/08, B67D 5/14

236012120, 236012160

An electronic kitchen faucet capable of dispensing a measured, operator selectable quantity of hot or cold liquid into a container with a flow rate suitable to prevent splashing or loss of the ensuing mixture while maintaining a rapid flow rate to quickly fill larger containers. The dispensing faucet can be used for measuring liquids required for preparing recipes, making instant beverages, or in the preparation of pre-packaged foods. The dispensing faucet apparatus may be retrofitted to an existing faucet. The invention may utilize the liquid flow sensor to automatically control a kitchen garbage disposal.

6006946, Dec 28, 1999

Dec 5, 1997

8/986247

Jeffrey P. Williams - Dry Prong LA
Galina Potepalov - Pineville LA
Allan T. Dolores - Carrollton GA
Michael Bergeron - Pineville LA

Automated Prescriptions System, Inc. - Shreveport LA

G07F 1100, B07C 1700, G06F 1700

221 9

A pill dispensing system includes a shelving unit in array form that holds a number of bulk containers, each holding a bulk amount of a pill to be dispensed. A computer controlled robot removes a selected bulk container and places it on a counter that also dispenses pills. The robot has an arm with a free end portion that can grip a bulk container or a single pill bottle to be filled. The robot is computer controlled to retrieve an empty pill bottle, place it on a label printing and applying unit, then place it next to the counter/dispenser to receive the selected number of selected prescription pills, then place the filled, labeled bottle on a conveyor.

6036812, Mar 14, 2000

Dec 8, 1997

8/986665

Jeffrey P. Williams - Dry Prong LA
Galina Potepalov - Pineville LA
Allan T. Dolores - Carrollton GA
Michael Bergeron - Pineville LA

Automated Prescription Systems, Inc. - Pineville LA

G07F 1100

156277

A pill dispensing system includes a shelving unit in array form that holds a number of bulk containers, each holding a bulk amount of a pill to be dispensed. A computer controlled robot removes a selected bulk container and places it on a counter that also dispenses pills. The robot has an arm with a free end portion that can grip a bulk container or a single pill bottle to be filled. The robot is computer controlled to retrieve an empty pill bottle, place it on a label printing and applying unit, then place it next to the counter/dispenser to receive the selected number of selected prescription pills, then place the filled, labeled bottle on a conveyor.

2001001, Sep 6, 2001

Jan 23, 2001

09/768200

Jeffrey William - Dry Prong LA, US
Galina Potepalov - Pineville LA, US
Allan Dolores - Carrollton GA, US
Michael Bergeron - Pineville LA, US

B65H003/00

221/109000

A pill dispensing system includes a shelving unit in array form that holds a number of bulk containers, each holding a bulk amount of a pill to be dispensed. A computer controlled robot removes a selected bulk container and places it on a counter that also dispenses pills. The robot has an arm with a free end portion that can grip a bulk container or a single pill bottle to be filled. The robot is computer controlled to retrieve an empty pill bottle, place it on a label printing and applying unit, then place it next to the counter/dispenser to receive the selected number of selected prescription pills, then place the filled, labeled bottle on a conveyor. In an alternate embodiment, pill bottles are dispensed from a dispenser that holds bottles on inclined plates and feeds them to a vertical dispensing channel. Gates prevent the flow of bottles from an inclined position until the plate above has been emptied.

2007015, Jul 5, 2007

Mar 12, 2007

11/684928

Elliott Stowe - Stevensville MI, US
Richard Blake - Sawyer MI, US
Paul Gray - South Bend IN, US
Thomas Newhouse - Grand Rapids MI, US
Michael Bergeron - Pineville LA, US

G05D 23/13, B67D 5/08, B67D 5/16

236012100, 222071000, 222056000

An electronic kitchen faucet dispensing apparatus capable of dispensing measured operator-selectable quantities of hot or cold liquid into a container with a flow rate suitable to prevent splashing and loss of the ensuing mixture while maintaining a rapid flow rate to quickly fill larger containers. The dispensing faucet can be used for measuring liquids required for preparing recipes, making instant beverages, or in the preparation of pre-packaged foods, and may be retrofitted to an existing faucet. The apparatus may utilize various controls to automatically control liquid flow, including 1) flow sensors and control valving; 2) positive-displacement pumps; and 3) flow-restrictors with shut-off valves. Also, it can be connected to a garbage disposal to prevent damage to the disposal.

6176392, Jan 23, 2001

Dec 4, 1998

9/205246

Jeffrey P. William - Dry Prong LA
Galina Potepalov - Pineville LA
Allan Dolores - Carrollton GA
Michael Bergeron - Pineville LA

McKesson Automated Prescription Systems, Inc. - Pineville LA

B65G 5900, B65H 300, G07F 1112

221109

A pill dispensing system includes a shelving unit in array form that holds a number of bulk containers, each holding a bulk amount of a pill to be dispensed. A computer controlled robot removes a selected bulk container and places it on a counter that also dispenses pills. The robot has an arm with a free end portion that can grip a bulk container or a single pill bottle to be filled. The robot is computer controlled to retrieve an empty pill bottle, place it on a label printing and applying unit, then place it next to the counter/dispenser to receive the selected number of selected prescription pills, then place the filled, labeled bottle on a conveyor. In an alternate embodiment, pill bottles are dispensed from a dispenser that holds bottles on inclined plates and feeds them to a vertical dispensing channel. Gates prevent the flow of bottles from an inclined position until the plate above has been emptied.

7016766, Mar 21, 2006

Jun 14, 2004

10/867142

Jeffrey P. William - Dry Prong LA, US
Galina Potepalov - Pineville LA, US
Allan Dolores - Carrollton GA, US
Michael Bergeron - Pineville LA, US

McKesson Automated Prescription Systems, Inc. - Pineville LA

G06F 7/00, G06F 17/00, G05B 19/04, G05B 19/18

700216, 700231, 700233, 700254

A pill dispensing system includes a shelving unit in array form that holds a number of bulk containers, each holding a bulk amount of a pill to be dispensed. A computer controlled robot removes a selected bulk container and places it on a counter that also dispenses pills. The robot has an arm with a free end portion that can grip a bulk container or a single pill bottle to be filled. The robot is computer controlled to retrieve an empty pill bottle, place it on a label printing and applying unit, then place it next to the counter/dispenser to receive the selected number of selected prescription pills, then place the filled, labeled bottle on a conveyor. In an alternate embodiment, pill bottles are dispensed from a dispenser that holds bottles on inclined plates and feeds them to a vertical dispensing channel. Gates prevent the flow of bottles from an inclined position until the plate above has been emptied.