An apparatus for the preparation and distribution of individual dosage units of pharmaceutical material including a portable housing means provided with a plurality of distribution trays removably mounted therein. Each of the trays include aligned rows of container-receiving recesses adapted to receive unit dose containers of pharmaceutical materials. Further, the trays include slot means disposed adjacent the container-receiving recesses for removably receiving identifying cards for each patient to whom the pharmaceuticals will be delivered. The trays are constructed such that the forward and rearward ends as well as the bottom of the container-receiving recesses and the slot means cooperate to effect a locking action to prevent upsetting of individual containers from the recesses and yet provide clearance for the identity cards so as not to interfere with removal of any selected tray from the housing.
A tower assembly for supporting a plurality of specimen trays for use in an automated analyzing system. Each specimen tray comprises a container tray for holding a plurality of specimens and a cover member having pad portions. The tower assembly comprises a generally rectangular frame having a plurality of shelves removably supported therein to provide a spaced apart parallel and overlapping array with the spaces between the shelves being adapted to receive the specimen trays. The tower assembly includes a system for capturing the cover member so that only the container tray is moved to a work station for inoculation or analysis while a cover member is retained in the tower.
A pharmaceutical dosage distribution apparatus having at least one enclosure which includes an opening in one side thereof, a door for closing the opening and having thereon locking means for locking the door in its closed position. A plurality of trays are provided, each tray including a plurality of compartments for receiving a predetermined single dosage of medication. Means are associated with each of the compartments for identifying the recipient of each dosage. Rack means are provided in the enclosure for removably receiving the trays. A wheeled cart including frame means slidably receives the enclosures and includes locking means for securing the enclosure in its received position in the frame.
A multiple tier dessert container includes a container, a lid, a plurality of trays, and at least one handle. The container has a top surface, a bottom surface, a first end, a second end, a first side and a second side. The perimeter of the first end of the container is terminated with an angled edge of uniform thickness. The recessed cavity extends around the perimeter thereof, and is sized to be received by the angled edge of the container such that the lid snugly fits onto the container. The first side and second side have a plurality of ledges which are formed therein. Each tray has a length, a width and at least one area for storing decorated desserts. The size of the storage area is dictated by the size of decorated dessert. The width of each tray is sized to slidably fit in the container. The length of each tray is sized to firmly fit between an attached lid and the second end of the container.
