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News Release
Office of News and Information
Johns Hopkins University
3003 N. Charles Street, Suite 100
Baltimore, Maryland 21218-3843
Phone: (410) 516-7160 | Fax (410) 516-5251
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June 26, 2003
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Phil Sneiderman
(410) 516-7907
prs@jhu.edu
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Additional Pill-Dispensing
Device Photos
Photos by Will Kirk
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D. This overview shows the pill-dispensing device
designed and constructed by Johns Hopkins
undergraduates. |
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E. After selecting his medication with the mouth
stick, Williams can tap this "slam switch" to dispense the
pills. |
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F. Pills tumble down this plastic tube and into
Williams' mouth. |
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G. This locking pillbox can store up to 180
pills. |
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H. Pills are loaded into 12 chambers that each house
a waterwheel shaped device with compartments for 15
pills. |
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I. Paul Stemniski |
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J. Ross Whitaker |
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