Patents by Inventor Brian C. Bullock

Brian C. Bullock has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Automated blend reclaim system for pharmaceutical tablet compression machine
    Patent number: 5667158
    Abstract: In combination an automated blend waste reclaim apparatus and a pharmaceutical tablet compression machine to facilitate reintroduction of blend into the tablet compression machine and comprising a filter operatively connected to the bulk material container of the tablet compression machine which serves to collect excess blend being pneumatically removed from the tablet compression machine. A blast of compressed air serves to periodically remove blend from the filter, and the blend is then caused to be reintroduced into the bulk material container of the pharmaceutical tablet compression machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1997
    Assignee: Glaxo Wellcome Inc.
    Inventors: Brian C. Bullock, Steven R. Nowicki