Patents by Inventor James Fiocchi

James Fiocchi 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).

  • Combination pulverizer and closure device
    Patent number: 5322227
    Abstract: A combination pulverizer and container closure device includes a pestle and mortar for crushing tablets, pills and the like, and is adapted to be incorporated within a bottle cap or other container closure. The combination device is adaptable for use in combination with container closures with or without safety lock features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1994
    Inventor: James Fiocchi
  • Pill splitter
    Patent number: 5118021
    Abstract: A device for splitting an object, preferably a pill, tablet, capsule or caplet of any of a variety of shapes or sizes, the device having a base with a pill receptacle for receiving and centering the pill. The device also includes a hinged top with a blade adapted for entering the receptacle and engaging and splitting the pill when the cap is closed. The device is adapted to be used as a cap for a container for storing the pills, tablets or caplets to be split.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1992
    Assignee: American Medical Industries
    Inventor: James Fiocchi