Patents by Inventor Larry Montgomery
Larry Montgomery 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).
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Publication number: 20230402154Abstract: Item-management systems, apparatus, and methods are described, preferably for management of items such as medicaments. In embodiments, an item-management system comprises a container defining plural cells, a docking station configured to receive the container, sources of visible information to indicate the cell(s) into which an item is to be loaded, and at least one controller operable to control the visible information sources to indicate the cell into which the item is to be received.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2023Publication date: December 14, 2023Inventors: Duane S. Chudy, Larry Montgomery, James Spernow
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Patent number: 11756669Abstract: Item-management systems, apparatus, and methods are described, preferably for management of items such as medicaments. In embodiments, an item-management system comprises a container defining plural cells, a docking station configured to receive the container, sources of visible information to indicate the cell(s) into which an item is to be loaded, and at least one controller operable to control the visible information sources to indicate the cell into which the item is to be received.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2022Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Chudy Group, LLCInventors: Duane S. Chudy, Larry Montgomery, James Spernow
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Patent number: 11705236Abstract: Item-management systems, apparatus, and methods are described, preferably for management of items such as medicaments. In embodiments, an item-management system comprises a container defining plural cells, a docking station configured to receive the container, sources of visible information to indicate the cell(s) into which an item is to be loaded, and at least one controller operable to control the visible information sources to indicate the cell into which the item is to be received.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2022Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Chudy Group, LLCInventors: Duane S. Chudy, Larry Montgomery, James Spernow
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Publication number: 20220359059Abstract: Item-management systems, apparatus, and methods are described, preferably for management of items such as medicaments. In embodiments, an item-management system comprises a container defining plural cells, a docking station configured to receive the container, sources of visible information to indicate the cell(s) into which an item is to be loaded, and at least one controller operable to control the visible information sources to indicate the cell into which the item is to be received.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2022Publication date: November 10, 2022Inventors: Duane S. Chudy, Larry Montgomery, James Spernow
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Publication number: 20220270743Abstract: Item-management systems, apparatus, and methods are described, preferably for management of items such as medicaments. In embodiments, an item-management system comprises a container defining plural cells, a docking station configured to receive the container, sources of visible information to indicate the cell(s) into which an item is to be loaded, and at least one controller operable to control the visible information sources to indicate the cell into which the item is to be received.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Inventors: Duane S. Chudy, Larry Montgomery, James Spernow
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Patent number: 11348675Abstract: Item-management systems, apparatus, and methods are described, preferably for management of items such as medicaments. In embodiments, an item-management system comprises a container defining plural cells, a docking station configured to receive the container, sources of visible information to indicate the cell(s) into which an item is to be loaded, and at least one controller operable to control the visible information sources to indicate the cell into which the item is to be received.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2020Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: Chudy Group, LLCInventors: Duane S. Chudy, Larry Montgomery, James Spernow
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Patent number: 11264124Abstract: Item-management systems, apparatus, and methods are described, preferably for management of items such as medicaments. In embodiments, an item-management system comprises a container defining plural cells, a docking station configured to receive the container, sources of visible information to indicate the cell(s) into which an item is to be loaded, and at least one controller operable to control the visible information sources to indicate the cell into which the item is to be received.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2020Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: Chudy Group, LLCInventors: Duane S. Chudy, Larry Montgomery, James Spernow
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Publication number: 20210090713Abstract: Item-management systems, apparatus, and methods are described, preferably for management of items such as medicaments. In embodiments, an item-management system comprises a container defining plural cells, a docking station configured to receive the container, sources of visible information to indicate the cell(s) into which an item is to be loaded, and at least one controller operable to control the visible information sources to indicate the cell into which the item is to be received.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Inventors: Duane S. Chudy, Larry Montgomery, James Spernow
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Publication number: 20200342972Abstract: Item-management systems, apparatus, and methods are described, preferably for management of items such as medicaments. In embodiments, an item-management system comprises a container defining plural cells, a docking station configured to receive the container, sources of visible information to indicate the cell(s) into which an item is to be loaded, and at least one controller operable to control the visible information sources to indicate the cell into which the item is to be received.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: Duane S. Chudy, Larry Montgomery, James Spernow
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Patent number: 10650921Abstract: Item-management systems, apparatus, and methods are described, preferably for management of items such as medicaments. In embodiments, an item-management system comprises a container defining plural cells, a docking station configured to receive the container, sources of visible information to indicate the cell(s) into which an item is to be loaded, and at least one controller operable to control the visible information sources to indicate the cell into which the item is to be received.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2017Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: CHUDY GROUP, LLCInventors: Duane S. Chudy, Larry Montgomery, James T. Spernow
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Publication number: 20180137934Abstract: Item-management systems, apparatus, and methods are described, preferably for management of items such as medicaments. In embodiments, an item-management system comprises a container defining plural cells, a docking station configured to receive the container, sources of visible information to indicate the cell(s) into which an item is to be loaded, and at least one controller operable to control the visible information sources to indicate the cell into which the item is to be received.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2017Publication date: May 17, 2018Applicant: Chudy Group, LLCInventors: Duane S. Chudy, Larry Montgomery, James T. Spernow
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Patent number: 9672327Abstract: Item-management systems, apparatus, and methods are described, preferably for management of items such as medicaments. In embodiments, an item-management system comprises a container defining plural cells, a docking station configured to receive the container, sources of visible information to indicate the cell(s) into which an item is to be loaded, and at least one controller operable to control the visible information sources to indicate the cell into which the item is to be received.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: Chudy Group, LLCInventors: Duane S. Chudy, Larry Montgomery, James T. Spernow
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Patent number: 9355222Abstract: Item-management systems, apparatus, and methods are described, preferably for management of items such as medicaments. In embodiments, an item-management system comprises a holder defining plural cells, a docking station configured to receive the holder, at least one indicator selectively-operable to indicate the holder cell into which an item is to be loaded, and at least one controller operable to selectively operate each at least one indicator to indicate the cell into which the item is to be received. In embodiments, indicators are provided on the holder. In other embodiments, the indicators may by on a guide associated with the docking station to assist the user in loading the holder. The contents of the loaded holder may be easily loaded, for example, into an automated dispensing machine for packaging and subsequent administration to a patient or for another use.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2015Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Chudy Group, LLCInventors: Duane S. Chudy, Larry Montgomery, James T. Spernow
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Patent number: 9355221Abstract: Item-management systems, apparatus, and methods are described, preferably for management of items such as medicaments. In a method embodiment, a method of hand-loading a container with at least one type of medicament is provided. A portable container having plural cells for holding medicament-type items is gotten and is docked at a docking station. Visible information, preferably viewable on the docked container, indicates the cell into which each medicament is to be hand-loaded. The visible information assists a user to hand-load a medicament into the correct cell. The docked container is removed from the docking station after the cells have been loaded with the medicaments.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2013Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Chudy Group, LLCInventors: Duane S. Chudy, Larry Montgomery, James T. Spernow
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Publication number: 20150213230Abstract: Item-management systems, apparatus, and methods are described, preferably for management of items such as medicaments. In embodiments, an item-management system comprises a holder defining plural cells, a docking station configured to receive the holder, at least one indicator selectively-operable to indicate the holder cell into which an item is to be loaded, and at least one controller operable to selectively operate each at least one indicator to indicate the cell into which the item is to be received. In embodiments, indicators are provided on the holder. In other embodiments, the indicators may by on a guide associated with the docking station to assist the user in loading the holder. The contents of the loaded holder may be easily loaded, for example, into an automated dispensing machine for packaging and subsequent administration to a patient or for another use.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Applicant: CHUDY GROUP, LLCInventors: Duane S. Chudy, Larry Montgomery, James T. Spernow
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Patent number: 9002510Abstract: Item-management systems, apparatus, and methods are described, preferably for management of items such as medicaments. In embodiments, an item-management system comprises a holder defining plural cells, a docking station configured to receive the holder, at least one indicator selectively-operable to indicate the holder cell into which an item is to be loaded, and at least one controller operable to selectively operate each at least one indicator to indicate the cell into which the item is to be received. In embodiments, indicators are provided on the holder. In other embodiments, the indicators may by on a guide associated with the docking station to assist the user in loading the holder. The contents of the loaded holder may be easily loaded, for example, into an automated dispensing machine for packaging and subsequent administration to a patient or for another use.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2013Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Chudy Group, LLCInventors: Duane S. Chudy, Larry Montgomery, James T. Spernow
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Patent number: 8380346Abstract: Item-management systems, apparatus, and methods are described, preferably for management of items such as medicaments. In embodiments, an item-management system comprises a holder defining plural cells, a docking station configured to receive the holder, at least one indicator selectively-operable to indicate the holder cell into which an item is to be loaded, and at least one controller operable to selectively operate each at least one indicator to indicate the cell into which the item is to be received. In embodiments, indicators are provided on the holder. In other embodiments, the indicators may by on a guide associated with the docking station to assist the user in loading the holder. The contents of the loaded holder may be easily loaded, for example, into an automated dispensing machine for packaging and subsequent administration to a patient or for another use.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2008Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Chundy Group, LLCInventors: Duane S. Chudy, Larry Montgomery, James T. Spernow
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Patent number: 7832666Abstract: Apparatus for destruction of articles and any information associated therewith. Embodiments include an article-destruction chamber and a rotating head for repeated striking of articles and article fragments in the chamber. The head includes a body portion and a shaft. The body portion has plural striking elements extending radially outward therefrom. Each striking element has a forward-facing radial striking surface with an area. High-speed rotation of the head causes the striking surfaces to violently contact and destroy articles and article fragments in the chamber and to render any associated information unusable.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2007Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Chudy Group, LLCInventors: Larry Montgomery, Duane S. Chudy
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Publication number: 20090210247Abstract: Item-management systems, apparatus, and methods are described, preferably for management of items such as medicaments. In embodiments, an item-management system comprises a holder defining plural cells, a docking station configured to receive the holder, at least one indicator selectively-operable to indicate the holder cell into which an item is to be loaded, and at least one controller operable to selectively operate each at least one indicator to indicate the cell into which the item is to be received. In embodiments, indicators are provided on the holder. In other embodiments, the indicators may by on a guide associated with the docking station to assist the user in loading the holder. The contents of the loaded holder may be easily loaded, for example, into an automated dispensing machine for packaging and subsequent administration to a patient or for another use.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2008Publication date: August 20, 2009Applicant: THE CHUDY GROUP, LLCInventors: Duane S. Chudy, Larry Montgomery, James T. Spernow
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Publication number: 20080283640Abstract: Apparatus for destruction of articles and any information associated therewith. Embodiments include an article-destruction chamber and a rotating head for repeated striking of articles and article fragments in the chamber. The head includes a body portion and a shaft. The body portion has plural striking elements extending radially outward therefrom. Each striking element has a forward-facing radial striking surface with an area. High-speed rotation of the head causes the striking surfaces to violently contact and destroy articles and article fragments in the chamber and to render any associated information unusable.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2007Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: THE CHUDY GROUP, LLCInventors: Larry Montgomery, Duane S. Chudy