Patents Assigned to KINN, INC.
  • Patent number: 11382306
    Abstract: An apparatus for receiving a food product having a cover and a removable liner are discussed. The cover has a top and bottom opening and a sidewall that extends at least partially between the top and bottom opening. At least one aperture is disposed on the sidewall. The removable liner can be inserted within the cover to form the apparatus for receiving the food product. After use of the removable liner, a user can dispose the removable liner by using the aperture to lift the cover with the removable liner inside, and dropping the removable liner into a waste receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Kinn, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander James McKinnon, Allen Chandler Young
  • Patent number: 9992971
    Abstract: An apparatus for receiving a food product having a cover and a removable liner are disclosed. The cover has a top and bottom opening and a sidewall that extends at least partially between the top and bottom opening. At least one aperture is disposed on the sidewall. The removable liner can be inserted within the cover to form the apparatus for receiving the food product. After use of the removable liner, a user can dispose the removable liner by using the aperture to lift the cover with the removable liner inside, and dropping the removable liner into a waste receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Kinn, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander James McKinnon, Allen Chandler Young
  • Patent number: 9186300
    Abstract: A pill is divided using a pill splitter and crusher device having a first member coupled to a second member. The first member includes a pill-receiving cavity and the second member comprises a blade and an anvil. In some contemplated embodiments, the anvil is configured to crush a pill placed within the cavity and the blade is configured to split the pill within the cavity. Furthermore, the anvil is coupled to the second member, such that the anvil could move from a crushing position to a non-crushing position, which allows for crushing and splitting of the pill, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Kinn, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen Chandler Young, Chi Hung Cao, Alexander James McKinnon
  • Publication number: 20140246525
    Abstract: A pill is divided using a pill splitter and crusher device having a first member coupled to a second member. The first member comprises a pill-receiving cavity and the second member comprises a blade and an anvil. In some contemplated embodiments, the anvil is configured to crush a pill placed within the cavity and the blade is configured to split the pill within the cavity. Furthermore, the anvil is coupled to the second member, such that the anvil could move from a crushing position to a non-crushing position, which allows for crushing and splitting of the pill, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: Kinn, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen Chandler Young, Chi Hung Cao, Alexander James McKinnon
  • Patent number: 8720808
    Abstract: A pill is divided using a pill splitter and crusher device having a first member coupled to a second member. The first member comprises a pill-receiving cavity and the second member comprises a blade and an anvil. In some contemplated embodiments, the anvil is configured to crush a pill placed within the cavity and the blade is configured to split the pill within the cavity. Furthermore, the anvil is coupled to the second member, such that the anvil could move from a crushing position to a non-crushing position, which allows for crushing and splitting of the pill, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Kinn, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen Chandler Young, Chi Hung Cao, Alexander James McKinnon
  • Publication number: 20140023694
    Abstract: Medication can be concealed using a device that comprises a food storage container, a nozzle, and a base. The food storage container typically stores a non-solid food product that can be used to conceal medication, dispense toppings, and make treats. Furthermore, the food storage container can be configured to mate with a nozzle, which could control the flow of the food product within the food storage container. The base comprises a cavity configured to receive an open capsule, wherein the non-solid food product can be dispensed via the nozzle of the food storage container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: KINN, INC.
    Inventors: Allen Chandler Young, Chi Hung Cao, Alexander James McKinnon
  • Publication number: 20140021276
    Abstract: A pill is divided using a pill splitter and crusher device having a first member coupled to a second member. The first member comprises a pill-receiving cavity and the second member comprises a blade and an anvil. In some contemplated embodiments, the anvil is configured to crush a pill placed within the cavity and the blade is configured to split the pill within the cavity. Furthermore, the anvil is coupled to the second member, such that the anvil could move from a crushing position to a non-crushing position, which allows for crushing and splitting of the pill, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: KINN, INC.
    Inventors: Allen Chandler Young, Chi Hung Cao, Alexander James McKinnon