Patents by Inventor David A. Engle

David A. Engle 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).

  • Methods and apparatus for splitting tablets
    Patent number: 7971765
    Abstract: A method for splitting tablets includes positioning a plurality of tablets onto a supporting structure. Each of the plurality of tablets are then substantially simultaneously split into at least two parts. Finally, if desired, the at least two parts of each tablet are dispensed into a compartment of a corresponding one of a plurality of first capsule portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Fisher Clinical Services, Inc.
    Inventor: David A. Engle
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SPLITTING TABLETS
    Publication number: 20080210731
    Abstract: A method for splitting tablets includes positioning a plurality of tablets onto a supporting structure. Each of the plurality of tablets are then substantially simultaneously split into at least two parts. Finally, if desired, the at least two parts of each tablet are dispensed into a compartment of a corresponding one of a plurality of first capsule portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2007
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: Fisher Clinical Services, Inc.
    Inventor: David A. Engle