Patents by Inventor John H. McKee

John H. McKee 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).

  • Method of packaging medication for controlled dispensing
    Patent number: 4972657
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method, system and related apparatus and articles for use in dispensing medication. Control of the medication is accomplished by assigning unique numerical or alpha-numerical code identifications to each of the many medications prescribed for patient use. The apparatus includes a set of individual envelopes which are produced in continuous web form, similar to multi-part business forms, and which can be processed through computer controlled printers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1990
    Assignee: RNA, Incorporated
    Inventor: John H. McKee
  • Medication control system
    Patent number: 4860899
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an apparatus and articles for use in dispensing medication. Control of the medication is accomplished by assigning unique numerical (or alpha-numerical) code identifications to each of the many medications prescribed for patient use. A typical dosage, usually a unit dosage, of each medication is placed in a sealed packet and each packet is marked with the code identification of the medication contained in the packet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1989
    Assignee: RNA, Incorporated
    Inventor: John H. McKee