Patents by Inventor John T. Henninger

John T. Henninger 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).

  • Pill Dispenser and Method
    Publication number: 20100318218
    Abstract: Disclosed is a pill dispenser. In one embodiment, the pill dispenser includes a housing defining an interior. The dispenser may also include a holder for receiving a plurality of pills, a movable barrier positioned at one end of the holder, and a retainer capable of moving at least one of the pills in the holder. At least a portion of the holder and barrier may be positioned within the interior of the housing. Related methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Inventors: Robert B. Muncy, JR., William R. Dieter, Anthony J. McEldowney, John T. Henninger, Richard R. Muse, Bonnie L. Muse
  • Method and Device for Pill Dispensing
    Publication number: 20080251530
    Abstract: A pill dispenser and a related method of pill dispensing including a container having a holder, a gate, a controller, a sensor, and a neutralizing device. The dispenser releases pills at a prescribed release rate. The sensor detects tampering with the container. Upon detection of tampering, the neutralizing device renders the contents of the pill dispenser impotent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2008
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventors: Lawrence E. Holloway, John T. Henninger, Richard D. Muse, Anthony J. McEldowney, Robert B. Muncy, William R. Dieter, Robert A. Lodder
  • Method and device for pill dispensing
    Patent number: 7392918
    Abstract: A pill dispenser (10) and a related method of pill dispensing including a container (12) having a holder (14), a gate (16), a controller (18) a sensor (20) and a neutralizing device (22). The dispenser (10) releases pills at a prescribed release rate. The sensor (20) detects tampering with the container (12). Upon detection of tampering, the neutralizing device (22) renders the contents of the pill dispenser (10) impotent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: R.A.M.M., LLC
    Inventors: Lawrence E. Holloway, John T. Henninger, Richard D. Muse, Anthony J. McEldowney, Robert B. Muncy, Jr., William R. Dieter, Robert A. Lodder