Patents by Inventor Kimberly Ann Bunyan

Kimberly Ann Bunyan 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).

  • Patent number: 6478155
    Abstract: An apparatus for containing pills includes a cylindrically shaped portion that is adapted for attachment by the use of an adhesive to the underside of a cap for a prescription bottle and, once attached, for insertion into the prescription bottle. The cylindrically shaped portion includes an upper end and an opposite bottom end. The upper-end is attached to the cap and it includes the adhesive that is exposed by peeling off a protective covering and then applying the upper end to the cap. The upper end may include a first half of a hook and loop fastener with a second half of a hook and loop fastener attached to the inside of the cap to permit detachably attaching the upper end to the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Inventor: Kimberly Ann Bunyan
  • Publication number: 20020139709
    Abstract: An apparatus for containing pills includes a cylindrically shaped portion that is adapted for attachment by the use of an adhesive to the underside of a cap for a prescription bottle and, once attached, for insertion into the prescription bottle. The cylindrically shaped portion includes an upper end and an opposite bottom end. The upper end is attached to the cap and it includes the adhesive that is exposed by peeling off a protective covering and then applying the upper end to the cap. The upper end may include a first half of a hook and loop fastener with a second half of a hook and loop fastener attached to the inside of the cap to permit detachably attaching the upper end to the cap. A hingedly attached lid is one method of access that is described and it is preferably attached to the bottom end and, when opened, causes the diameter of the cylindrically shaped portion to exceed that of the prescription bottle, thereby preventing the cap from being placed on the prescription bottle when the lid is open.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventor: Kimberly Ann Bunyan