Patents by Inventor Robert N. Priebe

Robert N. Priebe 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: 8672153
    Abstract: A push tab container assembly includes a container and a lid configured to mate with the container in an unlocked state and in a locked state. The container includes a push tab assembly having a locking member defining a ramped surface and ending at a locking edge. The locking edge is vertically oriented with respect to the ramped surface and is tapered as it extends radially inwardly. The container has exactly one external container thread positioned on an external surface and at least one internal thread positioned on an internal surface. The lid has at least one locking lug positioned on an internal surface of a second skirt. The locking lug has a lug edge that tapers as it extends radially inwardly. When the lid is operably oriented relative to the container in the unlocked state, the external lid thread is mated with the internal container thread.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Apothecary Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert N. Priebe, Terrance O. Noble
  • Patent number: 8590164
    Abstract: A pill splitter includes a base, a cover pivotably secured to the base, a cutting blade attached to the cover, and a pill holder arrangement. The pill holder arrangement includes a slideable fixture constructed and arranged to be movable relative to the base and hold the pill. The pill holder arrangement allows a pill to split when the cover is moved in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Apothecary Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Terrance O. Noble, Robert N. Priebe
  • Publication number: 20130299615
    Abstract: A pill crusher includes a base and a handle. The base has a bottom resting surface that includes an at least partially molded friction-enhancing portion. The handle includes an upper region, a gripping region, and a column. The gripping region includes an at least partially molded friction-enhancing portion. A method of crushing a pill includes placing a pill within a pill chamber, inserting a column into the pill chamber, and then crushing the pill by exerting force on the pill by the column. The handle and the base include at least partially molded friction-enhancing portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventors: Robert N. Priebe, Terrance O. Noble
  • Publication number: 20130220840
    Abstract: A contact lens case assembly includes a base having at least a first well and at least a first lid removeably connected to selectively cover and expose the first well. At least a first decorative cover member is removeably and replaceably attached to the first lid. The assembly can also include a second well, a second lid, and a second decorative cover member. A projection-receiver arrangement between the decorative cover member and the lid helps to attach the cover member to the lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Inventors: Robert N. Priebe, Eric Bombardt, Candice Thomas
  • Publication number: 20130220851
    Abstract: A contact lens case assembly includes a base and at least a first lid. At least a first removeable and replaceable gripping ring having a band is against and circumscribing the surrounding wall of the first lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Inventors: Robert N. Priebe, Eric Bombardt
  • Patent number: 8459459
    Abstract: A lockable pill container includes a holder defining at least one compartment having an access opening providing access to a pill holder interior volume. At least one lid is moveable between a covering position and an open position. The lid includes a first locking member that is sized to project into the holder when the respective lid is in the covering position. A second locking member is moveable between a locking position and a release position. The locking position includes a position in which the second locking member engages a first locking member of the at least one lid in the covering position. The release position includes a position in which the second locking member is disengaged from all of the first locking members. The second locking member includes opposite first and second ends. The second locking member is moveable from the locking position to the release position by application of a force against the second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Apothecary Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Terrance O. Noble, Robert N. Priebe
  • Patent number: D684355
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Apothecary Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert N. Priebe
  • Patent number: D694906
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Apothecary Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert N. Priebe, Terrance O. Noble
  • Patent number: D695134
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Apothecary Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert N. Priebe, Terrance O. Noble
  • Patent number: D695512
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Apothecary Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert N. Priebe, Terrance O. Noble
  • Patent number: D695633
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Apothecary Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert N. Priebe, Terrance O. Noble
  • Patent number: D696007
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Apothecary Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert N. Priebe, Terrance O. Noble
  • Patent number: D696008
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Apothecary Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert N. Priebe, Terrance O. Noble
  • Patent number: D696009
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Apothecary Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert N. Priebe, Terrance O. Noble
  • Patent number: D696010
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Apothecary Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert N. Priebe, Terrance O. Noble
  • Patent number: D696856
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Apothecary Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert N. Priebe, Terrance O. Noble
  • Patent number: D697303
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Apothecary Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert N. Priebe, Terrance O. Noble
  • Patent number: D698141
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Apothecary Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert N. Priebe, Terrance O. Noble
  • Patent number: D698540
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Apothecary Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert N. Priebe, Terrance O. Noble
  • Patent number: D702853
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Apothecary Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert N. Priebe, Terrance O. Noble