Swinging Patents (Class 414/653)
  • Method of self-contained recycling of pharmaceutical containers
    Patent number: 9811782
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system and method of recycling of a pharmaceutical container system, which can include the container and closure for the container. The disclosure teaches a self-contained recycling system wherein the pharmaceutical containers that are made for consumer use are returned for processing and remanufacturing as new unused pharmaceutical containers to facilitate the ease of recycling of the same and the future use as unused pharmaceutical containers and viable consumer products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: TRI STATE DISTRIBUTION, INC.
    Inventors: David A. Miceli, Joseph A. Miceli
  • Method for deterring smoking
    Patent number: 5888479
    Abstract: A method for reducing the desire of a person to smoke tobacco includes orally administering to the person an aqueous solution containing a polyvalent cation derived from a metal selected from the group consisting of palladium, copper, zinc, aluminum, tin, and bismuth. The method includes smoking tobacco by the person to whom the solution is administered, subsequent to the oral administration of the solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1999
    Inventor: Edward J. Carlin
  • Automatic tub dumper
    Patent number: 4386884
    Abstract: This invention provides automatic mechanical means for lifting fish and other products from the water, boat or other container to a truck, vat or other receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1981
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1983
    Inventor: Edward B. Newell