US3915393A
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Medication crushing apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-04-24
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Granted: 1975-10-28
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Expires: 1994-04-24
Abstract
Abstract A new and improved apparatus for crushing medication, such as pills or tablets, sanitarily and quickly with reduced likelihood of contamination of medications.
Inventors
- 👤 Bill Webb Elkins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 05:42
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61J; A61J7/00; A61J7/0007; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S241/00; Y10S241/27
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
An apparatus for crushing medication and the like, comprising: a. base member means having a crushing bowl formed therewith; b. said crushing bowl having a contact surface therein for receiving the medication to be crushed; c. crushing arm means movable with respect to said base member means, said crushing arm means having a crusher head mounted therewith; d. said crusher head having a crushing surface formed thereon substantially conforming to said contact surface in said crusher bowl for increased crushing action on the medication; e. said crusher head further moving into said crushing bowl upon movement of said crushing arm means with respect to said base member means and crush the medication; f. means for pivotal movement of said crushing arm means with respect to said base member means wherein said crusher head may move into said crushing bowl and crush the medication; and g. a crushing cup mounted over said crusher head for preventing contact between said crusher head and the medication wherein cross-contamination of medication is prevented.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
169 words
An apparatus for crushing medication and the like, comprising: a. base member means having a crushing bowl formed therewith; b. said crushing bowl having a contact surface therein for receiving the medication to be crushed; c. crushing arm means movable with respect to said base member means, said crushing arm means having a crusher head mounted therewith; d. said crusher head having a crushing surface formed thereon substantially conforming to said contact surface in said crusher bowl for increased crushing action on the medication; e. said crusher head further moving into said crushing bowl upon movement of said crushing arm means with respect to said base member means and crush the medication; f. means for pivotal movement of said crushing arm means with respect to said base member means wherein said crusher head may move into said crushing bowl and crush the medication; and g. a crushing cup mounted over said crusher head for preventing contact between said crusher head and the medication wherein cross-contamination of medication is prevented.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 1, further including: a medication cup for containing the medication to be crushed, said medication cup being insertable into said crushing bowl.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus of claim 2, wherein said crushing bowl comprises: a container wall extending upwardly from said base member about said contact surface to receive said medication cup containing the medication to be crushed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said means for pivotal movement comprises: a. plural lugs mounted with said base mEmber means; b. an axle mounted with said crusher arm; and c. a sleeve mounted with said crusher arm and enclosing said axle for pivotal movement therewith.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said crusher arm includes: a hand grip portion formed on said crusher arm outwardly of said crusher head with respect to said means for pivotal movement for increased leverage during crushing.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-10-27 | 1979-04-28 | 1979-10-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-27 | 1983-04-28 | 1983-10-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-27 | 1987-04-28 | 1987-10-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |