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Pill tray spatula

US9394152B2 · kind B2 · utility

8Cited by

5References

20Claims

0Family size

Inventors

James A. Connellan · Boca Raton, US
William D. Moyer · Elgin, US
Ryan Hamblin · Apache Junction, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 1, 2014
Grant date	Jul 19, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 18, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61J2205/30
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pharmacist's spatula, or pill tray spatula, is provided for assisting in sorting and counting of pills and capsules comprising generally flat stainless steel blades extending from opposing ends of a generally bi-conic handle. The first blade has a straight portion less than or equal in length to a width or length of a pill counting tray, a curved portion between the straight portion and the handle and a curved and angled tip at the distal end of the first edge of the first blade. The second edge of the first blade has a notched hook, a fulcrum, and a bottle opener. The second blade is short and has the shape of a flat truncated arrow.

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