Apparatus, methods, and systems for delivery and administration of pharmaceutical, therapeutic and cosmetic substances to users
Inventors
Albert, Pradeep • Nichols, Christine • Condron, David J. • Artze, Brian • SABA, Fadi • Klein, Jesse • Vad, Vijay
Assignees
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Publication Number
US-12171938-B1
Publication Date
2024-12-24
Expiration Date
Abstract
Apparatus, methods, and systems for delivery and administration of pharmaceutical, therapeutic and cosmetic substances to users. The method includes providing a removable capsule having an atomizer, inserting the removable capsule in a channel of a base unit of a device. The channel is in fluid communication with a mixing chamber of the base unit, and the base unit defines openings on the base unit configured to receive a portion of a conduit and a removable air mover unit. Further, the method includes dispensing, using the atomizer, the at least one medication from the removable capsule to the mixing chamber of the base unit, and using the removable air mover unit, causing air and the at least one medication within the mixing chamber to be conveyed from the mixing chamber to the conduit such that air and the at least one medication dispensed from the removable capsule exits the conduit.
Core Innovation
The invention relates to administering at least one substance using a removable capsule having an atomizer. The removable capsule is inserted in a channel of a base unit, where the channel is in fluid communication with a mixing chamber, and the substance dispensed by the atomizer is combined with air in the mixing chamber.
A removable air mover unit is attached with the base unit and is configured to be in fluid communication with the mixing chamber within the device. The removable air mover unit conveys air and the at least one substance from the mixing chamber to a conduit so that the air and substance dispensed from the removable capsule exits the conduit.
Delivery is described by conveying the mixture to a target region using a conduit-connected spraying catheter tube. The spraying catheter tube includes an elongated body with a flexible tube segment configured for inserting into a user’s body and an adjustable tip portion oriented differently for directional adjustment for medication delivery to a target region inside the user’s body, including a tooth within a mouth or an internal organ of the user.
The system is adaptable for different substance types and body targets, including medication, a therapeutic substance, and a cosmetic substance. Delivery is also described as adaptable to an ocular tube with an eye cup to administer the at least one substance in mist form to a user’s eyes and skin, and to administering a fertilizer delivered to a plant in mist form.
Claims Coverage
The document provides two independent method claims covering three inventive features: administration using a removable capsule with an atomizer, a mixing chamber, and a removable air mover unit, plus administration to a body part of a user with a spraying catheter tube and directional adjustable tip for delivery to a target region inside the user’s body.
Removable capsule atomizing a substance to a mixing chamber with air
Providing a removable capsule having an atomizer; inserting the removable capsule in a channel of a base unit of a device, the channel in fluid communication with a mixing chamber of the base unit; dispensing, using the atomizer, the at least one substance from the removable capsule to the mixing chamber of the base unit, wherein the at least one substance is combined with air in the mixing chamber.
Removable air mover unit conveying air-and-substance from the mixing chamber to a conduit
Providing a removable air mover unit in attachment with a base unit of a device, the base unit defining openings configured to receive a portion of a conduit and a removable air mover unit; using the removable air mover unit, causing air and the at least one substance within the mixing chamber to be conveyed from the mixing chamber to the conduit such that air and the at least one substance dispensed from the removable capsule exits the conduit.
Directional adjustable spraying catheter tube for delivery to an internal target region
Providing a spraying catheter tube connected to the conduit using an adapter, wherein the spraying catheter tube has an elongated body comprising a flexible tube segment configured for inserting into a user's body, and an adjustable tip portion oriented differently for allowing directional adjustment for medication delivery to a target region inside the user's body, wherein the target region is a tooth within a mouth of the user or an internal organ of the user.
Across the independent claims, the inventive coverage centers on a removable capsule with an atomizer delivering a substance into a base unit mixing chamber where it is combined with air, and a removable air mover unit conveying the air-and-substance mixture through a conduit to exit at the administration outlet. In the second independent claim, delivery to a target region inside the user’s body is supported by a conduit-connected spraying catheter tube with a flexible tube segment and a directional adjustable tip portion aimed at a tooth within a mouth or an internal organ.
Stated Advantages
Not explicitly described in patent.
Documented Applications
Administering medication, a therapeutic substance, or a cosmetic substance to a body part of a user via atomization and air-and-substance conveyance.
Medication delivery to a target region inside a user’s body including a tooth within a mouth or an internal organ.
Mist delivery to a user’s eyes and skin using an ocular tube with an eye cup.
Administering a fertilizer delivered to a plant in mist form.
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