Systems and methods for botulinum toxin or other drug injections for medical treatment
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Publication Number
US-12364823-B2
Publication Date
2025-07-22
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Abstract
A method for injection of drugs into a patient, the method including a) marking on a skin of the patient indicators to identify locations for drug injections: b) taking an image of the skin with the markings thereon; c) after obtaining a customized cover with openings in the cover, inserting a marking device through the openings to mark the skin for injection locations.
Core Innovation
A method provides consistent injection of a drug through a skin of a patient by manually providing first markings on the patient skin to provide locators for drug injection. The first markings are customized to anatomy of the patient and needs of the patient, and a first image of the skin with the first markings thereon is taken and stored as an input for subsequent processing.
Prior to creation of a three dimensional customized cover, the drug is injected into the patient at the location of the first markings, and a physician evaluates a result of the injection after a period of time wherein the drug injected has had time to work. If the first image is unsatisfactory, the physician edits the first image to create a revised image that adjusts one or more injection locations for injection at a location different than the first markings, and the customized cover is not made until the result is satisfactory.
After obtaining the cover made in accordance with the revised image, the cover is placed on the skin of the patient and second markings are manually provided through openings in the cover. The openings are formed in the cover customized for the individual patient and formed in response to instructions based on individual patient evaluation, and after removing the cover the drug is injected at the second markings with the physician having direct visualization of the skin as injections are made.
Claims Coverage
The document describes one independent claim focused on patient-specific markings, imaging, physician editing after the drug has time to work, and creation of a three dimensional customized cover with patient-specific openings for direct-visualized injection. The provided refinements further specify an image-to-manufacturing web portal, 3D printing of the cover, preventing passage of injection devices through the openings, an evaluation interval exceeding one week, and reusability for follow-up injections.
Patient-customized first skin markings as locators and imaging-based storage
Manually providing first markings on a skin of a patient customized to anatomy of the patient and needs of the patient; taking a first image of the skin with the first markings thereon; and storing the first image.
Physician-edited revised image after the drug has time to work before making the cover
Prior to creation of a three dimensional customized cover, injecting the drug into the patient at the location of the first markings; after a period of time wherein the drug injected has had time to work, evaluating a result of the injection; and by a physician editing an unsatisfactory first image to create a revised image that corrects the first markings for injection at one or more injection locations different than the first markings, wherein the customized cover is not made until the result is satisfactory.
Three dimensional customized cover with openings for second markings and direct visualization during injection
After obtaining the cover made in accordance with the revised image, placing the cover on the skin of the patient and manually providing second markings through openings in the cover customized for the individual patient and formed in response to instructions based on individual patient evaluation; removing the cover and injecting the drug at the second markings, with the physician having direct visualization of the skin as injections are made.
Web portal configured for image-to-cover manufacturing instruction flow
Uploading the revised or unedited first image to a web portal for linking with a device for manufacturing the cover, wherein the web portal is configured to block access to software linked to the web portal.
Cover formed by three dimensional printing
The cover is formed by 3D printing.
Openings configured to prevent passage of injection devices
The cover is configured to prevent passage of injection devices through the openings.
Post-injection evaluation interval exceeding one week
The method is performed for a period of time that exceeds one week.
Reusable cover enabling multiple follow-up marking and injection sessions
The cover is reusable on the patient and the method includes placing the cover on the skin and manually making markings on the skin through the openings multiple times for follow up injections with the cover removed.
Claim coverage centers on providing consistent drug injection through skin using patient-customized first markings, imaging and storing, a physician-edited revised image after the drug has time to work so the cover is not made until the result is satisfactory, and a three dimensional customized cover with patient-specific openings enabling second markings and drug injection with direct physician visualization. The provided refinements further specify a web portal, 3D printing, prevention of injection-device passage through the openings, an evaluation interval exceeding one week, and reusability for follow-up injections.
Stated Advantages
Provides consistent injection of a drug through a skin of a patient.
Enables injection at locations corrected by physician editing based on an evaluated result after the drug has time to work.
Allows physician direct visualization of the skin of the patient as injections are made.
Customizes openings in a three dimensional customized cover for the individual patient based on individual patient evaluation.
Supports cover reuse for follow up injections with the cover removed between injections.
Documented Applications
Botulinum toxin injection through a patient skin, including follow up injections using the customized cover.
Injection of drugs other than botulinum toxin is described as applicable to other body regions, including forehead/scalp, abdomen, migraines, and underarms.
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