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02-02-2012 дата публикации

Medication dispenser with integrated monitoring system

Номер: US20120029693A1
Автор: David M. Bear, Yogendra Jain
Принадлежит: Senticare Inc

Devices, systems, and methods are provided for remote visualization of the storage compartments in a medication dispenser device, to monitor a patient's compliance with a medication dosage schedule and for verifying the proper loading of medication into the patient's medication dispenser device. The device may include a plurality of storage compartments, each having an interior space for storing at least one medication or medication reminder marker; an image capturing device (e.g., a camera) positionable to capture an image of the interior space of each storage compartment; and a communications module for electronically transmitting the captured image to a central monitoring station.

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Номер записи: 1
16-02-2012 дата публикации

System and methods for the production of personalized drug products

Номер: US20120041778A1
Автор: Daniel L. Kraft
Принадлежит: Individual

A system and method for determining an optimal combination drug product for a particular patient includes a processor that receives patient information and determines an optimal combination drug product based on the received information. A system which can provide information regarding predicted events or pathologies based on received patient information and guidance on subsequent steps to ameliorate, treat or intervent. A drug production device includes a plurality of drug containers, each of which are coupled to a drug dispensing channel. A controller controls the dispensing of drug through each channel, and a combination drug product is produced from the dispensed drugs. A combination drug product includes a plurality of discrete units of a first drug, and a plurality of discrete units of a second drug. A transdermal patch includes a plurality of drug compartments, each containing a quantity of drug product, and a controller for controlling the release of drugs from each compartment. Feedback loop elements can enable iterations to optimized personalized doses.

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Номер записи: 2
15-03-2012 дата публикации

Flexible Fluid Storage and Warming Bag and a Fluid Storage and Warming System

Номер: US20120063973A1
Автор: Chee Wai Albert Lu, Chee Wai Patrick Shi, Gim Ching Jenny Ang, Joo Chuan Yeo
Принадлежит: Agency for Science Technology and Research Singapore

In an embodiment, a flexible fluid storage and warming bag may be provided. The flexible fluid storage and warming bag may include two flexible main walls, each including a surrounding edge, the two flexible main walls overlapping each other and being fluid-tightly sealed together along the surrounding edges thereof, the bag including a single non-partitioned fluid chamber defined by and between the two flexible main walls and by the sealed surrounding edges; at least one fluid transfer port extending into the single non-partitioned fluid chamber and being configured to allow transfer of the fluid into and out of the bag; and an electrical heating element integrated with at least one of the two flexible main walls of the bag. A fluid storage and warming system may also be provided.

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Номер записи: 3
10-05-2012 дата публикации

Data Gathering System

Номер: US20120116201A1
Автор: James Hutchison, Lawrence Arne, Mark Zdeblick
Принадлежит: Proteus Biomedical Inc

A device for gathering data has first and second electrodes. The first electrode is coupled to a surface of interest, and the second electrode is coupled to “everything else” or “the air”. The first electrode is shielded from the second, and from most sources of parasitic capacitance, by a shield that is driven by an active driver that drives the shield to track, and ideally to match, the instantaneous potential of the electrode. The second electrode is likewise shielded in a similar way from most sources of parasitic capacitance. These shields likewise help to limit the extent to which RFI from the device electronics couples with either of the electrodes. In this way the sensing device achieves a markedly better signal-to-noise ratio at frequency bands of interest.

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Номер записи: 4
14-06-2012 дата публикации

Monitoring apparatus

Номер: US20120147712A1
Автор: John M. Lynn, Thomas John Blake
Принадлежит: FloTime LLC

A timing apparatus on a container cap which is associated with a standard push pump. The timer is activated by pushing down on the standard pump that then moves a fluid that is held within a chamber having a first compartment and a second compartment The compartments are in fluid communication with each other. The fluid is moved from one compartment to the other compartment when the pump is pushed and the timer works because the fluid returns to the first compartment over some known range of time when the pump is no longer being pushed.

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Номер записи: 5
19-07-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus, Method, Device And Computer Program Product For Audibly Communicating Medicine Identity, Dosage And Intake Instruction

Номер: US20120183941A1
Автор: Jay Steinmetz
Принадлежит: Barcoding Inc

A system for identifying medication in the form of pills, capsules or tablets, and communicating medicine dosage and intake instructions to a user, Utilizing Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFID) and optical recognition technology. The RFID is performed by labeling a medicine container with a tag containing a unique identifier, associating the unique identifier with an audio file comprising instructions related to medicine usage, and delivering the audio file to an electromagnetic wave-enabled device. A wireless device, such as a mobile telephone or PDA, via a service, plays an audio and/or vibrational file associated with the unique identifier when the RFID tag is read by the device. The mobile device has a camera therein and is operable to capture an image of the pill, capsule or tablet and, via execution of optical recognition software, identify the pill, tablet or capsule, and verify the identity thereof.

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Номер записи: 6
26-07-2012 дата публикации

Portable container heating system

Номер: US20120187066A1
Автор: Arnost Redl
Принадлежит: HOT BABY sro

A bottle includes at least one internal compartment delimited with a bottle casing. The bottle body has at least one filling and/or outlet hole, arranged parallel to the bottle's longitudinal axis, fitted with at least one removable cap. The internal part of the bottle is fitted with at least one heating device connected to a thermal source and/or one partition dividing the internal space of the bottle to at least two mutually separated compartments connected to the filling and/or outlet hole.

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Номер записи: 7
26-07-2012 дата публикации

Retrofittable aspiration prevention mechanism for patients

Номер: US20120191038A1
Автор: Allen Gerber
Принадлежит: Individual

A device is employed that can be retrofit onto existing feed pumps to remediate the problem of fluid aspiration in patients being fed through a feeding tube from the pump. In one embodiment the feeding pump is plugged into the device which is plugged into a power outlet. A patient angle sensor triggers power cutoff to the pump and stoppage of fluid flow. The angle sensor and operating program may be part of a smart phone. Power to the pump may be shut off due to a Bluetooth signal from the smart phone to a Bluetooth controlled power strip into which the pump is plugged to receive power.

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Номер записи: 8
09-08-2012 дата публикации

Pharmaceutical package

Номер: US20120199509A1
Автор: Frank Albert McKiel, Jr., Margaret Elizabeth Sweeney-McKiel
Принадлежит: Individual

A packaging for pharmaceutical pills or the like is disclosed having formed therein both a payload enclosure and a recessed activating feature. The recessed activating feature, once activated using a pointed object, changes the packaging into a form that may be more readily opened by hand.

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Номер записи: 9
09-08-2012 дата публикации

Patient Hydration System

Номер: US20120199595A1
Автор: Candice Ann Makowski, Cicelee Renee Makowski, Mary Virginia Makowski
Принадлежит: Individual

A patient hydration system comprises a bladder, a flexible tube, a safety guard, and a mouthpiece. The bladder can be a generally rectangular-shaped pouch designed to hold liquids. The bladder can have an attachment means whereby a retention member can be used to hang the bladder. The bladder has a port that allows the attachment of the flexible tube. The tube is also connected to the safety guard and mouthpiece. The contents of the bladder flow through the tube and out of the mouthpiece on demand. A keeper clip can be added in proximity to the mouthpiece. The safety guard provides a substantial handle for grasping and maneuvering the system, ensures that the mouthpiece is not inadvertently swallowed by the patient, and protects the mouthpiece from surface contamination if the mouthpiece is placed on a table, plate, etc.

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Номер записи: 10
09-08-2012 дата публикации

Cartridge And Medical Delivery System Accommodating Such Cartridge

Номер: US20120203185A1
Автор: Kim Steengaard, Lars Korsbjerg Nielsen, Lars Thougaard KRISTENSEN, Morten Baek JENSEN
Принадлежит: Novo Nordisk AS

A cartridge having a distal end provided with a mechanical coding. The coding has the form of a circular protrusion where the circular outer diameter is dedicated a specific concentration of insulin contained in the cartridge. The distal end of the cartridge is fitted in to a circular contour in the housing. The outer diameter of the protrusion on the distal end of the cartridge is chosen as a larger diameter for a higher concentration of insulin. In this way only a cartridge containing the correct concentration or a lower concentration fits into a delivery system designed for a specific concentration of insulin.

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Номер записи: 11
06-09-2012 дата публикации

Container cap with protective cover

Номер: US20120223045A1
Автор: Richard Million Burke, JR.
Принадлежит: TIMER CAP COMPANY LLC

The invention is a prescription container cap with a self-healing polymer protective cover. The container cap has a self-healing polymer protective cover or coating on the top of the container cap. The container cap is preferably a pharmaceutical safety cap that has a timer built into the cap and graphics near the timer. The self-healing polymer cover, which is preferably in the shape of a tapered disk, covers and protects the timer and the graphics. Specifically, the self-healing polymer resists minor scratches and protects the timer from trauma, including when the bottle and cap are dropped. The self-healing polymer protective cover is clear and allows the user an unobstructed (or even magnified) view of the underlying timer and graphics.

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Номер записи: 12
13-09-2012 дата публикации

Sterling silver and/or metal gel and/or liquid centered teether

Номер: US20120232591A1
Автор: Erika Natalia Kuver-DelDuca, Lisa Ann Brabant
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention is a multi-textured infant teether or teething device, where a portion of the teether is a rounded and curved, hard, smooth, hollow, metal exterior that is comprised of sterling silver, aluminum or any other rust-resistant metal material and a portion of the teether is a handle that is comprised of either metal covered by rubber or plastic or solely of rubber or plastic to prevent the teether from becoming too cold to hold. Inside the multi-textured teether will be a liquid or gel, comprised of water, food grade propalyne glycol, any other food grade, freezer-friendly gel or similar non-toxic material, that has the ability to remain cold for a prolonged time period following refrigeration or freezing, which shall be enclosed in a sealed bag, enclosed expandable plastic material or other container capable of being frozen while holding a liquid and/or gel in order to prevent leakage.

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Номер записи: 13
25-10-2012 дата публикации

Medicine collecting system and cart

Номер: US20120271454A1
Автор: Makoto Gotou, Takanobu Tanimoto, Tohru Nakamura, Yoshihiko Matsukawa
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corp

A medicine collecting system ( 11 ) includes a cart ( 14 ) having a plurality of housing units ( 23 ) that each house a tray ( 12 ), and a dispenser ( 13 ) that dispenses a first medicine to the tray housed in each housing unit of the cart ( 14 ) according to prescription information that indicates the type of a medicine to be dispensed to each tray and the number of the medicines and is set for each tray. A memory unit ( 28 ) of the system ( 11 ) stores, for each tray, the prescription information with housing unit identification information that identifies the housing unit housing the tray to which the first medicine is dispensed by the dispenser ( 13 ), in association with one another. The system ( 11 ) includes a medicine rack processing unit ( 33 ) that identifies the prescription information containing information on a second medicine to be supplied to each tray after dispensing of the first medicine and determines the housing unit identification information corresponding to the identified prescription information, and an LED ( 26 ) that presents information that identifies the housing unit ( 23 ) indicated by the housing unit identification information.

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Номер записи: 14
31-01-2013 дата публикации

Compliance aid labeling for medication containers

Номер: US20130026056A1
Автор: Stephen M. Key
Принадлежит: Accudial Pharmaceutical Inc

The present application is directed to patient compliance aids for a medicine container. A base label may be adhered to the medication container, and one or more indicia disposed on the base label. A top label may cover at least a portion of the base label.

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Номер записи: 15
14-02-2013 дата публикации

Medicine portfolio and organizer

Номер: US20130037428A1
Автор: Harry Lynnwood Wingate, III
Принадлежит: Individual

A portfolio for organizing and managing the storage, access and administration of prescription and/or over-the-counter medications. The portfolio that includes various storage mechanism, holders and tools that can be used for managing a patient's medications. The portfolio is a two-sided brief-case like device that can be secured in a closed position, or opened to gain access to the interior of the portfolio. The portfolio may include multiple pockets on the outside for storing various items, and a variety of pockets, sleeves, receptors and Velcro or hook and loop structures for receiving and holding various elements such as a pill dispenser, containers, pill bottles, etc. The portfolio can be pre-configured or configurable by including an interior that includes Velcro or hook and loop surfaces that can receive and securely hold various elements, such as medicine bottle receptors, pockets, sleeves, pill dispensers, communication devices, pouches, etc.

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Номер записи: 16
14-03-2013 дата публикации

Feeding bag system with interchangeable attachments

Номер: US20130064479A1
Автор: Daniel J. Taylor, Krista Elaine HALLIDAY
Принадлежит: VERY SMART PRODUCTS LLC

A feeding bag system, comprising at least one reusable feeding bag suitable for holding liquids and solid foods, each bag defining a mouth at an upper end of the bag, and a plurality of attachments for regulating the passage of material into or out of the bag, each attachment having a connecting assembly for detachably connecting the attachment to the mouth of the at least one bag to form a liquid-proof seal therewith.

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Номер записи: 17
21-03-2013 дата публикации

Coded Collapsible Drug Reservoir

Номер: US20130072878A1
Автор: Richard James Vincent Avery
Принадлежит: Sanofi Aventis Deutschland GmbH

A coded collapsible drug reservoir ( 200 ) and a drug delivery system ( 100 ) including a coded collapsible drug reservoir ( 200 ). The drug reservoir ( 200 ) includes a collapsible housing ( 202 ) and a port ( 204 ) in communication with the collapsible housing ( 202 ). The drug reservoir ( 200 ) further includes a coding feature ( 206 ) disposed on the drug reservoir ( 200 ), and the coding feature ( 206 ) identifies the drug reservoir ( 200 ).

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Номер записи: 18
21-03-2013 дата публикации

Teether

Номер: US20130072977A1
Автор: Marcel Van Engen, Peter Smith
Принадлежит: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV

A teething device comprising a shield connected to a gum soothing portion formed from a frame is disclosed. The frame is configured to locate underneath a lip and against a gum of an infant when in use. Furthermore, the frame is shaped so as to conform to an infant's gumso as to produce a massaging effect on said gum.

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Номер записи: 19
11-04-2013 дата публикации

Infant medicine dispenser

Номер: US20130090595A1
Автор: Veronica Brenner
Принадлежит: Individual

An infant medicine dispenser may have a pacifier and a cover. The pacifier may be formed with an opening at a distal tip of a nipple of the pacifier. The nipple of the pacifier may also be hollow to store liquid medicine to be administered to an infant. The opening at the distal tip of the nipple may form a generally liquid tight seal which holds the liquid medicine within the interior reservoir of the nipple, but allows the liquid medicine to flow there through upon sucking. The back side of the pacifier may have an opening through which the liquid medicine is poured into the interior reservoir. The opening may be sealed with a cover to prevent spills if the infant medicine dispenser is inadvertently knocked out of the infant's mouth.

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Номер записи: 20
16-05-2013 дата публикации

Fluid dispenser with tongue depressor

Номер: US20130123690A1
Автор: Don F. Yeager
Принадлежит: Amcor Pty Ltd

A fluid dispenser contains a fluid and selectively delivers the fluid orally to a subject. The fluid dispenser includes a main body defining a vessel that contains the fluid. The fluid dispenser also includes a dispensing portion that extends from the main body. The dispensing portion defines a passage therethrough that is in fluid communication with the vessel. The passage terminates at a dispenser opening through which the fluid exits the passage and flows into the mouth of the subject. Moreover, the fluid dispenser includes a tongue depressor that extends from the dispensing portion. The tongue depressor is operable to depress the tongue of the subject while the fluid is dispensed into the mouth of the subject.

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Номер записи: 21
23-05-2013 дата публикации

Coded cartridge assembly

Номер: US20130131604A1
Автор: Richard James Vincent Avery
Принадлежит: Sanofi Aventis Deutschland GmbH

Disclosed herein are cartridge assemblies that include coding features that help dedicate a medicament reservoir to specific injection devices. An exemplary cartridge assembly comprises a cylindrical inner surface for holding medicament and a cylindrical outer surface comprising at its proximal end one or more stops configured as coding elements protruding from the cylindrical outer surface. Each coding element is configured only to engage a corresponding coding feature on a dose setting and delivery mechanism, thereby allowing only the correct cartridge assembly to connect to the dose setting and delivery mechanism.

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Номер записи: 22
06-06-2013 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for prescription medication verification

Номер: US20130142406A1
Автор: Chris S. Burt, David A. Lang, David A. Yanez, Nelson D. Tarr
Принадлежит: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC

A method of processing graphical image data representing optically scanned medication-related units may include receiving image data generated responsive to disposal of the units on a tray disposed a distance from an image acquisition component, the image data including data indicative of visually observable features of the units disposed on the tray. The method further includes comparing at least two features among the visually observable features from the image data to reference data indicative of corresponding features of reference units. The reference data is selected for comparison based on an identification of the reference data as corresponding to a prescription being processed. The reference data includes data indicative of features of the reference units extracted from images captured using hardware corresponding to hardware used to generate the image data. The method further includes generating a likelihood rating for each of the at least two features based on the comparing.

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Номер записи: 23
20-06-2013 дата публикации

Medicament cartridge assembly

Номер: US20130158500A1
Автор: Robert Woolston
Принадлежит: DCA DESIGN INTERNATIONAL LTD

A person having diabetes will often be required to take both slow acting and fast acting forms of insulin. It is important to be able to distinguish readily between medicament cartridges containing different medicaments. The present invention enables more ready distinction as between medicament cartridges containing different medicaments. An adaptor top for a medicament cartridge, the medicament cartridge comprising a cylinder having a main body portion, a neck portion at a first end having a radially outwardly directed flange portion, a narrowing shoulder portion connecting the body portion and the neck portion, a cap beaded across the first end thereby to retain a fluid impermeable membrane, and the adaptor top comprising a first cylindrical body portion having a radially inwardly directed flange at one end, in use to be seated over and against the cap and a second cylindrical skirt portion being adapted, in use, to be seated against the shoulder portion of the cartridge, the second skirt portion including a plurality of fingers, the free ends of the fingers in use being adapted to be seated beneath the outwardly directed flange of the medicament cartridge.

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Номер записи: 24
27-06-2013 дата публикации

Small-volume oral transmucosal dosage forms

Номер: US20130165481A1
Автор: Andrew I. Poutiatine, Larry Hamel, Pamela Palmer, Stelios Tzannis, Thomas Schreck
Принадлежит: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals Inc

Small-volume oral transmucosal dosage forms or NanoTabs® comprising a predetermined amount of a pharmaceutically active drug are provided. Exemplary applications include use of the NanoTabs® to administer a drug for the treatment of acute, post-operative or breakthrough pain.

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Номер записи: 25
18-07-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for non-intravenously administering a medication

Номер: US20130184681A1
Автор: Frank M. Goetz, Paul R. Austin
Принадлежит: Xerox Corp

A computer-based apparatus for dispensing a medication, including: at least one specially programmed computer; and a medication device. The at least one computer is arranged to automatically generate a medication regimen for a patient, the medication regimen including designation of a measure for an orally-administered or injectable medication; or automatically modify a medication regimen for a patient, by modifying a designation of a measure for an orally-administered or injectable medication. The medication device is arranged to: extract the orally-administered or injectable medication from a medication storage element; and non-intravenously dispense an amount of the orally-administered or injectable medication equal to the designated measure or the modified designated measure into a container. The at least one specially programmed computer is part of the medication device, is attached to the medication storage element, or is located remote from the medication device.

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Номер записи: 26
08-08-2013 дата публикации

Smart cap system

Номер: US20130200033A1
Автор: Ben WAY, Daniel Garcia, Moses ZONANA, Rodrigo Ferreira, Werner Blumenthal
Принадлежит: COMPLIANCE MEDS TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A medicine container cap for use with a bottle containing a plurality of pills includes a casing having a pill dispensing opening. A pill dispensing track assembly is removably coupled to the casing and includes a pill ramp for delivering pills to the pill dispensing opening and an insert that includes a pill dispenser slot that receives pills from the pill ramp and is open to the pill dispensing opening. The insert is detachably from the pill ramp and is insertable through an opening in the casing for being attached to the pill ramp. The pill ramp includes an adjustable member that modifies a characteristic of the pill ramp based on at least one characteristic of the insert that is selected, inserted through the opening in the casing and coupled to the pill ramp.

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Номер записи: 27
08-08-2013 дата публикации

Coded drug reservoir connection element with bendable locking elements

Номер: US20130204201A1
Автор: Aled Meredydd James, Richard James Vincent Avery
Принадлежит: Sanofi Aventis Deutschland GmbH

A locking mechanism is provided for use with a reservoir and a reservoir holder so as to prevent unwanted tampering with the reservoir. The mechanism comprises a main body that is coupled to the reservoir. A first bendable feature is provided on the main body. The first bendable feature snaps from a first position to a second position. In the second position, at least a portion of the bendable feature retains the reservoir within the locking mechanism.

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Номер записи: 28
22-08-2013 дата публикации

System and Apparatus for Item Management

Номер: US20130218330A1
Автор: Duane S. Chudy, James T. Spernow, Larry Montgomery
Принадлежит: Chudy Group LLC

Item-management systems, apparatus, and methods are described, preferably for management of items such as medicaments. In embodiments, an item-management system comprises a container defining plural cells, a docking station configured to receive the container, sources of visible information to indicate the cell(s) into which an item is to be loaded, and at least one controller operable to control the visible information sources to indicate the cell into which the item is to be received.

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Номер записи: 29
19-09-2013 дата публикации

Teething Tip

Номер: US20130245687A1
Автор: Kimberly Bachmann
Принадлежит: Individual

A teething device for a baby is described. The device is a textured flexible cover for an adult's finger. The adult may place the finger covered by the device into the baby's mouth, allowing the baby to bite down on the teething device, thus alleviating teething pain for the baby and finger pain for the adult. The teething device may be frozen or heated. It may also be infused or coated with flavors or medications.

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Номер записи: 30
24-10-2013 дата публикации

Bag with a flexurally rigid plastic part welded into it

Номер: US20130281964A1
Автор: Franz Kugelmann, Joern Hoermann
Принадлежит: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE DEUTSCHLAND GMBH

The subject of the invention is a bag for receiving, preparing and producing dialysis fluid. The invention relates in particular to a bag having a sealing bordering line and a flexurally rigid hard plastic part connected to the film material. The hard plastic part is connected to the film material separately from the sealing bordering line and offers an area for gripping the bag for fastening it without having to act mechanically on the sealing bordering line in a direct manner.

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Номер записи: 31
07-11-2013 дата публикации

Enteral feeding extension set connector

Номер: US20130296832A1
Автор: Donald J. McMichael, John A. Rotella, Nathan C. Griffith, Scott M. Teixeira
Принадлежит: Kimberly Clark Worldwide Inc

A connector for coupling to a base of an indwelling catheter or tube device equipped with a circular hub having a radius, a top surface, a side surface, and a circumferential recess defined in the side surface. The connector has a resilient assembly that includes a plurality of release buttons extending from the resilient assembly and may optionally include a head. The connector may also include a conduit defining a fluid pathway for transferring fluids through the connector. Each release button has a first portion including a finger contact zone and a second portion including a catch. The catch is configured to releasably engage the circumferential recess defined in the side surface of the circular hub. The connector is coupled to the circular hub by positioning the connector on the circular hub and depressing the connector until the catches engage the circumferential recess defined in the side surface of the circular hub such that the connector is configured to rotate completely about the circular hub. The connector is decoupled from the hub by pressing the release buttons to reversibly displace the respective catches radially to disengage from the circumferential recess.

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Номер записи: 32
12-12-2013 дата публикации

Liquid Fillable and Liquid Communicating Pacifier

Номер: US20130331888A1
Автор: Michelle Antinnes
Принадлежит: Individual

An infant pacifier is provided with a nipple having a fillable interior volume, whereby fluid can be communicated into the nipple interior and thereafter frozen. The nipple secures to a pacifier guard that prevents swallowing of the device, while the distal end of the nipple includes an aperture for communicating the frozen contents of the nipple interior into the infant's mouth as the fluid melts. The device soothes the infant's gums while frozen, provides a compressible pacifier structure, and further provides a means to communicate flavored water into the infant's mouth for calming and enjoyment purposes.

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Номер записи: 33
19-12-2013 дата публикации

Frozen pacifier and teether

Номер: US20130338711A1
Автор: Monica B. Strazzeri
Принадлежит: Individual

A pacifier system includes a pacifier having a face shield, a teething member, and a handle. The face shield includes first and second sides. The first side has a concave surface. The teething member extends from the concave surface on the first side of the face shield. The handle extends from the second side of the face shield. The pacifier system also includes a frozen member mold having a cavity that is sized to hold a volume of frozen fluid and receives the teething member held within the frozen fluid. The teething member is configured to maintain connection with the frozen fluid. The pacifier is removable from the frozen member mold with the frozen fluid attached to the teething member. The frozen fluid is insertable into a child's mouth to pacify the child and the teething member is configured to be chewed after the frozen fluid is removed.

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Номер записи: 34
26-12-2013 дата публикации

Drinking container

Номер: US20130341297A1
Автор: Anthony Zuccaro, Craig Saunders, David Boll, Evan Spirk, Gary Stephan, James P. Perry, Jeffrey Kalman
Принадлежит: ABBOTT LABORATORIES

A drinking container and its components are described. A cap for the baby bottle includes a reservoir for storage of a dry powder formula. A clamp ring locking indicator for a container is described. The locking indicator indicates when the clamp ring is correctly engaged to the container. A clamp ring also threads and locks to the container with an approximately 180 degree turn. A stir insert for the baby bottle is described. The stir insert is positioned in an interior of the container in order to promote the mixing of the dry powder formula with the liquid. The stir insert includes a paddle portion that oscillates or moves in a back-and-forth manner as the bottle is shaken or stirred. A system cup is described. A single container has different attachments for the period from newborn to childhood to allow a single cup to be used throughout that entire time period.

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Номер записи: 35
16-01-2014 дата публикации

Medical Vial Access Device with Pressure Equalization and Closed Drug Transfer System and Method Utilizing Same

Номер: US20140014210A1
Автор: Alexander CEDERSCHIÖLD
Принадлежит: Becton Dickinson and Co Ltd

A vial access device includes a housing having first and second connectors. The first connector is configured to be secured to a first container and the second connector is configured to be secured to a second container. The vial access device further includes a spike member extending from the housing and having a proximal end and a distal end. The spike member defines a vent lumen and a fluid lumen spaced from the vent lumen with each of the vent lumen and the fluid lumen having a distal opening. A shape defined by a circumference of the spike member is only symmetric about one axis at a position between the proximal end of the spike member and the distal opening of the fluid lumen.

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Номер записи: 36
30-01-2014 дата публикации

Storage and dispensing devices for administration of oral transmucosal dosage forms

Номер: US20140031975A1
Автор: Andrew Poutiatine, Benjamin K. Yaffe, Bradley Blackwood, Bruce Edwards, Charles Rampersaud, Pamela Palmer
Принадлежит: AcelRx Pharmaceuticals Inc

Dispensing devices and systems for oral transmucosal administration of small volume drug dosage forms to the oral mucosa are provided. The dispensing device may be a single dose applicator (SDA), or an electromechanical device comprising a means for patient identification such as a wrist worn RFID tag and annular bidirectional antenna together with a lock-out feature.

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Номер записи: 37
27-02-2014 дата публикации

Method for operating a sealing device

Номер: US20140053506A1
Автор: Christian Wolf
Принадлежит: hawo Geraetebau GmbH and Co Maschinenbau KG

The invention relates to a method for operating a sealing device, in which packaging material is sealed with a sealing apparatus, and at least one sealing parameter arising during sealing is printed with a printer onto a label. According to the invention it is provided that the sealing parameter is compared with a setpoint value, and in the case of a predetermined deviation, an error message is printed onto the label.

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Номер записи: 38
13-03-2014 дата публикации

Method for marking a small-volume single-dose container, and container thus marked

Номер: US20140069839A1
Автор: Patrick Colin
Принадлежит: UNITHER PHARMACEUTICALS

A method for marking a vial made from a material that is transparent or at least translucent, intended, in particular, for pharmaceutical and/or cosmetic use. The container includes a foot ( 12 ), a body ( 14 ) and a head ( 16 ), the foot taking the form of a tongue having two faces, one of which receives a label ( 32 ). The container is characterized in that a mark ( 30 ) is made on the face of the foot ( 12 ) that receives the label, prior to the affixing of the label, and in that the label is affixed to the face once the mark has been made, such that the label covers the mark.

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Номер записи: 39
03-04-2014 дата публикации

Urine bag for collecting body fluids

Номер: US20140094665A1
Автор: Izac Ron
Принадлежит: GOLOO ApS

A bag for collecting body fluids, such as urine or vomit, wherein the bag in compact condition includes a front side, a back side, a bottom and at least two side edges, where a bag opening is formed opposite the bottom. The bag includes an expandable bead arranged in or close to the bag opening to keep the bag open. The bead can have several chambers that can be inflated or expanded by a resiliently deformable material arranged in the chambers. A removable absorbing material is arranged at the bottom of the bag so that a sample of the fluid can be taken before it is absorbed. At least a part of the sides of the bag can be transparent. Identification means can be provided to enable identification of the user whose liquid has been collected. The bag and the bead can be compressed and stored in compact condition.

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Номер записи: 40
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Gender specific pharmaceuticals

Номер: US20210000604A1
Автор: Peter M. Bonutti
Принадлежит: P Tech LLC

The present disclosure provides a system of gender specific pharmaceuticals. The system includes a first package of a pharmaceutical for use by a male and a second package of a pharmaceutical for use by a female. The first package includes a pharmaceutical for use by a male and a first label coupled to the first package, wherein at least one of the first package and first label includes a male specifier and a recommended male dosage. The second package includes a pharmaceutical for use by a female and a second label coupled to the second package, wherein at least one of the second package and second label includes a female specifier and a recommended female dosage.

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Номер записи: 41
01-01-2015 дата публикации

Vented Needle

Номер: US20150000788A1
Автор: Connors Daniel W., McAllister Devin V.
Принадлежит: VALERITAS, INC.

A vented needle comprises a distal end configured to pierce a seal of a first container having a top and a bottom surface and a seal of a second container having a top and a bottom surface. An interior lumen is configured to fluidly couple the first container and a fluid transfer device and the second container and the fluid transfer device. A middle portion is configured to engage the seals of the first container and the second container and having one or more axially extending vents. At least one of the one or more vents is configured to extend axially past the top and bottom surfaces of the seal of the first container and configured to fluidly couple the first container and ambient air outside the first container. None of the one or more vents are configured to extend axially past top and bottom surfaces of the seal of the second container. 1. A needle comprising:a distal end configured to pierce a seal of a first container having a top and a bottom surface and a seal of a second container having a top and a bottom surface;an interior lumen configured to fluidly couple the first container and a fluid transfer device and the second container and the fluid transfer device; anda middle portion configured to engage the seals of the first container and the second container and having one or more axially extending vents, at least one of the one or more vents being configured to extend axially past the top and bottom surfaces of the seal of the first container and configured to fluidly couple the first container and ambient air outside the first container, none of the one or more vents being configured to extend axially past top and bottom surfaces of the seal of the second container.2. The needle of claim 1 , wherein the one or more vents are formed by a coating on an outer surface of the needle.3. The needle of claim 2 , wherein the coating forms one or more grooves.4. The needle of claim 2 , wherein the coating is comprised of an air permeable material.5. The needle ...

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Номер записи: 42
07-01-2021 дата публикации

SYRINGE HOLDER ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20210000691A1
Автор: Bekemeyer Eric
Принадлежит:

A syringe holder assembly that safely and conveniently supports a syringe when it is not being used so as to keep the syringe clean and ready to use with little wasted motion. The syringe holder is configured for holding a syringe having a barrel and a handle and includes a syringe holder and a harness. The syringe holder includes a base configured to be mounted to a ferromagnetic structure; an arm pivotably connected to the base; and a holster connected to the arm. The harness is configured to be secured to the syringe and includes a main strap configured to encircle the barrel of the syringe to retain the harness on the syringe; and a magnet configured to magnetically attach the harness to the holster. 1. A syringe holder assembly for holding a syringe having a barrel and a handle , the syringe holder assembly comprising: a base configured to be mounted to a support structure;', 'an arm pivotably connected to the base; and', 'a holster connected to the arm; and, 'a syringe holder comprising a main strap configured to encircle the barrel of the syringe to retain the harness on the syringe; and', 'a magnet configured to magnetically attach the harness to the holster., 'a harness configured to be secured to the syringe, the harness comprising2. The syringe holder assembly as set forth in claim 1 , the base comprising a support frame having a plurality of magnet holes and a pivot hole; and a plurality of magnets configured to mount the base to the support structure claim 1 , the magnets being attached to the support frame via the magnet holes.3. The syringe holder assembly as set forth in claim 1 , the arm comprising a horizontally extending first section pivotably connected to the base; a vertically extending second section pivotably connected to the first section; a first adjuster connecting the first section to the base; and a second adjuster connecting the second section to the base.4. The syringe holder assembly as set forth in claim 3 , wherein the holster is ...

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Номер записи: 43
07-01-2021 дата публикации

REFILL AND DOSAGE MANAGEMENT DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USE WITH COMPUTERIZED ORAL PRESCRIPTION ADMINISTRATION DEVICES

Номер: US20210000692A1
Автор: Corey Christy, Owen Susan B., Rouse Thomas M.
Принадлежит:

Refill and dosage management devices and associated systems and methods for use with computerized oral prescription administration (COPA) devices are provided. In some examples, an apparatus includes a dispensing unit configured to dispense a substance into a reservoir of a mouthpiece of an intended user; and an identification unit configured to, based on a communication from the mouthpiece, determine an identity of the intended user when the mouthpiece of the intended user is coupled to a housing, the housing sized and shaped to receive at least a portion of the mouthpiece. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a dispensing unit configured to dispense a substance into a reservoir of a mouthpiece of an intended user; andan identification unit configured to, based on a communication from the mouthpiece, determine an identity of the intended user when the mouthpiece of the intended user is coupled to a housing, the housing sized and shaped to receive at least a portion of the mouthpiece.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the dispensing unit includes:a holding reservoir containing the substance; andan actuator in communication with the holding reservoir, the actuator configured to move the substance from the holding reservoir to the reservoir of the mouthpiece.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the dispensing unit further includes:a second holding reservoir containing a second substance; anda second actuator in communication with the second holding reservoir, the second actuator configured to move the second substance from the second holding reservoir of the dispensing unit to a second reservoir of the mouthpiece.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the dispensing unit further includes:a third holding reservoir containing a third substance; anda third actuator in communication with the third holding reservoir, the third actuator configured to move the third substance from the third holding reservoir to a third reservoir of the mouthpiece.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , ...

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Номер записи: 44
07-01-2016 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC PILL BOX PREFILL SYSTEM

Номер: US20160000657A1
Автор: Dickie Robert G., Prokopchuk Walter
Принадлежит:

An electronic pill box having a housing with a base and grid and into which a blister pack is selectively engaged. The blister pack includes a plurality of vials prefilled with medication and sealed with a cover imprinted with pertinent information. Each vial is received in a chamber in the base having an LED and a sensor for determining whether medication has been removed therefrom. The LED and sensor are operatively engaged with a microprocessor including programming for dispensing medication from the pill box. An alert is issued if medication is not removed from an illuminated vial after a predetermined time interval. When all medication has been dispensed therefrom, the blister pack is replaced with another prefilled blister pack A card with patient information thereon may be provided on the prefilled blister pack and is detached and stored in the housing prior to loading the blister pack therein. 1. A medication reminder and compliance system comprising: a housing;', 'a microprocessor including programming that includes a reminder schedule and a real time tracker;', 'a blister pack selectively receivable within the housing; said blister pack including a plurality of vials, each vial being prefilled with medication; and', 'a plurality of sensors provided in the housing, wherein each sensor is located so as to be positioned adjacent a different one of the vials of the blister pack when received within the housing; and, 'a pill box includingwherein each sensor is operatively engaged with the microprocessor.2. The system as defined in claim 1 , wherein each sensor comprises a wire trace loop.3. The system as defined in claim 1 , wherein the housing includes a plurality of discrete chambers claim 1 , each chamber being configured to received one of the vials from the blister pack therein.4. The system as defined in claim 3 , wherein each sensor is located in the one of the chambers.5. The system as defined in claim 4 , wherein each chamber has a bottom wall and the ...

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Номер записи: 45
07-01-2016 дата публикации

Enteral Feeding Catheter Assembly Incorporating an Indicator

Номер: US20160000658A1
Автор: Hershey Adrienne A., McMichael Donald J., Rotella John A.
Принадлежит:

A catheter assembly incorporating a pre-biased indicator, the assembly includes a catheter having a proximal end, a distal end, and catheter walls defining a catheter lumen. The assembly further includes a base located at the proximal end of the catheter, the base defining an opening to the catheter lumen, the base having a first end and a second end. An inflatable balloon having a predetermined fill volume is located at a distal end of the catheter. An inflation valve is located on the base; the inflation valve is in fluid communication with the balloon through an inflation lumen defined by the catheter walls. The pre-biased indicator located on the base in fluid communication with the balloon is configured to provide a discrete visual signal that the pressure of a fluid in the balloon is different from a predetermined level of pressure or the volume of the balloon is different from the predetermined fill volume. 11. . An enteral feeding catheter assembly comprising:a catheter having a proximal end, a distal end, and catheter walls defining a catheter lumen;a base located at the proximal end of the catheter, the base defining an opening to the catheter lumen, the base having a first end and a second end;an inflatable balloon having a predetermined fill volume, the balloon located at a distal end of the catheter,an inflation valve located on the base, the inflation valve in fluid communication with the balloon through an inflation lumen defined by the catheter walls; anda pre-biased indicator located on the base in fluid communication with the balloon, the pre-biased indicator configured to provide a discrete visual signal that the pressure of a fluid in the balloon is different from a predetermined level of pressure or the volume of the balloon is different from the predetermined fill volume.2. The enteral feeding catheter assembly of claim 1 , wherein the pre-biased indicator comprises:a housing having a first end, a second end, one or more walls defining an ...

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Номер записи: 46
02-01-2020 дата публикации

GASTROSTOMY DEVICE WITH AN IMPROVED RETAINING ELEMENT

Номер: US20200000681A1
Автор: Basch Bertrand, Wolkenstoerfer Reinhold
Принадлежит:

A gastrostomy device () comprises a gastrostomy tube (), and an inflatable retaining element () coupled to the tube () at or near a distal end () of the tube (). The retaining element () comprises an inner layer () made of polyurethane, PUR, and an outer layer () made of polyamide, PA. 1100. A gastrostomy device () , comprising:{'b': '200', 'a gastrostomy tube (); and'}{'b': 300', '200', '205', '200, 'an inflatable retaining element () coupled to the tube () at or near a distal end () of the tube (),'}characterized in that{'b': 300', '310', '315, 'the retaining element () comprises an inner layer () made of polyurethane, PUR, and an outer layer () made of polyamide, PA.'}2100320330300220225200. The gastrostomy device () according to claim 1 , wherein a portion ( claim 1 , ) of the inner layer of the retaining element () is coupled to a portion ( claim 1 , ) of the tube ().3100300200220225200. The gastrostomy device () according to claim 1 , wherein the retaining element () is coupled to the tube () at two portions ( claim 1 , ) of the tube () spaced apart from each other.4100300320330200. The gastrostomy device () according to claim 1 , wherein the retaining element () includes at least one tubular extension ( claim 1 , ) having a cross-section configured for coaxially sheathing the tube ().5100315320330. The gastrostomy device () according to claim 4 , wherein the outer layer () made of polyamide extends at least partially on the at least one tubular extension ( claim 4 , ).6100300. The gastrostomy device () according to claim 1 , wherein the retaining element () claim 1 , in an inflated state claim 1 , has a substantially ellipsoidal form.7100300340200. The gastrostomy device () according to claim 1 , wherein the retaining element () has a flat portion () substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the tube ().8100300300. The gastrostomy device () according to claim 1 , wherein a surface of the retaining element () claim 1 , when in an empty state claim ...

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Номер записи: 47
02-01-2020 дата публикации

GASTROSTOMY DEVICE WITH PRESSURE MONITORING

Номер: US20200000683A1
Автор: Basch Bertrand, Wolkenstoerfer Reinhold
Принадлежит:

A gastrostomy device () comprises a gastrostomy tube () having a retainer lumen () extending between a proximal part and a distal part of the tube (); and an inflatable retaining element () coupled to the tube () at the distal part. An interior space of the retaining element () is in fluid communication with the retainer lumen (). The gastrostomy device () also comprises an indicator () being in fluid communication with the retainer lumen () at the proximal part of the tube (). The indicator () is configured for indicating a pressure in the retaining element () continuously within a range from a pressure corresponding to an empty retaining element () to an optimal pressure for the inflated retaining element (). 115-. (canceled)17100410420421422421300300422300300. The gastrostomy device () according to claim 16 , wherein the indicator () has a scale () comprising two sections ( claim 16 , ) claim 16 , wherein a first section () indicates that the pressure in the retaining element () corresponds to the empty or an insufficiently inflated retaining element () claim 16 , and a second section () indicates that the pressure in the retaining element () is in an optimal pressure range for the inflated retaining element ().18100410300300. The gastrostomy device () according to claim 17 , wherein the indicator () is configured for further continuously indicating a pressure in the retaining element () corresponding to a pressure-loaded pressure range of a pressure-loaded retaining element ().19100420410423. The gastrostomy device () according to claim 18 , wherein the scale () of the indicator () comprises a third section () indicating the pressure-loaded range.20100410480435446410480. The gastrostomy device () according to claim 16 , wherein the indicator () comprises a housing with a transparent window () claim 16 , wherein the visual indicator ( claim 16 , ) is visible from the outside of the indicator () through the window ().21100. The gastrostomy device () according to ...

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Номер записи: 48
04-01-2018 дата публикации

MEDICATION PACKAGING AND DOSE REGIMEN SYSTEM

Номер: US20180000691A1
Автор: Holland Chad, Richardson Eric, Terhune JoAnna, Warden Jeffrey
Принадлежит:

A medicament dispensing container includes a first wall connected with a second wall and defines a cavity therebetween. The walls are movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. At least one member is disposable in the cavity and defines at least one dose receptacle configured for disposal of at least one dose of at least one medication. At least one fixation member connects the at least one member to at least one of the walls such that the at least one member is movable relative to the wall. Systems and methods of use are disclosed. 1. A medicament dispensing container comprising:a first wall connected with a second wall and defining a cavity therebetween, the walls being relatively movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration;at least one member being disposable in the cavity and defining at least one dose receptacle configured for disposal of at least one dose of at least one medication; andat least one fixation member that connects the at least one member to at least one of the walls such that the at least one member is movable relative to the wall.2. A medicament dispensing container as recited in claim 1 , wherein the walls are relatively movable between a medication accessible configuration and a child resistant configuration.3. A medicament dispensing container as recited in claim 1 , wherein the at least one fixation member comprises a fastener that projects into the cavity.4. A medicament dispensing container as recited in claim 1 , wherein the at least one fixation member comprises a plurality of spaced apart fasteners.5. A medicament dispensing container as recited in claim 1 , wherein the at least one fixation member comprises a plurality of fasteners disposed in a row along the wall.6. A medicament dispensing container as recited in claim 1 , wherein the at least one fixation member comprises a plurality of fasteners disposed in a plurality of rows along the wall claim 1 , the at least one member comprising a ...

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Номер записи: 49
04-01-2018 дата публикации

VALVE ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF USE

Номер: US20180000695A1
Автор: Stroup David
Принадлежит:

A valve assembly including a housing having a base and an outer shell, which forms a proximal cavity and a distal cavity joined by a canal; an inner housing configured for longitudinal movement within the distal cavity; a seal positioned within the distal cavity that together with the longitudinal movement of the inner housing regulates the flow of fluid through the valve assembly; and one or more selected from the group consisting of the base notched with one or more notches and the inner housing having one or more through slots aligned to permit access to the one or more notches, the seal being a reversibly deformable sealing pin, and a torque limiter mechanism configured to resist the longitudinal movement of the inner housing distally until a sufficient radial force is applied. 1. A valve assembly comprising:an outer housing comprising a base and an outer shell, which forms a proximal cavity and a distal cavity joined by a canal, wherein the base is threaded at a proximal end and notched with one or more notches at a distal end;an inner housing configured for longitudinal movement within the distal cavity, the inner housing comprising one or more through slots aligned to permit access to the one or more notches across the inner housing, and a central boss comprising a through bore that directs passage of fluid through the inner housing; anda seal positioned within the distal cavity that together with the longitudinal movement of the inner housing regulates the flow of fluid through the valve assembly.2. The valve assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the outer shell and inner housing comprise complementary camming elements claim 1 , wherein the longitudinal movement occurs by helically turning the inner housing in relation to the outer housing.3. The valve assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the one or more through slots are longitudinally adjacent to the one or more notches when the valve is in a closed position.4. The valve assembly according to claim 3 ...

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Номер записи: 50
05-01-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING PILLS

Номер: US20170000692A1
Автор: Mullen Stephen J.
Принадлежит:

A system for dispensing pills using a mobile device. The system comprises an expansion case, a pill container, and a dispensing mechanism. The expansion case defines a mobile device compartment configured to receive the mobile device. The expansion case further includes a communication module configured to receive a dispensing signal from the mobile device. The pill container is configured to hold a plurality of pills. The dispensing mechanism is configured to dispense a predetermined number of pills from the pill container in response to the dispensing signal. 1. A system for dispensing pills using a mobile device , the system comprising:an expansion case defining a mobile device compartment configured to receive the mobile device, the expansion case further including a communication module configured to receive a dispensing signal from the mobile device;a pill container configured to hold a plurality of pills; anda dispensing mechanism configured to dispense a predetermined number of pills from the pill container in response to the dispensing signal.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the pill container is integral with the expansion case.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the dispensing mechanism is integral with the expansion case.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the pill container is configured to be removably coupled to the expansion case.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the dispensing mechanism is integral with the pill container.6. The system of claim 4 , wherein the pill container includes a pill identification module (PIM).7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the PIM includes a pill identification (PI) associated with the plurality of pills in the pill container.8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the PI is encrypted.9. The system of claim 8 , further comprising a dispensing application configured to be executed on the mobile device claim 8 , wherein the dispensing application is configured to only generate the dispensing signal if the PI is authenticated. ...

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Номер записи: 51
03-01-2019 дата публикации

CONTAINER SUCH AS A BLISTER PACK

Номер: US20190000713A1
Автор: Kelly Tony
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A container including a panel which defines one or more pockets in the surface thereof, wherein the one or more pockets are for holding a product; a closure layer disposed on the panel for sealing the product in the pocket(s); and a peelable label disposed on the closure layer. The peelable label has a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion of the peelable label is permanently secured to the closure layer or the panel, and the second portion of the peelable label is releasably adhered to the closure layer. 1. A container comprising: 'wherein the one or more pockets are for holding a product;', 'a panel, defining one or more pockets in the surface thereof,'}a closure layer disposed on the panel for sealing the product in the pocket(s); and 'wherein the first portion of the peelable label is permanently secured to the closure layer or the panel, and the second portion of the peelable label is releasably adhered to the closure layer.', 'a peelable label disposed on the closure layer, the peelable label having a first portion and a second portion,'}2. A container according to claim 1 , wherein the second portion of the peelable label is resealable.3. A container according to claim 1 , wherein the peelable label comprises a hinge substantially in register with the junction between the first portion and the second portion.4. A container according to claim 3 , wherein the peelable label comprises a crease substantially in register with the junction between the first portion and the second portion.5. A container according to claim 1 , wherein the peelable label comprises a laminate having a lower layer and an upper layer.6. A container according to claim 5 , wherein the peelable label comprises a cut in the lower layer substantially in register with the junction between the first portion and the second portion.7. A container according to claim 1 , wherein the first portion of the peelable label is permanently secured to the closure layer or the panel ...

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Номер записи: 52
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Patient enteral hydration

Номер: US20190000720A1
Автор: Brian Michael Chier, Jeffrey Lee Wheeler, Kari Nicole Whitaker Wheeler
Принадлежит: Webster Rock LLC

A device and method for enterally hydrating a patient with cooled fluids. The patient may be a paralyzed or limited upper body mobility patient with a functional gastrointestinal system who is nonetheless incapable or not fully capable of drinking unassisted. Here fluids are provided by a suspended container which also has a pouch to admit cooling material such as ice, but to keep the cooling material separate from the fluid. The container may also have optional graduation markings to allow for convenient estimation of fluid use, and an upper open and closeable cap to allow the container to be refilled. The container has a lower fluid conducting tube that terminates in a mouthpiece. The mouthpiece contains a fluid valve formed from at least one slit in an elastic material. Patient mouth force on the valve causes the slit to enlarge, thus enabling cooled fluid to flow into the patient.

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Номер записи: 53
01-01-2015 дата публикации

MEMBRANE AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING AN OPENING OF THE MEMBRANE

Номер: US20150001125A1
Автор: Jost Alan, Maréchal Damien, PALEOLOGUE Alexandre, Peris Y Saborit Laure
Принадлежит:

A divisible membrane, comprising a plurality of row conductive tracks distributed in rows and a plurality of column conductive tracks distributed in columns. There are individual cells, the outline of each cell being at least partly delimited by one of said row tracks and one of said column tracks. Each individual cell comprising an electrical component, electrically connected between a row conductive track of a respective row and a column conductive track of a respective column. 1. A divisible membrane , comprising:a plurality of row conductive tracks distributed in rows;a plurality of column conductive tracks distributed in columns;individual cells, the outline of each cell being at least partly delimited by one of said row tracks and one of said column tracks, each individual cell comprising an electrical component, electrically connected between a row conductive track of a respective row and a column conductive track of a respective column.2. The membrane according to in which said individual cells are divisible.3. The membrane according to claim 2 , wherein said conductive tracks and said electrical components are formed on the same film.4. The membrane according to claim 1 , in which each electrical component is offset relative to the row conductive track of its respective row and relative to the column conductive track of its respective column.5. A system comprising a membrane according to and a reading device claim 1 , comprising a control and processing circuit suitable for:connecting each column conductive track to a first potential;{'b': '36', 'i': 'j', 'selectively connecting a row conductive track () to a second potential different from the first potential;'}determining the absence of electrical conduction between a given row conductive track and a given column conductive track, when the given row conductive track is connected to the second potential;identifying a breaking of a cell on the row and the column corresponding to the determined absence of ...

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Номер записи: 54
03-01-2019 дата публикации

METHOD OF PROVIDING PIRFENIDONE THERAPY TO A PATIENT

Номер: US20190000821A1
Автор: Bradford Williamson Z.
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The invention relates to methods for decreasing adverse events associated with pirfenidone (5-methyl-1-phenyl-2-(1H)-pyridone) therapy. The invention discloses an optimized dose escalation scheme that results in the patient having increased tolerance to adverse events associated with the administration of pirfenidone. The invention also discloses a starter pack that may be used in conjunction with the dose escalation scheme. 1. A method of providing pirfenidone therapy to a patient comprising:providing a first daily dosage of pirfenidone to the patient in a first amount for the duration of a first period of time;providing a second daily dosage of pirfenidone to the patient in a second amount for a second period of time; andproviding a third daily dosage of pirfenidone to the patient in a third amount for a third period of time, wherein the first and second periods of time total at least about 7 days.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first amount is in the range of about 400 mg/day to about 1 claim 1 ,200 mg/day.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the first amount is in the range of about 700 mg/day to about 900 mg/day.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the first amount is in the range of about 780 mg/day to about 820 mg/day.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the first amount is about 801 mg/day.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the second amount is in the range of about 1 claim 1 ,200 mg/day to about 2 claim 1 ,000 mg/day.7. The method according to claim 6 , wherein the second amount is in the range of about 1 claim 6 ,500 mg/day to about 1 claim 6 ,700 mg/day.8. The method according to claim 7 , wherein the second amount is in the range of about 1 claim 7 ,580 mg/day to about 1 claim 7 ,620 mg/day.9. The method according to claim 8 , wherein the second amount is about 1 claim 8 ,602 g/day.10. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the third amount is in the range of about 2 claim 1 ,000 mg/day to about 3 ...

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Номер записи: 55
13-01-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPONENTS FOR TRANSFERRING MEDICAL FLUIDS

Номер: US20220008711A1
Автор: Fangrow Thomas F.
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An example of a method of enabling medical fluid transfer between a source container and a destination container can comprise the steps of providing a closed-system fluid transfer module comprising a first closeable, resealable medical connector and a second closeable, resealable medical connector, a multidirectional fluid control valve with a driving interface configured to interface with an electromechanical driver of an electronic medical fluid transfer device, and an intermediate container or an intermediate pumping region; and instructing a user to couple the closed-system fluid transfer module to the electronic medical fluid transfer device. 1. A method of preparing a patient container of medical fluid for administration to a patient , the method comprising the steps of:providing a fluid transfer module comprising a stopcock and a syringe pump;providing an electronic medical fluid transfer device comprising a computer processor, the electronic medical fluid transfer device being configured to actuate the stopcock and the syringe pump;attaching the fluid transfer module to the electronic medical fluid transfer device;providing a fluid pathway through the stopcock between the syringe pump and a conduit leading to the patient container;actuating the syringe pump with the electronic medical fluid transfer device to draw air through the conduit and into the syringe pump;afterward actuating the stopcock with the electronic medical fluid transfer device to position the stopcock so as to close the fluid pathway between the stopcock and the conduit leading to the patient container and to open a fluid pathway between a medical fluid source container and the syringe pump;afterward actuating the syringe pump with the electronic medical fluid transfer device to draw medical fluid from the medical fluid source container and into the syringe pump;afterward actuating the stopcock with the electronic medical fluid transfer device to close the fluid pathway between the medical ...

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Номер записи: 56
01-01-2015 дата публикации

Device with Detachable Secure Holder for Pacifier

Номер: US20150004872A1
Автор: Taylor Raquel Lynn
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What is presented is a device that is aesthetically attractive to juveniles of all ages. The device comprises a flexible fabric body, which is shaped to not block the nasal passages of a juvenile when using the device. The body has a first end and a second end. The first end has a detachable secure holder that releasably fastens to the body, creating an attachment site at the first end. The detachable secure holder is also adapted to attach a pacifier to the body. 1. A device that is aesthetically attractive to juveniles of all ages comprising:a flexible fabric body having a first end and a second end;said first end having a detachable secure holder;said detachable secure holder releasably fastens to said body, creating an attachment site at said first end of said body;said detachable secure holder is adapted to attach a pacifier to said body; andsaid body is shaped not to block the nasal passages of a juvenile when in use.2. The device of wherein said detachable secure holder comprises industrial strength VELCRO.3. The device of wherein said body has an elongated shape.4. The device of wherein the maximum length of the body is 6 inches and the maximum width of the body is 3 inches.5. The device of wherein the combined weight of said device and the pacifier is less than an ounce.6. The device of wherein the combined weight of said device and the pacifier is low enough to avoid damage to the teeth of the juvenile.7. The device of wherein said device is machine washable.8. The device of wherein said body comprises a plurality of segments.9. The device of wherein said body is multi-colored.10. The device of wherein said body is a stuffed animal.11. The device of wherein said body is shaped to promote the development of gross motor skills in the juvenile.12. The device of wherein said body is a stuffed animal shaped like a caterpillar.13. The device of wherein said body is a stuffed animal shaped like a lion.14. The device of wherein said body is a stuffed animal shaped ...

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Номер записи: 57
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Temperature Detection Device, Temperature Detection Device Issuing Apparatus, and Temperature Detection Method

Номер: US20200003631A1
Автор: Norimitsu Sambongi, Takashi Yamamoto, Yoshinori Sato
Принадлежит: Seiko Instruments Inc

A temperature detection device, includes a base material and a temperature indicator, which is provided on the base material, which contains a reversible heat discoloration composition material having color change temperature hysteresis in a normal temperature environment, and which changes color when a detected temperature reaches a threshold value or lower.

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Номер записи: 58
13-01-2022 дата публикации

Catheter Tray, Packaging System, Instruction Insert, and Associated Methods

Номер: US20220009656A1
Автор: Alberto Savage, Deborah Adler, Earl Wilson, Jack Maze, Jennifer E. Tomes, John Kutsch, Kenneth Chua, Sarah Dickinson
Принадлежит: Medline Industries LP

A tray (100) for accommodating a coiled medical device, such as a catheter assembly (700), includes a first compartment (101), a second compartment (102), and a third compartment (103). The catheter assembly (700) and devices associated with a catheterization procedure, such as syringes (701,702) containing sterile water and lubricating jelly and a specimen container (703) can be disposed within the tray. Printed instructions (1001) can be included with the tray (100). One or more layers of wrap material (2200) can be folded about the tray (100) to enclose the tray (100) and other items, such as an additional layer of wrap material (2701), packaged liquid hand sanitizer (2401), and packaged gloves (2402). When a health care services provider (3101) unfolds the wrap material, the same can be used to create a sterile field beneath a patient (3201).

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Номер записи: 59
13-01-2022 дата публикации

Catheter Tray, Packaging System, Instruction Insert, and Associated Methods

Номер: US20220009657A1
Автор: Alberto Savage, Deborah Adler, Earl Wilson, Jack Maze, Jennifer E. Tomes, John Kutsch, Kenneth Chua, Sarah Dickinson
Принадлежит: Medline Industries LP

A tray ( 100 ) for accommodating a coiled medical device, such as a catheter assembly ( 700 ), includes a first compartment ( 101 ), a second compartment ( 102 ), and a third compartment ( 103 ). The catheter assembly ( 700 ) and devices associated with a catheterization procedure, such as syringes ( 701,702 ) containing sterile water and lubricating jelly and a specimen container ( 703 ) can be disposed within the tray. Printed instructions ( 1001 ) can be included with the tray ( 100 ). One or more layers of wrap material ( 2200 ) can be folded about the tray ( 100 ) to enclose the tray ( 100 ) and other items, such as an additional layer of wrap material ( 2701 ), packaged liquid hand sanitizer ( 2401 ), and packaged gloves ( 2402 ). When a health care services provider ( 3101 ) unfolds the wrap material, the same can be used to create a sterile field beneath a patient ( 3201 ).

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Номер записи: 60
05-01-2017 дата публикации

CONNECTED SENSOR SUBSTRATE FOR BLISTER PACKS

Номер: US20170004284A1
Автор: LESAU Victor Gusev, SPOGREEV Ivan
Принадлежит:

A blister pack for dispensing medication comprises a substantially flat backing, blisters formed on the backing, breakable resistive traces, conductive traces, a power source for applying electrical power to the traces, and a controller. The blisters and the backing form cavities for containing the medication, and each blister is coupled with another blister to form pairs of blisters. Resistive traces are applied to the backing under each blister. For each pair of blisters, the resistive traces under a first blister of the pair of blisters is connected in parallel by the conductive traces with the resistive traces under a second blister of the pair of blisters. The controller detects breakage of the resistive traces under the blisters for each pair of blisters by measuring the voltage across the resistive traces under each pair of blisters, and communicate the status to a remote server for instant analysis and reporting to parties of interest. 1. A blister pack for dispensing medication , the blister pack comprising:a substantially flat backing;a plurality of blisters formed on the backing, wherein the blisters and the backing form cavities for containing the medication and wherein each blister is coupled with another blister to form pairs of blisters;a plurality of breakable resistive traces, wherein one or more of the resistive traces are applied to the backing under each blister;a plurality of conductive traces applied to the backing, wherein for each pair of blisters, the one or more resistive traces under a first blister of the pair of blisters is connected in parallel by the conductive traces with the one or more resistive traces under a second blister of the pair of blisters;a power source for applying electrical power to the resistive traces and the conductive traces; anda controller for detecting breakage of the resistive traces under the blisters for each pair of blisters by measuring the voltage across the resistive traces under each pair of blisters.2. ...

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Номер записи: 61
01-01-2015 дата публикации

Pill Administration Device with Liquid Reservoir

Номер: US20150005702A1
Автор: Soper Douglas Bruce
Принадлежит: Ino-Products Inc.

A pill administration device has a collapsible reservoir that can contain liquid and a pill receptacle that is coupled to the reservoir and can store one or more pills, with two rupturable membranes keeping the pill(s) isolated from the liquid and trapped in the pill receptacle. By collapsing the reservoir containing the liquid, a user can break the membranes and propel the liquid and pill(s) into his or her mouth to be swallowed. 1. A pill administration device , comprising:a collapsible reservoir for containing a liquid, the reservoir being formed by a container; anda pill receptacle for containing one or more pills; the pill receptacle is coupled to the reservoir in sealed fluid communication therewith;', 'the pill receptacle is isolated from the reservoir by a first rupturable fluid impermeable membrane; and', 'the pill receptacle has a receptacle opening remote from the reservoir and from the first membrane for inserting and discharging pills; and, 'whereina first cap having a pill expulsion passage defined therethrough;a second rupturable membrane extending across the pill expulsion passage to close the pill expulsion passage;the first cap being securable over the pill receptacle to trap one or more pills in the pill receptacle between the first and second membranes;wherein, in operation, collapsing the reservoir drives liquid contained therein to rupture the first and second membranes and travel through the pill expulsion passage to exit the pill administration device.2. The pill administration device of claim 1 , wherein the pill receptacle is formed by the container.3. The pill administration device of claim 2 , wherein:a quantity of liquid is disposed in the reservoir; andthe first membrane is sealingly secured directly to the container.4. The pill administration device of claim 3 , wherein:the container has an open end;the pill receptacle is disposed between the first membrane and the open end of the container; andthe first cap is securable to the open ...

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Номер записи: 62
01-01-2015 дата публикации

EXPOSURE PREVENTION COVER, EXPOSURE PREVENTION COVER MODULE PROVIDED WITH SAME, DRUG SOLUTION SUPPLY SYSTEM, AND DRUG SOLUTION SUPPLY METHOD

Номер: US20150005734A1
Автор: Hamai Katsuyoshi, Inoue Fujio, Nishioka Masaki, Shiga Junya, Takiguchi Osamu
Принадлежит:

The present invention provides an exposure prevention cover that prevents exposure to a drug solution, pharmaceuticals or the like, an exposure prevention cover module provided with the same, a drug solution supply system, and a drug solution supply method. An exposure prevention cover for housing a drug solution container that contains a drug solution and has a connection port through which the drug solution can be discharged, includes a cover body that houses the drug solution container and has an opening open to the outside for inserting the drug solution container; a closure section that closes the opening; a holding section that holds the drug solution container housed in the cover body inside the cover body; a connection section that is attached to the cover body and can be connected to the discharge port of the drug solution container, so that the drug solution in the drug solution container can be discharged outside the cover body; and a suspension section provided on the cover body for suspending the cover body. 1. An exposure prevention cover for housing a drug solution container that contains a drug solution and has a connection port through which the drug solution can be discharged , comprising:a cover body that houses the drug solution container and has an opening open to the outside for inserting the drug solution container;a closure section that closes the opening;a holding section that holds the drug solution container housed in the cover body inside the cover body;a connection section that is attached to the cover body and can be connected to the discharge port of the drug solution container, so that the drug solution in the drug solution container can be discharged outside the cover body; anda suspension section provided on the cover body for suspending the cover body.2. The exposure prevention cover of claim 1 , wherein the cover body is made of a material having at least one of a light transmittance property claim 1 , a gas barrier property claim ...

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Номер записи: 63
13-01-2022 дата публикации

MEDICATION DISPENSER AND METHOD OF DISPENSING MEDICATION

Номер: US20220013207A1
Автор: Kellett Robert
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Medication dispensers and methods of dispensing medication are provided. A medication dispenser includes an exterior body defining an interior, and a distribution disk disposed within the interior, the distribution disk defining a plurality of compartments, the plurality of compartments disposed in at least one annular array, the distribution disk rotatably indexable about a central axis. The medication dispenser further includes a dispenser drawer in selective communication with one of the plurality of compartments disposed in the at least one annular array. The medication dispenser further includes a motor connected to the distribution disk, the motor operable to rotatably index the distribution disk about the central axis. Rotatable indexing of the distribution disk causes an adjustment in the one of the plurality of compartments disposed in the at least one annular array which is in communication with the dispenser drawer. 1. A medication dispenser , comprising:an exterior body including a base and a top and defining an interior, the top being separably connectable to the base;a distribution disk disposed within the interior, the distribution disk defining a plurality of compartments, the plurality of compartments disposed in at least one annular array, the distribution disk rotatably indexable about a central axis;a dispenser drawer in selective communication with one of the plurality of compartments disposed in the at least one annular array;a motor connected to the distribution disk, the motor operable to rotatably index the distribution disk about the central axis, wherein rotatable indexing of the distribution disk causes an adjustment in the one of the plurality of compartments disposed in the at least one annular array which is in communication with the dispenser drawer;a door movable to selectively provide access to the dispenser drawer from one or more compartments in a linear array which is in communication with the dispenser drawer; andan auxiliary ...

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Номер записи: 64
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Determining use of medication through radio frequency passive modulation

Номер: US20200005620A1
Автор: Abhijit Kalamkar, Sina Fateh
Принадлежит: Kali Care Inc

An RF signal is provided by a base such as a smart phone. A remote is engaged with a medication container. The remote includes an RFPM, RF signal receiver, LO signal generator, and IF signal emitter. An energizer on the remote provides power only as medication is dispensed. While energized, the RFPM modulates the RF signal with an LO signal to produce an IF signal. The existence of the IF signal (characteristic of the RFPM, RF signal, and LO signal) thus indicates medication has been dispensed. The IF signal is detected in the base, and registered (recorded, displayed, communicated, etc.) as an indication that medication has been dispensed. The remote may be configured as a label applied to or a sleeve engaged with an otherwise “non-smart” container. This provides authenticated data regarding medication adherence, transparent to the user and requiring no additional user actions to register the data.

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Номер записи: 65
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Apparatus and Method for Improved Drug Regimen Compliance

Номер: US20190005800A1
Автор: Mehregany Mehran
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A method and apparatus for monitoring drug-regimen compliance is disclosed. Systems in accordance with the present invention enable automatic monitoring of the state of medicine content of a blister card. Each tablet location on the blister card is operatively coupled with a different sensor that detects whether the tablet location is occupied and/or a dispensing event at a tablet location. In some embodiments, capacitive sensing is employed, where the capacitance of each sensor is based on the physical state of a dispensing region of the lidding film of the blister pack, which is located at the tablet location being monitored. Alternative sensing approaches are based on optical, acoustic, and tactile sensors that interrogate either the dispensing region at each tablet location or the tablets themselves to determine whether tablets have been dispensed. The sensors interface with a mobile app that provides the user instructions to help improve drug-regimen compliance. 130-. (canceled)31: A system for monitoring the state of at least one blister card that includes a forming film , a lidding film , and a first tablet contained in a first reservoir defined by the forming film and the lidding film , wherein the system comprises:(1) a housing that is operative for locating the blister card in a first position; (i) an acoustic transmitter that transmits a first acoustic signal; and', '(ii) an acoustic receiver operative for providing a first electrical signal based on the magnitude of a second acoustic signal that has a first magnitude when first reservoir contains the first tablet and a second magnitude when the first reservoir does not contain the first tablet;', 'wherein the acoustic transmitter and acoustic receiver are arranged such that the acoustic transmitter transmits the first acoustic signal toward the first reservoir and the acoustic receiver receives the second acoustic signal from the first reservoir; and, '(2) a first detection module comprising a first ...

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Номер записи: 66
12-01-2017 дата публикации

BABY BOTTLE

Номер: US20170007503A1
Автор: Ronen-Lulu Omri
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A baby bottle includes a clear housing with a clear container within the housing. The container is comprised of five hollow spheres arranged axially one above the other and in fluid communication with each other. Each sphere holds approximately one ounce of liquid. An inverted funnel is in communication with the lowermost sphere and also holds about one ounce of liquid. A cap carrying a nipple is adapted to connect to the top of the uppermost sphere so that the nipple is in fluid communication with the interior of the plurality of spheres. 1. A baby bottle comprising:a container having an interior space, a closed end and an open end;a cap adapted to be attached to said open end of said container;a nipple adapted to be carried by said cap so as to be in fluid communication with said interior space;said interior space being formed by a plurality of substantially the same size and substantially transparent spaced apart hollow spherical members arranged vertically and axially aligned one above the other with their interiors being in fluid communication with each other through a plurality of tubes, said tubes having a diameter of no greater than one-third the diameter of said hollow spherical member;the uppermost of said spherical members including means for allowing said cap to be sealingly attached thereto whereby said nipple is in fluid communication with the interior of said uppermost spherical member;a substantially transparent housing having a bottom wall and surrounding said hollow spherical members leaving a surrounding space between said hollow spherical members and said housing, said hollow spherical members being visible through said housing, andan inverted funnel-shaped member secured to and in fluid communication with the lowermost hollow spherical member, the lowermost part of said funnel-shaped member being sealed to said bottom wall of said housing thereby preventing liquid within said funnel from entering said surrounding space.2. The baby bottle as ...

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Номер записи: 67
14-01-2016 дата публикации

METHOD OF USING AN ELECTRONIC PILL BOX PREFILL SYSTEM

Номер: US20160008229A1
Автор: Dickie Robert G., Prokopchuk Walter
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An electronic pill box having a housing with a base and grid and into which a blister pack is selectively engaged. The blister pack includes a plurality of vials prefilled with medication and sealed with a cover imprinted with pertinent information. Each vial is received in a chamber in the base having an LED and a sensor for determining whether medication has been removed therefrom. The LED and sensor are operatively engaged with a microprocessor including programming for dispensing medication from the pill box. An alert is issued if medication is not removed from an illuminated vial after a predetermined time interval. When all medication has been dispensed therefrom, the blister pack is replaced with another prefilled blister pack A card with patient information thereon may be provided on the prefilled blister pack and is detached and stored in the housing prior to loading the blister pack therein. 1. A method of dispensing medication to a patient comprising:providing a pill box including a housing comprising a base and a grid engageable with the base; and a microprocessor including programming that includes a reminder schedule and a real time tracker;providing a blister pack having a plurality of vials defined therein with at least some of the vials being prefilled with medication; and having a cover extending across openings to the plurality of vials, said cover having lines of weakness proximate each vial;positioning the blister pack in the base;engaging the grid with the base;capturing the blister pack between the grid and the base;activating the microprocessor to initiate the reminder schedule.2. The method as defined in claim 1 , further comprising:Illuminating one of the vials from which medication is to be withdrawn in accordance with the reminder schedule.3. The method as defined in claim 2 , further comprising;removing a portion of the cover from over the illuminated vial by tearing along the lines of weakness proximate the illuminated vial; andremoving ...

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Номер записи: 68
10-01-2019 дата публикации

HEATED OR COOLED PORTABLE DRINKWARE

Номер: US20190008317A1
Автор: Alexander Clayton
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An actively heated or cooled portable container has a body with a chamber that receives and holds a liquid, and one or more heating or cooling elements in thermal communication with at least a portion of the chamber. An outer surface of the body has one or more electrical contacts. A module is removably coupled to a portion of the body. The module has one or more electrical contacts on an outer surface of the module that contact the one or more electrical contacts on the outer surface of the body, control circuitry, and one or more power storage elements that provide power to the control circuitry and/or the one or more heating or cooling elements. The control circuitry wirelessly communicates with a mobile electronic device to wirelessly transmit information to the mobile electronic device associated with the operation of the module and/or wirelessly receive instructions from a user via the mobile electronic device. 1. (canceled)2. An actively heated or cooled drinkware container system , comprising:a body having a chamber configured to receive and hold a liquid, one or more heating or cooling elements disposed in the body and in thermal communication with at least a portion of the chamber, a distal outer surface of the body having one or more electrical contacts; one or more electrical contacts on a proximal outer surface of the module configured to provide an electrical connection with the one or more electrical contacts of the body when the body is placed on the module, and', 'one or more power storage elements;, 'a module removably coupleable to a bottom portion of the body to thereby contact at least a portion of the body and provide an electrical connection with the body when the body is placed on the module, the module comprising'}one or more magnets in one or both of the module and the body that magnetically couple the module and the body, allowing the module and body to be mobile as one unit; andcontrol circuitry operable to control the operation of the ...

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Номер записи: 69
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Smart medication container

Номер: US20180008516A1
Автор: Navid Nick Afsarifard, Sina Fateh
Принадлежит: Kali Care Inc

Various embodiments relate to systems and methods for monitoring adherence to a medication regimen through the use of a smart medication container. The container can include an electronic display that presents relevant information, such as dosage and/or medication information, instructions, user information, messages, notifications, and device information (e.g., battery status, network connectivity status). A pair of conductive elements positioned on either side of the container's opening can be configured to continually measure capacitance in order to identify when contents (e.g., pills) leave the container. More than one pair of conductive elements may be used to improve accuracy and reduce the effects of noise. A processor is able to analyze the capacitance data and determine whether medication has been dispensed from the container and, if so, how much medication was dispensed. A computer system can then compare the results to a planned medication regimen to determine a state of compliance.

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Номер записи: 70
27-01-2022 дата публикации

Automated system and method of recording contents of medication packages vended from a plurality of vending machines in an electronic record that stores records for a plurality of patients associated with respective vending machines

Номер: US20220023151A1
Автор: Jeffrey C. SWEETER, Joel F. FELDMAN, Stanley I. H. Feldman, Yeardley W. GREEN
Принадлежит: MEDHERENT LLC

An automated method is provided for recording contents of medication packages vended from a plurality of vending machines in electronic records, such as an electronic medication administration record (eMAR), that store records for a plurality of patients who are associated with respective vending machines. A vending event causes the electronic record to be populated. The contents of the medication packages vended from the vending machines are recorded in electronic records without communicating patient names or vended medications in the electronic message sent from the vending machines.

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Номер записи: 71
11-01-2018 дата публикации

MEDICAMENT DELIVERY DEVICE WITH USAGE MONITORING

Номер: US20180008779A1
Автор: Gylleby Stefan, Hautaviita Nikolaj, Lindstedt Per, Renstad Rasmus, Säll Daniel
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A medicament delivery device is presented having a housing that is arranged to accommodate a medicament container, a drive unit operably arranged to act on the medicament container upon activation, an activation mechanism operably arranged to be operated by a user, an activation preventing mechanism operably arranged to prevent the activation mechanism to be activated, an usage management module arranged to be operated by a user, which usage management module is designed as an attachable unit to the medicament delivery device. First keying elements are arranged on the device and on the usage management module designed to interact with each other when attaching said usage management module, such as to cause a deactivation of the activation preventing mechanism to allow operation of the activation mechanism. The usage management module can include a monitoring circuit arranged to monitor the use of the medicament delivery device. 114-. (canceled)15. A medicament delivery device comprisinga housing constructed to accommodate a medicament container;a drive unit configured to operably act on the medicament container upon activation;an activation mechanism configured for operation by a user;an activation preventing mechanism operably configured that prevents a user from activating the activation mechanism;a usage management module configured for operation by a user, where the usage management module is attachable to the medicament delivery device; andfirst keying elements arranged on the medicament delivery device and on the usage management module that interact with each other when the usage management module is attached to the medicament delivery device, where the attachment causes deactivation of the activation preventing mechanism and allowing operation of the activation mechanism, wherethe usage management module comprises a monitoring circuit that monitors the use of the medicament delivery device.16. The medicament delivery device according to claim 15 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 72
09-01-2020 дата публикации

IV CONTAINER FOR PRECISE MEASUREMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

Номер: US20200009016A1
Автор: Stewart Mary Ellen
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An IV container for precise measurement and dispensing of fluid contained in the IV container. This IV container has an upper fluid-containing portion to contain and measure a first quantity of fluid. The upper fluid-containing portion has a first cross-sectional area, and a first plurality of fluid measurement markings along a side of the upper fluid-containing portion that represent measurement units of a first size. A lower fluid-containing portion is in fluid communication with the upper fluid-containing portion, and can contain and measure a second lesser quantity of fluid. The lower fluid-containing portion has a second cross-sectional area that is less than the first cross-sectional area. The lower fluid-containing portion has a second plurality of measurement markings along a side of the lower fluid-containing portion that represent measurement units of a second size that's smaller than the units of the upper fluid containing portion, and therefore provides enhanced measurement precision. 1. An IV container for precise measurement and dispensing of fluid contained in the IV container , the IV container comprising: the upper fluid-containing portion having a first cross-sectional area,', 'the upper fluid-containing portion having a first plurality of fluid measurement markings along at least a portion of a side of the upper fluid-containing portion;, 'an upper fluid-containing portion configured to contain and measure a first quantity of fluid,'} the lower fluid-containing portion having a second cross-sectional area that is less than the first cross-sectional area,', 'the lower fluid-containing portion having a second plurality of fluid measurement markings along at least a portion of a side of the lower fluid-containing portion;, 'a lower fluid-containing portion in fluid communication with the upper fluid-containing portion, the lower fluid-containing portion configured to contain and measure a second quantity of fluid,'}a plurality of ports in fluid ...

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Номер записи: 73
08-01-2015 дата публикации

PRESSURE-REGULATING VIAL ADAPTORS AND METHODS

Номер: US20150011963A1
Автор: Fangrow Thomas F.
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In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor comprises a housing member, a connector configured to couple the adaptor with a vial, a regulator channel, and an extractor channel formed in the housing member. The extractor channel is configured to facilitate withdrawal of fluid from the vial when the adaptor is coupled to the vial. The regulator channel is configured to facilitate flow of a regulating fluid to compensate for changes in volume of a medical fluid in the vial. In some embodiments, an expansion member is disposed on the housing member and is configured to expand and contract in accordance with changes in the volume of a medical fluid in the vial. 1. A vial adaptor comprising:a housing member comprising a piercing member having a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end of the piercing member configured to pierce the septum of a vial;a connector configured to couple the housing member with the vial;an extractor channel formed in the housing member, the extractor channel configured to facilitate withdrawal of a medical fluid from the vial when the adaptor is coupled to the vial;a regulator channel formed in the piercing member, the regulator channel configured to facilitate a flow of a regulating fluid therethrough during withdrawal of the medical fluid; andan expansion member connected with an external surface of the proximal end of the piercing member and in fluid communication with the regulator channel, the expansion member configured to expand to receive the flow of the regulating fluid as the medical fluid is withdrawn from the vial.2. The vial adaptor of claim 1 , wherein the expansion member is configured to regulate pressure in the vial when fluid is withdrawn from the vial.3. The vial adaptor of claim 1 , wherein the piercing member comprises a terminal member.4. The vial adaptor of claim 3 , wherein the terminal member is detachable from a remainder of the piercing member.5. The vial adaptor of claim 3 , wherein the terminal member comprises brass ...

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Номер записи: 74
08-01-2015 дата публикации

MEDICATION DISPENSING AND CONTROL UNIT

Номер: US20150012131A1
Автор: Saltsov Leon
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A medication and dispensing system tracks the medication of multiple users over time and preferably combines this information with periodic test results provided to the system. The system is designed to allow remote access electronically to authorized users whereby doctors or other medical professionals can review the data of actual medication dispensed and preliminary test results accumulated over time. Preliminary analysis of the data is conducted by the system to identify a predetermined medical alert condition. Upon determination of the predetermined medical alert condition, the dispensing system dispenses or makes available for dispensing an alert response medication. 1. An automated system for medication dispensing and control comprisinga computer processing arrangement;a medication receiving structure for receiving a series of medication cassettes assigned to at least one individual user and an arrangement for dispensing of an alert response medication based on detection of a predetermined alert condition;an arrangement for receiving information associated with each medication cassette identifying at least a user, a quantity of medication and a dosage regime;a computer database associated with said computer processor arrangement for storing said received information;a medication dispensing arrangement associated with said medication receiving structure for dispensing of individual dosages of medication contained in said cassettes and tracking of said dispensed dosages by user in said computer database;a communication arrangement for connecting test equipment to said system and entering and storing user test results in said computer database;said computer processing arrangement including preliminary analysis of said dispensed medication and said test results to identify the occurrence of said predetermined alert condition associated with a user;said computer processing arrangement upon identification of said predetermined alert condition dispenses or makes ...

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Номер записи: 75
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Rfid-based methods and systems for monitoring medication compliance

Номер: US20170011240A1
Автор: Ian James Forster
Принадлежит: AVERY DENNISON RETAIL INFORMATION SERVICES LLC

Systems and methods are provided for monitoring medication compliance to allow a doctor or medical care provider to determine whether a subject is ingesting a prescribed medication at the proper times. A medication container includes at least one medication-containing cell, with a cover overlaying the cell. The medication within the cell is accessed through the cover. The medication container also includes an electrical circuit having an RFID chip electrically coupled to an antenna. The RFID chip is associated with the cover, while the antenna is configured to communicate with an RFID reader to detect whether the cell has been accessed through the cover. The RFID chip may be uncoupled from the antenna or remain coupled to the antenna upon the cell being accessed through the cover, with the antenna thereafter transmitting a signal to an RFID reader to indicate that the cell has been accessed through the cover.

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Номер записи: 76
10-01-2019 дата публикации

A METHOD FOR IN SITU DETECTION OF BREASTMILK SPOILAGE

Номер: US20190011436A1
Автор: DELLIMORE KIRAN HAMILTON J., VALSTER SUZANNE MAAIKE, VAN DE WOUW DOORTJE, Willard Nicolaas Petrus
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The invention provides amongst others kit of parts () comprising a container () comprising a container enclosure (), the container enclosure () comprising a container enclosure internal face (), and a container closure (), the container closure () comprising a container closure internal face (), wherein one or more of the container enclosure internal face () and the container closure internal face () comprises a CO2 detector (), and wherein one or more of the container enclosure () and the container closure () comprise a light transmissive part () for external visual inspection of the CO2 detector (). 1. A COdetector for application in a closed space enclosing a liquid food , wherein the COdetector comprises a detector enclosure containing a pH indicator , wherein the detector enclosure is impermeable to liquid water , wherein at least a first part of the detector enclosure comprises a silicone membrane that is permeable for CO , wherein one or more of the first part and an optional second part of the detector enclosure comprises a light transmissive part for external visual inspection of the pH indicator of the COdetector.2. The COdetector according to claim 1 , wherein the silicone membrane is permeable to water vapor claim 1 , wherein the permeability for water vapor is at least 20 claim 1 ,000 cm(STP) cm cmscmHg claim 1 , wherein the silicone membrane is light transmissive claim 1 , wherein the silicone membrane is hydrophobic claim 1 , and wherein the permeability for COis at least 1 claim 1 ,000 cm(STP) cm cmscmHg.3. The COdetector according to claim 1 , wherein the detector enclosure has a volume in the range of 0.1-10 claim 1 ,000 mm claim 1 , and wherein the detector enclosure also contains water.4. The COdetector according to claim 1 , wherein the pH indicator is configured to change color at a pH selected from the range of 5-7.5. The COdetector according to claim 1 , wherein the pH indicator comprises a pH indicator ion bound to a polymeric ion.6. The ...

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Номер записи: 77
15-01-2015 дата публикации

Adaptor for Coupling to a Medical Container

Номер: US20150013810A1
Автор: Carrel Franck, Maritan Lionel, Perot Frederic
Принадлежит: Becton Dickinson Holdings Pte. Ltd.

An adaptor for coupling with a medical container having a collar closed by a septum including: a tubular body closed at a distal end with a transversal wall from which extends a hollow spike, and at a proximal end by a pierceable elastomeric piece including a cavity having a plurality of circumferentially distributed chambers, each chamber being connected to the hollow spike by a radial channel, the tubular body further receiving an intermediate piece including a plurality of through holes aligned on the chambers, a selecting member having a closure wall provided with one opening, capable of rotating so that the opening is successively aligned with each of the through holes, and a gripping member for securing the adaptor to the medical container. Also, an assembly including the adaptor and a medical container. 1. An adaptor for coupling with a medical container having a collar closed by a septum , said septum having an outer surface directed towards an outside of the medical container , the adaptor comprising:a tubular body substantially closed at a distal end with a transversal wall provided with a central hole from which extends a hollow spike in a distal direction for passage of a fluid, a plurality of circumferentially distributed chambers extending from said transversal wall in a proximal direction, said chambers being closed at a proximal end by a pierceable elastomeric piece, each chamber being connected to said hollow spike by a radial channel provided with a closure member, said closure member being capable of transitioning from a locked state, in which it closes the radial channel, to an open state in which it does not close said radial channel, each chamber being filled with decontaminated air and each closure member being in a locked state in a storage state of said adaptor,said tubular body further receiving an intermediate piece located proximally with respect to said pierceable elastomeric piece, said intermediate piece comprising a plurality of ...

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Номер записи: 78
15-01-2015 дата публикации

Adaptor for Coupling with a Medical Container

Номер: US20150013811A1
Автор: Carrel Franck, Perot Frederic
Принадлежит: Becton Dickinson Holdings Pte. Ltd.

An adaptor for coupling with a vial having a collar closed by a septum, the septum having an outer surface directed towards the outside of the vial, the adaptor comprising: a gripping member for securing the adaptor to the vial, the gripping member being capable of being laterally mounted on the collar of the vial and a pierceable elastomeric piece having at least a part intended to be in contact with the outer surface of the septum when the adaptor is secured on the vial. Also, an assembly including such an adaptor and a vial. 1. An adaptor for coupling with a medical container having a collar closed by a septum , said septum having an outer surface directed towards the outside of the medical container , the adaptor comprising:a gripping member for securing the adaptor to the medical container, said gripping member being capable of being laterally mounted on the collar of said medical container,a pierceable elastomeric piece having at least a part intended to be in contact with the outer surface of the septum when said adaptor is secured on said medical container.2. The adaptor of claim 1 , wherein the surface of said part of the pierceable elastomeric piece is complementary to the whole outer surface of the septum.3. The adaptor of claim 1 , further comprising a compressive member for pressing said pierceable elastomeric piece onto said outer surface of the septum claim 1 , when said adaptor is secured on said medical container claim 1 , said compressive member being capable to transition from an inactive state claim 1 , in which it does not exert pressure on said pierceable elastomeric piece claim 1 , to an active state claim 1 , in which it exerts pressure.4. The adaptor of claim 1 , further comprising a fixing system for preventing releasing of said gripping member and definitively securing the adaptor on said medical container.5. The adaptor of claim 1 , further comprising a transversal wall connected to said gripping member claim 1 , said transversal wall ...

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Номер записи: 79
15-01-2015 дата публикации

EXTRACTION DEVICE FOR A SINGLE EXTRACTION OF A MEDICAMENT FROM A CONTAINER

Номер: US20150013835A1
Автор: Cordes Claus
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An extraction device and an extraction kit for one-time extracting a medicament from a container is presented where the extraction device has a housing adapted to non-releasably engage with the container and comprising an axially elongated receptacle, wherein the receptacle is adapted to axially guide a drug delivery device and a piercing member to a distal stop position for penetrating a seal of the container. The device and kit also have at least one fixing member to keep the piercing member in the distal stop position and to support a non-reversible disconnection of the drug delivery device from the piercing member. 115-. (canceled)16. An extraction device for one-time extracting a medicament from a container , the extraction device comprising:a housing adapted to non-releasably engage with the container and comprising an axially elongated receptacle,wherein the receptacle is adapted to axially guide a drug delivery device and a piercing member to a distal stop position for penetrating a seal of the container, and further comprisingat least one fixing member to keep the piercing member in the distal stop position and to support a non-reversible disconnection of the drug delivery device from the piercing member.17. The extraction device according to claim 16 , wherein the fixing member radially inwardly protrudes from an inner side wall of the receptacle.18. The extraction device claim 16 , wherein the receptacle comprises a bottom wall at its distal end providing a distal abutment face for the piercing member claim 16 , wherein the bottom wall further comprises a through opening to receive a neck portion of the container and/or to receive a piercing element of the piercing member.19. The extraction device according to claim 18 , further comprising a tubular shaped fastening member protruding from the bottom wall in distal direction to receive the neck portion of the container claim 18 , wherein the fastening member comprises at least one interlock member to ...

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Номер записи: 80
15-01-2015 дата публикации

Apparatus for mixing and transferring medications

Номер: US20150013836A1
Автор: Christopher M. Tice, David R. Pestotnik
Принадлежит: PHARMAC LLC

An apparatus for transferring a chosen quantity of medication from a vial to a container under sterile conditions is described. The present invention further facilitates dissolving solid medications contained in the vial or diluting concentrated medications contained in the vial, and transferring the resulting solutions to the container. The container may be an intravenous infuser.

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Номер записи: 81
15-01-2015 дата публикации

Adaptor for Coupling to a Medical Container

Номер: US20150013837A1
Автор: Barrelle Laurent, Fernando Anthony C.J.
Принадлежит:

An adaptor for coupling with a medical container, including: a tubular body receiving a pierceable elastomeric piece, defining an inner cavity of the adaptor, the pierceable elastomeric piece being movable within the tubular body between a first position, in which a distal part of the pierceable elastomeric piece forms a seal of the cavity, and a second position, proximally spaced from the first position, in which the distal part opens the seal of the cavity, an air inlet, a filtering system for filling the inner cavity with decontaminated air, and a gripping member for securing the adaptor to the medical container. Also, an assembly comprising such an adaptor and a medical container. 1. An adaptor for coupling with a medical container having a collar closed by a septum , said septum having an outer surface directed towards an outside of the medical container , the adaptor comprising:a tubular body substantially closed at a distal end with a transversal wall provided with a central hole and substantially closed at a proximal end by a pierceable elastomeric piece, said pierceable elastomeric piece, transversal wall and tubular body together defining an inner cavity of said adaptor, said pierceable elastomeric piece being movable within said tubular body between a first position, in which a distal part of said pierceable elastomeric piece forms a seal of said central hole, and a second position, proximally spaced from said first position, in which said distal part opens the seal of said central hole,an air inlet for allowing air from the outside to enter said inner cavity at least when said pierceable elastomeric piece moves from the first position to the second position, said air inlet comprising a filtering system for decontaminating said entering air before it reaches said inner cavity, anda gripping member for securing the adaptor to the medical container, so that a distal surface of said transversal wall is brought in contact with the outer surface of said septum ...

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Номер записи: 82
19-01-2017 дата публикации

PACKAGING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20170014309A1
Автор: Doyle Mark C., Luoma Linda S., Luoma Roy S.
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Systems and methods are provided for delivering single-dose packages sequentially from a substantially continuous strip having a first dispensing end and a second end, e.g., contained within a cassette or other dispenser. The strip includes a cover layer attached to a base layer to define a plurality of blisters therebetween that have one or more medications therein. The blisters are aligned in single file generally along the longitudinal axis between the first and second ends and/or otherwise arranged in single-dose packages adjacent one another, e.g., at least some of the single-dose packages including a plurality of blisters having different types of medications therein. A first single-dose package at the first dispensing end may be separable from a second adjacent single-dose package such that individual single-dose packages may be removed successively from the first dispensing end. 1. An apparatus for administering medications to a patient , the medications provided in a strip , the strip comprising a first dispensing end , a second end , and a plurality of blisters aligned in single file generally along a longitudinal axis between the first and second ends and arranged in single-dose packages adjacent one another , at least some of the single-dose packages including a plurality of blisters having different types of medications therein , the apparatus comprising:a housing for receiving the strip therein such that the first dispensing end extends from an outlet of the housing;a drive mechanism within the housing and coupled to the strip for selectively advancing the strip to dispense single-dose packages sequentially from the outlet;a reader adjacent the outlet for reading one or more labels on each of the single-dose packages; anda controller coupled to the reader and the drive mechanism for analyzing a label on a first single-dose package adjacent the outlet to determine a scheduled administration time for medications in the first single-dose package and for ...

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Номер записи: 83
10-01-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTELY MONITORING MEDICATION COMPLIANCE USING A PILLBOX WITH A CAMERA

Номер: US20190014241A1
Автор: Falk William, Thomas Brian, THOMAS TREVOR
Принадлежит: CLEAR ROCK TECHNOLOGIES INCROPORATED

A system and method for monitoring compliance with medications is disclosed. The system includes a pillbox, a control system that is spaced away from the pillbox, an information transfer system, and a monitoring device. The pillbox includes a lid, a housing base, a camera secured to the pillbox to allow the camera to take pictures for the housing base, and a sound device secured to the housing base. The control system is in communicable connection with the pillbox and the information transfer system. The information transfer system is in communicable connection with the monitoring device. The camera can take pictures or videos and transfer this information to a monitoring device to check compliance. The system configuration and control is moved away from the pillbox and the configuration and control is given to a remote user with a monitoring device. 1. A pillbox for remotely monitoring compliance with medications , comprising:a lid, the lid having an inside surface, an outside surface, and a lid switch;a housing base, the housing base having at least one row and seven columns, the housing base being divided into at least one compartment by the at least one row and the seven columns, each of the at least one compartment including a light to illuminate the at least one compartment with at least one color;a camera secured to the pillbox, wherein the camera is disposed at an apex of the inside surface of the lid to allow the camera to take pictures for the at least one compartment; anda sound device secured to the housing base,wherein the housing base has a top layer and a bottom layer, the lid is attached to a side of the top layer of the housing base.2. The pillbox according to claim 1 , wherein the lid is pyramid-shaped claim 1 , the housing base has four rows claim 1 , the housing base is divided into twenty-eight compartments by the four rows and the seven columns.3. (canceled)4. The pillbox according to claim 1 , wherein the camera is a webcam and is configured ...

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Номер записи: 84
18-01-2018 дата публикации

Baby Bottle with Interior Container for Feeding Liquid and Outer Container for Heating Liquid

Номер: US20180015003A1
Автор: Miller Corinne Louise
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A baby bottle features an interior container for containing a feeding liquid that has an open top, a nipple closing the interior container at its top so that the feeding liquid is contained in the interior container but withdrawable therefrom through the nipple, and an outer container that collectively defines an interior volume in which the interior container is received. The outer container is arranged for containing a heating liquid which is placed in communication with an outer surface of the interior container to heat the feeding liquid by transfer of heat thereto from the heating liquid. The outer container includes a removable cap at its bottom such that the heating liquid may be introduced into the outer container through the bottom to a space delimited by the outer container about the interior container when the cap is removed. 1. A baby bottle comprising:an interior container for containing a feeding liquid that has an open top, a closed bottom, and a peripheral wall spanning therebetween;a nipple at the open top of the interior container thereby closing the interior container so that the feeding liquid is contained in the interior container but withdrawable therefrom through the nipple;an outer container having a top, a bottom, and a peripheral wall spanning therebetween that collectively define an interior volume of the outer container;the interior container being received in the interior volume;the outer container being arranged for containing a heating liquid which acts as a heat source for heating the feeding liquid by transfer of heat from the heating liquid in communication with an outer surface of the interior container to the feeding liquid contained therein;the outer container including a removable cap at the bottom thereof such that the heating liquid may be introduced into the outer container through the bottom to a space delimited by the outer container about the interior container when the cap is removed.2. The baby bottle according to ...

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Номер записи: 85
21-01-2016 дата публикации

Smart connection interface

Номер: US20160015957A1
Автор: Afshin Bazargan, Jacob E. Pananen, Juan M. Alderete, Jr., R. Marie Tieck
Принадлежит: Medtronic Minimed Inc

A method and apparatus for a connection interface between a reservoir or syringe, infusion set tubing, and an infusion pump is provided. The reservoir, a base and a cap are connected to form an integrated unit that is capable of being inserted and secured in an infusion pump housing. The cap and the infusion pump are each provided with at least one sensor or at least one detectable feature, arranged to interact with at least one corresponding detectable feature or sensor on the other of the cap and infusion pump device, to detect one or more of the presence, position or other characteristic of the cap when the cap is aligned or coupled with the infusion pump housing. The detectable feature and sensor may be magnetic, RF, mechanical, optical or any combination.

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Номер записи: 86
15-01-2015 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RETAINING AND STORING A CHILD'S PACIFIER OR TEETHING-RING

Номер: US20150017871A1
Автор: DEANE Janet Noreen
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Apparatuses and methods for retaining and storing a child's pacifier or teething-ring are provided wherein a flexible pocket can store a pacifier/teething-ring when not in use and a tether can be used to retain the pacifier/teething-ring to child's clothing whether or not the pacifier/teething ring is in use. In some embodiments, the pocket can be formed in a caddy which can comprise, or can be retrofit to, a tether having a clothing fastening means at one end and a pacifier/teething-ring fastening means at the other, wherein the tether has sufficient length for the attached pacifier/teething-ring to be placed in the pocket, or in the child's mouth. 1. An apparatus for retaining and storing a pacifier , the apparatus comprising:a caddy comprising a flexible pocket dimensioned to receive and hold the pacifier;a first tether portion extending from the caddy, the first tether portion terminating in a pacifier tie configured to attach to the pacifier;a second tether portion extending from the caddy in the opposite direction as the first tether portion, the second tether portion terminating in a fastener; wherein the caddy can be tethered to children's clothing by the fastener, the pacifier can be tethered to the caddy by the pacifier tie, and the pacifier can be removably stored in the pocket.2. The apparatus as claimed in where the pocket is made of nylon.3. The apparatus as claimed in wherein the pocket is disposed on a back surface of the pacifier caddy.4. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein caddy comprises a front surface for a feature.5. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the pacifier tie comprises a loop of child safe string material.6. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the fastener comprises a clamp.7. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the distance between the pacifier tie and the clothing fastener is approximately 7.5 inches.8. An apparatus for storing a pacifier claim 1 , the apparatus to be retrofit on a pacifier ...

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Номер записи: 87
16-01-2020 дата публикации

FEED-FORTIFY ENTERAL FEEDING AND RELATED METHODS THEREFOR

Номер: US20200016042A1
Автор: Wiesner Joel David
Принадлежит: KPR U.S., LLC

A pump set for use with a pumping apparatus to deliver nutrition to an infant includes a first container to receive breast milk; a second container to receive fortifier; tubing extending from the first container and from the second container; and a valve mechanism connected to the first and second containers by the tubing and configured to selectively pass liquid from the first container and the second container. 1. A method of delivering breast milk and fortifier to an infant using a pumping apparatus that acts on a pump set coupled to the pumping apparatus to produce fluid flow through the pump set for delivery of the breast milk and fortifier to the infant , the method comprising:receiving input into the pumping apparatus of a predetermined volume of breast milk to be delivered through the pump set to the infant;receiving input into the pumping apparatus of a predetermined volume of fortifier to be delivered through the pump set to the infant;executing instructions from a memory in the pumping apparatus to carry out a feeding in which breast milk and fortifier are fed by the pumping apparatus according to the input of the predetermined volume of breast milk and the input of the predetermined volume of fortifier; andduring the feeding, pumping a volume of breast milk from a first receptacle connected to the pumping apparatus and a volume of fortifier from a second receptacle connected to the pumping apparatus directly to the infant according to the received inputs at respective selected flow rates through the pump set attached to the pumping apparatus.2. A method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein pumping breast milk and fortifier directly to the infant comprises simultaneously pumping breast milk and fortifier directly to the infant.3. A method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein operating the pumping apparatus to deliver the predetermined volume of breast milk and fortifier comprises delivering the breast milk and fortifier at a pre-set breast milk to fortifier ...

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Номер записи: 88
15-01-2015 дата публикации

NASAL IRRIGATION SOLUTION PREPARATION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PREPARATION

Номер: US20150018760A1
Автор: HARDIN James Craig, HARDIN Kathryn Morton
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A nasal irrigation system for rinsing nasal and sinus passages or cavities includes a solution preparation unit and a dispensing container. The solution preparation unit includes a first water reservoir, a filter that is in fluid communication with an outlet of the first water reservoir and filters water passing therethrough, a second water reservoir that is in fluid communication with the filter, and a heating element that brings filtered water in the second water reservoir to a boil to clean the filtered water, and a filler port. The dispensing container receives a nasal rinse solution from the solution preparation unit, via the filler port, and administers the nasal rinse solution to a user via a direct nostril interface. The solution preparation unit can also include a cooling element, additive reservoirs for materials to calibrate salinity or to provide a pH buffer, and a control circuit to control operation thereof. 1. A nasal irrigation system for rinsing nasal and sinus passages or cavities , comprising:a solution preparation unit, including a purified water reservoir, a base, and a filler port disposed above and over the base, that dispenses purified water through the filler port for use in a nasal rinse solution; anda dispensing container that receives the nasal rinse solution, while positioned on the base, from the filler port of the solution preparation unit, and that administers the nasal rinse solution, while removed from the base, to a user via a direct nostril interface.2. The nasal irrigation system of claim 1 , wherein the purified water reservoir is disposed within a housing that is supported by above the base.3. The nasal irrigation system of claim 2 , further comprising a control circuit.4. The nasal irrigation system of claim 3 , further comprising a second water reservoir and a filter claim 3 , the second water reservoir being in fluid communication with the filter and the purified water reservoir such that water contained in the second water ...

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Номер записи: 89
15-01-2015 дата публикации

ANTI-FREE FLOW MECHANISM FOR ENTERAL FEEDING PUMPS

Номер: US20150018767A1
Автор: Allen Blake, Beck Kent, Bultman Jason, Eggers Philip, Federspiel Ryan, Juretich Jeffery T.
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An anti-free-flow mechanism includes an occluder mechanism which is disposed along a segment of tubing and a mounting structure. The occluder mechanism is normally in a biased closed position, but may be moved into an open position by placement in the mounting structure. However, unless force is applied to keep the occluder mechanism in the mounting structure, the occluder will move relative to the mounting structure and return to the first, closed position. 120.-. (canceled)21. A device comprising:an occluder mechanism configured to selectively occlude fluid flow in tubing of an enteral feeding infusion set, the occluder mechanism having a base and an actuator, the actuator being movable angularly towards the tubing to engage the tubing and thereby allow fluid flow through the tubing as a result of the engagement; anda mounting structure configured to selectively and cooperatively engage the occluder mechanism; wherein when the occluder mechanism is cooperatively engaged with the mounting structure, the actuator is moved angularly towards the tubing to engage the tubing such that the occluder mechanism allows flow through the tubing, and when the occluder mechanism is not cooperatively engaged with the mounting structure, fluid flow through the tubing is prevented by the occluder mechanism.22. The device of claim 21 , wherein the occluder mechanism is held in the mounting structure by tension in the tubing.23. The device of claim 21 , wherein the mounting device is affixed to an infusion pump.24. The device of claim 21 , wherein the occluder mechanism is biased to prevent fluid flow through the tubing.25. A system for selectively occluding flow through a tube comprising:a tubing segment; a base;', 'an occlusion member which engages the tubing to selectively prevent flow through the tubing;', 'an actuator attached to the base, the actuator being movable angularly towards the tubing to engage the tubing and thereby allow flow through the tubing as a result of the ...

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Номер записи: 90
15-01-2015 дата публикации

DRUG STORAGE APPARATUS

Номер: US20150018799A1
Автор: GILL Steven Streatfield, Irving Charles, LEWIS Trefor Owen, WOOLLEY Maxwell Roy
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Fluid storage apparatus for medical use is described that includes a length of tubing having a first end and a second end. A first sealable connector portion is provided at the first end and a second sealable connector portion is provided at the second end. The volume of fluid that can be stored within the apparatus is known and an infusate or therapeutic agent is contained within the apparatus. In this manner, a known volume of therapeutic agent can be infused to a patient. The use in neurosurgical applications is described. 1. Fluid storage apparatus for medical use , the apparatus comprising a length of tubing having a first end and a second end , a first sealable connector portion being provided at the first end and a second sealable connector portion being provided at the second end , wherein the volume of fluid that can be stored within the apparatus is known and in that an infusate is contained within the apparatus.2. Apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein one or both of the first and second sealable connector portions comprise a self-sealing connector portion.3. Apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein each self-sealing connector portion includes a septum.4. Apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein each self-sealing connector portion includes a twist lock member.5. An apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the internal volume of the apparatus is selected to be equal to the volume of infusate to be delivered to a patient.6. An apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the apparatus comprises a marking or label that indicates the internal volume of the apparatus.7. An apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the length of tubing comprises flexible plastic tubing.8. An apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the volume of infusate that can be stored within the apparatus is less than 10 ml.9. An apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the infusate comprises a cytotoxic agent or a neurotrophic factor.10. An apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 91
15-01-2015 дата публикации

Drug-Impregnated Encasement

Номер: US20150018969A1
Автор: Armbruster David A., FRIGG Robert, Fulmer Mark Thomas, GRUSKIN Elliott A., Kerr Sean Hamilton
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A drug-impregnated sleeve for encasing a medical implant is provided. In one embodiment, the sleeve may include a body made of a biologically-compatible material that defines an internal cavity configured to receive the medical implant. In one embodiment, the biologically-compatible material is bioresorbable. The body may include a plurality of apertures, such as perforations or holes, extending from the cavity through the body. The sleeve may further include a first end, a second end, and a drug impregnated into the resorbable sheet. In one possible embodiment, the first end of the sleeve may be open for receiving the medical implant therethrough and the second end may be closed. The implant may be encased in the sleeve and implanted into a patient from which the drug is dispensed in vivo over time to tissue surrounding the implantation site. In one embodiment, the body is made from at least one sheet of a biologically-compatible material. 1a body made of a biologically-compatible material and defining an internal cavity configured to receive a medical implant, the body including a plurality of apertures extending from the cavity through the body;a first end;a second end; anda drug impregnated into the material. A biologically-compatible sleeve comprising: The present invention relates to an improved drug-impregnated encasement that is configured and adapted to receive a medical implant, and more particularly to a sleeve in one embodiment that is operative to encase orthopedic implants of varying types, sizes, and shapes for delivering a drug to the implantation site.Colonization of bacteria on the surface of implants often leads to infections. Systemic antibiotics can reduce the risk of infection; however infections can still develop on the surface of implants even in the presence of systemic prophylactic antibiotics. It is not uncommon for orthopedic surgeons to treat implant sites with local antibiotics or other biologically active agents. In sonic cases the ...

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Номер записи: 92
15-01-2015 дата публикации

Automated method of recording contents of medication packages vended from a plurality of vending machines in an electronic record that stores records for a plurality of patients associated with respective vending machines

Номер: US20150019009A1
Автор: Jeffrey C. SWEETER, Joel F. FELDMAN, Stanley I. H. Feldman, Yeardley W. GREEN
Принадлежит: SEQUON Inc

An automated method is provided for recording contents of medication packages vended from a plurality of vending machines in electronic records, such as an electronic medication administration record (eMAR), that store records for a plurality of patients who are associated with respective vending machines. A vending event causes the electronic record to be populated. The contents of the medication packages vended from the vending machines are recorded in electronic records without communicating patient names or vended medications in the electronic message sent from the vending machines.

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Номер записи: 93
21-01-2016 дата публикации

UNIQUELY IDENTIFIABLE DRUG DOSAGE FORM UNITS

Номер: US20160019355A1
Автор: Prokop David M.
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The present invention provides products, systems, and methods for the unique identification of individual drug dosage form units. The invention includes: random integrated optical identification marking of an individual drug unit; a lack of direct surface-to-surface contact between a marking instrument and the drug unit, i.e., deposition of a mark; drug unit image data based on the identification mark; a secondary product identifier associated with the individual drug unit; and comparing the marked drug unit to drug unit image data.

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Номер записи: 94
21-01-2016 дата публикации

Medication storage and dispensing apparatus having linear drawer assembly including discrete storage modules

Номер: US20160019367A1
Автор: Adam Troup, James Leo Kilgallon, Jeffrey C. Olson, Karl Haiden, Patrick Sweeney, Paul Prickett, Scott Curtis Miller, Scott Harshbarger, Tobin H. Williams
Принадлежит: Intermetro Industries Corp

A medication storage and dispensing workstation for use in a medication management system administering the inventory and distribution of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies in a healthcare environment is disclosed. The workstation incorporates a linear drawer assembly having a plurality of discrete, removable, storage modules for containing medications and/or other medical supplies. The storage modules are arranged in a linear array extending longitudinally along the travel path of the linear drawer assembly. Each storage module, in turn, comprises a drawer that is extensible laterally relative to the linear arrangement of the storage modules. As such, the drawer assemblies comprise a compartmentalized “drawer-in-drawer” arrangement that provides an efficient use of storage space and enables a user to utilize the workstation in a workspace having a smaller footprint that traditional storage cabinet apparatus.

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Номер записи: 95
03-02-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR TRACKING A HEALTH-RELATED BEHAVIOR

Номер: US20220036991A1
Автор: DALLA VECCHIA David, TILLE Nicolas, VRIJENS Bernard
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The present invention relates to a system for tracking a health-related behaviour, comprising a support and an electronic surveillance device having a casing, from which a first wall extends, a first portion of said wall extending from the casing in a plane that intersects the casing and being connected to the casing, and a second portion of said wall extending in a plane parallel to the casing, being connected by an end linked to the first portion and being provided with a second free end, wherein the first and second portions together form a slide arranged to cooperate with a wall of the support. 2. The system according to claim 1 , in which said casing has a wall facing said second part of the wall of said slide and at least one of either said wall or said slide comprising means for retaining said electronic monitoring device on said support.32. The system according to claim r claim 1 , in which said electronic monitoring device comprises a sensor configured for capturing an event of a health-related behaviour claim 1 , preferably said sensor is a passive sensor claim 1 , mechanical for example a push-button claim 1 , physical claim 1 , electronic claim 1 , electromagnetic claim 1 , luminous claim 1 , chemical claim 1 , preferably a sensor with low energy consumption.4. The system according to claim 2 , in which the second part of the wall of said slide comprises a first face and a second face parallel to the first face claim 2 , said first face being exposed to the exterior and said second face being exposed to the casing claim 2 , and is provided with a retaining means claim 2 , preferably a lug claim 2 , which extends from the second face to the casing.5. The system according to claim 2 , in which said retaining means further comprise a lug extending from said wall in the direction of the second part of the wall of the slide claim 2 , preferably under the slide.6. The system according to claim 2 , in which said support is a socket.7. The system according to ...

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Номер записи: 96
18-01-2018 дата публикации

Method of Tracking and Tracing Syringes in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Номер: US20180018624A1
Автор: Frederick Talley GERTZ, Hoang Thanh Nguyen, Jaan Noolandi, Robert James SCHULTHEIS
Принадлежит: Zebrasci Inc

A tracking and tracing method is provided during the life of the pharmaceutical container to improve the safety and efficacy of the pharmaceutical container and its content. An identification code is added to the surface of the pharmaceutical container, which is not visible under ambient light. The identification code contains encrypted information regarding temporal and physical properties of the pharmaceutical container and pharmaceutical fluid content. At multiple stages during the life of the pharmaceutical container the identification code is detected with an optical detection method. Given the material of the identification code, the identification code is only visible by using specific optical detection methods.

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Номер записи: 97
22-01-2015 дата публикации

Inline liquid drug medical devices with linear displaceable sliding flow control member

Номер: US20150020920A1
Автор: Igor Denenburg, Moshe Gilboa, Nimrod Lev
Принадлежит: Medimop Medical Projects Ltd

Inline liquid drug medical device having a longitudinal device axis, a housing with a linear displaceable sliding flow control member displaceable along a transverse bore from a first flow control position for establishing flow communication between a first pair of ports for liquid drug reconstitution purposes to a second flow control position for establishing flow communication between a second pair of ports for liquid drug administration purposes, and a manually operated actuating mechanism for applying a linear displacement force for urging the flow control member to slide along the bore from its first flow control position to its second flow control position.

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Номер записи: 98
22-01-2015 дата публикации

MEDICAL DEVICE PACKAGE

Номер: US20150021221A1
Автор: Anderson David W., Hendrickson David L.
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A package system for a medical device is disclosed. The package system may include a first part and a second part, where a holding platform can be incorporated into the first part of the package system and a collection tray can be incorporated into the second part of the package system. The first part may include leg portions. The leg portions of the first part can be folded and fitted into matching pockets of the second part, so that the first part of the package system can provided a relatively elevated and stable holding platform to hold the medical device. The package system can contain the medical device in the package system in a storage state, and hold the medical device with the holding platform in an application state. 1. A package system for a medical device , comprising:a first part; anda second part,wherein the first part includes a holding platform configured to receive and hold at least a portion of the medical device in an application state of the medical device,the second part includes contoured areas at least partially matching a profile of the medical device in a storage state of the medical device, andthe first part and the second part are configured to be assembled together in the application state so that the holding platform is at an elevated position relative to the second part.2. The package system of claim 1 , wherein the medical device is a vessel occlusive device.3. The package system of any of claim 1 , wherein the first part includes a first leg portion claim 1 , a middle portion and a second leg portion claim 1 , and the holding platform is integrated in the middle portion.4. The package system of any of claim 1 , wherein the first part further includes a first hinge between the first leg portion and the middle portion claim 1 , and a second hinge between the second leg portion and the middle portion.5. The package system of any of claim 3 , wherein the first leg portion and the second leg portion are foldable toward under the holding ...

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Номер записи: 99
28-01-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURE MEDICATION DISPENSING

Номер: US20160022541A1
Автор: DALAL Aliasgher Abbas Ali, NAJMI Syed Akhtar Hasnain
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A dispenser and vial system is disclosed. At least one vial is loaded into a dispenser to automatically dispense dosages of medication made up of units of medication. The vial stores and releases the units of medication. The dispenser has a delivery mechanism configured to dispense a plurality of units of medication (from one or more vials) to make up a dosage of medication, and trigger or actuate the release of the plurality of units of medication based on information on the at least one vial readable by the dispenser to validate the at least one vial prior to the trigger or actuation by a link between, the dosage of medication, a user or patient and the at least one vial. 1. A vial for storing and automatically dispensing medication , the vial comprising:a housing comprising a machine-readable medication information label area readable by a dispensing device to validate the vial and a user receiving the medication;a first opening at a first end of the housing; anda container storing a plurality of units of medication, each unit of medication being of a same amount of medication, the container comprising a plurality of slots, each slot configured to release a single unit of medication of the plurality of units of medication through the first opening when the respective slot is aligned with the first opening;wherein the first opening is configured to engage with the dispensing device to trigger dispensing of a dosage of medication made up of a number of units of medication of the plurality of units of medication of the vial, the dispensing by a number of slots of the plurality of slots corresponding to the number of units of medication.2. The vial of claim 1 , wherein the first opening is sealed prior to engagement with the dispensing device.3. The vial of claim 2 , further comprising a locking mechanism configured to engage with a corresponding locking mechanism of the dispensing device to secure the vial within the dispensing device.4. The vial of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 100