Wearable Wrist Inhaler

a wrist inhaler and wrist technology, applied in the field of wearable wrist inhalers, can solve the problems that the wrist inhaler may be an unobtrusive and stylish device, and achieve the effects of convenient re-filling of medication, convenient transportation from land, and rapid and efficient delivery of asthma medication

Active Publication Date: 2016-04-14
VELSCONE LLC
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The patent is about a wrist inhaler that can be easily attached to a person's wrist and used to inhale bronchial medication. It features a discreetly integrated inhaler unit that can be refilled with medication as needed. The inhaler is designed to be comfortable and adjustable, with a protective cap covering a mouthpiece that the person can use to inhale the medication. The inhaler can be used in various activities and is always ready to use, providing a quick and efficient solution to asthma attacks. It ensures the medication is always accessible and safe from tampering. Overall, the wrist inhaler offers a convenient and innovative life-saving solution for people with asthma.

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Featuring a sturdy and comfortable adjustable band, the wrist inhaler may be an unobtrusive and stylish device.

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[0043]A wearable wrist inhaler according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 13 of the accompanying drawings. In an embodiment, the wearable wrist inhaler 10 includes a wristband 14 and a pump type inhaler unit 12 situated between opposed ends of the wristband 14 and having a digital watch assembly 60 and display 62. In an embodiment, a gear-driven inhaler unit 102 is situated between opposed ends of the wristband 114 and includes a watch assembly 60′.

[0044]The wristband 14 includes a first end 15 and a second end16 that may be selectively fastened together, such as with a buckle 13 or similar fastener, such that the wristband 14 is configured so as to be wearable about a user's wrist. The wristband 14 includes a first cap member 17 and a second cap member 18. In an embodiment, the pump type inhaler unit 12 is releasably coupled between the first cap member 17 and second cap member 18, such as by a friction or snap fi...

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Abstract

A wearable wrist inhaler includes a wristband having a first end and a second end configured for wear about a user's wrist. An inhaler unit is coupled to the wristband displaced from the first end and the second end, the inhaler unit including a housing having a plurality of walls defining an interior area and an outlet port in communication with the interior area. A watch assembly is positioned atop the housing of the inhaler unit, the watch assembly energized by a battery and includes a display configured to indicate a time of day. A dosage chamber including a medicament is positioned in the interior area of the housing. A dispensing assembly is communication with the inhaler medicament that is configured to dispense an individual portion of the medicament via the outlet port upon demand by a user.

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REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of provisional patent application U.S. Ser. No. 62 / 062,953 filed Oct. 12, 2014 titled Wrist Inhaler and which is incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to the field of inhaler devices and more specifically relates to a specially designed wearable asthma inhaler configured in the form of a wristwatch to provide fast effective relief of asthma symptoms, as an ordinary inhaler would, while remaining readily accessible on the user at all times.[0003]A metered-dose inhaler (MDI) is a device that delivers a specific amount of medication to the lungs, in the form of a short burst of aerosolized medicine that is usually self-administered by the patient via inhalation. It is the most commonly used delivery system for treating asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other respiratory diseases. The medication in a metered dose inhaler is...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61M15/00
CPCA61M15/0021A61M15/009A61M15/008A61M2209/088A61M15/0073A61M2205/10A61M15/0051A61M15/0025A61M15/0043A61M15/0055A61M2205/8206
Inventor BALDWIN, KENDRA
Owner VELSCONE LLC
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