Clinical study product dispensing device
US10157265B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2209/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dispensing device and a method of operating a dispensing device for use in studying a consumable unit used by a clinical study participant are provided. The device comprises a housing that includes a delivery aperture and a compartment configured to store an unconsumed consumable unit therein. The device further includes a dispensing mechanism located within the housing and configured to release the stored unconsumed consumable unit to the clinical study participant via the delivery aperture upon verifying the identity of the clinical study participant and a controller configured to interface with the dispensing mechanism and the user input device. A user input device is also included and is configured to receive input from the clinical study participant corresponding to identification information relating to the clinical study participant and is further configured to receive input from the clinical study participant in response to one or more questionnaires relating to consumption of the consumable unit.
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