Computerized oral prescription administration devices and associated systems and methods
US10188840B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 10, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2209/086
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Computerized oral prescription administration (COPA) devices, systems, and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a method of assembling a substance dispensing device includes forming a mouthpiece including a recess customized to match with an intended user's unique dentition; coupling a sensing element to the recess of the mouthpiece, the sensing element configured to determine if the intended user's unique dentition is positioned within the recess of the mouthpiece; and coupling a substance dispensing unit to the mouthpiece, wherein the substance dispensing unit is in communication with the sensing element and configured to dispense a substance to the intended user in response to the sensing element determining that the intended user's unique dentition is positioned within the recess.
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