Capsule shredding device
US11484473B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 1, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J7/0053
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A capsule shredding device is provided, which includes first and second housing sections. The first housing section has a chamber slightly larger than the capsule located in one end of the housing section so that when the capsule is seated in the chamber it cannot freely rotate in the chamber. A vial is releasably coupled to other end of the first housing section. One or more passageways extend from the bottom of the chamber toward the other end of the second housing section. The second housing section has an internal chamber with a spike extending into the chamber integrally formed on the interior upper section of the housing section. When the two housing sections are threaded together such that are drawn towards each other, the spike pierces the capsule, and upon further rotation the spike shreds the capsule thereby releasing the powder contained therein which flows through the one or more passageways into interior of the vial. Gaskets between the first and second housing sections and between the second housing section and the vial prevent powder or liquid in the vial escaping.
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