Wing protector for winged capsule and method of using same
US11612471B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 14, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61D7/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An arrangement for delivery of a substance to an animal and a method of protection of a winged capsule. The arrangement may include a winged capsule including a capsule and wings, the capsule being adapted to deliver the substance to the animal, and the wings affixed to the capsule and operable to fold for insertion into the animal and to expand after insertion. The arrangement may include a wing protector including a slot sized and configured to receive at least a portion of each of the wings and removably attach the winged capsule to the wing protector. The method may include removably attaching the winged capsule to the wing protector to form a protected winged capsule; inserting a plurality of the protected winged capsule into a bag; removing one of the protected winged capsule from the bag; and removing the wing protector from the protected winged capsule.
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