Vaccine administration apparatus and method
US12138382B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 9, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/0625
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dispensing apparatus is for use by users to take a chamber, fill the chamber with an aerosolized vaccine or other medicament, and dispose of used chambers. A display provides instructions to encourage prompt inhalation by the user from a dispensed and filled chamber. The apparatus allows very fast administration of vaccines to large numbers of people. The aerosol dispenser apparatus detects the chamber is in correct position and delivers a pre-determined dose of aerosol. Once the dose is delivered a visual and/or audible indicator informs the user that the chamber is filled and that they can take the inhalation. The single dose aerosol chamber is optimized for efficient administration of an aerosol.
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