Computerized oral prescription administration devices and associated systems and methods
US9731103B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 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 substance dispensing apparatus includes a mouthpiece having a recess sized and shaped to mate with an intended user's dentition; a sensing element coupled to the mouthpiece and configured to determine whether the intended user's dentition is positioned within the recess; and an actuator coupled to the mouthpiece and in communication with the sensing element, the actuator configured to dispense a substance from a reservoir coupled to the mouthpiece in response to the sensing element determining that the intended user's dentition is positioned within the recess.
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