Wearable animal vaccine heat preservation device

Abstract

A wearable animal vaccine heat preservation device is composed of a heat preservation container. The heat preservation container is provided with an inner space used for a vaccine conveying bag. The device features a delivery opening for connecting the neck of the balloon to a dose inoculation hose. The device also includes a body harness for wearing the container against the body. The container can keep the temperature stability of the vaccine conveying bag body and ensure that vaccines are always kept in a recommended temperature range, so that the effectiveness of the vaccines is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention generally relates to an apparatus for thermally isolating animal vaccines during the vaccination process. Background Art

[0002] Livestock vaccination is essential to maintaining the health and productivity of animals in the agricultural sector. A common method of vaccinating livestock is to use a hypodermic gun that delivers the vaccine through a delivery hose connected to a capsule containing the vaccine solution.

[0003] The vaccines contained in these capsules are carefully formulated to protect animals against specific diseases. To remain effective, the vaccines must be stored within a specific temperature range of 2°C to 8°C (35.6°F to 46.4°F). This temperature range is called the cold chain, and it ensures that the active ingredients of the vaccine remain stable and effective.

[0004] Shipping vaccines at the right temperature is essential to maintain their potency. To this end, special refrigerators are used during transportation. These refrigerators are designed to insulate the vaccines from external temperature fluctuations, preventing them from overheating or overcooling.

[0005] However, there are challenges when it comes to actually using vaccines. In practice, sometimes the temperature of a vaccine exceeds the recommended range, affecting its effectiveness. This is particularly troublesome because temperature changes may degrade the active ingredients of the vaccine, making the vaccine less effective or even completely ineffective. Factors that cause temperature deviations include exposure to ambient temperature and human body heat during the vaccination process.

[0006] The present invention aims to provide a method to overcome or substantially improve at least part of the above problems, or at least provide an alternative solution.

[0007] It should be understood that if any prior art information is referred to herein, such reference does not constitute an admission that the information forms part of the common general knowledge in the art in Australia or other countries. Summary of the invention

[0008] The present invention provides a wearable animal vaccine insulation device, which consists of an insulation container designed to hold a flexible vaccine delivery capsule. The capsule is usually made of a biocompatible material (such as plastic or silicone). The container has a delivery opening for connecting the neck of the capsule to a delivery hose. The device also includes a body strap for wearing the container close to the body.

[0009] The container design effectively protects the bladder from exposure to human body heat when worn.

[0010] The container has a wide insertion opening opposite the delivery opening to facilitate longitudinal insertion of the capsule. When the capsule is empty, it can be removed through this opening and replaced with a full capsule. The container is usually made of polystyrene.

[0011] In one version, the container has a bifurcated portion that forms an interior space and a delivery opening. These portions, even when connected together, allow for easy insertion and removal of the capsule. The device may also include a cold pack container for replaceable cold packs that help maintain the temperature of the vaccine in the capsule. These cold packs are inserted into the slots and can be replaced without disassembling the device.

[0012] Some versions include a fabric cover for the container. This cover isolates the container and bladder from the outside air while still allowing easy access to refill the bladder or cold pack. The strap holds the delivery opening downward to allow gravity to flow the vaccine.

[0013] The device may be provided with a swivel mechanism to allow the strap to be oriented in different directions relative to the container for more comfort when worn. The vaccine is delivered by connecting the capsule to a delivery hose and using a delivery gun / syringe. The cold pack can be replaced and when the capsule is empty, it can be changed by sliding out the capsule and inserting a new capsule through the wide opening.

[0014] Another embodiment involves a rectangular housing, insulated with neoprene, with a delivery opening for the neck of the bladder. An over-the-shoulder strap is attached to the housing. A container within the housing has an upper wide opening for the bladder. The container portion may be hollow and contain a liquid or gel coolant. A stop structure in the container may adjust the heat transfer between the bladder and the container.

[0015] Overall, the device is designed to provide a practical solution for vaccinating livestock efficiently while maintaining the temperature and integrity of the vaccine. It includes features for easy insertion, replacement, cooling, and comfort of wearing.

[0016] The container offers several significant advantages for animal vaccination. One key advantage is its ability to maintain temperature stability in the vaccine delivery capsule. By using a system of heat and cold packs, the container ensures that the vaccine remains within the recommended temperature range, thus protecting its effectiveness.

[0017] Additionally, the container is designed for ease of use. A wide insertion opening simplifies replacing an empty capsule with a new one, and cold pack insertion allows for active cooling without removal. This convenience also extends to the harness, which holds the container securely to the body, optimizing vaccine delivery and reducing the risk of contamination.

[0018] Additionally, the container contains a fabric cover that serves a dual purpose. Not only does it help maintain the desired temperature, but it also provides a protective barrier from outside air and external elements. This cover is usually designed to be durable, making the device comfortable to wear while ensuring that the vaccine and cold pack are protected from temperature fluctuations.

[0019] Another benefit is user comfort and usability. The optional swivel mechanism enhances the usability of the carrier by allowing different orientations of the carrier to suit the wearer’s preference while maintaining the container in an upright position. This ergonomic design contributes to a more efficient and comfortable vaccination process.

[0020] In summary, the comprehensive design advantages of the container include temperature regulation, ease of use, protective measures and user comfort. These aspects together enhance the effectiveness and practicality of the wearable animal vaccine insulation device during livestock vaccination.

[0021] Other aspects of the invention are also disclosed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Although there may be other forms that fall within the scope of the present invention, preferred embodiments disclosed herein will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0023] Figure 1 shows a disassembled view of a wearable animal vaccine warming device according to one embodiment;

[0024] Figure 2 The assembled device is shown;

[0025] Figure 3 A cross section of the device is shown;

[0026] Figure 4 A front view of the device is shown;

[0027] Figure 5 A side view of the device is shown;

[0028] Figure 6 and Figure 7 One embodiment of a device having a chest mounted swivel harness is shown;

[0029] Figure 8 A wearable animal vaccine warming device according to another embodiment is shown;

[0030] Fig. 9 Shows Figure 8 A perspective view of a container portion of the device;

[0031] Fig.10 Shows Figure 8 A cross-sectional view of a device;

[0032] Fig.11 Shows Figure 8 A top perspective view of a container of the device; and

[0033] Fig.12 Shows Figure 8 Cross-sectional view of the device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The wearable animal vaccine insulation device 100 comprises an insulation container 101, which defines an internal space for accommodating a vaccine delivery capsule 102. The capsule 102 generally comprises a flexible body made of, for example, biocompatible plastic, silicone, or the like.

[0035] The container 101 also defines a delivery opening 103 for connecting a neck 104 of the capsule 102 to a delivery hose.

[0036] The device 100 also includes a body strap 105 for wearing the container 101 close to the body during use.

[0037] The container 101 preferably defines a wide insertion opening 106 opposite the delivery opening 103 for inserting the capsule 102. The cross-section of the insertion opening 106 is preferably larger than the cross-section of the capsule 102.

[0038] Thus, the container 101 allows the capsule 102 to be easily inserted longitudinally into the container 101 so that the neck 104 of the capsule 102 protrudes from the delivery opening 103 of the container 101. When the capsule 102 is empty, the empty capsule 102 can be removed from the insertion opening 106 and replaced with a full replacement capsule 102.

[0039] The container 101 preferably comprises polystyrene.

[0040] according to Figure 1 In the preferred embodiment shown, the container 101 has bifurcated portions 101A that cooperate with each other to form an interior space and a delivery opening 103 therebetween. In addition, the bifurcated portions 101A cooperate with each other to define a wide insertion opening 106 opposite the delivery opening 103.

[0041] According to this configuration, even if the bifurcated parts 101A are connected together, the capsule 102 can be easily inserted and removed through the wide opening 106. In other words, the capsule 102 can be replaced without disassembling the bifurcated parts 101A.

[0042] In a preferred embodiment, the device 100 includes at least one cold pack container 107 for replaceably inserting a cold pack 108 therein to actively cool the vaccine in the capsule 102 .

[0043] In the illustrated embodiment, the cold pack 108 is generally rectangular, and wherein the cold pack container 107 includes a slot 109 into which the cold pack 108 may be inserted when in use. According to such an embodiment, the cold pack 108 may include a rectangular plastic housing having a coolant gel therein.

[0044] In the illustrated embodiment, each bifurcated portion 101 includes a corresponding slot 109 so that the device 100 can hold a cold pack 108 on both sides of the balloon 102. Each slot 109 can include a central recess 110.

[0045] The opening in the slot 109 may be located opposite the delivery opening 103 so that the bladder 102 and cold pack 108 may be removed from the top of the device 100. In addition, the cold pack 108 may be replaced without disassembling the bifurcated portion 101A.

[0046] Figure 2 The device 100 is shown as including a fabric cover 111 for insulating the container 101. The cover 111 may be made of a suitable durable fabric, such as canvas. The bifurcated portion 101A may form a generally rectangular container 101, and the fabric cover 111 may also be a corresponding rectangular shape.

[0047] The outer cover 111 may expose a ring portion 112 for storing a hypodermic needle gun / syringe delivering the hose.

[0048] The cover 111 can define an opening 113 that conforms to the wide opening 106 of the container 101. In the illustrated embodiment, the cover opening 113 is in the form of a zipper that spans the top of the container 101.

[0049] Thus, the outer cover 111 isolates the container 101 and the bladder therein from the outside air, while allowing the bladder 102 and / or the cold pack 108 to be easily replenished through the opening 113 across the top of the container 101.

[0050] The strap 105 preferably holds the delivery opening 103 facing downward so that the vaccine flows out of the capsule 102 under the action of gravity.

[0051] In the illustrated embodiment, the harness 105 includes a strap 114 that may be connected to a buckle 115 .

[0052] Preferably, the harness 105 is configured to enable the container 101 to be worn in a high position to increase the hydrostatic pressure. In this regard, the harness 105 can be configured to wear the container 101 across the chest.

[0053] With this arrangement, the strap 114 may be worn across the chest, passing over one shoulder and under the other shoulder.

[0054] according to Figure 6 and Figure 7 In the illustrated embodiment, the device 100 may include a rotatable member 116 to allow the strap 114 to have different orientations relative to the container 101. Thus, the rotatable member 116 may maintain the strap 114 at an angle suitable for wrapping around the chest and keeping the container 101 upright.

[0055] Using the device 100 to deliver a vaccine may include closing the bifurcated portion 101A and enclosing the bifurcated portion 101A within the housing 111 .

[0056] The zipper 113 can be opened, a new cold pack 108 inserted into the corresponding slot 109 of the container 101 , and a full bladder 102 inserted into the interior space of the container 101 through the wide opening 106 until its neck 104 protrudes from the delivery opening 103 .

[0057] The zipper 113 is then closed. A delivery hose may be connected to the neck 104.

[0058] The buckle 115 can be opened and the strap 114 placed over one shoulder and passed under the other shoulder so that the container 101 is located across the wearer's chest. The buckle 115 can then be reattached.

[0059] The swivel 116 allows the strap 114 to be worn at an angle in this manner while keeping the container 101 upright.

[0060] The vaccine can then be delivered to the livestock from the injection gun / syringe at the end of the delivery hose. The high position of the container 101 increases the hydrostatic pressure, which aids in vaccine delivery.

[0061] The cold packs may be periodically replenished by opening the zipper 113, sliding the installed cold pack 108 out of the slot 109, inserting a new cold pack 108, and then closing the zipper 113.

[0062] When the capsule 102 is empty, the capsule 102 can be replaced by opening the zipper 113, disconnecting the delivery hose from the neck 104 of the installed capsule 102, and sliding the capsule 102 out from between the bifurcated portions 101A and removing it through the wide opening 106. The new capsule 102 is then inserted into the opening of the container 101 between the bifurcated portions 101A through the wide opening 106 until the neck 104 of the capsule 102 protrudes from the delivery opening 103, after which the delivery hose is reattached to the neck 104 and the zipper 113 is closed.

[0063] Figures 8 to 12 FIG. 2 shows a wearable animal vaccine warming device 200 according to another embodiment. Figure 8 , the device 200 may include a generally rectangular housing 201 .

[0064] refer to Fig.10 The housing 201 may be formed by a heat-insulating main panel 202 that folds back on itself to define the front, bottom, rear and top of the housing 201 .

[0065] refer to Figure 8 The bottom side panel 203 can be connected to the corresponding edge of the main board 202 to close the side of the main part of the shell 201, and the top side panel 204 can be connected to the corresponding edge of the main board 202 to form a roughly square cover body 205 for closing the internal space of the shell 201.

[0066] The bottom of the main plate 202 may have a delivery opening 215 therethrough to accommodate a neck 216 of the bladder 220 that extends from the housing 201 for attachment of a delivery hose 228 .

[0067] The main plate 202 may include a material such as neoprene that can insulate the interior of the housing 201 and be flexible at the rear of the cover 205 to open and close the housing. The cover 205 may increase in height toward the front of the housing 201. The bottom side plate 203 and the top side plate 204 may include similar materials.

[0068] The hook and loop fastening strips 211 may be adhered to opposite edge surfaces of the main panel 202 .

[0069] The device 200 may have a shoulder strap 206 connected from the rear of the housing 201 .

[0070] The shoulder strap 206 may include a plate 207 having an upper elongated portion extending upward from the housing 201 and a lower widened portion secured to the rear of the housing 201 .

[0071] A strap 208 and buckle 209 may extend from the upper end of the plate 207 and connect to a buckle 210 extending from the side of the housing 201 to form a loop around the torso of the wearer.

[0072] A pocket 214 for storing documents, needles, etc. can be formed on the front surface of the housing 201 by folding the flat plate 212 back on itself, and the flat plate is shorter at the front to define an openable edge 213 leading to the pocket 214 .

[0073] refer to Fig.11 , the device 200 includes a container 218 that defines an interior space 219 of a capsule 220 .

[0074] The container 218 preferably defines an upper wide opening 221 having a cross-section greater than that of the capsule 220 so that the capsule 220 can slide into the interior space 219. Fig.10, the container 218 may have a lower narrowed portion 222 that holds the neck 216 and / or the bottom of the capsule 220 so that the capsule 220 is retained in the interior space 219 of the container 218.

[0075] The container 218 may be composed of two parts 223 that are closed together to form an interior space 219 therebetween. Fig.12 As shown, the exterior of the container 218 fits snugly within the rectangular cross-section of the housing 201 .

[0076] like Fig.11 As shown, the two container parts 223 are preferably hollow. Thus, the two container parts 223 can be filled with a freezable liquid or gel coolant.

[0077] Each portion 223 may include a corresponding cover 224, which engages with the interior space of the container portion 223 and may be non-detachable in some embodiments. Fig.11 Obviously, the cover 224 can be recessed in the shoulder 225 below the upper surface 226 of the container portion 223 to maximize the internal space volume of the container portion 223.

[0078] Each container portion 223 may define stop structures 227 that may minimize the contact area against the bladder 220 , thereby regulating heat conduction between the container 218 and the bladder 220 .

[0079] For example, if the liquid or gel content in each container portion 223 freezes, the limiting structure 227 will limit the heat conduction between the liquid content of the capsule 220 and the container 218, so that the liquid content of the capsule 220 will not be too cold and unsuitable for vaccination.

[0080] refer to Fig. 9 The limiting structure 227 may include a vertical limiting structure 227A and a horizontal limiting structure 227B. The vertical limiting structure may facilitate the capsule 220 to slide into the internal space 219. Generally, the horizontal limiting structure 227 is located around the side of the capsule 220.

[0081] For the purpose of explanation, the foregoing description uses specific terms so that the present invention is fully understood. However, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that these specific details are not required to implement the present invention. Therefore, the foregoing description of specific embodiments of the present invention is presented for the purpose of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive, nor are they intended to limit the present invention to the exact form disclosed, because in light of the above teachings, many modifications and changes are obviously possible. These embodiments are selected and described in order to best explain the principles of the present invention and its practical application, so that those skilled in the art can best utilize the present invention and various modified embodiments suitable for specific purposes. It is intended that the following claims and their equivalents define the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A wearable animal vaccine insulation device, comprising: Thermal insulation containers, which are defined as: Used for the interior space of the vaccine delivery capsule; as well as a delivery opening for connecting the neck of the capsule to a dosing hose; as well as A body harness for wearing the container against the body.

2. The device of claim 1, wherein the container defines a wide insertion opening opposite the delivery opening for inserting the vaccine delivery capsule.

3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the insulated container comprises polystyrene.

4. The device according to claim 1, wherein the heat-insulating container has bifurcated portions that cooperate with each other to form the internal space and the delivery opening therebetween.

5. The device of claim 4, wherein the bifurcated portions cooperate with each other to define a wide insertion opening opposite the delivery opening for inserting the vaccine delivery capsule. The device of claim 4 , wherein the bifurcated portion comprises polystyrene.

7. The device of claim 1, wherein the device comprises at least one cold pack container.

8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the cold pack container includes a slot into which a cold pack can be inserted in use.

9. The device of claim 8, wherein the thermally insulating container defines a pair of slots on opposite sides of the interior space.

10. The device of claim 9, wherein the thermally insulating container has bifurcated portions that cooperate with each other to form the interior space and the delivery opening therebetween, and wherein each bifurcated portion includes a slot. The device according to claim 9 , wherein an opening of the slot is disposed opposite to the delivery opening.

12. The device of claim 9, wherein the opening of the slot is recessed.

13. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a fabric cover for the insulated container.

14. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein the insulated container has bifurcated portions that cooperate to form the interior space and the delivery opening therebetween, and wherein the container is substantially rectangular, and wherein the fabric cover is correspondingly rectangular.

15. The device of claim 13, wherein the container defines a wide insertion opening opposite the delivery opening for inserting a vaccine delivery capsule, and wherein the fabric cover has an opening spanning the wide insertion opening.

16. The device of claim 15, wherein the opening of the housing is located above the top of the container and spans the width of the container.

17. The device of claim 1 wherein the strap orients the delivery opening downward.

18. The device of claim 1, wherein the strap comprises a strap.

19. The device of claim 18, wherein the device has a rotating member engaging the strip and the container.

20. A method of vaccinating an animal using the device of claim 1, the method comprising inserting a vaccine delivery capsule into the interior space of the container, attaching a delivery hose to the neck of the capsule through the delivery opening, and delivering vaccine from the capsule through the hose.

21. The method of claim 20, further comprising the apparatus of claim 2, wherein the method comprises inserting a vaccine capsule into the container through the wide opening.

22. The method of claim 20, further comprising the apparatus of claim 7, wherein the method comprises inserting at least one cold pack into at least one cold pack container.

23. The method of claim 20, further comprising the device of claim 9, wherein the method comprises inserting a pair of cold packs into opposite sides of the bladder from a side of the container opposite the delivery opening.

24. The device of claim 1, wherein the housing is formed from a main insulating panel folded back upon itself to define a front, bottom, rear, and top of the housing.

25. The device of claim 24, wherein bottom side panels are connected to corresponding edges of the main panel to close sides of the main body portion of the housing.

26. The device of claim 24, wherein the top side panels are connected to corresponding edges of the main panel to form a substantially square cover that encloses an interior space of the housing.

27. The device of claim 24, wherein a bottom portion of the main plate has a delivery opening therethrough to accommodate a neck portion of the bladder.

28. The device of claim 24, wherein the main panel comprises neoprene.

29. The device of claim 26, wherein the cover gradually increases in height toward the front of the housing.

30. The device of claim 26, wherein hook and loop fastening strips are adhered to opposing edge surfaces of the main panel.

31. The device of claim 1, wherein the harness is a shoulder-style harness connected from a rear portion of the housing.

32. The device of claim 31 wherein the shoulder strap comprises a plate having an upper elongated portion extending upwardly from the housing and having a lower widened portion secured to the rear of the housing.

33. The device of claim 32, wherein a strap and buckle extend from an upper end of the plate and connect to a female buckle extending from a side of the housing.

34. The device of claim 24 wherein the panel is folded back upon itself to form a pocket at the front surface of the housing, the panel being shorter at the front to define an openable edge leading into the pocket.

35. The device of claim 1, wherein the container defines an upper wide opening having a cross-section that is larger than a cross-section of the bladder so that the bladder can slide into the interior space.

36. The device of claim 35, wherein the container has a lower narrowing portion which holds the neck and / or bottom of the capsule to retain the capsule within the container.

37. The device of claim 1, wherein the container is comprised of two parts that are closed together to form an interior space therebetween.

38. The device of claim 1, wherein the exterior of the container closely conforms to the rectangular cross-section of the housing.

39. The device of claim 37, wherein the container portion is hollow.

40. The device of claim 39, wherein the container is partially filled with a liquid or gel coolant.

41. The device of claim 39, wherein each portion comprises a corresponding cover.

42. The device of claim 41 wherein each cover is recessed within a shoulder below the upper surface of the container portion.

43. The device of claim 37, wherein each container portion defines a retaining structure that minimizes a contact area against the bladder.

44. The device according to claim 43, wherein the limiting structure comprises a vertical limiting structure and a horizontal limiting structure.

45. The device of claim 44, wherein the vertical stop structure is arranged to facilitate sliding of the capsule into the interior space.

46. ​​The device of claim 44, wherein the horizontal limiting structures are located on both sides of the capsule.

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