Disposable Tank and Mod Assembly for Controlled Chemical Vaporization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current smokeless chemical administration systems lack effective dosage control and user identity verification, which can lead to improper administration of chemicals.

Innovation Solution

A disposable tank and mod assembly that includes a vaporizing element, intake fan, air tube, printed circuit board, buttons, and display screen for dosage control, along with Bluetooth connectivity for prescription information and fingerprint recognition to ensure accurate and controlled chemical delivery.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If a disposable tank and mod assembly with control features is used, then dosage control precision is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedosage control precisionVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system is divided into two main segments: a disposable tank containing the liquid chemical and a separate mod containing the control system, vaporizing element, and electronics. This segmentation allows the complex control features to be isolated in the mod while the tank remains simple and disposable, resolving the contradiction between dosage precision and device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

A control system with a printed circuit board acts as an intermediary between the user input (buttons) and the vaporizing element. This intermediary processes user input, enforces dosage limits based on prescription data, and controls the heating element accordingly, enabling precise dosage control without requiring the entire device to be overly complex.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If user identity verification and prescription correlation features are added, then administration safety is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadministration safetyVSAvoidease of operation
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

User identity verification and prescription correlation are performed automatically as preliminary actions when the tank is inserted into the mod or when the device is activated. The control system retrieves prescription data, verifies user identity, and configures dosage parameters before the user begins using the device, ensuring safety without requiring manual setup steps that would complicate operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs self-verification of user identity and prescription compliance automatically. The control system manages the verification process, compares user input with stored prescription data, and enforces dosage limits without requiring the user to manually verify or configure safety parameters, thereby maintaining ease of operation while ensuring administration safety.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Measurement precision

If Bluetooth connectivity and prescription information reception capabilities are integrated, then dosage control precision is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedosage control precisionVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mod is designed as a multi-functional device that combines vaporization, Bluetooth communication, prescription data reception, and control functions in a single unit. This universality allows the device to receive precise dosage instructions via Bluetooth from external sources while maintaining a compact form factor, resolving the contradiction between dosage precision and device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The system provides precise control over dosage duration, interval, and count while verifying user identity, ensuring safe and compliant administration of chemicals.

Implementation Method 1

The vaporizing element is inside the adaptor and operable to convert the liquid chemical to the vapor

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVaporization: Evaporation

Implementation Method 2

The intake fan is operable to draw air from a plurality of air vents, and the air tube is operable to transport the air from the intake fan to the vaporizing element

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectForced Convection: Forced Convection

Data Source

PatentUS10420904B2Disposable tank and mod assembly
Publication Date: 2019.09.24 CORE IP PTE LTD
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AI summary

A disposable medical grade tank and mod assembly for dose controlled smokeless administration of a plurality of vaporized chemicals, and method of use thereof.