Handheld Fluid Dispenser with Interchangeable Pods for Precise Dosing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for administering Cannabis-based medications, such as inhalation and vaping, are imprecise, pose health risks, and lack dosage control, while oral edibles are impractical for precise and safe consumption, especially for vulnerable populations.
Innovation Solution
A handheld dispensing device with interchangeable pods that read unique identifiers for precise fluid dispensing, featuring one-way valves and anti-suction elements to prevent leakage and unauthorized use, allowing for repeatable and reliable delivery of predetermined doses.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional inhalation or vaping methods are used to administer Cannabis-based medications, then ease of use is improved, but dosage precision deteriorates and health risks increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual inhalation control with an automated electronic pump system that precisely meters fluid delivery. The pump mechanism, controlled by a microprocessor, substitutes the imprecise mechanical act of inhalation with an electronically controlled dispensing system that can deliver exact dosages based on pre-programmed parameters.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates feedback through sensors that monitor fluid consumption, pump operation, and device orientation. This feedback loop allows the microprocessor to adjust dosing in real-time, ensuring precise delivery while preventing over-dosing. The feedback mechanism tracks the amount dispensed and compares it against the prescribed dosage parameters.
2Ease of operation
If traditional inhalation or vaping methods are used to administer Cannabis-based medications, then ease of use is improved, but health risks increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent fundamentally changes the administration parameter from inhalation of vaporized substances to oral or sublingual delivery of controlled fluid formulations. This parameter change eliminates exposure to combustion byproducts and uncontrolled heating, while the precise dosing capability ensures that therapeutic benefits are achieved without adverse effects from over-consumption.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If oral edibles are used to administer Cannabis-based medications, then health risks are reduced, but dosage precision and safety control deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual preparation and estimation in edible formulation with an automated electronic dispensing system. The microprocessor-controlled pump precisely meters the fluid dose, eliminating the variability inherent in manual preparation methods. The system tracks and records dosage information, providing reliable control that prevents both under-dosing and over-dosing.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-programming dosage parameters, setting delivery rates, and configuring pump settings before actual administration. This preliminary configuration ensures that when the device is activated, the precise dosing is already established, eliminating the need for manual calculation or estimation during the administration moment.
4Measurement precision
If precise dosage control is implemented through electronic dispensing, then dosage precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements multi-functionality by integrating the pump motor, battery power source, microprocessor control, display interface, and sensor systems into a single unified device. This universal design allows the same device to perform precise dosing, track consumption, provide user feedback, and prevent misuse, thereby managing complexity through functional integration rather than separate components.
5Reliability
If one-way valves and anti-suction elements are added to prevent leakage and unauthorized use, then safety is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces intermediary elements such as one-way valves and anti-suction features that act as passive safety mediators within the fluid delivery path. These components automatically prevent unauthorized access or leakage without requiring active user intervention or complex electronic controls, thereby enhancing safety while adding minimal complexity to the overall system.
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
Enables precise, safe, and discrete administration of Cannabis-based supplements, preventing over-dosing and ensuring accurate dosage, while minimizing health risks and social stigma.
Implementation Method 1
a pump having fluid communication the reservoir through a siphon tube
Implementation Method 2
the diaphragm of the pump deflects from a first position away from the concave surface toward the concave surface, thereby drawing the fluid from the reservoir, through the siphon tube, and through the one-way valve into the pump
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention is directed to a dispensing system, device, and method for the dispensing of a fluid supplement such as in the form of a concentrated fluid containing flavoring, nutrients, medication, and/or other supplements. Certain embodiments of the invention as disclosed herein comprise a handheld apparatus which allows the dispensing of predetermined amount of a fluid with single-handed use. Certain embodiments include self-contained pods which is controlled by a removable dispenser to allow for multiple types of fluids, and preventing cross-contamination within the dispenser.