Immunotherapy Kit with Elastomeric Seals for Spill Prevention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current immunotherapy treatment and testing kits face challenges in efficiently and safely transporting allergens, mixing custom treatments, and providing quick, effective allergy testing and treatment solutions.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising an immunotherapy testing kit with prefilled reservoirs and elastomeric lids for spill prevention, a mixing kit with color-coded vials and refrigeration units for maintaining temperature, and a method for preparing custom immunotherapy treatments using software-programmed diagnosis and specific allergen extracts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If prefilled reservoirs are used for allergen storage, then preparation time is reduced, but spillage risk increases during shipping and handling
Solution Approach 1:
The reservoirs are pre-filled with allergens before shipping, and elastomeric stoppers are pre-installed to seal the reservoirs. This preliminary preparation reduces on-site preparation time while the pre-installed stoppers prevent spillage during transport and handling.
Solution Approach 2:
Elastomeric stoppers act as intermediaries between the allergen-containing reservoirs and the external environment. These stoppers provide a reliable seal that prevents spillage while allowing controlled access when needed, resolving the contradiction between quick access and spill prevention.
2Adaptability or versatility
If custom immunotherapy treatments are prepared on-site, then treatment customization is improved, but preparation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The immunotherapy treatment is segmented into separate pre-filled reservoirs, each containing different allergens or components. This segmentation allows for easy customization by selecting and combining specific reservoirs based on patient needs, reducing preparation complexity while maintaining high adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
Individual allergen components are pre-prepared and pre-filled into separate reservoirs with standardized formats. This preliminary segmentation and standardization enables quick on-site customization through simple combination of pre-prepared components, reducing both complexity and preparation time.
3Stability of the object's composition
If refrigeration is used for allergen storage, then allergen stability is improved, but portability and accessibility worsen
Solution Approach 1:
Allergens are pre-filled into sealed reservoirs before refrigeration is needed. The elastomeric stoppers provide immediate sealing upon removal from refrigeration, allowing the system to maintain stability during storage while enabling easy portability when transported at or near room temperature.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses disposable, pre-filled, sealed reservoirs that maintain stability through their sealed design rather than requiring continuous refrigeration during use. This approach prioritizes ease of operation and portability while maintaining adequate stability through the sealed container design.
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AI summary
The invention generally relates to medical kits, e.g., an immunotherapy treatment and testing kits, and more particularly to a method of using the kits and system for treating allergies.