Modular Metered Dose Inhaler with Constant Pressure Gradient
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for systems that deliver a standardized, single serving size of combusted and pyrolyzed combustible substances, such as smoke, which is not currently met by existing technologies.
Innovation Solution
A modular metered dose inhaler system that includes a cap module detachably connected to a base module, where the cap module regulates airflow and retains prepackaged combustible material, and the base module supplies a constant pressure gradient to draw smoke into an internal volume, allowing for controlled inhalation of a predetermined dose.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a system delivers a standardized, single serving size of combusted and pyrolyzed combustible substances, then the dosage precision and consistency are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the combustible material into prepackaged single-serving units with defined volumes, allowing precise dosage control without requiring complex measurement mechanisms in the device itself. Each prepackaged unit contains a specific volume of material that combusts to deliver a consistent dose.
Solution Approach 2:
The combustible material is preprocessed and prepackaged into standardized single-serving units before use. This preliminary action of defining the volume and preparing the material in advance eliminates the need for complex real-time measurement and dosing mechanisms during actual use.
2Measurement precision
If the volume of combustible material is limited to ensure single serving delivery, then the dosage control is improved, but the quantity of substance delivered is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system changes the parameter of material volume to a standardized, limited value that defines a single serving. By establishing a specific volume parameter for the prepackaged units, the system achieves precise dosage control while delivering an appropriate quantity of substance for a single use.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a constant pressure gradient is maintained during combustion, then the smoke flow consistency is improved, but the energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses pneumatic principles to maintain a constant pressure gradient during combustion, ensuring consistent smoke flow. By utilizing pressure differential mechanisms, the system achieves stable smoke delivery without requiring excessive energy input.
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 ensures a replicable and consistent delivery of a single serving or metered dose of smoke, suitable for both medical and recreational use, by limiting the volume of combustible material and maintaining a constant pressure gradient during combustion.
Implementation Method 1
a combustion bowl configured to receive and combust combustible material to produce smoke
Implementation Method 2
the variable internal volume is varied in response to (i) a mechanically induced input by a user and/or (ii) fluid flowing through the internal volume of the base; and wherein in response to varying the internal volume, a metered quantity of smoke is stored within the internal volume of the base
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AI summary
A method of making a prepackaged, combustible unit of a plant based material for use in an inhalation system, metered dose inhaler, or dry powder inhaler. The method includes creating and shaping a combustible material packaging by processing leaves or plant fibers into a fibrous sheet, steaming the fibrous sheet, and using a female mold and a corresponding male mold to shape the combustible material packaging. The method further discloses filling pockets disposed within the combustible material packaging with the combustible material and sealing the combustible material packaging around the combustible material to create a prepackaged, combustible unit. Additional embodiments include various inhalation devices, inhalation systems, kits having instruction as to using the inhalation device, and methods of making the prepackaged combustible unit, and methods for using the inhalation devices.