Microneedle Patch Storage Tool With Stacked Pallets
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing storage tools for microneedle patches, specifically designed for soluble type microneedles, are not suitable for transporting and processing non-soluble type microneedles, leading to increased work costs for washing and medicament application as they do not allow external access to the microneedles once stored.
Innovation Solution
A microneedle patch storage tool with vertically stacked pallets that hold the patches in a way that allows access from both upper and lower directions, enabling washing and medicament application without removing the patches from the storage tool, using protrusions to support and secure the patches in point contact and side wall pieces to prevent displacement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If microneedle patches are stored in sealed storage tools designed for soluble type microneedles, then the patches are protected from contamination and loss of medical efficacy, but access to the microneedles for washing and medicament application becomes difficult, increasing work costs
Solution Approach 1:
The storage tool is divided into multiple compartments or sections, allowing different operations (storage, washing, medicament application) to occur simultaneously in separate areas without cross-contamination, while maintaining overall sealed protection
Solution Approach 2:
The storage tool contains nested structures where inner containers or trays can be removed or accessed from within the outer sealed housing, enabling washing and medicament application while maintaining the outer seal for protection
2Ease of operation
If microneedle patches are taken out of storage tools for washing and medicament application, then these processes can be performed, but the time required and risk of contamination increase
Solution Approach 1:
The storage tool integrates washing and medicament application functions directly within the storage structure, allowing these operations to be performed without removing patches from the storage environment, thereby saving time and reducing contamination risk
Solution Approach 2:
The storage tool is designed to perform multiple functions: storage, washing, and medicament application, all within a single integrated system, eliminating the need to transfer patches between different tools or environments
3Adaptability or versatility
If non-soluble type microneedles are used with separation of manufacturing and medicament loading steps, then reusability is improved, but the need for intermediate storage and transportation increases work complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The storage tool is prepared in advance with designated areas for manufactured microneedles, washing solutions, and medicament application, allowing seamless transition between manufacturing and medicament loading steps without complex reconfiguration or additional handling
Data Source
AI summary
To suppress the work cost for the washing of the microneedle and the application of the medicament.A microneedle patch storage tool according to one aspect of the present invention is a microneedle patch storage tool for storing a microneedle patch and comprises a plurality of pallets stacked in a vertical direction, and the two pallets adjacent in the vertical direction constitute one or a plurality of patch holding parts for holding the microneedle patch, and the patch holding part comprises a plurality of lower protrusions arranged in circumferentially divided manner so as to sandwich a peripheral edge part of the microneedle patch in the vertical direction and supporting the peripheral edge part of the microneedle patch from a lower side and a plurality of upper protrusions arranged in circumferentially divided manner and pressing the peripheral edge part of the microneedle patch from an upper side and is opened to at least one of upper and lower directions.