COMPOSITIONS, SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND ARTICLES FOR RETRO-NASAL DELIVERY

    公开(公告)号:US20190105460A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-04-11

    申请号:US16122673

    申请日:2018-09-05

    摘要: A system to provide active agent (e.g., scent molecules) includes a delivery system that may include a reservoir, an actuator (e.g., nebulizer), and a fluidly communicative scent path through which a vapor or aerosol may be supplied or dispensed, the vapor or aerosol comprising readily-soluble droplets having a median size range of approximately 2 microns to approximately 50, 20, or 10 microns for introduction to an animal via a retro-nasal route. The vapor or aerosol may be dispensed below a top of the vessel, in a direction that at least initially retains the vapor or aerosol in the vessel. The system may include a base to support or secure the vessel, a cover to close the vessel, and, or a conduit or straw to sip from the vessel. The system can include switches or sensors to provide signals to control operation of the actuator, for instance, based on position, orientation, or direct or indirect user input. The system takes the form of conduit, e.g., straw or stirrer.

    THIN-PROFILE DELIVERY APPARATUS AND MEDIA CARTRIDGES

    公开(公告)号:US20220176064A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-06-09

    申请号:US17602981

    申请日:2020-04-10

    IPC分类号: A61M21/00 B05B17/06 B05B12/12

    摘要: An apparatus to provide scent or other substances (e.g., active agent) includes a thin profile delivery apparatus that includes an actuator (e.g., nebulizer) and drive circuit to generate a spray, aerosol or vapor. The apparatus may have a slot to removably a media cartridge that carries the scent or other substances. The apparatus may include two contacts (e.g., buttons), opposed to one another across a dimension of the apparatus. Activation may require both engagement of both contacts, for instance concurrently, or even successive engagement of both contacts, in quick succession. Activation may further require a correct orientation of the apparatus. The apparatus may have a form factor similar to a conventional credit or debit card, and may be pliable or pliably resilient. The delivery apparatus can be used in entertainment (e.g., food or cooking programming), and in healthcare (e.g., control of metabolism).