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US 10,870,526 B2Granted
Solid particulate measuring devices, systems, and methods
AssigneeWake Forest University Health Sciences
InventorArjun Patel
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Abstract
Solid particulate measuring devices, systems, and methods for using the devices and systems are provided for easier and more accurate measurement of specific volumes. For example, a specific dose of a pharmaceutical multiparticulate composition can be measured out accurately and easily in a variety of settings using the devices and systems described herein.
Claims18
A device for measuring a portion of solid particulate matter, comprising:
- a translating/rotating cylinder;
- a stationary cylinder;
- a first gate mechanism;
- a second gate mechanism, and
- an upper shell that encloses at least part of the translating/rotating cylinder.
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A device for measuring a portion of solid particulate matter, comprising:
- a translating/rotating cylinder;
- a stationary cylinder;
- a first gate mechanism;
- a second gate mechanism, and
- a lower shell that encloses at least part of the stationary cylinder.
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A method for measuring a specific volume of solid particulate matter, comprising the steps of:
- pouring solid particulate matter into a device that comprises at least:
- a translating/rotating cylinder;
- a stationary cylinder;
- a first gate mechanism;
- and
- a second gate mechanism;
- closing the second gate mechanism, if it is open, and opening the first gate mechanism, if it is closed;
- closing the first gate mechanism to define the volume being measured;
- and
- dispensing a measured volume of solid particulate matter from the device;
- wherein the user applies pressure to a spring-loaded upper gate to open that gate.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.