Devices and systems for preparing therapeutic pellets
AssigneeAustin Medical Ventures Inc.
InventorsWilliam Brian Austin, Edward J. McPherson, Andrew J. Wassef, Scott P. Noel, Stephen T. Miller
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Abstract
Devices and methods for mixing and preparing therapeutic pellets are described. In one aspect, the present disclosure may include a medical device for mixing and preparing pharmaceuticals. The medical device may include a body sized and shaped to be supported by a human hand. The body may be elastically flexible between a relaxed shape and a flexed shape. In the relaxed shape, the body may form a basin and may be shaped and sized to receive a vessel for mixing or forming the therapeutic pellets. In the flexed shape, the bowl may be configured for controlled pouring of the therapeutic pellets.
Claims14
A system for forming therapeutic pellets, the system comprising:
- an elastomeric mold defining one or more cavities;
- a backer board removably coupled to the elastomeric mold, wherein the backer board comprises:
- a flat surface;
- two or more raised edges extending upward from the flat surface, wherein the flat surface and the two or more raised edges form a flat basin which is shaped to rigidly support and fit around the elastomeric mold;
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- a relief configured to facilitate bending of the backer board about the relief;
- wherein the backer board is formed of a first material comprising a first rigidity, wherein the elastomeric mold is formed of a second material comprising a second rigidity that is less than the first rigidity;
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- wherein the backer board supporting the elastomeric mold within the flat basin is configured to be supportable by one hand of a user.
A system for forming therapeutic pellets comprising:
- a mold formed of a flexible material comprising a plurality of cavities sized and shaped to form the therapeutic pellets, wherein the mold is elastically flexible to expel the therapeutic pellets after a curing process,
- a backer board formed of a rigid material more rigid than the flexible material,
- wherein the mold fits within the backer board so that the system can be held by hand during the curing process such that the backer board prevents elastic flexing of the mold,
- wherein the backer board is separable from the mold and comprises a basin for catching the therapeutic pellets after the curing process and when the mold is elastically flexed to expel the therapeutic pellets, and
- wherein the backer board comprises a relief groove extending across at least a portion of the basin such that the backer board is foldable along the relief groove to form a dispensing funnel for the therapeutic pellets.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.