# US 9,750,903 B2 · Method for administering an inhalable compound > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 9,750,903 B2 - Document ID: US9750903B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 12/455,667 - Filed: 2009-06-04 - Published: 2010-07-01 - Granted: 2017-09-05 - Earliest claimed: 2008-12-30 - Assignees: Gearbox, LLC - Applicants: Roderick A. Hyde; Muriel Y. Ishikawa; Jordin T. Kare; Robert Langer; Eric C. Leuthardt; Elizabeth A. Sweeney; Clarence T. Tegreene; Lowell L. Wood, Jr.; Victoria Y. H. Wood - Inventors: Roderick A. Hyde; Muriel Y. Ishikawa; Jordin T. Kare; Robert Langer; Eric C. Leuthardt; Elizabeth A. Sweeney; Clarence T. Tegreene; Lowell L. Wood, Jr.; Victoria Y. H. Wood - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9750903B2 ## CPC - A61M 15/02: with activated or ionised {fluids, e.g. electrohydrodynamic [EHD] or electrostatic devices}; Ozone-inhalators {with radioactive tagged particles} - A61B 5/411: {Detecting or monitoring allergy or intolerance reactions to an allergenic agent or substance} - A61D 7/04: Devices for anaesthetising animals by gases or vapours; Inhaling devices - A61M 15/08: Inhaling devices inserted into the nose - G16H 20/13: delivered from dispensers - A61B 5/08: Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs - A61B 5/082: {Evaluation by breath analysis, e.g. determination of the chemical composition of exhaled breath (A61B5/083, A61B5/091 take precedence)} - A61M 15/0028: {using prepacked dosages, one for each application, e.g. capsules to be perforated or broken-up} - A61M 15/0065: {Inhalators with dosage or measuring devices (A61M15/0028 takes precedence; dosage devices incorporated in aerosol cans B65D83/52)} - A61M 15/009: {using medicine packages with incorporated spraying means, e.g. aerosol cans (pocket atomiser of the injector type A61M11/08)} - A61M 2205/3553: remote, e.g. between patient's home and doctor's office - A61M 2205/3569: sublocal, e.g. between console and disposable - A61M 2205/3584: using modem, internet or Bluetooth® - A61M 2205/3592: using telemetric means, e.g. radio or optical transmission - A61M 2205/581: by audible feedback - A61M 2205/582: by tactile feedback - A61M 2205/583: by visual feedback - A61M 2205/588: by olfactory feedback, i.e. smell - A61M 2209/088: on the body - A61M 2230/201: Glucose concentration - A61M 2230/205: partial oxygen pressure (P-O2) - A61M: DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY (introducing media into or onto the bodies of animals A61D7/00; means for inserting tampons A61F13/26; devices for administering food or medicines orally A61J; containers for collecting, storing or administering blood or medical fluids A61J1/05); DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY (surgery A61B; chemical aspects of surgical articles A61L); DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR {(Electrotherapy, e.g. producing anaesthesia by the use of alternating or intermittent currents A61N1/36021)} - A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D) - A61D: VETERINARY INSTRUMENTS, IMPLEMENTS, TOOLS, OR METHODS - G16H: HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA ## Abstract A method may include dispensing a dose of an inhalable compound according to a dosing instruction set; and maintaining a hands-free article for dispensing the inhalable compound in an operable dispensing position. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A method for administering an inhalable compound, comprising: dispensing for inhalation by a user a dose of an inhalable compound according to a dosing instruction set; maintaining in physical association with the user a hands-free article for dispensing the inhalable compound in an operable dispensing position, the operable dispensing position excluding physical contact between an outlet of the hands-free article and a face of the user; and receiving the inhalable compound. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein receiving the inhalable compound comprises: receiving the inhalable compound in a reservoir. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The method of claim 2, further comprising: monitoring a quantity of the inhalable compound in the reservoir. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The method of claim 2, further comprising: logging a quantity of the inhalable compound in the reservoir. ### Claim 5 (depends on 2) The method of claim 2, further comprising: logging a quantity of the inhalable compound dispensed from the reservoir. ### Claim 6 (depends on 2) The method of claim 2, further comprising: logging a time of the inhalable compound dispensed from the reservoir. ### Claim 7 (depends on 2) The method of claim 2, further comprising: logging a dispersion pattern of the inhalable compound dispensed from the reservoir. ### Claim 8 (depends on 2) The method of claim 2, further comprising: logging a species of the inhalable compound dispensed from the reservoir. ### Claim 9 (depends on 2) The method of claim 2, further comprising: transmitting a set of logged reservoir information to an external location. ### Claim 10 (depends on 2) The method of claim 2, further comprising: activating an alert when a quantity threshold of the inhalable compound in the reservoir is achieved. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The method of claim 10, wherein activating an alert when a quantity threshold of the inhalable compound in the reservoir is achieved comprises: activating a visual alert when a quantity threshold of the inhalable compound in the reservoir is achieved. ### Claim 12 (depends on 10) The method of claim 10, wherein activating an alert when a quantity threshold of the inhalable compound in the reservoir is achieved comprises: activating an auditory alert when a quantity threshold of the inhalable compound in the reservoir is achieved. ### Claim 13 (depends on 10) The method of claim 10, wherein activating an alert when a quantity threshold of the inhalable compound in the reservoir is achieved comprises: activating an electronic alert when a quantity threshold of the inhalable compound in the reservoir is achieved. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein receiving the inhalable compound comprises: receiving the inhalable compound in a reloadable reservoir. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein receiving the inhalable compound comprises: receiving the inhalable compound in at least one of a disposable reservoir or a multi-component reservoir. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein receiving the inhalable compound comprises: receiving the inhalable compound in a multi-compound reservoir. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein receiving the inhalable compound comprises: receiving the inhalable compound in a single compound reservoir. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein receiving the inhalable compound comprises: receiving the inhalable compound in a dispensing reservoir. ### Claim 19 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein receiving the inhalable compound comprises: receiving the inhalable compound in a modular reservoir. ### Claim 20 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein receiving the inhalable compound comprises: receiving the inhalable compound in a programmable reservoir. ### Claim 21 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein receiving the inhalable compound comprises: receiving the inhalable compound in a weighted reservoir. ### Claim 22 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, further comprising: containing the inhalable compound in a reservoir. ### Claim 23 A method for administering an inhalable compound, comprising: dispensing for inhalation by a user a dose of an inhalable compound according to a dosing instruction set; maintaining in physical association with the user a hands-free article, the hands free article configured for disposal around at least one of a neck portion, a torso portion, or a wrist portion of the user, the hands free article including a support member configured for maintaining the inhalable compound in an operable dispensing position, the operable dispensing position oriented to exclude physical contact between an outlet of the hands-free article and a face of the user; and receiving the inhalable compound in a reservoir.