CANNABIS DRUG DELIVERY AND MONITORING SYSTEM

• US 20130087144A1
• Filed: 06/28/2011
• Published: 04/11/2013
• Est. Priority Date: 06/28/2010
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: PalliaTech, Inc.
• Original Assignee: PalliaTech, Inc.
• Inventors: Todd, William W.
• Application Number:
  US13/574,019
• Publication Number:
  US 20130087144A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 128/203.14
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/117 Identification of persons methods or arrangements for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints, G06F18/00, G06V40/00; identification of persons by analysing their voice or speech G10L17/00
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/1171 based on the shapes or appearances of their bodies or parts thereof
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 11/041 using heaters
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 11/042 electrical
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 15/0028 using prepacked dosages, one for each application, e.g. capsules to be perforated or broken-up
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 15/0081 Locking means
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 16/0063 Compressors
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/276 preventing unwanted use
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/3368 Temperature
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/3553 remote, e.g. between patient's home and doctor's office
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/3592 using telemetric means, e.g. radio or optical transmission
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/502 User interfaces, e.g. screens or keyboards
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/52 with memories providing a history of measured variating parameters of apparatus or patient
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/6009 for matching patient with his treatment, e.g. to improve transfusion security
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/6054 Magnetic identification systems
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/6072 Bar codes
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2207/00 Methods of manufacture, assembly or production
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2209/06 Packaging for specific medical equipment
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2209/10 Equipment for cleaning
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 20/10 relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients

Abstract

This invention relates to a new technology that enables administration of Cannabis to patients for medical purposes. In one embodiment, this invention is a component of a system of technologies, processes and concepts that creates a new method of producing, delivering, administering and regulating the use of medical cannabis.

Claims

1. A method comprising:

A. obtaining a purpose-built medical inhalation device;

B. obtaining at least one authorized dosage form of Cannabis;

C. inserting the authorized dosage form into the purpose-built medical inhalation device;

D. unlocking use of the purpose-built medical inhalation device for a single dose cycle;

E. delivering a dose of Cannabis to the patient utilizing the unlocked medical inhalation device in combination with the inserted dosage form; and

F. recording consumption data relating to the use of the device and/or dosage form.

2. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of verifying that a patient is authorized to use the inserted dosage form with the purpose-built medical inhalation device;

3. The method of claim 1, wherein the purpose-built medical inhalation device is for the delivery of Cannabis.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein the verifying step comprises identifying a patient with a prescription.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein the verifying step comprises confirming that a patient is legally qualified for use of Cannabis.

6. The method of claim 1, wherein the verifying step comprises confirming that a dosage form is legally qualified for use with the purpose-built medical inhalation device.

7. The method of claim 1, wherein the verifying step comprises confirming that the purpose-built medical inhalation device is authorized for use at a particular location.

8. The method of claim 1, wherein the verifying step comprises that the dosage form is authorized for use at a particular location.

9. The method of claim 1, wherein the purpose-built medical inhalation device delivers a dose of Cannabis without combustion.

10. The method of claim 1, wherein the verifying step comprises biometrically identifying a patient.

11. The method of claim 1, wherein the delivered dose is sanitary.

12. The method of claim 1, wherein the delivered dose is sterile.

13. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of locking out the device when the frequency of use of the machine exceeds a given set point.

14. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of reporting consumption data to a patient'"'"'s medical services provider.

15. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of locking out the device when the identity of the user of the machine does not match the patient authorized to use the dosage form.

16. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of locking out the device when an inserted dosage form is not authorized for use with the purpose-built medical inhalation device.

17. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of locking out the device when the biometric identification of a user does not match the identity of an inserted dose form.

18. The method of claim 1, wherein the dosage form is tamper-evident.

19. The method of claim 16, further comprising the step of locking out the device when the inserted dosage form has been tampered with.

20. The method of claim 1, wherein the recording step comprises recording time and location of unlocking of the device.

21. The method of claim 1, wherein the dose of medical Cannabis is delivered via a cannula.

22. The method of claim 1, wherein the delivery temperature of the dose of medical Cannabis does not exceed the heat of combustion of the dose.

23. A tamper-evident dosage form comprising a sterile, measured dose of medical Cannabis.

24. The dosage form of claim 23, wherein the dosage form is not accessible until biometric authorization is obtained.

25. The dosage form of claim 23, wherein the dosage form is not accessible until availability of the dose is verified.

26. A medical inhalation system for delivery of inhaled medical Cannabis to a patient, comprising:

a. a medical inhalation device for the delivery of medical Cannabis;

b. a tamper-evident dosage form comprising a sterile, measured dose of medical Cannabis,

c. an insertion chamber designed for selective acceptance of the dosage form into the medical inhalation device;

d. a control system for verifying authorized use of the dosage form in the medical inhalation device by a patient, comprised of a control system that unlocks the medical inhalation device for delivery of the dosage form upon verification of the authorized use; and

e. a recording system for recording dosage form and medical device usage data.

27. The system of claim 26, wherein the control system queries a database to match the dosage form with the patient.

28. The system of claim 26, wherein the control system queries a database to match the dosage form with usage data.

29. The system of claim 26 wherein the control system queries a database to match the dosage form with a prescribed user.

30. The system of claim 26, wherein the control system queries a database to confirm that a dosage form is legally qualified for use with the purpose-built medical inhalation device.

31. The system of claim 26, wherein the control system locks out the device when the frequency of use of the machine exceeds a given set point.

32. The system of claim 26, wherein the control system reports consumption data to a patient'"'"'s medical services provider.

33. The system of claim 26, wherein the control system is capable of reporting consumption data to a patient'"'"'s medical services provider.

34. The system of claim 26, wherein the control system is capable of locking out the device when an inserted dosage form is not authorized for use with the purpose-built medical inhalation device.

35. The system of claim 26, wherein the control system is capable of locking out the device when the biometric identification of a user does not match the identity of an inserted dose form.

36. The system of claim 26, wherein the control system is capable of locking out the device when the biometric identification of a user does not match the identity of an inserted dose form.

37. The system of claim 26, further including a biometric identification device.

38. The system of claim 26, further including a cannula.