Device To Deliver Cannabidiol And Associated Compounds To Promote Health

• US 20160325055A1
• Filed: 05/09/2016
• Published: 11/10/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 05/08/2015
• Status: Active Application

• Current Assignee: Lunatech, LLC
• Original Assignee: Lunatech, LLC
• Inventors: Cameron, John
• Application Number:
  US15/149,763
• Publication Number:
  US 20160325055A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: A24F 40/05 Devices without heating means
• CPC Class Codes: A24F 40/10 Devices using liquid inhalable precursors
• CPC Class Codes: A24F 40/30 Devices using two or more structurally separated inhalable precursors, e.g. using two liquid precursors in two cartridges
• CPC Class Codes: A24F 40/46 Shape or structure of electric heating means
• CPC Class Codes: A24F 40/50 Control or monitoring
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 11/005 using ultrasonics spraying or atomising liquids using ultrasonic vibrations in general B05B17/06
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 11/042 electrical
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 15/00 Inhalators drug delivery in endotracheal tubes A61M16/04
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 15/0003 with means for dispensing more than one drug
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 15/0065 Inhalators with dosage or measuring devices A61M15/0028 takes precedence; dosage devices incorporated in aerosol cans B65D83/52
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 15/0085 using ultrasonics spraying or atomising liquids using ultrasonic vibrations in general B05B17/06
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 15/06 Inhaling appliances shaped like cigars, cigarettes or pipes
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 16/107 in the inspiratory path
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 16/12 by mixing different gases
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2016/0018 electrical
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2016/0027 pressure meter
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/07 having air pumping means
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/17 with redundant control systems
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/276 preventing unwanted use
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/3306 Optical measuring means
• 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 2205/3584 : using modem, internet or bluetooth
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/3606 : cooled
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/364 : by chemical reaction
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/368 : by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. IR waves
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/505 : Touch-screens; Virtual keyboard or keypads; Virtual buttons; Soft keys; Mouse touches
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/587 : Lighting arrangements
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/6009 : for matching patient with his treatment, e.g. to improve transfusion security
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/6018 : providing set-up signals for the apparatus configuration
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/7518 : bacterial
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/8206 : battery-operated

Abstract

Provided is a method comprising receiving, in a mixing chamber, a first amount of a first compound from a first container, receiving, in the mixing chamber, a second amount of a second compound from a second container, mixing the first amount of the first compound and the second amount of the second compound to create a mixed compound, vaporizing the mixed compound to create a vapor, and expelling the vapor through an exhaust port for inhalation by a user.

Claims

1. An apparatus comprising:

a vapor outlet;

a first container for storing a first compound;

a second container for storing a second compound;

a mixing chamber coupled to the first container for receiving the first compound, the second container for receiving the second compound, configured for producing a mixed compound based on the first compound and the second compound; and

a vaporizer component configured for vaporizing the mixed compound to generate a vapor and for providing the vapor to the vapor outlet.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the vaporizer component comprises a heating element for vaporizing the mixed compound.

3. The apparatus of claim 2, further comprising a heating casing enclosing the heating element, wherein the heating casing comprises ceramic, metal, and/or porcelain.

4. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a cooling element coupled to the mixing chamber, configured for receiving and cooling the vapor.

5. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the cooling element comprises:

one or more of, a coil, a cooling grid, a cylindrical structure, a single cooled element, an airlock system, or any combination thereof.

6. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a processor configured for determining a vaporization ratio of the first compound and the second compound and for determining an amount of the first compound and an amount of the second compound to comprise the mixed compound.

7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus comprises an e-cigarette, an e-cigar, an electronic vapor modified device, a hybrid electronic communication handset coupled/integrated vapor device, a micro-sized electronic vapor device, or a robotic vapor device.

8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the vaporizer component comprises a vibrating mesh for nebulizing the mixed compound into a mist, an atomizer for atomizing the mixed compound into an aerosol, or an ultrasonic nebulizer for nebulizing the mixed compound into a mist.

9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is coupled to a communication device.

10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first compound comprises at least one of cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabinol (CBN), and other health promoting cannabinoids, and wherein the second compound comprises at least one of slippery elm, vitamin C, vitamin D, Echinacea, N-acetyl Cysteine (NAC), or Zinc.

11. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the second compound is vaporized for the purpose of counteracting negative side effects of inhaling the first compound.

12. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a third container holding a third compound, wherein the third compound comprises a neurological medicine or Nutraceutical.

13. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein at least one of the first compound, the second compound, and the third compound are a liquid.

14. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the vapor can treat one or more conditions comprising:

dementia, seizures, pain, cognitive deficiencies, glaucoma, diet control, and depression.

15. A method comprising:

receiving, in a mixing chamber, a first amount of a first compound from a first container;

receiving, in the mixing chamber, a second amount of a second compound from a second container;

mixing the first amount of the first compound and the second amount of the second compound to create a mixed compound;

vaporizing the mixed compound to create a vapor; and

expelling the vapor through an exhaust port for inhalation by a user.

16. The method of claim 15, further comprising:

determining the first amount of the first compound;

determining the second amount of the second compound;

withdrawing the first amount of the first compound into the mixing chamber; and

withdrawing the second amount of the second compound into the mixing chamber.

17. The method of claim 15, further comprising:

determining a target dose of the first compound;

determining a vaporization ratio of the first compound and the second compound based on the target dose;

determining the first amount of the first compound based on the vaporization ratio;

determining the second amount of the second compound based on the vaporization ratio;

withdrawing the first amount of the first compound into the mixing chamber; and

withdrawing the second amount of the second compound into the mixing chamber.

18. The method of claim 15, further comprising:

determining a target dose of the first compound;

determining a vaporization ratio of the first compound and the second compound based on the target dose;

determining the first amount of the first compound based on the vaporization ratio; and

determining the second amount of the second compound based on the vaporization ratio.

19. The method of claim 18, further comprising:

after expelling the vapor through an exhaust port for inhalation by a user, determining that a cumulative dose is approaching the target dose; and

reducing the vaporization ratio.

20. The method of claim 15, wherein vaporizing the mixed compound to create a vapor comprises:

heating the mixed compound to create the vapor;

applying a cooling element to the vapor; and

applying a magnetic field to the vapor.