Holder to secure an auto-injection device
View Patent ↗Holder devices are described herein that are configured to secure auto-injection devices to a smartphone or a protective phone case. In some implementations, the device may include a body portion configured to secure an auto-injectable device and a coupling mechanism coupled to the body portion and configured to attach to one or more of a smartphone or a protective case associated with the smartphone.
1 . A device comprising:
a body portion configured to secure an auto-injectable device;
a coupling element extending from the body portion and configured to engage one or more surfaces of one of a smartphone or a protective case associated with the smartphone to secure the body portion to the one of the smartphone or the protective case outside of the protective case;
one or more spacers to maintain at least one air gap between the body portion and the one of the smartphone or the protective case, the one or more spacers configured to enable air flow between the body portion and the one of the smartphone or the protective case to draw heat away from the auto-injectable device; and
a release mechanism coupled to the body portion and configured to eject the auto-injectable device from the body portion in response to selection of the release mechanism.
2 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the coupling element includes one or more magnets to secure the body portion to the one of the smartphone or the protective case.
3 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the coupling element includes an adhesive layer to secure the body portion to the one of the smartphone or the protective case.
4 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the coupling element includes one or more arms configured to releasably engage edges of one or more of the smartphone or the protective case.
5 . A device comprising:
a body portion configured to secure an auto-injectable device, the body portion including a release mechanism configured to eject the auto-injectable device from the body portion in response to selection of the release mechanism;
a coupling element extending from the body portion, the coupling element configured to secure the body portion to an exterior surface of a protective case of a smartphone; and
one or more spacers to provide at least one air gap between the body portion and the exterior surface of the protective case.
6 . The device of claim 5 , wherein the coupling element applies a compression force to one or more edges of the protective case to secure the body portion.
7 . The device of claim 6 , wherein the coupling element includes a loop that is configurable to fit over at least one of the one or more edges.
8 . The device of claim 5 , wherein:
the coupling element further includes one or more arms coupled to the body portion;
the body portion is formed from a first material; and
the one or more arms are formed from a second material.
9 . The device of claim 8 , wherein:
the first material has a first modulus of elasticity; and
the second material has a second modulus of elasticity.
10 . The device of claim 5 , wherein the body portion provides thermal management to prevent the body portion from exceeding a pre-determined temperature.
11 . The device of claim 10 , wherein the body portion includes a fan to provide the thermal management.
12 . The device of claim 5 , wherein the body portion defines an enclosure, the device further comprising:
a protective cover for the auto-injectable device, the protective cover configured to secure and protect the auto-injectable device; and
wherein the enclosure is sized to receive the protective cover.
13 . The device of claim 5 , further comprising:
a second coupling element between one or more of the body portion or the one or more spacers and a surface of the protective case; and
wherein the second coupling element comprises one or more of an adhesive layer, a suction cup, or a magnet.
14 . The device of claim 5 , further comprising a release mechanism coupled to the body portion and configured to eject the auto-injectable device from the body portion in response to selection of the release mechanism.
15 . A device comprising:
a body portion configured to secure an auto-injectable device;
a coupling mechanism coupled to the body portion and configured to attach to a protective phone case that is coupled to a smartphone;
one or more spacers configured to fit between the body portion and an exterior surface of the protective phone case to enable air flow between the auto-injectable device and the protective phone case; and
a release mechanism coupled to the body portion and configured to eject the auto-injectable device from the body portion in response to selection of the release mechanism.
16 . The device of claim 15 , wherein the coupling mechanism comprises one or more of an adhesive, a suction cup, or a magnet between the body portion and a surface of the protective phone case.
17 . The device of claim 15 , wherein the coupling mechanism comprises one or more arms extending from the body portion and configured to releasably grip one or more edges of one of the smartphone or the protective phone case coupled to the smartphone.
18 . The device of claim 15 , wherein the one or more spacers are configured to maintain an air gap between the body portion and the protective phone case to dissipate heat.