IP Library Patent Application 12383458
Patent Application
App. No. 12/383,458

Programmed dispensing of consumable compositions

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App. No.
12/383,458
Abstract

Methods and systems for programmed dispensation of consumable compositions are provided. A system for administering a consumable composition may comprise: (a) means for detecting an administration of a first dose of a consumable composition according to a programmed dosing schedule; and (b) means for dispensing a second dose of a consumable composition according to a time interval since the administration of a first dose of the first consumable composition. A system for administering a consumable composition may comprise: (a) means for detecting an identity of a first dose of a consumable composition dispensed according to a programmed dosing schedule; and (b) means for dispensing a second dose of a consumable composition according to the identity of the first dose of a consumable composition.

Claims (78)

1 . A method for administering a consumable composition, the method comprising:

detecting an administration of a first dose of a consumable composition according to a programmed dosing schedule; and

dispensing a second dose of a consumable composition according to a time interval since the administration of a first dose of the first consumable composition.

2 - 24 . (canceled)

25 . A system for administering a consumable composition, the system comprising:

means for detecting an administration of a first dose of a consumable composition according to a programmed dosing schedule; and

means for dispensing a second dose of a consumable composition according to a time interval since the administration of a first dose of the first consumable composition.

26 . The system of claim 25 , wherein the means for detecting an administration of a first dose of a consumable composition according to a programmed dosing schedule further comprises:

means for detecting a dispensation of a first dose of a consumable composition according to a programmed dosing schedule.

27 . The system of claim 26 , wherein the means for detecting a dispensation of a first dose of a consumable composition according to a programmed dosing schedule further comprises:

means for detecting an amount of consumable composition dispensed.

28 . The system of claim 27 , wherein the means for detecting an amount of consumable composition dispensed further comprises:

means for measuring a flow rate of a dispensed consumable composition from a consumable composition dispenser over a time interval.

29 . The system of claim 27 , wherein the means for detecting an amount of consumable composition dispensed further comprises:

means for calculating a flow rate of a dispensed consumable composition from a consumable composition dispenser over a time interval.

30 . The system of claim 27 , wherein the means for detecting an amount of consumable composition dispensed further comprises:

means for measuring a volume of a consumable composition contained in a consumable composition storage.

31 . The system of claim 27 , wherein the means for detecting an amount of consumable composition dispensed further comprises:

means for measuring a mass of a consumable composition contained in a consumable composition storage.

32 . The system of claim 27 , wherein the means for detecting an amount of consumable composition dispensed further comprises:

means for measuring a capacitance of a consumable composition contained in a consumable composition storage.

33 . The system of claim 27 , wherein the means for detecting an amount of consumable composition dispensed further comprises:

means for detecting a number of definable consumable composition doses dispensed.

34 . The system of claim 33 , wherein the means for detecting a number of definable consumable composition doses dispensed further comprises:

means for detecting a radio frequency signal associated with a radio frequency identification tag.

35 . The system of claim 25 , wherein the means for detecting an administration of a first dose of a consumable composition according to a programmed dosing schedule further comprises:

means for detecting an ingestion of a first dose of a consumable composition.

36 . The system of claim 35 , wherein the means for means for detecting an ingestion of a first dose of a consumable composition further comprises:

means for detecting at least one calculated ingestion of the first dose of a consumable composition.

37 . The system of claim 36 , wherein the means for detecting at least one calculated ingestion of the first dose of a consumable composition further comprises:

means for detecting a presence of a bodily fluid.

38 . The system of claim 36 , wherein the means for detecting at least one calculated ingestion of the first dose of a consumable composition further comprises:

means for detecting a movement of a beverage container containing the consumable composition.

39 . The system of claim 36 , wherein the means for detecting at least one calculated ingestion of the first dose of a consumable composition further comprises:

means for detecting a pressure applied to a beverage container containing the consumable composition.

40 . The system of claim 36 , wherein the means for detecting at least one calculated ingestion of the first dose of a consumable composition further comprises:

means for detecting a volume of fluid in a beverage container containing the consumable composition.

41 . The system of claim 36 , wherein the means for detecting at least one calculated ingestion of the first dose of a consumable composition further comprises:

means for detecting a mass of fluid in a beverage container containing the consumable composition.

42 . The system of claim 36 , wherein the means for detecting at least one calculated ingestion of the first dose of a consumable composition further comprises:

means for detecting a capacitance of fluid in a beverage container containing the consumable composition.

43 . The system of claim 36 , wherein the means for detecting at least one calculated ingestion of the first dose of a consumable composition further comprises:

means for detecting an outflow rate of the consumable composition from a beverage container containing the consumable composition.

44 . The system of claim 43 , wherein the means for detecting an outflow rate of the consumable composition from a beverage container containing the consumable composition further comprises:

means for detecting a rate of change of a volume of a fluid in a beverage container containing the consumable composition.

45 . The system of claim 43 , wherein the means for detecting an outflow rate of the consumable composition from a beverage container containing the consumable composition further comprises:

means for detecting a rate of change of a mass of a fluid in a beverage container containing the consumable composition.

46 . The system of claim 43 , wherein the means for detecting an outflow rate of the consumable composition from a beverage container containing the consumable composition further comprises:

means for detecting a rate of change of a capacitance of a fluid in a beverage container containing the consumable composition.

47 . The system of claim 36 , wherein the means for detecting at least one calculated ingestion of the first dose of a consumable composition further comprises:

means for detecting a degree of inclination of a beverage container containing the consumable composition.

48 . The system of claim 36 , wherein the means for detecting at least one calculated ingestion of the first dose of a consumable composition further comprises:

means for detecting non-ingestion of a consumable composition.

49 . A method for administering a consumable composition, the method comprising:

detecting an identity of a first dose of a consumable composition dispensed according to a programmed dosing schedule; and

dispensing a second dose of a consumable composition according to the identity of the first dose of a consumable composition.

50 - 58 . (canceled)

59 . A system for administering a consumable composition, the system comprising:

means for detecting an identity of a first dose of a consumable composition dispensed according to a programmed dosing schedule; and

means for dispensing a second dose of a consumable composition according to the identity of the first dose of a consumable composition.

60 . The system of claim 59 , wherein the means for detecting an identity of a first dose of a consumable composition dispensed according to a programmed dosing schedule further comprises:

means for detecting a contraindication between the first dose of a consumable composition and the second dose of a consumable composition.

61 . The system of claim 60 , wherein the means for detecting a contraindication between the first dose of a consumable composition and the second dose of a consumable composition further comprises:

means for detecting a chemical interaction between the first dose of a consumable composition and the second dose of a consumable composition.

62 . The system of claim 61 , wherein the means for detecting a chemical interaction between the first dose of a consumable composition and the second dose of a consumable composition further comprises:

means for detecting a calculated chemical interaction between the first dose of a consumable composition and the second dose of a consumable composition.

63 . The system of claim 60 , wherein the means for detecting a contraindication between the first dose of a consumable composition and the second dose of a consumable composition further comprises:

means for detecting a calculated conflict between a physiological response associated with an ingestion of the first dose of a consumable composition and a physiological response associated with an ingestion of the second dose of a consumable composition.

64 . The system of claim 59 , wherein the means for detecting an identity of a first dose of a consumable composition dispensed according to a programmed dosing schedule further comprises:

means for detecting an inputted identity of a consumable composition.

65 . The system of claim 59 , wherein the means for detecting an identity of a first dose of a consumable composition dispensed according to a programmed dosing schedule further comprises:

means for detecting a sensed identity of a consumable composition.

66 . The system of claim 59 , wherein the means for detecting an identity of a first dose of a consumable composition dispensed according to a programmed dosing schedule further comprises:

means for detecting a transmitted identity of a consumable composition.

67 . The system of claim 59 , further comprising:

means for computing a programmed dosing schedule for the second dose of a consumable composition according to the identity of the first dose of a consumable composition.

68 . The system of claim 67 , wherein the means for computing a programmed dosing schedule for the second dose of a consumable composition according to the identity of the first dose of a consumable composition further comprises:

means for computing a programmed dosing schedule for the second dose of a consumable composition according to a metabolism rate of the first dose of a consumable composition.

Assignments (2)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 15, 2016
From: SEARETE LLC
To: GEARBOX, LLC
Reel/Frame 037535/0477 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jun 22, 2009
From: HYDE, RODERICK A.; LEUTHARDT, ERIC C.; LORD, ROBERT W.; TEGREENE, CLARENCE T.; WOOD, LOWELL L., JR.
To: SEARETE LLC
Reel/Frame 022858/0934 →