IP Library Patent Application 12455676
Patent Application
App. No. 12/455,676

Method for administering an inhalable compound

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12/455,676
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 (26)

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; and

supporting a hands-free aerosol delivery system on the body of a mammal.

2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein supporting a hands-free aerosol delivery system on the body of a mammal comprises:

disposing the hands-free aerosol delivery system substantially around a portion of the body of a mammal.

3 . The method of claim 2 , wherein disposing the hands-free aerosol delivery system substantially around a portion of the body of a mammal comprises:

encircling a neck portion of the body of a mammal with a support member of the hands-free aerosol delivery device.

4 . The method of claim 2 , wherein disposing the hands-free aerosol delivery system substantially around a portion of the body of a mammal comprises:

encircling a limb portion of the body of a mammal with a support member of the hands-free aerosol delivery device.

5 . The method of claim 2 , wherein disposing the hands-free aerosol delivery system substantially around a portion of the body of a mammal comprises:

encircling a torso portion of the body of a mammal with a support member of the hands-free aerosol delivery device.

6 . The method of claim 2 , wherein disposing the hands-free aerosol delivery system substantially around a portion of the body of a mammal comprises:

encircling a head portion of the body of a mammal with a support member of the hands-free aerosol delivery device

7 . The method of claim 2 , wherein disposing the hands-free aerosol delivery system substantially around a portion of the body of a mammal comprises:

connecting a first end of a support member of a hands-free aerosol delivery device to a second end of a support member of a hands-free aerosol delivery device while creating an encirclement about the body part of a mammal.

8 . The method of claim 7 , wherein connecting a first end of a support member of a hands-free aerosol delivery device to a second end of a support member of a hands-free aerosol delivery device while creating an encirclement about the body part of a mammal comprises:

connecting the first end of a support member of the hands-free aerosol delivery device to the second end of a support member of the hands-free aerosol delivery device via a magnet.

9 . The method of claim 7 , wherein connecting a first end of a support member of a hands-free aerosol delivery device to a second end of a support member of a hands-free aerosol delivery device while creating an encirclement about the body part of a mammal comprises:

connecting the first end of a support member of the hands-free aerosol delivery device to the second end of a support member of the hands-free aerosol delivery device via a hook.

10 . The method of claim 7 , wherein connecting a first end of a support member of a hands-free aerosol delivery device to a second end of a support member of a hands-free aerosol delivery device while creating an encirclement about the body part of a mammal comprises:

connecting the first end of a support member of the hands-free aerosol delivery device to the second end of a support member of the hands-free aerosol delivery device via a snap connection.

11 . The method of claim 7 , wherein connecting a first end of a support member of a hands-free aerosol delivery device to a second end of a support member of a hands-free aerosol delivery device while creating an encirclement about the body part of a mammal comprises:

connecting the first end of a support member of the hands-free aerosol delivery device to the second end of a support member of the hands-free aerosol delivery device via a threaded connection.

12 . The method of claim 7 , wherein connecting a first end of a support member of a hands-free aerosol delivery device to a second end of a support member of a hands-free aerosol delivery device while creating an encirclement about the body part of a mammal comprises:

connecting the first end of a support member of the hands-free aerosol delivery device to the second end of a support member of the hands-free aerosol delivery device via a belt-like connection.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 11, 2009
From: HYDE, RODERICK A.; ISHIKAWA, MURIEL Y.; KARE, JORDIN T.; LANGER, ROBERT; LEUTHARDT, ERIC C.; SWEENEY, ELIZABETH A.; TEGREENE, CLARENCE T.; WOOD, LOWELL L., JR.; WOOD, VICTORIA Y.H.
To: SEARETE LLC
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