Method for administering an inhalable compound
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.
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; and
maintaining in physical association with the user a hands-free article for dispensing the inhalable compound in an operable dispensing position.
2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the user is at least one of a human, an animal, a mammal, and a pet.
3 . The method of claim 1 , wherein dispensing for inhalation by a user a dose of an inhalable compound according to a dosing instruction set comprises:
dispensing a dose of an inhalable compound according to a defined dosing instruction set.
4 . The method of claim 3 , wherein dispensing a dose of an inhalable compound according to a defined dosing instruction set comprises:
dispensing a dose of an inhalable compound according to a time defined dosing instruction set.
5 . The method of claim 3 , wherein dispensing a dose of an inhalable compound according to a defined dosing instruction set comprises:
dispensing a dose of an inhalable compound according to a user defined dosing instruction set.
6 . The method of claim 3 , wherein dispensing a dose of an inhalable compound according to a defined dosing instruction set comprises:
dispensing a dose of an inhalable compound according to a health care provider-defined dosing instruction set.
7 . The method of claim 3 , wherein dispensing a dose of an inhalable compound according to a defined dosing instruction set comprises:
dispensing a dose of an inhalable compound according to a need response dosing instruction set.
8 . The method of claim 3 , wherein dispensing a dose of an inhalable compound according to a defined dosing instruction set comprises:
dispensing a dose of an inhalable compound according to a environmental need response dosing instruction set.
9 . The method of claim 3 , wherein dispensing a dose of an inhalable compound according to a defined dosing instruction set comprises:
dispensing a dose of an inhalable compound according to a location need response dosing instruction set.
10 . The method of claim 3 , wherein dispensing a dose of an inhalable compound according to a defined dosing instruction set comprises:
dispensing a dose of an inhalable compound according to a proximate presence or absence of other living beings.
11 . The method of claim 1 , wherein dispensing for inhalation by a user a dose of an inhalable compound according to a dosing instruction set comprises:
dispensing a dose of a pharmaceutical compound.
12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein dispensing for inhalation by a user a dose of an inhalable compound according to a dosing instruction set comprises:
dispensing a dose of a nutraceutical compound.
13 . The method of claim 1 , wherein dispensing for inhalation by a user a dose of an inhalable compound according to a dosing instruction set comprises:
dispensing a dose of a therapeutic compound.
14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein dispensing for inhalation by a user a dose of an inhalable compound according to a dosing instruction set comprises:
dispensing a dose of a homeopathic compound.
15 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
directing issuance of a dispensing order.
16 . The method of claim 3 , further comprising:
accepting a dosing instruction set from a user.
17 . The method of claim 3 , further comprising:
accepting a dosing instruction set from at least one of a physician, a health care provider, a physician's assistant, a nurse, a nurse practitioner, a registered nurse, a licensed practical nurse, a pharmacist, or an emergency responder.
18 . The method of claim 3 , further comprising:
accepting a dosing instruction set from a medical response unit.
19 . The method of claim 3 , further comprising:
validating a dosing instruction set for performing a function.
20 . The method of claim 3 , further comprising:
translating a dosing instruction set for performing a function into a dispensing order.
21 . The method of claim 3 , further comprising:
translating a medical parameter into a dispensing order.
22 . The method of claim 3 , further comprising:
generating a dispensing order according to the instruction set from a user.
23 . The method of claim 3 , further comprising:
generating a dispensing order according to the instruction set from a health care professional.
24 . The method of claim 3 , further comprising:
generating a dispensing order according to the instruction set from a medical response unit.
25 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
transmitting a dispensing order to a dispensing module.
26 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
transmitting a dispensing order to a dispensing module via a wireless transmission.
27 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
transmitting a dispensing order to a dispensing module via a optical transmission.
28 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
transmitting a dispensing order to a dispensing module via a wire transmission.
29 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
transmitting a dispensing order to a dispensing module via a mechanical transmission.
30 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
transmitting a dispensing order to a dispensing module via a radio transmission.
31 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
transmitting a dispensing order to a dispensing module via a processor transmission.
32 . The method of claim 3 , wherein dispensing a dose of an inhalable compound according to a defined dosing instruction set comprises:
dispensing the inhalable compound in accordance with a dispensing order received by a dispensing module.
33 . The method of claim 3 , further comprising:
requesting a dose of the inhalable compound in accordance with a dispensing order received by a dispensing module from a reservoir.
34 . The method of claim 1 , wherein dispensing for inhalation by a user a dose of an inhalable compound according to a dosing instruction set comprises:
generating an aerosol of the inhalable compound.
35 . The method of claim 1 , wherein dispensing for inhalation by a user a dose of an inhalable compound according to a dosing instruction set comprises:
generating at least one of a vapor or a powder of the inhalable compound.
36 . The method of claim 1 , wherein dispensing for inhalation by a user a dose of an inhalable compound according to a dosing instruction set comprises:
generating a liquid atomization of the inhalable compound.
37 . The method of claim 1 , wherein dispensing for inhalation by a user a dose of an inhalable compound according to a dosing instruction set comprises:
administering the inhalable compound via spraying a compound.
38 . The method of claim 1 , wherein dispensing for inhalation by a user a dose of an inhalable compound according to a dosing instruction set comprises:
administering the inhalable compound via at least one of dusting or powderizing a compound.
39 . The method of claim 1 , wherein dispensing for inhalation by a user a dose of an inhalable compound according to a dosing instruction set comprises:
administering the inhalable compound via nebulizing a compound.
40 . The method of claim 1 , wherein dispensing for inhalation by a user a dose of an inhalable compound according to a dosing instruction set comprises:
administering the inhalable compound via vaporizing a compound.
41 . The method of claim 1 , wherein dispensing for inhalation by a user a dose of an inhalable compound according to a dosing instruction set comprises:
administering an inhalable compound including a carrier.
42 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
controlling delivery of the inhalable compound.
43 . The method of claim 42 , wherein controlling delivery of the inhalable compound comprises:
selecting one or more delivery nozzles from a suite of nozzles.
44 . The method of claim 42 , wherein controlling delivery of the inhalable compound comprises:
directing delivery of the inhalable compound from one or more nozzles at different locations.
45 . The method of claim 42 , wherein controlling delivery of the inhalable compound comprises:
directing delivery of the inhalable compound by controlling a discharge direction.
46 . The method of claim 42 , wherein controlling delivery of the inhalable compound comprises:
directing delivery via a demand valve coupled with programmable dosing.
47 . The method of claim 42 , wherein controlling delivery of the inhalable compound comprises:
directing delivery via a charged particle dispersion.
48 . The method of claim 42 , wherein controlling delivery of the inhalable compound comprises:
directing delivery via a nozzle comprising variable discharge characteristics.
49 . The method of claim 1 , wherein maintaining in physical association with the user a hands-free article for dispensing the inhalable compound in an operable dispensing position comprises:
orienting a dispensing module to optimize respiratory receipt of an inhalable compound.
50 . The method of claim 1 , wherein maintaining in physical association with the user a hands-free article for dispensing the inhalable compound in an operable dispensing position comprises:
maintaining a dispensing module in position to optimize respiratory receipt of an inhalable compound.
51 . The method of claim 1 , wherein maintaining in physical association with the user a hands-free article for dispensing the inhalable compound in an operable dispensing position comprises:
determining a relative position or direction to a desired respiratory target.
52 . The method of claim 1 , wherein maintaining in physical association with the user a hands-free article for dispensing the inhalable compound in an operable dispensing position comprises:
maintaining a position of the dispensing module via a weight.
53 . The method of claim 1 , wherein maintaining in physical association with the user a hands-free article for dispensing the inhalable compound in an operable dispensing position comprises:
maintaining a position of the dispensing module via an adhesive.
54 . The method of claim 1 , wherein maintaining in physical association with the user a hands-free article for dispensing the inhalable compound in an operable dispensing position comprises:
maintaining a position of the dispensing module via a slide.
55 . The method of claim 1 , wherein maintaining in physical association with the user a hands-free article for dispensing the inhalable compound in an operable dispensing position comprises:
maintaining a position of the dispensing module via a magnet.
56 . The method of claim 1 , wherein maintaining in physical association with the user a hands-free article for dispensing the inhalable compound in an operable dispensing position comprises:
maintaining a position of the dispensing module via a fastener.
57 . The method of claim 1 , wherein maintaining in physical association with the user a hands-free article for dispensing the inhalable compound in an operable dispensing position comprises:
maintaining a position of the dispensing module via a spring.
58 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
dispensing a tracer compound in association with the inhalable compound.
59 . The method of claim 58 , wherein dispensing a tracer compound in association with the inhalable compound comprises:
dispensing a visual tracer compound.
60 . The method of claim 58 , wherein dispensing a tracer compound in association with the inhalable compound comprises:
dispensing an olfactory tracer compound.
61 . The method of claim 58 , wherein dispensing a tracer compound in association with the inhalable compound comprises:
dispensing a tastable tracer compound.
62 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
providing an externally observable indication of dispensing of the inhalable compound.
63 . The method of claim 62 , wherein providing an externally observable indication of dispensing of the inhalable compound comprises:
providing a visual indication of dispensing of the inhalable compound.
64 . The method of claim 62 , wherein providing an externally observable indication of dispensing of the inhalable compound comprises:
providing a auditory indication of dispensing of the inhalable compound.
65 . The method of claim 62 , wherein providing an externally observable indication of dispensing of the inhalable compound comprises:
providing a vibrational indication of dispensing of the inhalable compound.
66 . The method of claim 62 , wherein providing an externally observable indication of dispensing of the inhalable compound comprises:
providing a electromagnetic indication of dispensing of the inhalable compound.