Mekayla J Beaver

US Patent:

20100240757, Sep 23, 2010

Filed:

Mar 27, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/594785

Inventors:

Anthony Meehan - Newtown PA, US
Glenn R. Booma - Natick MA, US
Gerd Schmieta - Boston MA, US
David L. Weissburg - Lexington MA, US
Jonathan Belfort - Cambridge MA, US
Mekayla Beaver - Boulder CO, US
Gary A. Meade - Ewing NJ, US

International Classification:

A61K 31/195
G01F 11/00
B65D 47/08
B65D 37/00

US Classification:

514567, 222282, 222556, 220705, 222207

Abstract:

Devices and methods for distributing a fluid, e.g., a fluid drug, are disclosed. Fluid-drug distribution can be advantageously utilized to help patients suffering from a disorder that affect fine motor skill usage, e.g., Parkinson's Disease. Some aspects are directed to dosing containers that are adapted to distribute one or more selected dosages of fluid from the container. In some instances, the containers are adapted to be operable by patients with hindered fingertip motor control to help dispense a fluid-drug, such as a fluid including carbidopa and levodopa. Other aspects are directed to a kit for distributing a fluid drug that can be stored with a longer shelf life in solid form. Also discussed herein are methods for distributing a fluid drug for treating a disorder such as Parkinson's Disease.