Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a therapeutic medication preparation device, designed to assist users in creating personalized treatments or solutions, specifically tailored to individual skin allergies, conditions, or medical needs, ensuring that the formulations address unique concerns effectively and safely, providing a customized approach to therapeutic skincare and treatment.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Therapeutic medication preparation is crucial in ensuring that patients receive personalized and effective treatments tailored to their specific health needs. As medical conditions vary widely among individuals, a one-size-fits-all approach is often insufficient. The ability to prepare medications that account for unique factors, such as allergies, sensitivities, or the severity of a condition, enhances the efficacy and safety of treatment. Customized medications can be formulated to address particular symptoms, improve patient outcomes, and minimize adverse reactions. This is especially important in fields like dermatology, oncology, and chronic disease management, where precise dosage and formulation are key to achieving the desired therapeutic effects. Furthermore, advancements in technology, such as portable devices for on-site medication preparation, ensure that these treatments can be prepared quickly and efficiently, even in remote or resource-limited settings. Overall, therapeutic medication preparation is essential for optimizing patient care, improving therapeutic efficacy, and ensuring patient safety across diverse healthcare scenarios.

[0003] Traditional methods of therapeutic medication preparation typically involve manual processes in pharmacies or compounding labs, where trained professionals mix and formulate medications based on prescriptions. This often includes combining raw ingredients, measuring precise dosages, and manually adjusting formulations to accommodate specific patient needs, such as allergies or sensitivities. While effective, these methods come with several drawbacks. They are time-consuming, requiring extensive expertise and manual labor, which can lead to human errors in measurement and formulation. Additionally, traditional preparation methods often lack consistency, resulting in variations between batches, which can impact the safety and efficacy of the medication. Moreover, the process can be inefficient, especially when preparing medications in low volumes or for rare conditions. These methods also typically involve limited automation, which can slow down production and make it less scalable. Overall, traditional medication preparation is resource-intensive, prone to errors, and less adaptable to modern needs for personalized, timely treatments.

[0004] CN220125926U discloses a cosmetic preparation device, and belongs to the technical field of cosmetic equipment. The T-shaped connecting pipe comprises a first input pipe, a second input pipe and an output pipe; the cosmetic emulsifying processor is used for mixing the cosmetic composition and emulsifying, and comprises an emulsifying pot body, a filler port and a discharge port, wherein the filler port and the discharge port are communicated with the emulsifying pot body, and the first input pipe is communicated with the discharge port; one end of the booster pump body is communicated with the second input pipe; the diamond interaction cavity is arranged on the output pipe; the heat exchange flow channel of the temperature adjusting module is spirally arranged on the outer wall surface of the diamond interaction cavity along the axis of the diamond interaction cavity; the first switch valve is arranged on the first input pipe and is used for selectively opening or closing the first input pipe; the second switch valve is arranged on the output pipe and used for selectively opening or closing the output pipe. The utility model ensures that the cosmetic material is dispersed, crushed and emulsified in nanometer scale, effectively reduces the size of emulsified particle diameter of the cosmetic and improves the uniformity of the cosmetic.

[0005] CN220003760U discloses a mixing preparation device for a cosmetics laboratory, which comprises a parallel mechanism and a clamp firmware for clamping a solidified cosmetics preparation container; the parallel mechanism comprises at least three linear degrees of freedom which are arranged along a coaxial line in a ring-shaped array, and the linear degrees of freedom are connected with the clamp for universal angle adjustment; 1. high efficiency: the mixing preparation device adopts the structural design of the parallel mechanism and the linear module, can realize the efficient and stable cosmetic mixing preparation process, and improves the mixing efficiency and the preparation quality. 2. The precision is high: by adopting the servo motor as a rotary executing piece, high-precision control of the linear module can be realized, so that the operation precision and efficiency of the hybrid preparation device are improved. 3. The operation is simple and convenient: the mixing preparation device has compact design, simple structure, easy operation and maintenance, and is suitable for the small-sized preparation requirement of the cosmetics laboratory.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices exists that are used as cosmetic preparation tools designed for general skincare and beauty routines. However, these devices do not assist users in preparing personalized treatments or solutions specifically tailored to address individual skin allergies, conditions, or medical needs. They typically offer standard formulations or basic applications without the ability to customize products based on a user’s unique skin sensitivities, medical history, or specific treatment requirements, leaving a significant gap in providing truly personalized care.

[0007] To overcome the limitations of conventional cosmetic preparation devices, there is a need in the art to develop a device that requires to assist users in preparing personalized treatments or solutions specifically tailored to their unique skin allergies, conditions, or medical needs. Such a device needs to offer ability to customize skincare formulations based on individual requirements, ensuring that users effectively address their specific concerns. By incorporating features such as skin analysis, allergy detection, and medical history input, the device would provide highly targeted, safe, and effective treatments, filling the gap left by traditional, one-size-fits-all cosmetic solutions.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.

[0009] An object of the present invention is to develop a device that assists users in preparing personalized treatments or solutions tailored to their specific skin allergies, conditions, or medical needs, using real-time data analysis and sensors to customize the formulation, ensuring optimal effectiveness and safety based on the user's unique health requirements and skin profile.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that detects anti-microbial activity of the prepared medication by utilizing a bacterial-stained agar plate, providing real-time feedback on effectiveness in preventing bacterial growth and confirming the therapeutic efficacy.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a portable and reliable device for therapeutic medication preparation, designed to be easily transported and used in various settings, while ensuring consistent performance, precision, and safety in customizing and preparing medications tailored to individual health needs, offering users convenience and effective treatment solutions.

[0012] The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0013] The present invention relates to a therapeutic medication preparation device that helps users to develop a personalized treatments or solutions, specifically tailored to their skin allergies, conditions, or medical needs, offering a customized approach to skincare and treatment to effectively address individual concerns in a safe and efficient manner.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a therapeutic medication preparation device, comprises of a body installed with a touch interactive display panel that is accessed by a user for providing input regarding any skin allergies/condition or medical condition of the user for which a medication is to be prepared, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit installed on the body determine phenotypic skin conditions of the user, a motorized first gripper with a sensing unit, installed on the body determines temperature and skin texture of the user, a multi-sectioned chamber arranged inside the body with multiple electronically controlled nozzles dispense the reagents into a container arranged underneath the chamber, a motorized stirrer integrated at base of the container mixes the reagents, a multi-sectioned box arranged inside the body with multiple electronically controlled spouts dispense chemical agents in the container, as per the user’s temperature for formulating the medication to suit the user’s body type, a motorized second gripper installed inside the body dip sensing module arranged with the second gripper in the prepared formulation for monitoring pH, viscosity and texture of the medication, a bacterial stained agar plate arranged inside a tray configured inside the body is accessed by a pair of robotic arms arranged inside the body to stain a pinchful of the medication on the plate, and a timer integrated with the microcontroller to monitor time duration for detecting clearance zone on the plate for detecting anti-microbial activity of the prepared medication.

[0015] While the invention has been described and shown with particular reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be apparent that variations might be possible that would fall within the scope of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:
Figure 1 illustrates an internal view of a therapeutic medication preparation device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

[0018] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising," "comprises,” and the like (which are synonymous with "including," "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of," consists essentially of," and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of," "consists of, the like.

[0019] As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.

[0020] The present invention relates to a therapeutic medication preparation device that aids users in developing personalized treatments or solutions, tailored to their specific skin allergies, conditions, or medical needs, ensuring effective and customized care for individual therapeutic skincare requirements.

[0021] Referring to Figure 1, an internal view of a therapeutic medication preparation device is illustrated, comprising a body 101 installed with a touch interactive display panel 102, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 103 installed on the body 101, a motorized first gripper 104 installed on the body 101 with a sensing unit 105, a multi-sectioned chamber 106 arranged inside the body 101 with multiple electronically controlled nozzles 107, a container 108 arranged underneath the chamber 106, a motorized stirrer 109 integrated at base of the container 108, a multi-sectioned box 110 arranged inside the body 101 with multiple electronically controlled spouts 111, a motorized second gripper 116 installed inside the body 101 with a sensing module 112, a bacterial stained agar plate 113 arranged inside a tray 114 configured inside the body 101, and a pair of robotic arms 115 arranged inside the body 101.

[0022] The device proposed herein includes a body 101 that is developed to be positioned on a fixed surface in view of preparation of therapeutic medication. The body 101 as mentioned herein serves as a structural foundation to various components associated with the device, wherein the body 101 is made up of material that includes but not limited to stainless steel, which in turn ensures that the device is of generous size and is light in weight.

[0023] In order to activate functioning of the device, a user is required to manually switch on the device by pressing a button positioned on the body 101, wherein the button used herein is a push button. Upon pressing of the button, the circuits get closed allowing conduction of electricity that leads to activation of the device and vice versa.

[0024] Upon activation of the device by the user, an inbuilt microcontroller embedded within the body 101 and linked to the switch generates a command to activate a touch interactive display panel 102 for enabling the user to provide inputs regarding any skin allergies/condition or medical condition of the user for which a medication is to be prepared. The touch interactive display panel 102 as mentioned herein is typically an (Liquid Crystal Display) screen that presents output in a visible form. The screen is equipped with touch-sensitive technology, allowing the user to interact directly with the display using their fingers. A touch controller IC (Integrated Circuit) is responsible for processing the analog signals generated when the user inputs details regarding any skin allergies/condition or medical condition of the user for which a medication is to be prepared. The touch controller is typically connected to the microcontroller through various interfaces which may include but are not limited to SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) or I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit).

[0025] In response to input commands of the user, the microcontroller an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 103 installed on the body 101 to determine phenotypic skin conditions of the user. The imaging unit 103 comprises of an image capturing arrangement including a set of lenses that captures multiple images in the surrounding, and the captured images are stored within memory of the imaging unit 103 in form of an optical data. The imaging unit 103 also comprises of a processor that is integrated with artificial intelligence protocols, such that the processor processes the optical data and extracts the required data from the captured images. The extracted data is further converted into digital pulses and bits and are further transmitted to the microcontroller. The microcontroller processes the received data and determines phenotypic skin conditions of the user.

[0026] The microcontroller then actuates a motorized first gripper 104 installed on the body 101 and integrated with a sensing unit 105 for determining temperature and skin texture of the user. The robotic gripper 104 includes a link connected with multiple motorized ball and socket joints and a sensing unit 105 for determining temperature and skin texture of the user. The motorized ball and socket joint includes a motor powered by the microcontroller generating electrical current, a ball shaped element and a socket. The ball moves freely within the socket. The motor rotates the ball in various directions that is controlled by the microcontroller that further commands the motor to position the ball precisely. The microcontroller further actuates the motor to generate electrical current to rotate in the joint for providing movement to the sensing unit 105 for determining temperature and skin texture of the user.

[0027] The sensing unit 105 as mentioned herein includes a contact probe and color sensor for determining temperature and skin texture of the user. The contact probe and color sensor work together to determine the temperature and skin texture of a user in a synchronized manner, providing real-time, precise skin analysis. The contact probe, typically equipped with temperature-sensing elements, gently touches the user’s skin and measures the surface temperature, offering insights into skin health or conditions like inflammation or dryness. The color sensor, integrated alongside the probe, captures the skin's color, analyzing the for factors such as tone, pigmentation, and texture. This sensor uses optical technology to assess variations in skin surface characteristics, detecting subtle changes in color and texture that can indicate conditions like uneven skin, acne, or aging. By working in sync, the contact probe and color sensor together create a comprehensive profile of the user's skin condition, enabling the microcontroller to monitor temperature and skin texture of the user.

[0028] Based on the monitored temperature and skin texture of the user, the microcontroller evaluating a set of reagents required for healing the user’s skin conditions and accordingly actuates a multiple electronically controlled nozzles 107 integrated with a multi-sectioned chamber 106 arranged inside the body 101 to dispense an optimum amount of the reagents stored in the chamber 106 into a container 108 arranged underneath the chamber 106.

[0029] The electronically controlled nozzles 107 works by utilizing electrical energy to automize the flow solution in a controlled flow pattern by converting the pressure energy of a fluid into kinetic energy, which increases the fluid's velocity to get dispensed. Upon actuation of nozzles 107 by the microcontroller, the electric motor or the pump pressurizes reagents within the chamber 106, increasing its pressure significantly. High pressure enables the solution to get dispensed out with a high force into the container 108.

[0030] Upon collection of reagents into the container 108, the microcontroller actuates a motorized stirrer 109 integrated at base of the container 108 to rotate for mixing the reagents. The motorized stirrer 109 works by using an electric motor to rotate a stirring blade or rod within a container 108 holding reagents. When activated, the motor spins the stirring mechanism at a controlled speed, generating a vortex that mixes the reagents thoroughly. The rotation ensures even distribution and interaction of the reagents.

[0031] The microcontroller then actuates multiple electronically controlled spouts 111 integrated with a multi-sectioned box 110 arranged inside the body 101 to dispense a required amount of chemical agents stored in the box 110 in the container 108, as per the user’s temperature. The operation of electronically controlled spouts 111 is regulated by the microcontroller in the same manner as the electronically controlled nozzles 107 to dispense a required amount of chemical agents stored in the box 110 in the container 108, as per the user’s temperature, for formulating the medication to suit the user’s body 101 type.

[0032] Upon formulating of the medication, a motorized second gripper 116 installed inside the body 101 is actuated by the microcontroller to dip a sensing module 112 integrated the second gripper 116 in the prepared formulation for monitoring pH, viscosity and texture of the medication. The movement of the motorized second gripper 116 is operated by the microcontroller in the same manner as the motorized first gripper 104 to dip a sensing module 112 integrated the second gripper 116 in the prepared formulation for monitoring pH, viscosity and texture of the medication.

[0033] The sensing module 112 as mentioned herein includes a pH sensor, viscosity sensor and texture detection sensor for monitoring pH, viscosity and texture of the medication. The pH sensor, viscosity sensor, and texture detection sensor work in sync to monitor the critical properties of the medication. The pH sensor measures the acidity or alkalinity of the medication by detecting changes in hydrogen ion concentration, ensuring the solution remains within the desired pH range for stability and efficacy. The viscosity sensor gauges the thickness or flow resistance of the medication, providing real-time feedback on the consistency, which is crucial for proper formulation and ease of administration. Meanwhile, the texture detection sensor analyzes the physical properties of the medication's surface, such as smoothness, grittiness, or consistency, by measuring force or surface interactions. These sensors work together, sending data to the microcontroller to enable the microcontroller to monitor pH, viscosity and texture of the medication and accordingly directs actuation of the spouts 111 to add the required amount of chemical to customize the medication as per the user’s body 101.

[0034] A pair of robotic arms 115 arranged inside the body 101 is actuated by the microcontroller to access a bacterial stained agar plate 113 arranged inside a tray 114 configured inside the body 101 and stain a pinchful of the medication on the plate 113. The robotic arm comprises of a robotic link and a clamp attached to the link. The robotic link is made of several segments that are attached together by joints also referred to as axes. Each joint of the segments contains a step motor that rotates and allows the robotic link to complete a specific motion of the arm. Upon actuation of the robotic arm by the microcontroller, the motor drives the movement of the clamp to access a bacterial stained agar plate 113 arranged inside a tray 114 configured inside the body 101 and stain a pinchful of the medication on the plate 113.

[0035] The microcontroller is integrated with a timer to monitor time duration for detecting clearance zone on the plate 113 for detecting anti-microbial activity of the prepared medication. The timer includes a RTC (real time clock) comprises of a controller, oscillator and an embedded quartz crystal resonator. The function of RTC (real time clock) is to keep accurate track of time even when a power supply is turned off or the device is placed in low power mode.

[0036] The body 101 is integrated with an ultrasonic sensor inside the body 101 that monitors diameter of the clearance zone. The ultrasonic sensor works by emitting ultrasonic waves and then measuring the time taken by these waves to bounce back after hitting the surface of the plate 113. The ultrasonic sensor includes two main parts viz. transmitter, and a receiver for detecting clearance zone on the plate 113. The transmitter sends a short ultrasonic pulse towards the surface of plate 113 which propagates through the air at the speed of sound and reflects back as an echo to the transmitter as the pulse hits the plate 113. The transmitter then detects the reflected eco from the plate 113 and calculations is performed by the sensor based on the time interval between the sending signal and receiving echo to determine clearance zone on the plate 113. The determined data is sent to the microcontroller in a signal form, based on which the microcontroller further process the signal to determine clearance zone on the plate 113 and accordingly evaluates anti-microbial property of the medication.

[0037] Lastly, a battery is installed within the device which is connected to the microcontroller that supplies current to all the electrically powered components that needs an amount of electric power to perform their functions and operation in an efficient manner. The battery utilized here, is preferably a dry battery which is made up of Lithium-ion material that gives the device a long-lasting as well as an efficient DC (Direct Current) current which helps every component to function properly in an efficient manner. As the device is battery operated and do not need any electrical voltage for functioning. Hence the presence of battery leads to the portability of the device i.e., user is able to place as well as moves the device from one place to another as per the requirements.

[0038] The present invention works best in the following manner, where the body 101 as disclosed in the invention is developed to be positioned on the fixed surface in view of preparation of therapeutic medication. Upon activation of the device by the user, an inbuilt microcontroller embedded within the body 101 and linked to the switch generates the command to activate the touch interactive display panel 102 for enabling the user to provide inputs regarding any skin allergies/condition or medical condition of the user for which the medication is to be prepared. In response to input commands of the user, the microcontroller an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 103 to determine phenotypic skin conditions of the user. The microcontroller then actuates the motorized first gripper 104 and integrated with the sensing unit 105 for determining temperature and skin texture of the user. Based on the monitored temperature and skin texture of the user, the microcontroller evaluating the set of reagents required for healing the user’s skin conditions and accordingly actuates the multiple electronically controlled nozzles 107 integrated with the multi-sectioned chamber 106 to dispense an optimum amount of the reagents stored in the chamber 106 into the container 108.

[0039] In continuation, upon collection of reagents into the container 108, the microcontroller actuates the motorized stirrer 109 to rotate for mixing the reagents. The microcontroller then actuates multiple electronically controlled spouts 111 to dispense the required amount of chemical agents stored in the box 110 in the container 108, as per the user’s temperature. Upon formulating of the medication, the motorized second gripper 116 is actuated by the microcontroller to dip the sensing module 112 in the prepared formulation for monitoring pH, viscosity and texture of the medication. the pair of robotic arms 115 is actuated by the microcontroller to access the bacterial stained agar plate 113 arranged inside the tray 114 and stain the pinchful of the medication on the plate 113. The ultrasonic sensor monitors diameter of the clearance zone and accordingly evaluates anti-microbial property of the medication.

[0040] Although the field of the invention has been described herein with limited reference to specific embodiments, this description is not meant to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications of the disclosed embodiments, as well as alternate embodiments of the invention, will become apparent to persons skilled in the art upon reference to the description of the invention. , Claims:1) A therapeutic medication preparation device, comprising:

i) a body 101 developed to be positioned on a fixed surface, wherein said body 101 is installed with a touch interactive display panel 102 that is accessed by a user for providing input regarding any skin allergies/condition or medical condition of said user for which a medication is to be prepared;
ii) an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 103 installed on said body 101 and integrated with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images in vicinity of said body 101, respectively to determine phenotypic skin conditions of said user, wherein a motorized first gripper 104 is installed on said body 101 and integrated with a sensing unit 105 for determining temperature and skin texture of said user;
iii) an inbuilt microcontroller integrated with said body 101 and linked with said sensing module 112 for processing said user’s skin parameters/conditions for evaluating a set of reagents required for healing said user’s skin conditions, wherein a multi-sectioned chamber 106 is arranged inside said body 101 and integrated with multiple electronically controlled nozzles 107 that are actuated by said microcontroller to dispense an optimum amount of said reagents stored in said chamber 106 into a container 108 arranged underneath said chamber 106;
iv) a motorized stirrer 109 integrated at base of said container 108 that is actuated by said microcontroller to rotate for mixing said reagents, wherein a multi-sectioned box 110 is arranged inside said body 101 and integrated with multiple electronically controlled spouts 111 that are actuated by said microcontroller to dispense a required amount of chemical agents stored in said box 110 in said container 108, as per said user’s temperature for formulating said medication to suit said user’s body 101 type;
v) a motorized second gripper 116 installed inside said body 101 that is actuated by said microcontroller to dip said second gripper 116 in said prepared formulation, wherein said gripper 104 is integrated with a sensing module 112 for monitoring pH, viscosity and texture of said medication, in accordance to which said microcontroller directs actuation of said spouts 111 to add said required amount of chemical to customize said medication as per said user’s body 101; and
vi) a bacterial stained agar plate 113 arranged inside a tray 114 configured inside said body 101 that is accessed by a pair of robotic arms 115 arranged inside said body 101, to access said plate 113 and stain a pinchful of said medication on said plate 113, wherein a timer is integrated with said microcontroller to monitor time duration for detecting clearance zone on said plate 113 for detecting anti-microbial activity of said prepared medication.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein an ultrasonic sensor is integrated inside said body 101 for monitoring diameter of said clearance zone, based on which said microcontroller evaluates anti-microbial property of said medication.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a sensing unit 105 includes a contact probe and color sensor.

4) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sensing module 112 includes a pH sensor, viscosity sensor and texture detection sensor.