TW201545952A - Adapters - Google Patents

Abstract

Described are compressed gas cartridges and compressed gas cartridge adapters for compressed gas delivery devices. These components can be used to prevent unauthorized use of compressed gas cartridges.

Description

Adapter

The present invention describes an adapter that is configured to interface between a compressed gas cylinder and a medical device.

The present invention describes a compressed gas cylinder and a compressed gas cylinder adapter for a compressed gas delivery device.

In one embodiment, a compressed gas cylinder adapter can include: a compressed gas cylinder cover including a threaded portion configured to mate with a threaded interface portion of a delivery device; and the compression can be inserted A compressed gas cylinder in a gas cylinder cover includes a shaped interface portion configured to mate with an inlet of a conveyor having a complementary shape. In some embodiments, the shaped interface portion and/or the complementary shape can have a shape selected from the group consisting of square, rectangular, elliptical, triangular, pentagonal, hexagonal, quincunx, star, or another linear shape. The compressed gas cylinder cover can be configured to freely rotate about the compressed gas cylinder to urge the shaped interface portion toward a sharp element within the delivery device inlet.

In another embodiment, a compressed gas cylinder adapter can include: a compressed gas cylinder cover that is configured to cooperate with a delivery device, wherein the compressed gas cylinder cover a compressed gas cylinder comprising at least a portion attached to an inner surface of one of the compressed gas cylinder caps, wherein the compressed gas cylinder includes a thread configured to mate with an inlet of a conveyor having a complementary threaded portion An interface portion; and a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag constructed to be detected by an RFID tag reader embedded in a transport device. The RFID tag reader can be configured to open a gate valve within the delivery device when the RFID tag is detected.

In some embodiments, the compressed gas cylinder can have a body surface that is substantially attached to the interior surface of the compressed gas cylinder cover using, for example, an adhesive. The adhesive can be used to surround the RFID tag and prevent tampering with the tag.

Also described is a method of preventing an unauthorized compressed gas cylinder from being used with a delivery device, comprising: providing a compressed gas cylinder cover that is coupled to a compressed gas cylinder by an adhesive and including a radio frequency identification ( An RFID tag, wherein the RFID tag is constructed to be detected by an RFID tag reader embedded in the delivery device and authorized by the delivery device.

In one embodiment, a compressed gas cylinder adapter is described that includes: a compressed gas cylinder comprising at least one accessory; and a compressed gas cylinder cover configured to cooperate with a delivery device, wherein the compression The gas cylinder cover includes at least one complementary accessory receiving surface configured to receive the at least one accessory. In some embodiments, more than two accessories and more than two complementary accessory receiving surfaces can be included. In other embodiments, the at least one accessory can be attached to the body of the compressed gas cylinder.

In some embodiments, the at least one accessory can be included on a jacket that is configured to cover at least a portion of the compressed gas cylinder. The sheath can be formed from two or more parts. The sheath can be attached to the compressed gas cylinder using an adhesive.

In some embodiments, the compressed gas cylinders can have a substantially circular shape Cross section. In other embodiments, the compressed gas cylinders may contain 128 g, 64 g, 56 g, 48 g, 40 g, 32 g, 24 g, 16 g, 8 g, 1.3 g, 0.5 g, 0.1 g, or 0.01 g of compressed gas. The compressed gas can be carbon dioxide. Additionally, the compressed gas cylinders can contain a gas pressure of less than about 1000 kPa.

1 illustrates a perspective view of an example delivery device as described herein; FIG. 2A illustrates an example compressed gas cylinder and an example compressed gas cylinder cover; FIG. 2B illustrates a compressed gas cylinder and an example compressed gas cylinder cover and delivery Example cross-section of the device interface; Figure 2C illustrates an example compressed gas cylinder from Figure 2B and an example compressed gas cylinder cover and adapter for mating to the delivery device; Figure 3A illustrates another example compressed gas cylinder And another example of a compressed gas cylinder cover having a thread; FIG. 3B illustrates a compressed gas cylinder and a compressed gas cylinder cover attached to the conveyor; FIG. 4 illustrates another example compressed gas cylinder having a threaded interface and Another example of a compressed gas cylinder cap with threads, wherein two portions are adhered to each other for attachment to a delivery device; Figure 5 illustrates an example compressed gas gas that prevents the use of an undesirable compressed gas cylinder with a delivery device Bottle cap; Figure 6 illustrates another example compressed gas cylinder cover that prevents the use of an undesirable compressed gas cylinder with a delivery device; Figure 7 illustrates a threaded Another example of a compressed gas cylinder side and another example of the compressed gas a gas cylinder cover, wherein the compressed gas cylinder contains an RFID tag for identification by a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader embedded in the delivery device; and Figure 8 illustrates a threaded thread attached to another example compressed gas cylinder cover Another example of an interface compresses a gas cylinder, wherein the adhesive combination comprises an RFID tag for identification by an RFID reader embedded in the delivery device; Figure 9A illustrates use and compression to compression around a compressed gas cylinder An example sheath of a gas cylinder cover; Figure 9B illustrates an assembled jacket; Figures 10A-10B illustrate an example configuration of an interface between a compressed gas cylinder and a conveyor interface.

The present invention describes an adapter and adapter system that is configured to interface between a compressed gas cylinder and a delivery device such as a transdermal delivery device. For example, the delivery device can be a U.S. Patent Application No. 14/112,895 filed on Oct. 18, 2013, filed on Oct. 18, 2013, filed on One of U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 14/112,900, filed on Jan. 18, 2011-0.

The components and adapters described herein can be used to prevent unauthorized use of compressed gas cylinders. The described components and adapters may allow a threaded compressed gas cylinder to be used with a non-threaded delivery device interface, and vice versa. The described components and adapters can also be used to identify a particular type of compressed gas cylinder by using a radio frequency identification system and to allow only certain cylinders to be used.

In general, the delivery device can be as illustrated in FIG. Figure 1 depicts the inclusion A delivery device 100 having a housing 102 of a tripod 104. The stand 104 can be extended to conveniently hold the delivery device 100 in place, or retracted for convenient and compact transport of the delivery device 100. Additionally, delivery device 100 includes a fluid chamber cover 106. The fluid chamber cover 106 can be opened to reveal the delivery outlet 108 and the fluid chamber 110. The fluid chamber cover 106 includes a track and groove arrangement 112 with the outer body housing to allow the fluid chamber cover 106 to slide back and forth. The interface 114 is located at the proximal end 116 of the delivery device 100 to allow for engagement with a compressed gas cylinder.

The outer casing 102 can include components for regulating the temperature and/or pressure of the compressed gas delivered from the compressed gas cylinder through the device. This gas travels through the fluid chamber 110. For example, the housing 102 can include a control switch 118 to turn the airflow on or off. The outer casing 102 can further include a vapor generating assembly compartment including a fluid chamber assembly compartment, a control switch assembly compartment, a pressure thermostat assembly, and one or more permeate valves.

To deliver compressed gas to the delivery outlet 108 via the fluid chamber 110, the compressed gas is delivered via a port 120 located at the proximal end 116 of the delivery device 100. Compressed gas may be supplied to the port 120 by any means that produces a sufficient gas flow at the delivery outlet 108. For example, compressed gas may be supplied from a compressed gas cylinder directly connected to interface 114, a compressed gas cylinder/storage tank connected to interface 114 by a hose, or a compressed gas may be delivered from a remote storage tank via a hose connected to interface 114. .

A compressed gas cylinder as disclosed herein may generally have a size sufficient to contain sufficient pressurized gas to produce a sufficient gas flow at the delivery outlet. The compressed gas cylinders disclosed herein typically contain a gas having a pressure of more than 40 psi (about 275 kPa) at 21.1 ° C or (without a pressure at 21.1 ° C) having a pressure of more than 104 psi (about 717 kPa) at 54.4 ° C. Gas, or any liquid having an absolute vapor pressure of more than 40 psi (about 275 kPa) at 37.8 °C body. For example, a compressed gas cylinder contains 128 g, 64 g, 56 g at a pressure of about 400 kPa (about 58 psi), about 600 kPa (about 87 psi), about 800 kPa (about 116 psi), or about 1000 kPa (about 145 psi) at 21.1 °C. 48 g, 40 g, 32 g, 24 g, 16 g, 8 g, 1.3 g, 0.5 g, 0.1 g or 0.01 g of food grade or medical grade gas.

In one embodiment, a compressed gas cylinder containing 16 grams of food grade or medical grade carbon dioxide at a pressure of about 800 kPa at 21.1 °C can be provided. In another embodiment, a compressed gas cylinder containing 32 grams of food grade or medical grade carbon dioxide at a pressure of about 800 kPa at 21.1 °C can be provided. In yet another embodiment, a compressed gas cylinder containing 64 grams of food grade or medical grade carbon dioxide at a pressure of about 800 kPa at 21.1 °C can be provided.

Compressed gas cylinders can have a one-off design. This disposable compressed gas cylinder typically includes an osmotic seal that can be permeable, for example, by a sharp element at the port 120 to release gas. For example, as disclosed herein, a knife or sharp element of a pressure thermostat assembly can pierce an osmotic seal of a compressed gas cylinder, thereby allowing compressed gas to be released from the cylinder into the delivery device.

Non-limiting examples of gases for operating the transdermal delivery devices disclosed herein include food grade or medical grade gases, including food grade or medical grade carbon dioxide, food grade or medical grade oxygen, food grade or medical grade helium and Food grade or medical grade argon.

The compressed gas cylinders disclosed herein may have a standard industry design or may have a custom design for use only with the delivery devices disclosed herein. In one particular example, as illustrated in FIG. 2A, the compressed gas cylinder 200 has a proximal end 202 and a distal end 204 and includes a body 206, a seal 208, and an interface portion 210 on the neck 212. The compressed gas cylinder 200 further includes an internal volume 214 that is configured to contain compressed gas.

The compressed gas cylinder 200 can have virtually any cross-sectional shape. However, shapes that facilitate handling of the cylinder or simplifying the production of the cylinder may be preferred. For example, in one specific example, the compressed gas cylinder 200 can have a generally cylindrical cross section. However, in other embodiments, the cross-sectional shape may be square, rectangular, elliptical, triangular, pentagonal, hexagonal, quincunx, star-shaped, or any other linear shape.

The interface portion 210 can be configured to mate with or otherwise couple to the interface 114 on the housing 100. For example, in one particular example as illustrated in FIG. 2B, the interface portion 210 can be threaded and the interface 114 can have internal threads 216 such that the two portions can be mated with a screw. A thread as used herein can be any thread that can be used to fit two parts. The threads can be right-handed, left-handed, have different pitch sizes, have different lead sizes, have different angles of attack, or a combination thereof. Also, any standardized thread configuration can be used.

Additionally, the sharp mechanism 218 can be used to pierce the seal 208 as the compressed gas cylinder 200 is screwed into the interface 114. Thus, only when the compressed gas cylinder 200 is screwed into the interface 114, the compressed gas can be discharged via the pierced seal. The O-ring 220 seals the compressed gas cylinder 200 against the port 120.

In one embodiment, a compressed gas cylinder cover 222 can be supplied. The outer surface 224 of the compressed gas cylinder cover 222 can have virtually any shape. However, the shape that facilitates the handling of the cover may be preferred. For example, in one particular example, the compressed gas cylinder cover 222 can have a generally cylindrical outer cross section. However, in other embodiments, the outer cross-sectional shape can be square, rectangular, elliptical, triangular, pentagonal, hexagonal, or any other linear shape.

Depending on the type, concentration and/or pressure of the particular compressed gas cylinder Compressed gas cylinder cover 222 of different colors. The compressed gas cylinder cover 222 can be formed from any suitable material. In one embodiment, the compressed gas cylinder cover 222 is formed from plastic.

The interior/surface 224 of the compressed gas cylinder cover 222 can be configured to complement the outer shape and/or cross-sectional shape of the compressed gas cylinder 200. In some embodiments, the compressed gas cylinder cover 222 can have a different overall shape than the compressed gas cylinder 200, but the interior surface 226 can be shaped to resemble the outer shape and/or cross-sectional shape of the compressed gas cylinder 200. Complementary.

In a specific example where the compressed gas cylinder 200 has a threaded interface portion 210, a non-threaded compressed gas cylinder cover 222 can be supplied. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 2B, the compressed gas cylinder cover 222 does not include threads, but it can be configured to extend into the overlap region 228 over the interface 114. In this particular example, the interface 114 is externally threadless.

2C illustrates the adapter (adapter 238, rather than the delivery device to which the compressed gas cylinder 200 can be attached). In this particular example, adapter 238 can be used with non-threaded compressed gas cylinders for use with delivery device 100. The adapter 238 can include a proximal end 240 that includes internal threads 242 that can mate with the interface 114 on the delivery device 100. Here, the adapter 238 may allow a threaded compressed gas cylinder to be used where the delivery device may not allow the use of the compressed gas cylinder. Wherein, the adapter 238 can be screwed onto the conveyor.

In other embodiments, an adapter that has been attached to the delivery device 100 can be supplied. This mated delivery device can accommodate a gas cylinder with a threaded compressed gas.

In another embodiment, as illustrated in FIGS. 3A-3B, where the compressed gas cylinder 200 does not have a threaded interface portion 210, the compressed gas cylinder cover 222 can have internal threads 230. Likewise, the interface 114 can include external threads 232 for mating with the internal threads 230.

In some embodiments, as illustrated in FIG. 4, when the compressed gas cylinder cover 222 is mated to the interface 114, the compressed gas cylinder 200 can be attached to the interior surface 226 to allow for the presence of torque on the compressed gas cylinder 200. The attachment may be by glue or adhesive 302. This attached configuration allows the compressed gas cylinder to fit into a specific cover. Adhesive 302 can be placed between at least a portion of interior surface 226 and body 206. In some embodiments, the adhesive 302 substantially covers all of the space between the interior surface 226 and the body 206.

In this particular example, it is important to provide external threads 232 and internal threads 230 that are complementary to threaded interface portion 210 and internal threads 216 so that they can be mated simultaneously.

A particular cover or a particular type of cover may be important in identifying the type of gas or medicament that may be contained in a compressed gas cylinder. For example, the cover can be color coded to identify the particular type, configuration, pressure, or material contained therein of the gas cylinder attached to the cover. In such specific examples, it may be important, for example, to attach a gas cylinder to a particular cover by using an adhesive or glue.

In other embodiments, the cover may have a particular shape to identify the particular type, configuration, or material contained therein of the gas cylinder attached to the cover. For example, a square cover can identify a particular gas type, or a triangular cover can identify a particular gas pressure in a gas cylinder.

In other embodiments, colors, shapes, or a combination thereof can be used to indicate specific physical storage conditions of the gas cylinder. For example, a blue cover can indicate that the cylinder needs to remain refrigerated. Likewise, a red cover may indicate that a particular cylinder may need to be maintained in a warm environment.

As discussed above, the attachment of the gas cylinder to the cover can be accomplished using a material such as an adhesive or glue. In other embodiments, attachment or proper mating may be accomplished using a mechanical mechanism such as a self-locking mechanism that locks after the gas cylinder is inserted into the cover and that cannot be removed.

In some embodiments, one or more attachments 234 can be located on the surface of the compressed gas cylinder 200, which can associate the cylinder with a particular compressed gas cylinder cover 220. The compressed gas cylinder cover 220 can include a complementary accessory receiving surface 236 that can be inserted into a compressed gas cylinder 200 having a particular shaped attachment 234.

In some embodiments, a compressed gas cylinder can include one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten that associate a gas cylinder with a particular cover. 11, eleven, twelve, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 or more. Similarly, the cover may include one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 or more accessory storage surfaces. In some embodiments, if more than one accessory is used, each may be different from the others or may be a combination of the same and different.

In one specific example, as illustrated in FIG. 5, the compressed gas cylinder cover 500 includes a body 502, a proximal end 504, and a distal end 506. The compressed gas cylinder cover 500 prevents undesirable compressed gas cylinders from being used with the delivery device. The compressed gas cylinder cover 500 can be constructed to include at least one accessory 508 on its inner surface 510. The compressed gas cylinder cover 500 also includes a restriction device 512 that prevents the attachment of the compressed gas cylinder cover 500 unless a cylinder that can move the restriction device 512 inwardly to thereby compress the spring 514 is installed. Upon installation, a gas cylinder with a complementary attachment that matches the attachment 508 can pass through and into the cover. The bottom portion of the cylinder can then move the reaction surface 516, thereby moving the restriction device 512 and allowing downward movement into the cover. Once the attachment 508 is passed, it can be locked in place by twisting the cylinder and thereby releasing the lock 518 that prevents the restriction device 512 from moving. When the restriction device 512 moves downward, the cover can be as described herein Attached to the device.

In another embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 6, the compressed gas cylinder cover 600 includes a body 602, a proximal end 604, and a distal end 606. The compressed gas cylinder cover 600 can be constructed to include at least one accessory 608 on its inner surface 610. The compressed gas cylinder cover 600 also includes a restriction device 612 that prevents the compressed gas cylinder cover 600 from attaching to the cylinder 614 that compresses the spring 616 by allowing the restriction device 612 to move inwardly by the restriction. Device. The compressed gas cylinder cover 600 can also include a lock 618 that prevents the restriction device 612 from moving. A suitable gas cylinder can include a bond portion 620 that can interface and unlock the lock 618. Once unlocked, the restriction device 612 can be retracted by applying pressure to the exposed portion.

The gas cylinder 614 can include a complementary attachment 622 that mates with the attachment 608 and can pass through and into the cover. Once attached to the attachment 608, it can be locked in place by twisting the cylinder. When pressure is used to move the restriction device 612 downward when the gas cylinder 614 is installed, the cover can be attached to the device as described herein.

Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags can also be used with the gas cylinders, devices, and covers described herein. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 7, an RFID reader 702 that can detect the presence of a particular RFID tag 704 can be embedded or otherwise associated with the delivery device 100. The RFID reader 702 can be associated with a gate valve 706 or other type of blocking valve that can prevent the use of the delivery device 100 unless the RFID reader 702 senses a matching RFID tag and opens the gate valve 706.

In addition, instead of or in addition to RFID technology, encryption-based paired wafer technology can also be used. This encryption-based technology allows the cylinder to be attached to the conveyor interface only if the correct encryption is paired. For example, the limiting device can be associated with the transport device interface and coupled to the encryption-based companion wafer technology processor, if the pairing is correctly encrypted, then The processor can cause the restriction device to retract.

In another embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 8, the compressed gas cylinder 200 can be adhered to the compressed gas cylinder cover 222 using an adhesive 302. The RFID tag 704 can be embedded within the adhesive 302 between the compressed gas cylinder cover 220 and the compressed gas cylinder 200. This configuration prevents tampering with the RFID tag 704.

A method of preventing the use of an unauthorized compressed gas cylinder with a delivery device can also be achieved. These methods include providing a compressed gas cylinder cover and a compressed gas cylinder. The RFID tag is contained between the compressed gas cylinder cover and the compressed gas cylinder. The compressed gas cylinder cover and the compressed gas cylinder can be matched by an adhesive. After mating, the RFID tag can be contained within the adhesive so that the label cannot be easily tampering. Additionally, the RFID tag can be constructed to be detected by an RFID tag reader embedded in the delivery device. When the RFID tag reader detects the correct RFID tag, it can open the gate valve and allow the cylinder to be used with the delivery device.

Additionally, when an adhesive 302 is constructed, the compressed gas cylinder cover 222 can be formed from a deformable brittle material (such as plastic) if the compressed gas cylinder 200 is attempted to be removed from the compressed gas cylinder cover 222. For example, if this attempt is made, internal threads 230 can be used on the compressed gas cylinder 222 and no threads are used on the compressed gas cylinder 200, thereby preventing the cylinder from being attached to the delivery device 100.

In yet another embodiment, as illustrated in Figures 9A-9B, the compressed gas cylinder 200 can be attached to the sheath 900. The jacket 900 can cover substantially all of the compressed gas cylinder 200. In other embodiments, the sheath 900 can cover only a smaller portion of the compressed gas cylinder 200. For example, the sheath 900 can cover about 100%, about 99%, about 95%, about 90%, about 80%, about 70%, about 60%, about 50%, about 40% of the compressed gas cylinder 200. , about 30%, about 20%, about 10% Or at least about 10%.

In one particular example, as illustrated in Figures 9A-9B, the sheath 900 can include a plurality of components that can be assembled around the compressed gas cylinder 200. In FIG. 9A, the sheath 900 includes a first portion 902 and a second portion 904. The sheath 900 can be attached to the compressed gas cylinder 200 using an adhesive 302. The adhesive can substantially cover all or only a portion of the interior surface of the sheath 900.

In some embodiments, first portion 902 and second portion 904 can be the same. In other specific examples, first portion 902 and second portion 904 can be joined to form a complete sheath 900. In other embodiments, the sheath 900 can include 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9, or more than 10 parts that can be assembled.

The sheath may further comprise a reduced neck region 906 that is secured around the neck of the compressed gas cylinder 200. The sheath 900 can further include a bottom region 908 that prevents the compressed gas cylinder 200 from slipping out of the sheath 900. Again, the adhesive 302 prevents the compressed gas cylinder 200 from rotating within the sheath 900.

In some embodiments, the sheath 900 can include at least one accessory. As illustrated in Figures 9A-9B, the sheath 900 can include a first attachment 910 and a second attachment 912. These attachments may correspond to complementary accessory receiving surfaces. For example, in FIGS. 9A-9B , the compressed gas cylinder cover 222 can include a first complementary accessory receiving surface 914 and a second complementary accessory receiving surface 916 . The sheath 900 can include three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten or more attachments, while having a complementary complementary accessory in the compressed gas cylinder cover 222. surface.

In another embodiment, as illustrated in Figures 10A-10B, the compressed gas cylinder 200 can have a shaped interface portion 1002. The shaped interface portion 1002 can be included with each other The interface 1004 of the shape 1006 is fitted. The shaped interface portion 1002 can comprise a cross-sectional shape such as, but not limited to, a square, a rectangle, an ellipse, a triangle, a pentagon, a hexagon, a quincunx, a star, or any other rectilinear shape. Likewise, the interface 114 can complement this shape and allow the gas cylinder to be loaded therein.

The compressed gas cylinder cover 1008 includes a body portion 1010 and a neck portion 1012. The neck 1012 can have internal threads 1014 that can mate with the interface 1004. Internal threads 1014 can be used to engage compressed gas cylinder 200 with interface 1004. In this particular example, the compressed gas cylinder cap 1008 can be freely rotated about the compressed gas cylinder 200 to push the cylinder toward the sharp element 120 within the complementary shape 1006.

Unless otherwise indicated, all numbers expressing quantities of ingredients, properties (such as molecular weight, reaction conditions, etc.) used in the specification and claims are to be understood as being modified by the term "about" in all instances. Accordingly, the numerical parameters set forth in the specification and the scope of the appended claims are approximations, and may vary depending upon the desired properties sought to be obtained by the invention. At the very least, and not as an attempt to limit the application of the scope of the application to the scope of the claims, each of the numerical parameters should be understood at least in accordance with the number of significant digits reported and by applying the general rounding technique. When the requirements are more clear, the term "about" when used in conjunction with the stated value or range, has the meaning that it is reasonably attributed to the person skilled in the art, that is, slightly more or slightly more than the stated value or range. Less, within ±20% of the stated value; within the range of ±19% of the stated value; within the range of ±18% of the stated value, within ±17% of the stated value; stated value Within the range of ±16%; within the range of ±15% of the stated value; within the range of ±14% of the stated value; within the range of ±13% of the stated value; within the range of ±12% of the stated value; Within the range of ±11%; within the range of ±10% of the stated value; within the range of ±9% of the stated value; stated Within ± 8% of the value; within ± 7% of the stated value; within ± 6% of the stated value; within ± 5% of the stated value; ± 4% of the stated value Within the range of ± 3% of the stated value; within ± 2% of the stated value or within ± 1% of the stated value.

Notwithstanding that the numerical ranges and parameters of the invention are to be However, any numerical value inherently contains certain errors necessarily resulting from the standard deviation found in the respective test.

The terms "a/an", "the" and the like are used in the context of the description of the invention, especially in the context of the following claims, unless otherwise indicated herein. It should be construed as covering both singular and plural.

The recitation of ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve as an abbreviated method of referring individually to each individual value within the range. Each individual value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein, unless otherwise indicated herein. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by the context. The use of any and all examples or exemplified language (such as "such as") is intended to be illustrative of the invention and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating that any element not claimed is essential to the practice of the invention.

The grouping of alternative elements or specific examples of the invention disclosed herein is not to be construed as limiting. Each group member may be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. It is contemplated that one or more members of the group may be included in or deleted from the group for convenience and/or patentability reasons. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, this manual is considered to contain the group as modified, so the accompanying application is satisfied. A written description of all markush groups used in the patent.

Some specific examples of the invention are described herein, including the best mode known to the inventors to carry out the invention. Of course, variations of the specific examples described herein will become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art. The inventors expect that the skilled artisan will utilize such variations as needed, and the inventors intend to practice the invention in a manner different from the specific description herein. Accordingly, the present invention includes all modifications and equivalents of the subject matter described in the appended claims. In addition, the present invention encompasses all possible variations of any combination of the elements described above, unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by the context.

In addition, patents and printed publications have been referred to numerous times throughout the specification. The entire text of each of the references and printed publications cited above is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety herein.

Finally, it is understood that the specific examples of the invention disclosed herein are illustrative of the principles of the invention. Other modifications that may be used are within the scope of the invention. Thus, by way of example and not limitation, an alternative configuration of the invention may be utilized in accordance with the teachings herein. Therefore, the invention is not limited to the details as shown and described.

The details are presented as examples and are merely illustrative of the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and are to be Presented by description. In this regard, the structural details of the present invention are not to be construed as a An example can be.

The definitions and interpretations of the present invention are intended to be used in any future construction, unless clearly or explicitly modified in the following examples or when the application of the meaning makes any construction meaningless or substantially meaningless. Where the construction of the term would make it meaningless or essentially meaningless, the definition should be taken from the Webster's Dictionary (version 3) or a dictionary known to those skilled in the art (such as the Oxford Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Dictionary). (Edited by Anthony Smith, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 2004)).

The details are presented as examples and are merely illustrative of the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and are to be Presented by description. In this regard, the structural details of the present invention are not to be construed as a An example can be.

Claims (27)

A compressed gas cylinder adapter comprising: a compressed gas cylinder cover including a threaded portion configured to mate with a threaded interface portion of a conveyor; and a compressed gas A bottle insertable into the compressed gas cylinder cover, the cylinder comprising a shaped interface portion configured to mate with a delivery device inlet having a complementary shape. The compressed gas cylinder adapter of claim 1, wherein the shaped interface portion has a shape selected from the group consisting of a square, a rectangle, an ellipse, a triangle, a pentagon, a hexagon, a quincunx, a star, or another linear shape. One shape. The compressed gas cylinder adapter of claim 1, wherein the complementary shape is selected from the group consisting of a square, a rectangle, an ellipse, a triangle, a pentagon, a hexagon, a quincunx, a star, or another linear shape. A compressed gas cylinder adapter as claimed in claim 1 wherein the compressed gas cylinder has a substantially circular cross section. The compressed gas cylinder adapter of claim 1, wherein the compressed gas cylinder contains 128g, 64g, 56g, 48g, 40g, 32g, 24g, 16g, 8g, 1.3g, 0.5g, 0.1g or 0.01 g of one of the compressed gases. A compressed gas cylinder adapter as claimed in claim 1 wherein the compressed gas cylinder contains a gas pressure of less than about 1000 kPa. The compressed gas cylinder adapter of claim 1, wherein the compressed gas cylinder cover is configured to freely rotate around the compressed gas cylinder to push the shaped interface portion And towards one of the sharp elements in the inlet of the conveyor. A compressed gas cylinder adapter comprising: a compressed gas cylinder cover configured to cooperate with a delivery device, wherein the compressed gas cylinder cover includes attachment to the compressed gas cylinder cover a compressed gas cylinder of at least a portion of an interior surface, wherein the compressed gas cylinder includes a threaded interface portion configured to mate with a delivery device inlet having a complementary threaded portion; and a radio frequency identification ( An RFID tag is constructed to be detected by an RFID tag reader embedded in a transport device. A compressed gas cylinder adapter as claimed in claim 8 wherein the RFID tag reader is constructed to open a gate valve in the delivery device when the RFID tag is detected. A compressed gas cylinder adapter according to claim 8 wherein the compressed gas cylinder has a substantially circular cross section. The compressed gas cylinder adapter according to claim 8 , wherein the compressed gas cylinder comprises 128 g, 64 g, 56 g, 48 g, 40 g, 32 g, 24 g, 16 g, 8 g, 1.3 g, 0.5 g, 0.1 g, Or 0.01g of a compressed gas. A compressed gas cylinder adapter as in claim 8 wherein the compressed gas cylinder contains a gas pressure of less than about 1000 kPa. A compressed gas cylinder adapter according to claim 8 wherein the compressed gas cylinder has a body surface substantially attached to the inner surface of the compressed gas cylinder cover. A compressed gas cylinder adapter according to claim 8 wherein the compressed gas cylinder is attached to the inner surface of the compressed gas cylinder cover by using an adhesive. A compressed gas cylinder adapter as claimed in claim 14 wherein the adhesive surrounds the RFID tag. A method of preventing the use of an unauthorized compressed gas cylinder with a delivery device, comprising: providing a compressed gas cylinder cover that is coupled to a compressed gas cylinder by an adhesive and including a radio frequency identification An (RFID) tag, wherein the RFID tag is constructed to be detected by an RFID tag reader embedded in the delivery device and authorized by the delivery device. A compressed gas cylinder adapter comprising: a compressed gas cylinder comprising at least one accessory; and a compressed gas cylinder cover configured to cooperate with a delivery device, wherein the compressed gas cylinder cover The cover includes at least one complementary accessory receiving surface configured to receive the at least one accessory. A compressed gas cylinder adapter as claimed in claim 17 which comprises more than two accessories and two or more complementary accessory receiving surfaces. A compressed gas cylinder adapter according to claim 17 wherein the at least one attachment is attached to the body of the compressed gas cylinder. The compressed gas cylinder adapter of claim 17, wherein the at least one accessory is contained on a jacket that is constructed to cover at least a portion of the compressed gas cylinder. A compressed gas cylinder adapter as claimed in claim 20, wherein the jacket is formed from two parts. A compressed gas cylinder adapter as claimed in claim 20, wherein the jacket is formed from more than two parts. A compressed gas cylinder adapter according to claim 20, wherein the sheath is attached to the compressed gas cylinder by using an adhesive. A compressed gas cylinder adapter as claimed in claim 17 further comprising a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag. The compressed gas cylinder adapter of claim 17, wherein the compressed gas cylinder has a substantially circular cross section. The compressed gas cylinder adapter according to claim 17, wherein the compressed gas cylinder contains 128 g, 64 g, 56 g, 48 g, 40 g, 32 g, 24 g, 16 g, 8 g, 1.3 g, 0.5 g, 0.1 g, Or 0.01g of a compressed gas. The compressed gas cylinder adapter of claim 17, wherein the compressed gas cylinder contains a gas pressure of less than about 1000 kPa.