Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure include a consumable capsule containing an active ingredient in at least one compartment movably sealed by a stimuli responsive actuator, and an activation device configured to communicate with the consumable capsule. The activation device is configured to emit a wireless signal to activate the stimuli responsive actuator of the consumable capsule, and the consumable capsule is configured to release the active ingredient into an external environment based on the activation of the stimuli responsive actuator.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 17, 2019
Date of Patent:
January 18, 2022
Assignee:
VELOCE CORPORATION
Inventors:
Robert Niichel, Kevin McWilliams, John English, Amir H. Torbati, Christopher M. Yakacki
Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure include a consumable capsule containing an active ingredient in at least one compartment movably sealed by a stimuli responsive actuator, and an activation device configured to communicate with the consumable capsule. The activation device is configured to emit a wireless signal to activate the stimuli responsive actuator of the consumable capsule, and the consumable capsule is configured to release the active ingredient into an external environment based on the activation of the stimuli responsive actuator.
Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure include a consumable capsule containing an active ingredient in at least one compartment movably sealed by a stimuli responsive actuator, and an activation device configured to communicate with the consumable capsule. The activation device is configured to emit a wireless signal to activate the stimuli responsive actuator of the consumable capsule, and the consumable capsule is configured to release the active ingredient into an external environment based on the activation of the stimuli responsive actuator.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 19, 2015
Date of Patent:
September 5, 2017
Assignee:
Velóce Corporation
Inventors:
Robert Niichel, Kevin McWilliams, John English, Amir H. Torbati, Christopher M. Yakacki