Abstract: A substance storage apparatus for storing a substance-container configured with an outer surface formed of a first material and for containing a substance, the apparatus comprising a housing formed of a base at a distal end of the storage apparatus and a lateral wall longitudinally extending therefrom to a top portion at a proximal end, the top portion comprising a cover at least a portion of which is formed of a second material including a greater degree of resilience than the first material and an aperture at least partially surrounded by the cover and configured for receiving an end of the substance-container therethrough; a thermal insulation element disposed within the housing and configured to provide a thermal shield to the substance; a receptacle having a size and shape configured for receiving the substance-container therein; and a phase change material (PCM) element configured to thermally regulate the temperature of the substance.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to devices, systems, and methods for controlling environmental conditions for a volume of material. In some embodiments, a handheld, portable environmental control sleeve (ECS) is disclosed which is configured for controlling at least one environmental condition of a drug contained within a drug delivery or storage device (DDSD). The ECS includes an environmental control mechanism (ECM), thermal insulation material, at least one of a power source, a processor, at least one electrical contact, at least one indicator, at least one switch, at least one environmental condition sensor, a wireless transceiver, a phase change material and at least one heat dissipater. Upon the ECS receiving at least a portion of the DDSD, the at least one environmental condition of a drug contained within the DDSD is controlled by the ECM to be within a predetermined range.

Abstract: An environmental control assembly for controlling at least one environmental condition of one or more substances, the one or more substances being uncontained or contained within a substance container, the assembly comprising a first enclosure comprising a thermal insulator configured to provide a thermal shield to the substance, a second enclosure comprising at least one deformable environmental control material configured to regulate at least one environmental condition of the substance, wherein the second enclosure at least partially physically contacts with at least one of the substance and the substance container, and a housing at least partially comprising the first enclosure and the second enclosure.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to devices, systems, and methods for controlling environmental conditions for a volume of material. In some embodiments, a handheld, portable environmental control sleeve (ECS) is disclosed which is configured for controlling at least one environmental condition of a drug contained within a drug delivery or storage device (DDSD). The ECS includes an environmental control mechanism (ECM), thermal insulation material, at least one of a power source, a processor, at least one electrical contact, at least one indicator, at least one switch, at least one environmental condition sensor, a wireless transceiver, a phase change material and at least one heat dissipater. Upon the ECS receiving at least a portion of the DDSD, the at least one environmental condition of a drug contained within the DDSD is controlled by the ECM to be within a predetermined range.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to devices, systems, and methods for controlling environmental conditions for a volume of material. In some embodiments, a handheld, portable environmental control sleeve (ECS) is disclosed which is configured for controlling at least one environmental condition of a drug contained within a drug delivery or storage device (DDSD). The ECS includes an environmental control mechanism (ECM), thermal insulation material, at least one of a power source, a processor, at least one electrical contact, at least one indicator, at least one switch, at least one environmental condition sensor, a wireless transceiver, a phase change material and at least one heat dissipater. Upon the ECS receiving at least a portion of the DDSD, the at least one environmental condition of a drug contained within the DDSD is controlled by the ECM to be within a predetermined range.

Abstract: A detachable adhesive composition for selectively adhering to an object and detaching therefrom, including an adhesive compound and a plurality of selectively activated particles. The composition is configured to adhere to an object when the selectively activated particles are inactive, and the plurality of selectively activated particles are configured to be activated upon exposure to and absorption of energy causing the selectively activated particles to flow and expand so as to form micro-cracks in the adhesive compound, flow into the micro-cracks, and react with the adhesive compound by at least one of at least partially chemically reacting with adhesive compound so as to at least partially digest the adhesive compound, and lubricating the adhesive compound so as to allow the detachable adhesive composition to detach from the object.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure present systems, methods and devices related to the tracking of drugs injected by injection devices. For example, in some embodiments, a drug dispensing-tracking device for use in combination with a drug-injection device is provided, where the device comprises a sleeve configured to connect with at least one mechanical feature provided on the injection device, a battery, at least one sensor, an electrical circuit for analog or digital short range communication, and a transmission element. In some embodiments, for each injection, the sensor is configured to automatically detect at least one of an auditory signal, movement, and optical signal, and an auditory signal is generated by at least one of the setting of the injection device for dispensing a drug, the dispensing action of the injection device, and the flow of the drug out of the injection device.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure present systems, methods and devices related to the tracking of drugs injected by injection devices. For example, in some embodiments, a drug dispensing-tracking device for use in combination with a drug-injection device is provided, where the device comprises a sleeve configured to connect with at least one mechanical feature provided on the injection device, a battery, at least one sensor, an electrical circuit for analog or digital short range communication, and a transmission element. In some embodiments, for each injection, the sensor is configured to automatically detect at least one of an auditory signal, movement, and optical signal, and an auditory signal is generated by at least one of the setting of the injection device for dispensing a drug, the dispensing action of the injection device, and the flow of the drug out of the injection device.

Abstract: An apparatus, comprising an environmental control element configured to control at least one environmental condition of a substance contained within a chamber, the environmental control element includes a thermal insulator configured to provide a thermal shield to the substance and a phase change material (PCM) configured to thermally regulate at least one environmental condition. The environmental control element is configured to control the environmental condition without use of an external power source, thereby allowing the apparatus to be thermally self-recharging.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to devices, systems, and methods for controlling environmental conditions for a volume of material. In some embodiments, a handheld, portable environmental control sleeve (ECS) is disclosed which is configured for controlling at least one environmental condition of a drug contained within a drug delivery or storage device (DDSD). The ECS includes an environmental control mechanism (ECM), thermal insulation material, at least one of a power source, a processor, at least one electrical contact, at least one indicator, at least one switch, at least one environmental condition sensor, a wireless transceiver, a phase change material and at least one heat dissipater. Upon the ECS receiving at least a portion of the DDSD, the at least one environmental condition of a drug contained within the DDSD is controlled by the ECM to be within a predetermined range.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device, system and a method for optimizing syringe based drug delivery profile with a treatment element and in particular, to such a device, system and method in which optimization is based on a plurality of data that directly and/or indirectly affect the optimization of the drug delivery profile. The device facilitating syringe based drug delivery, by optimizing drug delivery of the injected drug, records user's activity, and data relative to drug injections, comprising a disposable unit configured for a single use period and a rechargeable reusable unit having electronics comprising a sensor module.

Abstract: A therapeutic treatment device, system and method for improving administration of a temperature sensitive drug into a tissue on the body of a patient at a drug injection site are disclosed. The device includes a treatment element with a controllable heating element in temperature communicative contact with the tissue adjacent to the drug injection site. The controllable heating element is configured to heat the tissue adjacent to the drug injection site to a controllable temperature but does not heat the injected drug above a predetermined limiting temperature, above which degradation of the injected drug may occur.

Abstract: A device and method for delivering a therapeutic substance to the body of a mammal may include a pump adapter, a pump, and an infusion set having a distal connector and a proximal connector. The proximal connector and the pump adapter have connecting electrical contacts which can be connected to one another in a single action when the proximal connector and pump are being secured to the pump adapter. The distal connector of the infusion set can be connected to a catheter housing, which can be secured to the mammal's skin. The distal connector and the catheter housing have additional connecting electrical contacts which can be connected to one another in a single action when connecting the distal connector to the catheter housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device, system and a method for measuring an analyte and in particular, to such a device, system and method in which analyte from a bodily fluid is measured and/or monitored.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to methods, systems and devices for designing a commercial or residential space via a design application. For example, in some embodiments, a method is disclosed which enables a user to input information, including, for example, photos or video of the space, lighting, color(s). user preferences, measurements and the configuration and/or location of openings in the space. In such embodiments, the user can select a design theme, style or designer, and based on the information input (or acquired), the method presents recommendations of a new design for the space, which may include recommendations of products to furnish the space. Further embodiments also include enabling the user to purchase such products, and may also allow the user to hire service personnel to construct the recommended design and/or install selected/purchased products.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure present systems, methods and devices relate to regulating drug absorption in a body of a patient, including delivering a dose of long-acting drug at a delivery site of a patient, applying a treatment to a treatment area surrounding and including the delivery site. A substantial portion of the drug may reside in tissue adjacent the treatment area for an extended period of time and may include a drug depot. The treatment may be configured to modify the level of at least one property of at least a portion of the treatment area. The absorption rate of the long-acting drag from the drug depot changes according to the level of the property.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure present systems, methods and devices relate to delivering a drug subcutaneously to a patient. For example, a subcutaneous drug delivery device for use in delivering a drug subcutaneously to a patient can include a needle or cannula configured for delivery of a drug from a drug reservoir to a subcutaneous tissue of a patient.

Abstract: A method and a device for a delivery of a chemical substance to the body of the patient are provided. The device includes an infusion catheter configured to be inserted into a tissue, a catheter securing element configured to be adhered to the skin of the patient and further configured to secure the infusion catheter to the skin, a drug delivery pump configured to infuse a drug into the infusion catheter for delivery to a drug infused region on the body of the patient, and a treatment element configured to apply a treatment to the drug infused region to improve pharmacodynamics of the drug during a period of delivery of the drug to the patient.

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for delivering a therapeutic fluid into tissue are disclosed. The system includes an infusion set having a catheter for delivery of a dose of therapeutic fluid into a tissue via an infusion tube, a treatment element that applies treatment to the tissue proximate to the catheter, a catheter adaptor having a first transponder, a pump adaptor, in communication with the catheter adaptor, having a second transponder that communicates with the first transponder, and an infusion detection sensor that detects an infusion of the therapeutic fluid. Upon detection of an infusion of the therapeutic fluid by the infusion detection sensor, the second transponder communicates a signal indicative of the detected infusion to the first transponder causing the catheter adaptor to apply treatment using the treatment element. At least one of a strength and a duration of the treatment corresponds to a dose of the infused therapeutic fluid.