Carry case for aerosolization apparatus

Abstract

A carry case is provided for use by a diabetic patient. The carry case comprises a first compartment sized and shaped to contain an aerosolization apparatus, a second compartment sized and shaped to contain one or more receptacles for use in the aerosolization apparatus, and a third compartment sized and shaped to contain a glucose meter. In one version, the receptacles contain an aerosolizable pharmaceutical formulation comprising insulin. The carry case allows the patient to conveniently monitor and regulate the patient's glucose level.

1 . A carry case comprising: 
 a first compartment sized and shaped to contain an aerosolization apparatus;    a second compartment sized and shaped to contain one or more receptacles for use in the aerosolization apparatus; and    a third compartment sized and shaped to contain a glucose meter.    
     
     
         2 . A carry case according to  claim 1  wherein the first compartment comprises one or more elastic straps adapted to encircle the aerosolization apparatus.  
     
     
         3 . A carry case according to  claim 1  wherein the first compartment comprises a pocket.  
     
     
         4 . A carry case according to  claim 1  wherein the second compartment is sized and shaped to contain a receptacle holder which holds a plurality of receptacles.  
     
     
         5 . A carry case according to  claim 1  wherein at least one of the compartments is provided in a base section of the carry case.  
     
     
         6 . A carry case according to  claim 5  wherein the carry case comprises a cover portion that selectively covers the base section.  
     
     
         7 . A carry case according to  claim 6  wherein at least one of the compartments is provided in the cover portion.  
     
     
         8 . A carry case according to  claim 5  wherein the base section comprises a mechanism for attaching the carry case to a user's belt.  
     
     
         9 . A carry case according to  claim 5  wherein the carry case comprises two or more cover portions.  
     
     
         10 . A carry case according to  claim 5  wherein the first compartment, the second compartment, and the third compartment are provided in the base section.  
     
     
         11 . A carry case according to  claim 1  further comprising a fourth compartment sized and shaped to contain a replacement piece of the aerosolization apparatus.  
     
     
         12 . A carry case comprising: 
 a first compartment containing an aerosolization apparatus;    a second compartment containing one or more receptacles for use in the aerosolization apparatus; and    a third compartment containing a glucose meter.    
     
     
         13 . A carry case according to  claim 12  wherein the aerosolization apparatus uses a source of pressurized gas for aerosolizing a pharmaceutical formulation.  
     
     
         14 . A carry case according to  claim 12  wherein the aerosolization apparatus uses a user's inhalation for aerosolizing a pharmaceutical formulation.  
     
     
         15 . A carry case according to  claim 12  wherein the one or more receptacles each contain an aerosolizable pharmaceutical formulation comprising insulin.  
     
     
         16 . A carry case according to  claim 15  wherein the aerosolizable pharmaceutical formulation is a dry powder, the dry powder comprising particles having a mass median diameter less than 20 μm.  
     
     
         17 . A carry case according to  claim 15  wherein the aerosolizable pharmaceutical formulation is a dry powder, the dry powder comprising particles having a mass median diameter less than 10 μm.  
     
     
         18 . A carry case according to  claim 15  wherein the one or more receptacles comprises one or more blisters.  
     
     
         19 . A carry case according to  claim 15  wherein the one or more receptacles comprises one or more capsules.  
     
     
         20 . A carry case comprising: 
 a first compartment containing an aerosolization apparatus;    a second compartment containing one or more receptacles for use in the aerosolization apparatus; and    a third compartment containing a replacement piece of the aerosolization apparatus.    
     
     
         21 . A carry case according to  claim 20  wherein the replacement piece comprises a puncture element for creating an opening in a receptacle.