Holding devices and methods for using the same

Abstract

The present invention provides holding devices and methods for using the same. One aspect of the invention provides a holding device configured to hold a container having a dose or multiple doses of a liquid medicine with a needle-piercable cap. The holding device includes a holder for the container, a base, and an angular adjustment linkage between the base and the holder. Another aspect of the invention provides a method of loading a syringe with a liquid medicament held in a container. The method includes: providing a holding device including a holder for the container, a base, and an angular adjustment linkage between the base and the holder; placing the holding device on a surface; placing the container into the holder; and using two hands to draw the liquid medicament from the container into the syringe.

1 . A holding device configured to hold a container having a dose or multiple doses of a liquid medicine with a needle-piercable cap, the holding device comprising:
 a holder for the container;   a base; and   an angular adjustment linkage between the base and the holder.   
     
     
         2 . The holding device of  claim 1 , wherein the linkage comprises a ball-and-socket joint. 
     
     
         3 . The vial-holding device of  claim 1 , wherein the base has a bottom surface that comprises a non-skid material. 
     
     
         4 . The holding device of  claim 3 , wherein the non-skid material is selected from the group consisting of: rubber, polychloroprene, silicone, and polyurethane. 
     
     
         5 . The holding device of  claim 1 , wherein the base is tripod. 
     
     
         6 . The holding device of  claim 1 , further comprising one or more suction cups on the base. 
     
     
         7 . The holding device of  claim 1 , further comprising a clamp for attaching to a mounting surface. 
     
     
         8 . The holding device of  claim 1 , wherein the holder includes one or more resiliently flexible walls adapted to press against the container. 
     
     
         9 . The holding device of  claim 1 , wherein the holder includes one or more levers configured to flex the one or more resiliently flexible walls, thereby allowing insertion or removal of the container. 
     
     
         10 . The holding device of  claim 1 , wherein the holder is a split barrel. 
     
     
         11 . The holding device of  claim 1 , wherein the holder is a clip. 
     
     
         12 . The holding device of  claim 1 , wherein the clip is a binder clip. 
     
     
         13 . A method of loading a syringe with a liquid medicament held in a container, the method comprising:
 providing a holding device including:
 a holder for the container; 
 a base; and 
 an angular adjustment linkage between the base and the holder; 
   placing the holding device on a surface;   placing the container into the holder; and   using two hands to draw the liquid medicament from the container into the syringe.   
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13 , further comprising:
 adjusting the angle of the container relative to the surface to facilitate drawing the medicament into the syringe without air.   
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the surface is selected from the group consisting of: a refrigerator, a cabinet, a countertop, and a table. 
     
     
         16 . A holding device configured to hold a container having a dose or multiple doses of a liquid medicine with a needle-piercable cap, the holding device comprising:
 a holder for the container, the holder comprising a binder clip; and   a base.   
     
     
         17 . The holding device of  claim 16 , wherein the base is a tripod. 
     
     
         18 . The holding device of  claim 17 , wherein the tripod includes an angular adjustment linkage.