Combination dispensing systems

Abstract

A combination dispensing system is provided for individual and regular provision of medications, supplements and other items in a wearable device which also serves as a fashion or personal statement. The system includes a flexible band in which a top portion of the band includes a surface for placement of a message or design. The system further includes a bottom portion which includes a delivery vehicle for secure placement of a medication or other item to be dispensed. The system also includes means for securely attaching the items to be dispensed.

1 . A combination dispensing system comprising:
 a flexible band wherein a top portion of the band comprises a surface for placement of a message or design,   a bottom portion comprising a delivery vehicle for secure placement of a medication or other item to be dispensed, wherein the items to be dispensed are contained within a blister pack or foil sleeve, and   means for secure attachment of the items to be dispensed.   
     
     
         2 . The combination dispensing system of  claim 1  further comprising first and second ends of the band and means for fastening the first and second ends together, and wherein the means for fastening the ends together comprises a clasp and apertures in each end configured for securing the clasp. 
     
     
         3 . (canceled) 
     
     
         4 . The combination dispensing system of  claim 1  wherein the system provides means for securing the message or design to the top surface to allow individualized messages or style selection. 
     
     
         5 . The combination dispensing system of  claim 1  wherein the system further comprises an RFID component. 
     
     
         6 . (canceled) 
     
     
         7 . A composition comprising niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, taurine, D-glucoronolactone, L-tyrosine, caffeine or one or more metabolites of any of the above. 
     
     
         8 . The composition of  claim 7  wherein the composition is provided in the form of tablets, gels or gums configured to fit within a blister pack or foil sleeve. 
     
     
         9 . The composition of  claim 7 , wherein the composition further comprises one or more additional ingredients selected from the group consisting of a sweetener, a lubricant, a preservative, an acidic or sour flavorant, a fruit flavorant, an emulsifier, an effervescent, a stabilizer, an extender, a fat substitute, a sugar substitute, a bulking agent, an anti-caking agent, a tableting agent, a gumming agent, a gelling agent, a moisture absorbent and a distributing agent. 
     
     
         10 . The composition of  claim 7  comprising niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, taurine, D-glucoronolactone, L-tyrosine, caffeine or one or more metabolites of any of the above, stevia, xylitol, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, dicalcium phosphate, silicon dioxide, and citric acid. 
     
     
         11 . The combination dispensing system of  claim 1  wherein the items to be dispensed comprises a composition comprising niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, taurine, D-glucoronolactone, L-tyrosine, caffeine or one or more metabolites of any of the above. 
     
     
         12 . The combination dispensing system of  claim 11  further comprising one or more additional ingredients selected from the group consisting of a sweetener, a lubricant, a preservative, an acidic or sour flavorant, a fruit flavorant, an emulsifier, an effervescent, a stabilizer, an extender, a fat substitute, a sugar substitute, a bulking agent, an anti-caking agent, a tableting agent, a gumming agent, a gelling agent, a moisture absorbent and a distributing agent. 
     
     
         13 . The combination dispensing system of  claim 2  wherein the items to be dispensed comprises a composition comprising niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, taurine, D-glucoronolactone, L-tyrosine, caffeine or one or more metabolites of any of the above, stevia, xylitol, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, dicalcium phosphate, silicon dioxide, and citric acid. 
     
     
         14 . The combination dispensing system of  claim 13  wherein the items to be dispensed consists essentially of a composition consisting essentially of niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, taurine, D-glucoronolactone, L-tyrosine, caffeine or one or more metabolites of any of the above, stevia, xylitol, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, dicalcium phosphate, silicon dioxide, and citric acid. 
     
     
         15 . The combination dispensing system of  claim 1  wherein the items to be dispensed comprises a composition comprising a nicotine gum or chewable. 
     
     
         16 . The combination dispensing system of  claim 1  wherein the system further comprises a hologram. 
     
     
         17 . The combination dispensing system of  claim 5  wherein the system further comprises a hologram. 
     
     
         18 . The combination dispensing system of  claim 5  wherein the items to be dispensed comprises a composition comprising niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, taurine, D-glucoronolactone, L-tyrosine, caffeine or one or more metabolites of any of the above. 
     
     
         19 . The combination dispensing system of  claim 16  wherein the items to be dispensed comprises a composition comprising niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, taurine, D-glucoronolactone, L-tyrosine, caffeine or one or more metabolites of any of the above, stevia, xylitol, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, dicalcium phosphate, silicon dioxide, and citric acid. 
     
     
         20 . The combination dispensing system of  claim 5  wherein the items to be dispensed comprises a composition comprising niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, taurine, D-glucoronolactone, L-tyrosine, caffeine or one or more metabolites of any of the above, stevia, xylitol, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, dicalcium phosphate, silicon dioxide, and citric acid.