Actuator for a package and method of use
US10414578B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 24, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/006
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An actuator for operatively engaging and dispensing a fluent medicament from a package in the form of a spray. The actuator includes a housing to receive and hold the package and further includes a force amplification mechanism that is connected to, and movable with respect to, the housing. The housing further includes a force transfer mechanism operatively engaged with a portion of the package. The force amplification mechanism is coupled with force transfer mechanism for accumulating a force sufficient to dispense the medicament from the package in the form of a spray.
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