Compliance-assisting module for an inhaler
US10463816B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 28, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2209/088
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An inhaler includes a mouthpiece cover, a pressure sensor, a first indicator and a second indicator. The first indicator may be configured to indicate based on a state of the cover, and the second indicator may be configured to indicate based on an output of the pressure sensor. For example, when the mouthpiece cover opens, the first indicator may illuminate and a dose of medication may be transferred from a reservoir to a dosing cup. The second indicator may illuminate if an amount of inhaled medication reaches a predetermined threshold for successful inhalation.
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