Nebulizer and container

US10716906B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Joachim Eicher · Karlsruhe, DE
• Hubert Hoelz · Oberheimbach, DE
• Martin Meisenheimer · Appenheim, DE
• Joern-Eric Schulz · Munster, DE
• Herbert Wachtel · Ingelheim am Rhein, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: May 4, 2015
• Grant date: Jul 21, 2020
• Expiry date: Jan 10, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D83/00
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A nebulizer and a container with a fluid for such a nebulizer are proposed. The container comprises an indicator device fixedly mounted on the bottom of the container. When a predetermined number of uses of the container (3) with the nebulizer (1) has been reached or exceeded, a signal element becomes visible on the indicator device. The indicator device stops further use of the container in a locked state when a predetermined number of uses has been reached or exceeded. Then, the nebulizer is partially opened and blocked against further use. After replacement of the container including the indicator device, the nebulizer can be used again.