Nebulizer with axially movable and lockable container and indicator

US10722666B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Joachim Eicher · Karlsruhe, DE
• Markus Mueller · Walldorf, DE
• Robert Gerhard Winkler · Aschaffenburg, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: May 4, 2015
• Grant date: Jul 28, 2020
• Expiry date: Aug 10, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M2205/273
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A nebulizer includes a replaceable container with fluid to be nebulized. The container includes an inseparable indicator device. The container and the indicator device are axially moved during nebulization and tensioning of the nebulizer. The indicator device controls locking of the nebulizer against further use if a predetermined number of uses has been reached or exceeded.