Inhalers as well as protective device and breath indicator

US12128178B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM VETMEDICA GMBH · DE

Inventors

• Benjamin Franzmann · Merxheim, DE
• Peter Bauer · Los Gatos, US
• Guido Endert · Leichlingen, DE
• Johannes Krieger · Mellrichstadt, DE
• Marcus Rainer Rahmel · Ingelheim am Rhein, DE
• Jonas Ruf · Cologne, DE
• Horst Wergen · Essen, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: May 20, 2020
• Grant date: Oct 29, 2024
• Expiry date: Oct 17, 2042

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M2205/27
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An inhaler with a protective device for protecting the inhaler against removal or replacement of the cartridge, having a readiness indicator for displaying a not-ready-to-trigger state or a ready-to-trigger state, and a breath indicator. Also, an inhaler with an insert for putting the inhaler into a ready-to-trigger state and/or for breaking a tamper-proof seal.