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Aerosol inhalation device

US4137914A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 10, 1976
Grant dateFeb 6, 1979
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 10, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M15/0036
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An aerosol inhalation device is designed to use a capsule having a single dose of medication and a propellant. The device includes a hollow needle which perforates the capsule to release the medication. The capsules used with the device include a single dose of medication and an appropriate quantity of propellant.

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