Device for dispensing medicaments
US4210140A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 1978 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/6081
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An inhaler device for administering medicaments contained in capsules of the kind including a capsule body portion fitted with a capsule cap portion. The device has a body shell provided with an internal chamber. An air inlet opening leads into the chamber. An outlet nozzle through which air can be aspirated leads from the chamber. A capsule receptacle is located inside the chamber, and is arranged so that one of said portions of a capsule can be retained therein. A capsule opening means is positioned in the chamber to engage the other said portion of the capsule retained in the capsule receptacle. The receptacle and the opening means being movable with respect to one another to separate the two said capsule portions from each other.
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