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Inhalation device

US4509515A · kind A · utility

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11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 7, 1983
Grant dateApr 9, 1985
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G18/10
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

There is provided an aerosol inhalation device, suitable for use in association with a pressurized medicament container (10), comprising an elongate member (1) provided at one end with a mouthpiece (5), and adjacent the other end being pivotably connected (3,4) to an aerosol dispenser (2), the aerosol dispenser (2) comprising a body (6) and a spray orifice (9), the elongate member (1) being pivotable to an open inhalation position, in which the spray orifice (9) is directed towards the mouthpiece (5), and to a closed position, in which the elongate member (1) fits around the body (6) of the aerosol dispenser (2), and is of such a length that the mouthpiece (5) is able to fit over the end of the aerosol dispenser (1).

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