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Pediatric asthmatic inhaler

US4832015A · kind A · utility

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7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 19, 1988
Grant dateMay 23, 1989
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M15/0086
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A pediatric medication inhaler is provided for cooperation with a medication dispersing cylinder and a supply of medication. The inhaler is a one piece device in the nature of a mask molded of integral plastic or elastomer. The invention is characterized in having a bubble or relatively thin wall projecting from the mask-like device, which bubbler flexes inwardly upon inhalation so that a person providing medication to the infant can watch for inhalation.

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