Apparatus for supporting an inhaler
US5133343A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 5, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M15/009
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus, having an outlet port insertable within a user's mouth, has housed therein an automatically actuated commercially available and replaceable inhaler for discharging a medicated vapor through the outlet port into the user's mouth upon inhalation. The apparatus includes a housing having ribs for slidably supporting the inhaler, which inhaler is a cylindrical aerosol can containing medication under pressure. The housing is detachably attached to the apparatus to permit replacement of the inhaler and for cleaning purposes. A conduit extends from the housing for insertion into a user's mouth. On inhalation by a user, the apparatus will be actuated to slidably reposition the inhaler and effect discharge of a spray of medication through the conduit into the user's oral cavity and lungs.
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