Methods and system for processing dispersible fine powders
US5654007A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 7, 1995 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2982
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides an agglomerate composition composed of units of aggregated fine particles and methods for its manufacture and use. The agglomerate composition units are composed of fine particles having a mean particle size in the range of 1 .mu.m to 5 .mu.m, and usually includes a medicament powder. The agglomerate units have a mean size in the range from 200 .mu.m to 500 .mu.m and have a friability index in the range from about 10 to 60.
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