Aerosol device having a spout to prevent spray head blockage
US5682875A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 26, 1996 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M15/009
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An aerosol inhalation device suitable for use in association with a pressurized medicament container having a valve stem has a spray head adapted to receive the valve stem. The spray head has an outlet orifice of uniform diameter which is provided with a spout to prevent blockage of the spray head. The device is especially useful in the administration of hygroscopic medicaments, for example sodium cromoglycate or nedocromil sodium.
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