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Methods and system for processing dispersible fine powders

US6103270A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 1999
Grant dateAug 15, 2000
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/1623
  • 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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