Nasal applicator and a dispenser device including such an applicator
US6427680B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M15/08
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A nasal applicator suitable for co-operating with a head (100) of a nasal dispenser device for dispensing a fluid or powder substance into the nose, said head (100) being designed to be inserted at least in part into a nostril when the device is actuated, said nasal applicator being characterized in that said applicator (200) co-operates with the end (110) of the head (100), said applicator (200) being provided with a bearing piece (201) that extends substantially transversely to the direction in which the substance is dispensed, said bearing piece (201) being suitable for coming to bear under the nostril against the top lip of the user so as to define an insertion angle at which said head (100) is inserted into the nostril.
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