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Inhalation device

US6520179B1 · kind B1 · utility

30Cited by
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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 2, 2000
Grant dateFeb 18, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2202/064
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A blister pack assembly for an inhaler for administering powder containing medicament by inhalation, comprising: a suction tube (7) through which powder is in use drawn on inhalation by a user; and a blister pack unit (5) comprising a blister pack element (11) which includes a plurality of blisters (12), each containing a dose of powder containing medicament, and an attachment member (13) disposed to one side of the blister pack element (11) to which the suction (7) is attachable when not in use.

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