Apparatus and method for filling a receptacle with powder
US6941980B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 5, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B1/24
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for filling a receptacle comprises a reservoir adapted to contain a supply of powder pharmaceutical formulation, a holder adapted to hold a receptacle in a position where it may receive powder from the reservoir, an extension extending above the receptacle, and a plunger moveable within the extension, whereby powder from the supply may fill the receptacle and at least a portion of the extension and the plunger may force the powder in the extension into the receptacle. In one version, the plunger may be a portion of the receptacle or may be adapted to install a portion of the receptacle. Alternatively, vibrational or other energy may be used to cause powder in the extension to be filled in the receptacle.
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