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Inhalation method and apparatus

US7748382B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 2003
Grant dateJul 6, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/587
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Signals may be generated in a drug delivering apparatus through which a person inhales to generate a inhaled airstream to signal to the person to cease inhalation after a pre-set period of time has elapsed from detection of the commencement breathing by that person. The pre-set period of time for subsequent inhalations is adjusted depending on the time the person takes to stop inhaling after being signalled.

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