Patent · US Active

Unit dose capsules and dry powder inhaler

US8156936B2 · kind B2 · utility

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31Claims
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Filing dateNov 2, 2007
Grant dateApr 17, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/43
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Described are dry powder inhalers comprising an intake section, a mixing section and a mouthpiece. The mixing section can accommodate a capsule having a top keying portion and containing a dry powder medicament. The top keying portion of the capsules may fit within complementary keying structures in inhaler mixing sections.

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