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Sonic low pressure spray drying

US8268354B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 2008
Grant dateSep 18, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D1/18
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention provides methods of spray drying pharmaceutical powders from a vibrating nozzle at low pressures. The method can effectively spray dry thick or viscous solutions or suspensions to provide small uniform particles. The invention includes dry particle compositions prepared by methods of low pressure spraying from vibrating nozzles.

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