Apparatus and method for nasal delivery of compositions to birds
US8499721B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 6, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61D1/025
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for delivering a composition to a bird. A selected dosage of the composition may be delivered directly to one or both nostrils of the bird. The deliveries are performed through one or two fluid passages that are preferably in direct fluid communication with the birds' nostrils. Delivery of the composition may limited to only one nostril or both nostrils of each bird. The nostril or nostrils to which the selected dosages are delivered may be isolated from fluid communication with ambient atmosphere during the delivery process. The isolation may be provided by a conformable seal. The beak of the bird may be restrained in a closed position during delivery of the composition.
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