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Inhaler 624

US8800559B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Filing dateApr 19, 2012
Grant dateAug 12, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/6081
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The disclosure relates to an Breath actuated inhaler (BAI) actuator, comprising: a loading element capable of being loaded with an actuation force, a breath actuated trigger mechanism arranged to counteract the actuation force of the loading element, and to fire the actuator by releasing the actuation force of the loading element in response to an inhalation breath, and actuation locking device moveable between a locked position wherein it relieves the actuation force from the trigger mechanism setting the trigger mechanism in a neutral position, and an armed position wherein the trigger mechanism is set in an armed position.

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