Preservative-free single dose inhaler systems
US8950394B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 11, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2209/045
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An aerosolization system includes a squeezable container having a resilient container body. The container is configured to deliver a unit dosage of a liquid when squeezed a single time. The system also includes an aerosolizer that is constructed of a housing defining a mouthpiece, and an aerosol generator disposed in the housing. The aerosol generator includes a vibratable membrane having a front face and a rear face, and a vibratable element used to vibrate the membrane. Further, the housing includes an opening that is adapted to receive a unit dosage of the liquid from the container. The opening provides a liquid path to the rear face of the vibratable membrane.
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