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Blister piercing element for dry powder inhaler

US9289564B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 2006
Grant dateMar 22, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M15/0051
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A blister piercing element for puncturing the lid of a blister containing a dose of medicament for inhalation by a user. The piercing element has an outlet opening for the passage of medicament entrained in an airflow out of the blister and, a piercing head extending beyond and overhanging the opening that cuts a flap in a lid of a blister and pushes it away from the opening during insertion.

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