Blister piercing element for dry powder inhaler
US9289564B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 13, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2030 |
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- 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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