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Device for the oral application of a substance

US9375108B2 · kind B2 · utility

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7Claims

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Assignee

Sandoz AG · CH

Inventors

Franz Schwarz · Feldbach, AT
Thomas Jakob · Selb, DE
Robert Reichenberger · Wunsiedel, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 10, 2008
Grant date	Jun 28, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 15, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61J7/0053
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for oral application of a substance, comprising an inner tube surrounding a first volume an outer tube surrounding a second volume, the second volume comprising a cavity section adjoining an inlet opening of the outer tube being adapted for containing the substance, a separation area arranged in the second volume, the separation area adjoining the cavity section and the first volume, and a selective connecting passage between the cavity section and a pressure compensation space to selectively enable a flow of the substance from the cavity section though the first volume. A kit-of-parts, comprises the inventive device a predefined amount of a substance being contained in a receptacle or the cavity section, and instructions for the use of the substance. Methods for filling the inventive device as well as to a method for oral application using the inventive device are provided.

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