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A dispensing device

A technology for distributing outlets, inhalers, applied in the direction of inhalers, etc., which can solve problems such as weak fold lines, difficulty in applying and removing dust covers, and broken strips

Active Publication Date: 2007-04-18
GLAXO GROUP LTD
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Problems solved by technology

The first problem is that the lip of the dust cover needs some force to be applied in order for it to engage the case
Therefore, applying and removing the dust cover may be difficult for people with weak fingers such as arthritis sufferers
The second problem is that frequent folding makes the fold line of the strip weak and the strip can break after many folding actions
Thus, if the shroud includes, for example, prongs that must engage holes in the shell, the sweeping motion of the prongs can be a problem when the shroud is turned.

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[0067] In the ensuing description, the same reference numerals are used to indicate the same parts in different embodiments of the present invention. Each embodiment is included in a pMDI that is hand-held and manipulable.

[0068] 1 and 2 are a front perspective view and a side view showing a pMDI according to a first embodiment of the present invention, respectively. In this embodiment, the pMDI is based on pMDIs known in the art as described in the "Background" section above, although the invention is not limited to the exact form of such an arrangement.

[0069] The pMDI comprises a tank unit 14 and a shell 1 within which the tank unit 14 is slidable along its longitudinal axis L-L. The housing 1 is substantially tubular and L-shaped with an axial section 1 a and a transverse section 1 b configured as a mouthpiece 3 . The shell 1 is preferably molded from a plastic material, eg by injection moulding. Conveniently, the shell is polypropylene. In the use orientation of t...

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Abstract

An inhaler is provided with a restricting member (6) to prevent unintentional actuation of the inhaler. Also provided is an inhaler with an extensible strap (2) joining a dust cap (5) to the housing (1) of an inhaler, the strap being particularly suited for use with inhalers that comprise a restricting member. The inhaler is useful, for example, in the treatment of asthma.

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[0001] related application [0002] This patent application claims priority from UK patent applications Nos. 0 405 397.1 and 0 420 538.1, filed respectively on 10 March 2004 and 15 September 2004, both of which are incorporated by reference The entire content of each item. technical field [0003] The present invention relates to dispensing devices for dispensing substances, and in particular, but not exclusively, to medicament dispensers that can dispense pharmaceutical preparations. The invention also relates to closures and accessories for dispensing devices, such as medicament dispensers. [0004] An example of a medicament dispenser to which the present invention is particularly, but not exclusively, an inhaler, such as a pressurized metered dose inhaler (hereinafter referred to as "pMDI"). However, the present invention does encompass other inhaler types, such as dry powder inhalers (DPIs), as will be appreciated by those skilled in the art of inhalers. Background te...

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IPC IPC(8): A61M15/00
Inventor G·J·M·安德森P·J·布兰德M·A·科西I·库德P·W·法尔A·M·凯利D·T·D·林特尔A·J·皮尔森P·K·兰德
Owner GLAXO GROUP LTD