公开(公告)号：US08505773B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-13

申请号：US13431237

申请日：2012-03-27

Applicant: Richard Blacker ,  Daniel K. Engelbreth ,  James N. Schmidt

Inventor： Richard Blacker ,  Daniel K. Engelbreth ,  James N. Schmidt

IPC: B67D7/22

CPC classification number: A61M15/0071 ,  A61M15/0021 ,  A61M15/0065 ,  A61M15/0068 ,  A61M15/0075 ,  A61M15/0076 ,  A61M15/0081 ,  A61M15/009 ,  G06M1/041 ,  G06M1/083 ,  G06M1/163

Abstract: A dispensing device for dispensing metered dosages of a medicament from a container includes a dispenser housing having a support block defining a longitudinal axis and an indicator housing disposed at least partially around the support block. An actuator includes a central, cylindrical hub portion adapted to be engaged by the container and centered about the longitudinal axis. The actuator is moveable along the longitudinal axis relative to the indicator housing and includes a resilient arm. A drive gear is rotatably disposed in the indicator housing and is rotatable in response to successive engagements by the resilient arm. An indicator is rotatably disposed in the indicator housing and is rotatable in response to the rotation of the drive gear. The indicator includes dosage indicia. A dispensing system and indicating device are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 用于从容器分配药物的计量剂量的分配装置包括分配器壳体，其具有限定纵向轴线的支撑块和至少部分地围绕支撑块布置的指示器壳体。 致动器包括适于被容器接合并且围绕纵向轴线居中的中心圆柱形毂部分。 致动器可相对于指示器壳体沿着纵向轴线移动并且包括弹性臂。 驱动齿轮可旋转地设置在指示器壳体中并且可响应于弹性臂的连续接合而旋转。 指示器可旋转地设置在指示器壳体中并且可响应于驱动齿轮的旋转而旋转。 指标包括剂量标记。 还公开了分配系统和指示装置。

公开(公告)号：US20120238963A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-20

申请号：US13431237

申请日：2012-03-27

Applicant: Richard Blacker ,  Daniel K. Engelbreth ,  James N. Schmidt

Inventor： Richard Blacker ,  Daniel K. Engelbreth ,  James N. Schmidt

IPC: A61M31/00 ,  B67D7/22

CPC classification number: A61M15/0071 ,  A61M15/0021 ,  A61M15/0065 ,  A61M15/0068 ,  A61M15/0075 ,  A61M15/0076 ,  A61M15/0081 ,  A61M15/009 ,  G06M1/041 ,  G06M1/083 ,  G06M1/163

Abstract: A dispensing device for dispensing metered dosages of a medicament from a container includes a dispenser housing having a support block defining a longitudinal axis and an indicator housing disposed at least partially around the support block. An actuator includes a central, cylindrical hub portion adapted to be engaged by the container and centered about the longitudinal axis. The actuator is moveable along the longitudinal axis relative to the indicator housing and includes a resilient arm. A drive gear is rotatably disposed in the indicator housing and is rotatable in response to successive engagements by the resilient arm. An indicator is rotatably disposed in the indicator housing and is rotatable in response to the rotation of the drive gear. The indicator includes dosage indicia. A dispensing system and indicating device are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 用于从容器分配药物的计量剂量的分配装置包括分配器壳体，其具有限定纵向轴线的支撑块和至少部分地围绕支撑块布置的指示器壳体。 致动器包括适于被容器接合并且围绕纵向轴线居中的中心圆柱形毂部分。 致动器可相对于指示器壳体沿着纵向轴线移动并且包括弹性臂。 驱动齿轮可旋转地设置在指示器壳体中并且可响应于弹性臂的连续接合而旋转。 指示器可旋转地设置在指示器壳体中并且可响应于驱动齿轮的旋转而旋转。 指标包括剂量标记。 还公开了分配系统和指示装置。

公开(公告)号：US20070056502A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-15

申请号：US11493937

申请日：2006-07-26

Applicant: Winston Lu

Inventor： Winston Lu

IPC: G09F9/00

CPC classification number: G06M1/241 ,  A61M15/0075 ,  A61M15/0076 ,  A61M15/009 ,  G06M1/163 ,  G06M1/248 ,  G09F11/23

Abstract: An indicating device suitable for indicating the number of metered dosages that have been dispensed from or remain in a container includes a base member adapted to be mounted to the container and a cap member moveably connected to the base member. The cap member is moveable relative to the base member along an axial path. A shaft is non-rotatably mounted to one of the cap member and the base member and defines an axis. An indicator member is rotatably mounted on the shaft and is rotatable in at least a first direction. One of the shaft and the indicator member has a helical groove while the other of the shaft and the indicator member has a follower disposed in the groove. The indicator member is moveable relative to the shaft along the axis as the indicator member is rotated in the first direction. In another embodiment, the indicating device includes first, second and third indicator members. In yet another embodiment, the indicating device includes a housing having a longitudinally extending cavity shaped to receive the container and an indicator member disposed in the cavity and having a longitudinally extending wall shaped to surround at least a portion of the container. The indicator member is rotatably mounted within the housing and is rotatable relative thereto about a longitudinal axis. The indicator member includes a driven gear. A drive gear is disposed in the housing and includes a drive portion selectively engaged with the driven gear. An actuator is adapted to move with the container and is selectively engaged with the drive gear.

Abstract translation: 适于指示从容器中分配或保留在容器中的计量剂量的指示装置包括适于安装到容器的基座构件和可移动地连接到基座构件的盖构件。 盖构件可以沿着轴向路径相对于基座构件移动。 轴不可旋转地安装到盖构件和基座构件中的一个并且限定轴线。 指示器构件可旋转地安装在轴上并且可以在至少第一方向上旋转。 轴和指示器构件中的一个具有螺旋槽，而轴和指示器构件中的另一个具有设置在凹槽中的随动件。 当指示器构件沿着第一方向旋转时，指示器构件可相对于轴线沿轴线移动。 在另一个实施例中，指示装置包括第一，第二和第三指示器构件。 在另一个实施例中，指示装置包括壳体，该壳体具有成形为容纳容器的纵向延伸空腔和设置在空腔中的指示器构件，并且具有成形为围绕容器的至少一部分的纵向延伸的壁。 指示器构件可旋转地安装在壳体内并且可相对于其围绕纵向轴线旋转。 指示器构件包括从动齿轮。 驱动齿轮设置在壳体中并且包括选择性地与从动齿轮啮合的驱动部分。 致动器适于与容器一起移动并且选择性地与驱动齿轮接合。

公开(公告)号：US07174784B2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-13

申请号：US10757812

申请日：2004-01-15

Applicant: Brandon P. Grote ,  James E. Kesterman ,  Eugene E. Schneider

Inventor： Brandon P. Grote ,  James E. Kesterman ,  Eugene E. Schneider

IPC: G01F23/42

CPC classification number: G01F23/42 ,  G06M1/028 ,  G06M1/163

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring a fluid level includes a housing with a level indicator adapted to display a measured fluid level. A float is associated with the level indicator and an elongated flexible member is provided with a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is attached to the float. The apparatus further includes a spool adapted to store at least a portion of the elongated flexible member, wherein the second end of the elongated flexible member is attached to the spool. A biasing member is adapted to urge the spool to automatically uptake portions of the elongated flexible member as the float travels towards the housing and adapted to allow the elongated flexible member to unwind from the spool as the float travels away from the housing. Additional apparatus include a housing with a level indicator having first and second level indicating gears and a first indexing device adapted to prevent its movement away from one of the indexing gears. The apparatus and a float guide member may be installed on a tank.

Abstract translation: 用于测量流体液位的装置包括具有适于显示测量的液体水平的液位指示器的壳体。 浮子与液面指示器相关联，并且细长的柔性构件设置有第一端和第二端，其中第一端附接到浮子。 该装置还包括适于存储细长柔性构件的至少一部分的线轴，其中细长柔性构件的第二端附接到线轴。 当浮子朝向壳体移动时，偏置构件适于促使线轴自动地吸收细长柔性构件的部分，并且适于当浮子远离壳体移动时允许细长的柔性构件从线轴展开。 附加装置包括具有液位指示器的壳体，该液位指示器具有第一和第二水平指示齿轮，以及适于阻止其移动远离其中一个分度齿轮的第一分度装置。 该装置和浮子引导构件可以安装在罐上。

公开(公告)号：US20050126469A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-16

申请号：US10869363

申请日：2004-06-16

Applicant: Winston Lu

Inventor： Winston Lu

IPC: A61M15/00 ,  G09F11/23 ,  G09F9/00

CPC classification number: G06M1/241 ,  A61M15/0075 ,  A61M15/0076 ,  A61M15/009 ,  G06M1/163 ,  G06M1/248 ,  G09F11/23

Abstract: An indicating device suitable for indicating the number of metered dosages that have been dispensed from or remain in a container includes a base member adapted to be mounted to the container and a cap member moveably connected to the base member. The cap member is moveable relative to the base member along an axial path. A shaft is non-rotatably mounted to one of the cap member and the base member and defines an axis. An indicator member is rotatably mounted on the shaft and is rotatable in at least a first direction. One of the shaft and the indicator member has a helical groove while the other of the shaft and the indicator member has a follower disposed in the groove. The indicator member is moveable relative to the shaft along the axis as the indicator member is rotated in the first direction. In another embodiment, the indicating device includes first, second and third indicator members. In yet another embodiment, the indicating device includes a housing having a longitudinally extending cavity shaped to receive the container and an indicator member disposed in the cavity and having a longitudinally extending wall shaped to surround at least a portion of the container. The indicator member is rotatably mounted within the housing and is rotatable relative thereto about a longitudinal axis. The indicator member includes a driven gear. A drive gear is disposed in the housing and includes a drive portion selectively engaged with the driven gear. An actuator is adapted to move with the container and is selectively engaged with the drive gear.

Abstract translation: 适于指示从容器中分配或保留在容器中的计量剂量的指示装置包括适于安装到容器的基座构件和可移动地连接到基座构件的盖构件。 盖构件可以沿着轴向路径相对于基座构件移动。 轴不可旋转地安装到盖构件和基座构件中的一个并且限定轴线。 指示器构件可旋转地安装在轴上并且可以在至少第一方向上旋转。 轴和指示器构件中的一个具有螺旋槽，而轴和指示器构件中的另一个具有设置在凹槽中的随动件。 当指示器构件沿着第一方向旋转时，指示器构件可相对于轴线沿轴线移动。 在另一个实施例中，指示装置包括第一，第二和第三指示器构件。 在另一个实施例中，指示装置包括壳体，该壳体具有成形为容纳容器的纵向延伸空腔和设置在空腔中的指示器构件，并且具有成形为围绕容器的至少一部分的纵向延伸的壁。 指示器构件可旋转地安装在壳体内并且可相对于其围绕纵向轴线旋转。 指示器构件包括从动齿轮。 驱动齿轮设置在壳体中并且包括选择性地与从动齿轮啮合的驱动部分。 致动器适于与容器一起移动并且选择性地与驱动齿轮接合。

公开(公告)号：US20040211420A1

公开(公告)日：2004-10-28

申请号：US10665873

申请日：2003-09-18

Applicant: Aventis Pharma Limited

Inventor： Stephen John Minshull ,  Duncan Grant Young ,  Andrew J. Ledgeway ,  Simon Paul Wells ,  Graham Keith Lacy ,  Julian Francis R. Swan

IPC: A61M015/00

CPC classification number: G06M1/163 ,  A61M15/0065 ,  A61M15/0068 ,  A61M15/0073 ,  A61M2202/064 ,  G06M1/041 ,  G06M1/241

Abstract: Provided herein are dry powder inhalers for the delivery of metered doses of medicament, counters associated with the inhalers for counting and displaying the number of doses administered or remaining within the inhaler, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了用于递送计量剂量的药物的干粉吸入器，与吸入器相关联的计数器，用于计数和显示在吸入器内施用或保留的剂量数量及其使用方法。

公开(公告)号：US06240918B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-05

申请号：US08803363

申请日：1997-02-20

Applicant: Thomas J. Ambrosio ,  Warren A. Benson, Jr. ,  Kim C. Dao ,  David J. Kenyon ,  Walter J. Kreiseder ,  Theodore J. Schonebaum ,  Allen J. Vogel ,  Louis B. Walker ,  Tsong-Toh Yang

Inventor： Thomas J. Ambrosio ,  Warren A. Benson, Jr. ,  Kim C. Dao ,  David J. Kenyon ,  Walter J. Kreiseder ,  Theodore J. Schonebaum ,  Allen J. Vogel ,  Louis B. Walker ,  Tsong-Toh Yang

IPC: A61M1500

CPC classification number: A61M15/0065 ,  A61M11/002 ,  A61M15/0025 ,  A61M15/0068 ,  A61M15/0073 ,  A61M15/008 ,  A61M15/0081 ,  A61M2202/064 ,  G06M1/163

Abstract: A powder dispenser includes a reservoir body including a supply of powder and an inhalation conduit; a driving body for rotating the reservoir body and including upper recesses and two spring fingers in lower driving recesses thereof; a rotatable metering plate for carrying a metered amount of powder from the supply to the inhalation conduit, and having an underside with ribs; a gas permeable retainer welded to the ribs; a spring biasing the metering plate toward the reservoir body; a nozzle having spiked ribs welded in the upper recesses of the driving body and including a chimney with vertical flutes; an adapter non-rotatably mounted with respect to the metering plate and including two locking recesses for receiving the spring fingers for locking engagement and two helical cam tracks with a square cross-section; a closure cap covering the driving body and including priming ribs biasing the spring fingers out of the locking recesses and engaging with the locking recesses to rotate the driving body, and two cams riding within the cam tracks; a base non-rotatably connected with the metering plate; and a counter rotatably mounted on the base and including rotatable counter rings providing a visual count of the number of doses of powder to be dispensed, and a pawl assembly engaging with gear teeth of the counter rings for rotating the same, the pawl assembly including an outer wall, a pawl and a pawl spring integrally molded as a single piece.

Abstract translation: 粉末分配器包括储存器主体，其包括粉末供应源和吸入管道; 驱动体，用于使贮存器本体旋转并且在其下驱动凹部中包括上凹部和两个弹簧指; 可旋转计量板，用于将计量的粉末从供给装置输送到吸入管道，并具有带肋的下侧; 焊接在肋上的可透气保持架; 将所述计量板朝向所述储存器本体偏压的弹簧; 具有焊接在所述驱动体的上部凹部中并且包括具有垂直槽纹的烟囱的喷嘴的喷嘴; 相对于计量板不可旋转地安装的适配器，并且包括用于接收用于锁定接合的弹簧指的两个锁定凹槽和具有正方形横截面的两个螺旋形凸轮轨道; 覆盖所述驱动体的闭合帽，并且包括将所述弹簧指从所述锁定凹部偏置的引导肋，并且与所述锁定凹部接合以使所述驱动体旋转，以及两个凸轮骑在所述凸轮轨道内; 与计量板不可旋转地连接的基座; 以及计数器，其可旋转地安装在所述基座上并且包括可旋转的相对环，其提供待分配的粉末的剂量的视觉计数;以及棘爪组件，其与所述计数器环的齿轮齿接合以旋转所述棘爪组件，所述棘爪组件包括 整体模制成单件的外壁，棘爪和棘爪弹簧。

公开(公告)号：US06182655B2

公开(公告)日：2001-02-06

申请号：US09077387

申请日：1998-05-28

Applicant: Manfred Keller ,  Thomas Eggimann

Inventor： Manfred Keller ,  Thomas Eggimann

IPC: A61M1500

CPC classification number: A61M15/0086 ,  A61M11/002 ,  A61M15/0025 ,  A61M15/0045 ,  A61M15/0065 ,  A61M15/0068 ,  A61M15/0076 ,  A61M15/008 ,  A61M15/0091 ,  A61M2016/0039 ,  A61M2202/064 ,  A61M2205/215 ,  A61M2205/825 ,  G06M1/163

Abstract: An inhaler for multiple dosed administration of a pharmacological dry powder consists externally of a housing (100,150) and of a protective cap (950) which can be removed from a special mouthpiece (900) fitted on the housing. Arranged on the inside there are a slide rail (200), a dosing slide (300), a shutter (400), a carriage (500), a funnel arrangement (600), a counter device (700), a valve shield (800) and a valve guide (850). Removal of the protective cap (950) initiates the dosing, with a dose received in the dosing cavity (302) being transported to the mouth-piece (900) by means of the dosing slide (300). Only upon application of a defined minimum intensity of inhalation is the shutter (400) moved by the suctioned valve shield (800), as a result of which the dose is released for inhalation. Completed with an electronic module and a controllable nozzle, all inhalation-relevant data can be recorded and the flow conditions regulated.

Abstract translation: 用于多剂量给药药物干粉的吸入器由外壳（100,150）和保护盖（950）外部组成，其可以从装配在外壳上的特殊接口（900）移除。 在内侧设置有滑轨（200），配料滑块（300），快门（400），滑架（500），漏斗装置（600），计数器装置（700），阀屏蔽 800）和阀引导件（850）。 保护帽（950）的去除启动剂量，在剂量腔（302）中接收的剂量通过定量给药载玻片（300）输送到口件（900）。 只有当施加了限定的最小吸入强度时，由抽吸阀屏蔽（800）移动的快门（400），结果释放剂量用于吸入。 完成了电子模块和可控喷嘴，可以记录所有吸入相关数据，并调节流量条件。

公开(公告)号：US5162637A

公开(公告)日：1992-11-10

申请号：US712337

申请日：1991-06-07

Applicant: Yoshiyuki Ariki

Inventor： Yoshiyuki Ariki

IPC: G01C22/00 ,  G06M1/16 ,  G06M3/12

CPC classification number: G06M3/12 ,  G01C22/00 ,  G06M1/163

Abstract: An odometer apparatus having an error elimination mechanism for eliminating an error in an indication figure. The odometer apparatus includes a set of gears rotatably supported on a first shaft for indicating each digit of a set of digits in the indication figure, a set of pinions coupled with the gears and rotatably supported on a second shaft for transmitting a rotation force to the gears, a set of bosses each arranged between two adjacent pinions and formed integrally with the pinions, each of the bosses having a substantially square section taken in a plane perpendicular to the second shaft, and a pressure member for eliminating an error in the indication figure due to a backlash between the gears and the pinions. The pressure member is engaged in a unique manner with a side surface of one of the bosses such that the side surface of the boss is pressed by the pressure member at a predetermined angle to the side surface so as to apply appropriate pressure to the boss on the second shaft to eliminate an indication figure error. Also, the odometer has a reverse rotation prevention mechanism which is formed with a spring member for preventing the gears from being rotated reversely around the first shaft.

Abstract translation: 具有用于消除指示图中的错误的错误消除机制的里程表装置。 里程表装置包括可旋转地支撑在第一轴上的一组齿轮，用于指示指示图中的一组数字的每个数字，与齿轮耦合的一组小齿轮，并可旋转地支撑在第二轴上，用于将旋转力传递到 齿轮，一组凸台，每个凸台布置在两个相邻的小齿轮之间并与小齿轮一体形成，每个凸台在垂直于第二轴的平面中具有大致正方形的截面，以及用于消除指示图中的误差的压力构件 由于齿轮和小齿轮之间的间隙。 压力构件以独特的方式与一个凸台的侧表面接合，使得凸台的侧表面被压力构件以与侧表面成预定角度挤压，以便向凸台施加适当的压力 第二轴消除指示图错误。 此外，里程表还具有反转防止机构，该机构形成有用于防止齿轮围绕第一轴反向旋转的弹簧部件。

公开(公告)号：US4199676A

公开(公告)日：1980-04-22

申请号：US873236

申请日：1978-01-30

Applicant: Hellmut Heuer

Inventor： Hellmut Heuer

IPC: G06M1/16 ,  G06M1/276 ,  G06M3/02 ,  G06M1/00 ,  G06C27/00 ,  G06F7/38

CPC classification number: G06M1/276 ,  G06M1/163 ,  G06M3/021

Abstract: A position encoder has a plurality of measured value embodying carriers mechanically coupled so that those of lower position value drive those of higher position value. The carriers contain encoding step markings (n,m) in which n is the number of encoding step markings per position and m is a whole, even number. For a decade encoder, n equals 10 and m equals 2.

Abstract translation: 位置编码器具有多个测量值，这些测量值体现了机械耦合的载体，使得较低位置值的那些测量值驱动较高位置值的那些。 载波包含编码步进标记（n，m），其中n是每个位置的编码步长标记的数量，m是整数，偶数。 十年编码器，n等于10，m等于2。