Abstract:
A nebulizer (1) as well as a container (3) with a fluid (2) and an indicator device (25) for such a nebulizer are proposed. The indicator device stops further use of the container in a locked state when a predetermined number of uses has been reached or exceeded. Then, the nebulizer is partially opened and blocked against further use. After replacement of the container including the indicator device, the nebulizer can be used again.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method that, for the first time, is provided for applications within the pharmaceutical industry, during which the particle size of atomized aerosols is measured simultaneously or in succession by using the laser diffraction method and the cascade impactor method recognized in the profession. This enables the reliability of the results of the inventive laser diffraction method to be aligned with those of the cascade impactor and thus to create a method which combines the advantages of the rapid laser diffraction method with the precision of the otherwise time-intensive cascade impactor method. The invention also relates to devices for carrying out the method.
Abstract:
A dispensing device, a storage device and a method are proposed for dispensing a formulation as a spray. The formulation is dispensed by means of a gas stream. To improve the dispensing effect, pressure pulses are generated in the gas stream and/or the direction of gas flow alternates. The formulation is dispensed through a duct. The duct is connected to a storage chamber containing the formulation via a sharp edge or transition portion.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method, an electronic device, a system and an information storage medium for practicing and/or controlling an inhalation process of a patient. The method comprises quantifying an airflow in a mouthpiece of an inhaler during an inhalation process of the patient by means of an inhalation training device, evaluating an airflow signal received from the inhalation training device by means of an electronic device and providing visual feedback to the patient by means of the electronic device, wherein the visual feedback varies with one or more time-variant characteristics of the evaluated airflow signal. The electronic device is configured for evaluation of an airflow signal received from an inhalation training device and for provision of visual feedback to the patient, wherein the visual feedback varies with one or more time-variant characteristics of the evaluated signal. The inhalation training system comprises an inhalation training device, an inhaler and the electronic device.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an inhaler for the inhalation of powdery medicaments in a capsule form. Said capsules are inserted, prior to use, into a capsule holder (3) arranged inside the inhaler (3). After the capsule is inserted into the capsule holder, the patient can press the actuating element (8) which can be displaced from a resting position and which co-operates with at least one needle (9) pushed into the capsule holder. The aim of the invention is to further improve said type of inhalers with respect to operational comfort. Said aim is achieved by providing an embodiment of an inhaler wherein the actuating element is embodied as a multifunctional actuating element (8a), thereby enabling the cover (5) of the lower part (1) to pivot when the closing element (6) is inserted into a first functional position, and enabling the mouth piece (4), which is secured to the plate (2), to be removed from the plate in a second functional position in such a manner that the mouth piece can be pivoted away from the lower part.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a nozzle system for a liquid discharge device, comprising a nozzle and a device which fixes the nozzle in the discharge device. The device comprises a liquid reservoir which pressurises the liquid through a nozzle in order to discharge liquid. The nozzle is fixed to the discharge device by a holding device. Said holding device can be automatically maintained by a second holding device, e.g. in the form of a coupling nut, or the coupling nut is the holding device. According to the invention, at least one part of the outer surface of the holding device is micro or nanostructured.
Abstract:
A nebulizer (1) is proposed which receives a container (3) with a fluid (2) and an indicator device (25). The indicator device stops further use of the container in a locked state when a predetermined number of uses has been reached or exceeded. In the locked state, a locking device (26) locks the nebulizer against rotation in a partially tensioned state and, thus, against further use. After replacement of the container including the indicator device, the nebulizer can be used again.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an adapter (23), and inhalation device (32), and an atomizer (1) having such an adapter or such an inhalation device. At least one connector (24) for connecting to an atomizer and one patient-side connection (27) is provided on the adapter, preferably fluidically connected to each other in an unbranched manner. The inhalation device comprises a chamber (38) for intermediately storing an aerosol. A connection (33) for the atomizer, a patient-side connection (34), and a third connection (35) for breathable air can be provided on the inhalation device. The chamber is connected to the atomizer without any valves on the inlet side and is connected to the connection for breathable air on the inlet side by means of a valve (40), so that breathable air can flow from the breathable air connection into the chamber. The adapter can be connected to the inhalation device.
Abstract:
A passive inhaler (1) for delivery of a powder-form inhalation formulation from a blister strip (2) with a plurality of blister pockets (3) is proposed. The inhaler comprises a metallic piercing member (7) with two piercing elements (25) extending parallel to each other and inclined to a lid (27) of a blister pocket to be punctured.