NEBULIZER

摘要

A nebulizer is proposed which receives a container with a fluid and an indicator device. 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 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.

主权项

1. A Nebulizer (1) for a fluid (2), the nebulizer (1) comprising:
a replaceable or insertable container (3) containing the fluid (2); an indicator device (25) for counting or indicating a number of uses performed or still possible with the container (3); and a locking device (26) adapted to block further use of the nebulizer (1) or container (3) in a locked state when a predetermined number of uses has been reached or exceeded with the current container (3); and the nebulizer (1) being tensioned or prepared for next use by a rotation in particular of a lower or detachable housing part (18) relative to an upper housing part (16) of the nebulizer (1), characterized in that the locking device (26) or a locking element (66) thereof is adapted to block the rotation before a complete tensioned state or position of the nebulizer (1) is reached, or that the locking device (26) or a locking element (66) thereof is adapted to block the rotation in an intermediate position or partially tensioned state, most preferably in the second half of the total rotation angle necessary for tensioning the nebulizer (1).