An improved inhalation device is provided for facilitating inhalation by a patient of powder medicaments contained in a receptacle. The inhalation device includes a staple assembly comprising a plunger and staple that are securely and robustly coupled to one another. Embodiments of the inhalation device have a cap that prevents or reduces the amount of dust and grime entering into the device. The cap is additionally configured to prevent or reduce inadvertent and unintentional operation of the device. The body portion and first casing portion of certain embodiments of the inhalation device are sealably coupled, restricting or reducing undesirable flow pathways that have an adverse effect on the operation of the device.
申请公布号
WO2008156586(A2)
申请公布日期
2008.12.24
申请号
WO2008US07235
申请日期
2008.06.10
申请人
ALKERMES, INC.;ELLWANGER, COLLEEN;NOBLE, BRIAN;GANEM, CHUCK;GANEM, JAKE;STAPLETON, KEVIN
发明人
ELLWANGER, COLLEEN;NOBLE, BRIAN;GANEM, CHUCK;GANEM, JAKE;STAPLETON, KEVIN