EP0812219A1 - Deckel einer arzneimittelabgabevorrichtung - Google Patents
Deckel einer arzneimittelabgabevorrichtungInfo
- Publication number
- EP0812219A1 EP0812219A1 EP96903154A EP96903154A EP0812219A1 EP 0812219 A1 EP0812219 A1 EP 0812219A1 EP 96903154 A EP96903154 A EP 96903154A EP 96903154 A EP96903154 A EP 96903154A EP 0812219 A1 EP0812219 A1 EP 0812219A1
- Authority
- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- dispenser
- sleeve
- cover
- inhaler
- cover according
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Ceased
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Classifications
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D83/00—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
- B65D83/14—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for delivery of liquid or semi-liquid contents by internal gaseous pressure, i.e. aerosol containers comprising propellant for a product delivered by a propellant
- B65D83/38—Details of the container body
- B65D83/384—Details of the container body comprising an aerosol container disposed in an outer shell or in an external container
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
- A61M15/00—Inhalators
- A61M15/009—Inhalators using medicine packages with incorporated spraying means, e.g. aerosol cans
Definitions
- the invention relates to a cover for a drug dispenser, and especially a cover for an asthma inhaler.
- a cover for a drug dispenser comprises a member which is adapted to fit over the dispenser, and the member having an external appearance which is different from the appearance of the dispenser.
- the drug dispenser may be an asthma inhaler for dispensing a drug which alleviates or mitigates the symptoms of asthma.
- the member comprises a hollow sleeve.
- the member fits over the dispenser in a tight fitting relationship with the dispenser and may be a friction fit on the dispenser.
- the cover may include a top portion which covers or substantially fills an open end of the member.
- the cover may include a top portion which attaches to the top of the dispenser before or after the member has been placed on the dispenser.
- the top portion may attach to an end of a cartridge containing a drug.
- the member may be manufactured from a plastic, polymeric, rubber or synthetic rubber material. Alternatively, any other suitable material may be used.
- the external surface of the member may be textured or moulded to a shape different from the external shape of the dispenser onto which the member fits.
- the member may have a pattern or ornament on its external surface.
- Fig. 1 is a side view of an asthma inhaler, and a sleeve and button prior to fitting to the inhaler;
- Fig. 2 is a side view showing the sleeve being put over the inhaler;
- Fig. 3 is a side view showing the sleeve and button both fitted to the inhaler;
- Fig. 4 is a plan view of the sleeve and button fitted to inhaler;
- Fig. 5 is a bottom view of the sleeve and button fitted to inhaler.
- Fig. 1 shows an inhaler 10 which comprises a casing 4 and a cap 5.
- An asthma drug canister 2 is shown inserted into the casing 4 of the inhaler 10.
- a sleeve 3 and a button 1 prior to fitting the sleeve 3 and button 1 onto the casing 4 and canister 2, respectively.
- Fig. 2 illustrates the sleeve 3 being slid over the casing 4.
- the sleeve 3 is a friction fit on the casing 4 and the sleeve 3 grips the casing 4 by means of high friction rubber from which the sleeve is manufactured.
- Fig. 3 illustrates the sleeve 3 fully fitted on to the casing 4.
- the button 1 is also fitted to a top end of the drug canister 2. After the sleeve 3 and the button 1 have been fitted, the inhaler is ready to be used.
- Figs, 4 and 5 show a plan view and a bottom view respectively of the inhaler 10 with the sleeve 3 and button 1 fitted.
- Fig. 5 shows the area of the casing 4 which has been left uncovered by the sleeve 3.
- the button 1 is attached to the drug canister 2 by adhesive.
- the button 1 is supplied with the sleeve and a user of the inhaler fits the sleeve 3 and the button 1 to the inhaler 10.
- the sleeve is tight fitting with respect to the casing 4. If high friction rubber is used to make the sleeve 3 this enhances the grip of the sleeve 3 on the casing 4.
- the sleeve 3 may be made out of an elastomeric material or plastic material which is a friction fit onto the inhaler casing 4. Alternatively, any other suitable material could be used.
- the sleeve 3 may have a pattern on its external surface. This pattern will differ in colour and in shape, depending on which model it is. For example, for children, sportsmen or women, teenagers or dress.
- the sleeve can be textured and may be injection moulded from plastic in an injection moulding machine.
- the sleeve 3 may be in the form of a grip which may appear similar to the shape of a ski-stick grip, that is with grooves large enough for fingers to grip the inhaler more effectively.
- the basic concept is the same regardless of the outer shape of the sleeve 3.
- the sleeve 3 may be adaptable to fit all inhalers with a similar shape to a Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) which has been used as an example in Figs. 1 to 5
- MDI Metered Dose Inhaler
- Advantages of the invention are that it removes or reduces the stigma attached to the use of asthma inhalers. This is done by providing a cover which may be textured and/or patterned and/or coloured and is adapted to conform to the casing 4 of the inhaler 10.
- the sleeve 3 will have some form of pattern.
- the different models intended, for example, various children's models, various sports models and various 'teenager' models should make users of the inhaler more comfortable using it in public, thereby reducing the stigma attached to the use of such an inhaler.
- the sleeve should reduce the stigma attached to using such a medical aid. In turn, more children, sportsmen and sportswomen will be encouraged to use their inhalers, thereby avoiding potential asthma attacks.
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Biomedical Technology (AREA)
- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Dispersion Chemistry (AREA)
- Bioinformatics & Cheminformatics (AREA)
- Pulmonology (AREA)
- Anesthesiology (AREA)
- Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
- Hematology (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
- General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Public Health (AREA)
- Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
- Medicinal Preparation (AREA)
- Pharmaceuticals Containing Other Organic And Inorganic Compounds (AREA)
- Acyclic And Carbocyclic Compounds In Medicinal Compositions (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GBGB9503845.1A GB9503845D0 (en) | 1995-02-25 | 1995-02-25 | Asthma inhaler sleeve |
GB9503845 | 1995-02-25 | ||
PCT/GB1996/000430 WO1996026755A1 (en) | 1995-02-25 | 1996-02-26 | A cover for a drug dispenser |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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EP0812219A1 true EP0812219A1 (de) | 1997-12-17 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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EP96903154A Ceased EP0812219A1 (de) | 1995-02-25 | 1996-02-26 | Deckel einer arzneimittelabgabevorrichtung |
Country Status (4)
Country | Link |
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EP (1) | EP0812219A1 (de) |
AU (1) | AU4729596A (de) |
GB (2) | GB9503845D0 (de) |
WO (1) | WO1996026755A1 (de) |
Cited By (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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CN106422008A (zh) * | 2011-11-01 | 2017-02-22 | 欧洲凯尔特公司 | 分配器盖子和分配器 |
Families Citing this family (12)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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WO1997047344A1 (en) * | 1996-06-12 | 1997-12-18 | Kan Guru Pty. Ltd. | Method and device for facilitating the use of medical apparatus by patients |
US5704344A (en) * | 1996-09-06 | 1998-01-06 | Cole; Jeanne M. | Device for relieving anxiety in respiratory patients |
SE9701750D0 (sv) * | 1997-05-12 | 1997-05-12 | Astra Pharma Prod | Inhalation device and method of manufacture thereof |
US6352152B1 (en) | 1998-12-18 | 2002-03-05 | Smithkline Beecham Corporation | Method and package for storing a pressurized container containing a drug |
WO2001097888A2 (en) | 2000-06-22 | 2001-12-27 | Glaxo Group Limited | Method and package for storing a pressurized container containing a drug |
US6390291B1 (en) | 1998-12-18 | 2002-05-21 | Smithkline Beecham Corporation | Method and package for storing a pressurized container containing a drug |
GB2368098B (en) * | 2000-10-20 | 2004-09-15 | Gw Pharmaceuticals Ltd | Secure dispensing of materials |
GB2372214A (en) * | 2001-02-20 | 2002-08-21 | Derek Iain Bamber | Inhaler cover |
DE10210122A1 (de) * | 2002-03-08 | 2003-09-18 | Vwu Kanzlei Fuer Vermoegens Wi | Aufnahme- und Abgabevorrichtung für flüssige und gasförmige Stoffe in pädagogischer Form |
GB0226020D0 (en) * | 2002-11-07 | 2002-12-18 | Glaxo Group Ltd | A holder |
DE202004007115U1 (de) * | 2004-05-03 | 2004-07-08 | Altana Pharma Ag | Blindungsvorrichtung |
GB2446781A (en) * | 2007-02-23 | 2008-08-27 | Martin Sabry | Decorative cover for inhaler |
Family Cites Families (7)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB843371A (en) * | 1958-05-19 | 1960-08-04 | Peerless Tube Company | Pressure dispensing container |
GB1120945A (en) * | 1964-08-11 | 1968-07-24 | Fisons Pharmaceuticals Ltd | Applicator in combination with a pressurised aerosol dispensing container |
FR2086553A5 (de) * | 1970-04-01 | 1971-12-31 | Oreal | |
NZ212911A (en) * | 1984-07-31 | 1988-06-30 | Glaxo Group Ltd | Aerosol dispensing device; actuator lever acts when cover in open position |
US4896832A (en) * | 1987-09-07 | 1990-01-30 | Bespak Plc | Dispensing apparatus for metered quantities of pressurised fluid |
GB2214891A (en) * | 1988-02-05 | 1989-09-13 | Fibrenyle Ltd | Containers for pressurized material |
GB2272162B (en) * | 1992-11-06 | 1996-10-09 | Paul Richard Yerbury | Dust proof inhaler |
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1995
- 1995-02-25 GB GBGB9503845.1A patent/GB9503845D0/en active Pending
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1996
- 1996-02-26 EP EP96903154A patent/EP0812219A1/de not_active Ceased
- 1996-02-26 WO PCT/GB1996/000430 patent/WO1996026755A1/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1996-02-26 GB GB9716845A patent/GB2313787B/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1996-02-26 AU AU47295/96A patent/AU4729596A/en not_active Abandoned
Non-Patent Citations (1)
Title |
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See references of WO9626755A1 * |
Cited By (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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CN106422008A (zh) * | 2011-11-01 | 2017-02-22 | 欧洲凯尔特公司 | 分配器盖子和分配器 |
CN106422008B (zh) * | 2011-11-01 | 2020-03-06 | 欧洲凯尔特公司 | 分配器盖子和分配器 |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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GB2313787A (en) | 1997-12-10 |
GB9503845D0 (en) | 1995-04-19 |
WO1996026755A1 (en) | 1996-09-06 |
AU4729596A (en) | 1996-09-18 |
GB9716845D0 (en) | 1997-10-15 |
GB2313787B (en) | 1999-09-01 |
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Effective date: 20020611 |