WO1996026755A1 - Capuchon pour distributeur de medicament - Google Patents

Capuchon pour distributeur de medicament Download PDF

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WO1996026755A1
WO1996026755A1 PCT/GB1996/000430 GB9600430W WO9626755A1 WO 1996026755 A1 WO1996026755 A1 WO 1996026755A1 GB 9600430 W GB9600430 W GB 9600430W WO 9626755 A1 WO9626755 A1 WO 9626755A1
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dispenser
sleeve
cover
inhaler
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Christoph Thomas Marr
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Duncan Marr And Company Limited
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Priority to EP96903154A priority Critical patent/EP0812219A1/fr
Priority to GB9716845A priority patent/GB2313787B/en
Priority to AU47295/96A priority patent/AU4729596A/en
Publication of WO1996026755A1 publication Critical patent/WO1996026755A1/fr

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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
    • 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

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  • 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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Abstract

Cette invention concerne un capuchon pour distributeur de médicament (10) qui comporte un manchon creux (3) et un bouton (1). Le manchon creux (3) s'adapte au distributeur (10) et le bouton recouvre ou remplit pratiquement une extrémité ouverte du distributeur (10). Cette invention s'avère particulièrement utile lorsque ledit distributeur (10) est un inhalateur pour le traitement des crises d'asthme.
PCT/GB1996/000430 1995-02-25 1996-02-26 Capuchon pour distributeur de medicament WO1996026755A1 (fr)

Priority Applications (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP96903154A EP0812219A1 (fr) 1995-02-25 1996-02-26 Capuchon pour distributeur de medicament
GB9716845A GB2313787B (en) 1995-02-25 1996-02-26 A cover for an asthma inhaler
AU47295/96A AU4729596A (en) 1995-02-25 1996-02-26 A cover for a drug dispenser

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GBGB9503845.1A GB9503845D0 (en) 1995-02-25 1995-02-25 Asthma inhaler sleeve
GB9503845.1 1995-02-25

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WO1996026755A1 true WO1996026755A1 (fr) 1996-09-06

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AU (1) AU4729596A (fr)
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WO (1) WO1996026755A1 (fr)

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WO1997047344A1 (fr) * 1996-06-12 1997-12-18 Kan Guru Pty. Ltd. Procede et dispositif permettant de faciliter l'utilisation d'un appareil medical par les patients
US5704344A (en) * 1996-09-06 1998-01-06 Cole; Jeanne M. Device for relieving anxiety in respiratory patients
WO1998051360A1 (fr) * 1997-05-12 1998-11-19 Astra Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Dispositif d'inhalation
WO2001097888A2 (fr) 2000-06-22 2001-12-27 Glaxo Group Limited Procede et emballage pour le stockage de recipients sous pression contenant un medicament
WO2001098175A1 (fr) 2000-06-20 2001-12-27 Glaxo Group Limited Procede et emballage de stockage d'un recipient sous pression renfermant un medicament
GB2368098A (en) * 2000-10-20 2002-04-24 Gw Pharmaceuticals Ltd A key operated secure dispensing apparatus for materials
WO2003075987A1 (fr) * 2002-03-08 2003-09-18 Medifant Management Gmbh Dispositif permettant l'administration ou la prise de substances fluides ou pulvérulentes, et élément de rechange pour ledit dispositif
US6679374B2 (en) 1998-12-18 2004-01-20 Smith Kline Beecham Corporation Package for storing a pressurized container containing a drug
WO2004050153A1 (fr) * 2002-11-07 2004-06-17 Glaxo Group Limited Support pour systeme de recipient de distribution
WO2005105186A1 (fr) * 2004-05-03 2005-11-10 Altana Pharma Ag Dispositif de masquage
GB2446781A (en) * 2007-02-23 2008-08-27 Martin Sabry Decorative cover for inhaler

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GB2372214A (en) * 2001-02-20 2002-08-21 Derek Iain Bamber Inhaler cover
GB201118842D0 (en) * 2011-11-01 2011-12-14 Euro Celtique Sa Dispenser cap arrangement

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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 (fr) * 1970-04-01 1971-12-31 Oreal
EP0308100A1 (fr) * 1987-09-07 1989-03-22 Bespak plc Appareil pour la distribution dosée d'un fluide sous pression
GB2214891A (en) * 1988-02-05 1989-09-13 Fibrenyle Ltd Containers for pressurized material

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NZ212911A (en) * 1984-07-31 1988-06-30 Glaxo Group Ltd Aerosol dispensing device; actuator lever acts when cover in open position
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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 (fr) * 1970-04-01 1971-12-31 Oreal
EP0308100A1 (fr) * 1987-09-07 1989-03-22 Bespak plc Appareil pour la distribution dosée d'un fluide sous pression
GB2214891A (en) * 1988-02-05 1989-09-13 Fibrenyle Ltd Containers for pressurized material

Cited By (13)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO1997047344A1 (fr) * 1996-06-12 1997-12-18 Kan Guru Pty. Ltd. Procede et dispositif permettant de faciliter l'utilisation d'un appareil medical par les patients
US5704344A (en) * 1996-09-06 1998-01-06 Cole; Jeanne M. Device for relieving anxiety in respiratory patients
WO1998051360A1 (fr) * 1997-05-12 1998-11-19 Astra Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Dispositif d'inhalation
US6305371B1 (en) 1997-05-12 2001-10-23 Astrazeneca Ab Inhalation for administering medicament by inhalation
US6679374B2 (en) 1998-12-18 2004-01-20 Smith Kline Beecham Corporation Package for storing a pressurized container containing a drug
WO2001098175A1 (fr) 2000-06-20 2001-12-27 Glaxo Group Limited Procede et emballage de stockage d'un recipient sous pression renfermant un medicament
WO2001097888A2 (fr) 2000-06-22 2001-12-27 Glaxo Group Limited Procede et emballage pour le stockage de recipients sous pression contenant un medicament
GB2368098A (en) * 2000-10-20 2002-04-24 Gw Pharmaceuticals Ltd A key operated secure dispensing apparatus for materials
GB2368098B (en) * 2000-10-20 2004-09-15 Gw Pharmaceuticals Ltd Secure dispensing of materials
WO2003075987A1 (fr) * 2002-03-08 2003-09-18 Medifant Management Gmbh Dispositif permettant l'administration ou la prise de substances fluides ou pulvérulentes, et élément de rechange pour ledit dispositif
WO2004050153A1 (fr) * 2002-11-07 2004-06-17 Glaxo Group Limited Support pour systeme de recipient de distribution
WO2005105186A1 (fr) * 2004-05-03 2005-11-10 Altana Pharma Ag Dispositif de masquage
GB2446781A (en) * 2007-02-23 2008-08-27 Martin Sabry Decorative cover for inhaler

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EP0812219A1 (fr) 1997-12-17
AU4729596A (en) 1996-09-18
GB2313787A (en) 1997-12-10
GB2313787B (en) 1999-09-01
GB9503845D0 (en) 1995-04-19

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