WO2005046774A1 - Inhaler cap strap - Google Patents

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WO2005046774A1
WO2005046774A1 PCT/SE2004/001631 SE2004001631W WO2005046774A1 WO 2005046774 A1 WO2005046774 A1 WO 2005046774A1 SE 2004001631 W SE2004001631 W SE 2004001631W WO 2005046774 A1 WO2005046774 A1 WO 2005046774A1
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inhaler
strap
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mouthpiece
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Martin Bunce
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Astrazeneca Ab
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Priority to UAA200604777A priority Critical patent/UA84577C2/en
Priority to US10/579,481 priority patent/US8387615B2/en
Priority to DK04800294T priority patent/DK1696987T3/en
Priority to AU2004289156A priority patent/AU2004289156B2/en
Priority to NZ547004A priority patent/NZ547004A/en
Priority to KR1020067009496A priority patent/KR101127721B1/en
Priority to PL04800294T priority patent/PL1696987T3/en
Priority to SI200430436T priority patent/SI1696987T1/en
Application filed by Astrazeneca Ab filed Critical Astrazeneca Ab
Priority to BRPI0416636A priority patent/BRPI0416636B8/en
Priority to EP04800294A priority patent/EP1696987B1/en
Priority to CA2545445A priority patent/CA2545445C/en
Priority to JP2006541080A priority patent/JP4621209B2/en
Priority to DE602004008110T priority patent/DE602004008110T2/en
Publication of WO2005046774A1 publication Critical patent/WO2005046774A1/en
Priority to IL175439A priority patent/IL175439A/en
Priority to EGNA2006000454 priority patent/EG24084A/en
Priority to NO20062607A priority patent/NO334989B1/en
Priority to HK06113093A priority patent/HK1092392A1/en
Priority to HR20070423T priority patent/HRP20070423T3/en
Priority to US13/750,082 priority patent/US8875699B2/en

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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
    • 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
    • A61M15/0065—Inhalators with dosage or measuring devices
    • 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
    • A61M15/0001—Details of inhalators; Constructional features thereof
    • A61M15/0021—Mouthpieces therefor
    • A61M15/0025—Mouthpieces therefor with caps
    • 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
    • A61M15/0001—Details of inhalators; Constructional features thereof
    • A61M15/0021—Mouthpieces therefor
    • A61M15/0025—Mouthpieces therefor with caps
    • A61M15/0026—Hinged caps
    • 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
    • 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
    • A61M15/06—Inhaling appliances shaped like cigars, cigarettes or pipes
    • 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
    • A61M15/0065—Inhalators with dosage or measuring devices
    • A61M15/0068—Indicating or counting the number of dispensed doses or of remaining doses

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  • the present invention relates to an inhaler for administering medicament by inhalation and in particular to a strap for retaining a nozzle cap.
  • inhalers have been known for delivering metered doses of medicament from aerosol canisters through a nozzle.
  • These inhalers vary in complexity and may comprise a single integral moulding or may consist of multiple moulded parts.
  • Inhalers are often constructed of plastic, as this material is strong, light, can be easily moulded and is hygienic.
  • Inhalers are often carried by users in their pockets or bags and are such environments are often dirty and dusty. It is known to provide a cap to occlude he nozzle of an inhaler in order to prevent the entrance of dust and dirt. Such caps can be easily lost if they are not retained on the inhaler in some manner. It is possible to attach the cap by means of a flexible strap, which may be made of a rubber material.
  • Inhalers are usually coloured to identify the medicament being delivered and it is useful to make sure that the cap and strap are the same colour. It is also useful to make sure that the cap and strap follow the contours of the inhaler in order to prevent dirt getting stuck in gaps and to enable the inhaler to stand upright on the base.
  • strap follows the contours of the base of the inhaler it is also possible for the inhaler to be stand upright on the base thereby enabling it to be stored in an orientation that enables accurate dosing as known forms of pressurised canister provide accurate dosing when actuated whilst upright.
  • Figure 1 shows a perspective view of an assembled inhaler, which includes a strap according to a preferred form of the present invention, the strap being shown in a closed condition;
  • Figure 2 shows a similar view to that shown in figure 1 however in this view the strap is shown in the open condition and is shown in a condition in which it does not underlie the base of the main body of the inhaler; .. .
  • Figure 3 shows a front view of the mouthpiece of an inhaler, which incorporates a preferred form of the present invention, the portion of the mouthpiece, which is fitted into the main body of the inhaler, is shown in the upper portion of this view;
  • Figure 4 shows a side view of a mouthpiece cap which can be incorporated into an inhaler according to a preferred form of the present invention, the cap is shown from the side and the cap is in the closed position in which it fits over the mouthpiece in order to occlude it;
  • Figure 5 shows a bottom view of a preferred form of the invention in this view the cap is fitted over the mouthpiece overlying the portion of the mouthpiece which projects form the main body of the inhaler and occluding the opening of the mouthpiece through which the medicament exits the inhaler.
  • inhalers (1) Various forms of inhalers (1) are known, one subset of these inhalers provide a dose of medicament from a canister in which the medicament is stored under pressure along with a suitable propellant. In such inhalers the medicament exits via a mouthpiece through which a user inhales. The medicament often exits from a nozzle in the mouthpiece and said nozzles are often small and thus easily blocked by such things as dirt and dust. For this reason known forms of inhaler often include a cap which can be placed into or over the mouthpiece in order to block it and prevent the egress of such dirt and dust. These caps may be misplaced if they are separate from the mouthpiece or main body of the inhaler thus defeating their purpose.
  • Known forms of inhalers (1) provide an attachment of the cap to the mouthpiece or main body of the inhaler by means of a strap or string.
  • Known forms of strap are made from rubber or a similar material but this may involve manufacturing difficulties as, for various reasons, the main body of inhalers are often made of plastic. At least one additional manufacturing step must be provided adding to cost.
  • the cap (2) is attached in a sliding arrangement (4) to the strap (3). It thus can slide back a forth between stops. The amount of movement possible should be sufficient to enable the cap (2) to rest in a position in which it fully covers the nozzle (5) but allow it to slide away from the body (7) so as to allow the strap to pivot down away from the base (6) of the main body (7) of the inhaler (1).
  • the strap (3) can be pivoted (8) so that it can overlie or abut the rear of the main body (7) of the inhaler. In the most preferred form of the invention the strap does not follow the contour of the rear wall of the main body.
  • the rear wall could have an indentation (10), which could allow the strap to rest and even perhaps lock therein. This could keep the strap (3) and the cap (2) also completely away from the nozzle (5) and thereby ensure that the user may freely inhale even if they have not positioned their hands to hold the strap and cap out of the way.
  • the sliding attachment (4) of the cap (2) to the strap (3) may be such that they cannot be detached without destroying one or other of them. In other forms it may be possible to detach them by, for example, applying pressure to the lug. It is not expected that the user will have any cause to remove or replace the cap (2). However this may provide means whereby the user can remove the cap (2) and obtain a dose in an emergency when the cap (2) is damaged in such a manner to prevent it from been used in the usual manner. This may be an additional advantage of an alternative form of the present invention.
  • the inhaler may include a dose or actuation counter to provide an indication of the number of doses dispensed from the canister or, as the number of doses present in a canister when it is full is known, the number of does remaining in the canister and hence the inhaler. This is important information as it allows to user to ensure that they have sufficient doses remaining in their inhaler and when they should obtain a canister refill or a replacement inhaler.
  • Inhalers are sometimes coloured so as to indicate the medicament contained therein or the company, which manufactures the inhaler. Different number of doses within an inhaler could also be indicated buy various colour schemes. Thereby it is useful for the strap and the main body of the inhaler to be manufactured from the same material. In other less preferred forms of the invention the strap could be of the same material of the base of the main body of the inhaler. The strap and base of the main body of the inhaler could then be co-moulded onto the remainder of the man body.
  • the present invention provides an inhaler having an integrated strap, which attaches a cap to the inhaler body. .
  • the present invention consists of an inhaler (1) for dispensing doses of medicament from a container under user activation said inhaling comprising a body (7) including a mouthpiece (5) through which said medicament is dispensed and a cap (2) which can be place in a position to substantially occlude said mouthpiece (5) where said cap (2) is attached to said body (7) by a strap (3) which pivots from said body (7), said cap (2) being arranged to slide on said strap (3) such that said cap (2) must translate away from said mouthpiece (5)prior to the pivoting of said strap (3).
  • said mouthpiece (5) projects from said body (7).
  • said mouthpiece (5) is substantially oval in cross section.
  • said cap (2) both occludes said mouthpiece (5) and overlies the projection of said mouthpiece (5).
  • said inhaler (5) is a plastic material which said strap and said body moulded as a unit.
  • said strap (3) underlies said body and substantially follows the contours thereof (10).
  • the figures also show how the inhaler can be assembled.
  • the main body (7) of the inhaler (1) is oriented so that the strap underlies the base of the main body (7).
  • the mouthpiece nozzle (5) is inserted into the cap (2) and the combined cap (2) and nozzle (5) oriented so that the lug, which attaches the cap to the strap, is aligned with the strap.
  • the combined cap and nozzle and the main body of the inhaler is then pushed together.
  • the lug causes the cap to be attached to the strap (3) and thus the rest of the inhaler.

Abstract

An inhaler (1) for dispensing doses of medicament from a container under user activation said inhaling which comprises a body (7) which includes a mouthpiece (5) through which the medicament is dispensed and a cap (2) which can be place in a position to substantially occlude the mouthpiece (5). The cap (2) is attached to said body (7) by a strap (3) which pivots from said body (7), said cap (2) being arranged to slide on the strap (3) such that the cap (2) must translate away from the mouthpiece (5) prior to the pivoting of the strap (3).

Description

INHALER CAP STRAP
The present invention relates to an inhaler for administering medicament by inhalation and in particular to a strap for retaining a nozzle cap.
For some time, inhalers have been known for delivering metered doses of medicament from aerosol canisters through a nozzle. These inhalers vary in complexity and may comprise a single integral moulding or may consist of multiple moulded parts. Inhalers are often constructed of plastic, as this material is strong, light, can be easily moulded and is hygienic. Inhalers are often carried by users in their pockets or bags and are such environments are often dirty and dusty. It is known to provide a cap to occlude he nozzle of an inhaler in order to prevent the entrance of dust and dirt. Such caps can be easily lost if they are not retained on the inhaler in some manner. It is possible to attach the cap by means of a flexible strap, which may be made of a rubber material. This complicates the manufacturing process as the remainder of the inhaler is made of plastic. Other means of attaching the strap are unpleasing to the eye. Inhalers are usually coloured to identify the medicament being delivered and it is useful to make sure that the cap and strap are the same colour. It is also useful to make sure that the cap and strap follow the contours of the inhaler in order to prevent dirt getting stuck in gaps and to enable the inhaler to stand upright on the base. When then strap follows the contours of the base of the inhaler it is also possible for the inhaler to be stand upright on the base thereby enabling it to be stored in an orientation that enables accurate dosing as known forms of pressurised canister provide accurate dosing when actuated whilst upright.
A preferred form of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings in which Figure 1 shows a perspective view of an assembled inhaler, which includes a strap according to a preferred form of the present invention, the strap being shown in a closed condition;
Figure 2 shows a similar view to that shown in figure 1 however in this view the strap is shown in the open condition and is shown in a condition in which it does not underlie the base of the main body of the inhaler; .. .
Figure 3 shows a front view of the mouthpiece of an inhaler, which incorporates a preferred form of the present invention, the portion of the mouthpiece, which is fitted into the main body of the inhaler, is shown in the upper portion of this view;
Figure 4 shows a side view of a mouthpiece cap which can be incorporated into an inhaler according to a preferred form of the present invention, the cap is shown from the side and the cap is in the closed position in which it fits over the mouthpiece in order to occlude it; and
Figure 5 shows a bottom view of a preferred form of the invention in this view the cap is fitted over the mouthpiece overlying the portion of the mouthpiece which projects form the main body of the inhaler and occluding the opening of the mouthpiece through which the medicament exits the inhaler.
Various forms of inhalers (1) are known, one subset of these inhalers provide a dose of medicament from a canister in which the medicament is stored under pressure along with a suitable propellant. In such inhalers the medicament exits via a mouthpiece through which a user inhales. The medicament often exits from a nozzle in the mouthpiece and said nozzles are often small and thus easily blocked by such things as dirt and dust. For this reason known forms of inhaler often include a cap which can be placed into or over the mouthpiece in order to block it and prevent the egress of such dirt and dust. These caps may be misplaced if they are separate from the mouthpiece or main body of the inhaler thus defeating their purpose. Known forms of inhalers (1) provide an attachment of the cap to the mouthpiece or main body of the inhaler by means of a strap or string. Known forms of strap are made from rubber or a similar material but this may involve manufacturing difficulties as, for various reasons, the main body of inhalers are often made of plastic. At least one additional manufacturing step must be provided adding to cost.
A problem exists in trying to make sure that any attachment strap closely underlies or follows the contours of parts of the inhaler near the nozzle when the material of the strap is plastic without sufficient elastic flexible to stretch so as to pull tight against the inhaler.
In a preferred form of the present invention the cap (2) is attached in a sliding arrangement (4) to the strap (3). It thus can slide back a forth between stops. The amount of movement possible should be sufficient to enable the cap (2) to rest in a position in which it fully covers the nozzle (5) but allow it to slide away from the body (7) so as to allow the strap to pivot down away from the base (6) of the main body (7) of the inhaler (1). In preferred forms of the invention the strap (3) can be pivoted (8) so that it can overlie or abut the rear of the main body (7) of the inhaler. In the most preferred form of the invention the strap does not follow the contour of the rear wall of the main body. However in other forms of the invention the rear wall could have an indentation (10), which could allow the strap to rest and even perhaps lock therein. This could keep the strap (3) and the cap (2) also completely away from the nozzle (5) and thereby ensure that the user may freely inhale even if they have not positioned their hands to hold the strap and cap out of the way.
In forms of the invention the sliding attachment (4) of the cap (2) to the strap (3) may be such that they cannot be detached without destroying one or other of them. In other forms it may be possible to detach them by, for example, applying pressure to the lug. It is not expected that the user will have any cause to remove or replace the cap (2). However this may provide means whereby the user can remove the cap (2) and obtain a dose in an emergency when the cap (2) is damaged in such a manner to prevent it from been used in the usual manner. This may be an additional advantage of an alternative form of the present invention.
Those skilled in the art to which the invention relates will see that the present invention can be utilised in a number of different inhalers. The inhaler may include a dose or actuation counter to provide an indication of the number of doses dispensed from the canister or, as the number of doses present in a canister when it is full is known, the number of does remaining in the canister and hence the inhaler. This is important information as it allows to user to ensure that they have sufficient doses remaining in their inhaler and when they should obtain a canister refill or a replacement inhaler.
Inhalers are sometimes coloured so as to indicate the medicament contained therein or the company, which manufactures the inhaler. Different number of doses within an inhaler could also be indicated buy various colour schemes. Thereby it is useful for the strap and the main body of the inhaler to be manufactured from the same material. In other less preferred forms of the invention the strap could be of the same material of the base of the main body of the inhaler. The strap and base of the main body of the inhaler could then be co-moulded onto the remainder of the man body.
The present invention provides an inhaler having an integrated strap, which attaches a cap to the inhaler body. .
Accordingly in a first aspect the present invention consists of an inhaler (1) for dispensing doses of medicament from a container under user activation said inhaling comprising a body (7) including a mouthpiece (5) through which said medicament is dispensed and a cap (2) which can be place in a position to substantially occlude said mouthpiece (5) where said cap (2) is attached to said body (7) by a strap (3) which pivots from said body (7), said cap (2) being arranged to slide on said strap (3) such that said cap (2) must translate away from said mouthpiece (5)prior to the pivoting of said strap (3).
Preferably said mouthpiece (5) projects from said body (7). Preferably said mouthpiece (5) is substantially oval in cross section. Preferably said cap (2) both occludes said mouthpiece (5) and overlies the projection of said mouthpiece (5). Preferably said inhaler (5) is a plastic material which said strap and said body moulded as a unit.
Preferably said strap (3) underlies said body and substantially follows the contours thereof (10). The figures also show how the inhaler can be assembled. The main body (7) of the inhaler (1) is oriented so that the strap underlies the base of the main body (7). The mouthpiece nozzle (5) is inserted into the cap (2) and the combined cap (2) and nozzle (5) oriented so that the lug, which attaches the cap to the strap, is aligned with the strap. The combined cap and nozzle and the main body of the inhaler is then pushed together. The lug causes the cap to be attached to the strap (3) and thus the rest of the inhaler. The abovementioned steps are, of course, best automated and various testing stages or steps can be included in the process. These steps may include checks to ensure that parts are correctly arranged in relation to one another. Tests may also check the functionality of the parts and any assembled subassemblies.
Finally, it will be understood by a person skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the described embodiment but can be modified in many different ways within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

What we claim is:
1. An inhaler (1) for dispensing doses of medicament from a container under user activation said inhaling comprising a body (7) including a mouthpiece (5) through which said medicament is dispensed and a cap (2) which can be placed in a position to substantially occlude said mouthpiece (5) where said cap (2) is attached to said body (7) by a strap (3) which pivots from said body (7), said cap (2) being arranged to slide on said strap (3) such that said cap (2) must translate away from said mouthpiece (5) prior to the pivoting of said strap (3).
2. An inhaler (1) for dispensing doses of medicament from a container under user activation as claimed in claim 1 wherein said mouthpiece (5) projects from said body.
3. An inhaler for dispensing doses of medicament from a container under user activation as claimed in claim 1 or 2 wherein said cap (2) both occludes said mouthpiece (5) and overlies the projection of said mouthpiece (5).
4. An inhaler for dispensing doses of medicament from a container under user activation as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 3 wherein said inhaler (1) is a plastic material wherein said strap (3) and said body (7) are moulded as a unit.
5. An inhaler (1) for dispensing doses of medicament from a container under user activation as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4 wherein said strap (3) underlies said body and substantially follows the contours thereof.
6. An inhaler (1) for dispensing doses of medicament from a container under user activation as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5 wherein said container is pressurised.
7. An inhaler (1) for dispensing doses of medicament as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6 wherein said inhaler is a metered dose inhaler.
8. An inhaler (1) for dispensing doses of medicament as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7 wherein the cap (2) is attached to said strap (3) by means of a lug.
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UAA200604777A UA84577C2 (en) 2003-11-17 2004-10-11 Inhaler
BRPI0416636A BRPI0416636B8 (en) 2003-11-17 2004-11-10 inhaler cap clip
AU2004289156A AU2004289156B2 (en) 2003-11-17 2004-11-10 Inhaler cap strap
NZ547004A NZ547004A (en) 2003-11-17 2004-11-10 Inhaler cap strap
KR1020067009496A KR101127721B1 (en) 2003-11-17 2004-11-10 Inhaler cap strap
PL04800294T PL1696987T3 (en) 2003-11-17 2004-11-10 Inhaler cap strap
SI200430436T SI1696987T1 (en) 2003-11-17 2004-11-10 Inhaler cap strap
CA2545445A CA2545445C (en) 2003-11-17 2004-11-10 Inhaler cap strap
EP04800294A EP1696987B1 (en) 2003-11-17 2004-11-10 Inhaler cap strap
US10/579,481 US8387615B2 (en) 2003-11-17 2004-11-10 Inhaler cap strap
DK04800294T DK1696987T3 (en) 2003-11-17 2004-11-10 Strap for inhaler cap
JP2006541080A JP4621209B2 (en) 2003-11-17 2004-11-10 Inhaler lid strap
DE602004008110T DE602004008110T2 (en) 2003-11-17 2004-11-10 INHALATORKAPPEN BELT
IL175439A IL175439A (en) 2003-11-17 2006-05-04 Inhaler cap strap
EGNA2006000454 EG24084A (en) 2003-11-17 2006-05-16 Inhaler cap strap
NO20062607A NO334989B1 (en) 2003-11-17 2006-06-06 Inhaler Cap holder
HK06113093A HK1092392A1 (en) 2003-11-17 2006-11-29 Inhaler cap strap
HR20070423T HRP20070423T3 (en) 2003-11-17 2007-09-14 Inhaler cap strap
US13/750,082 US8875699B2 (en) 2003-11-17 2013-01-25 Inhaler cap strap

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SE0303029A SE0303029D0 (en) 2003-11-17 2003-11-17 Inhale cap strap

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