Classifications

• • 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
  • B65D83/06—Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing powdered or granular material
• • 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
  • A61M2202/00—Special media to be introduced, removed or treated
  • A61M2202/06—Solids
  • A61M2202/064—Powder

Definitions

• the present invention relates to an integrated dispensing device for delivering predetermined quantity of multi-particulate substances such as granules, powders, etc.
• Dispensing aid needs to be maintained along with the pack till the entire quantity of powder/granules are finished from the container and hence it is essential to keep the dispensing aids properly, which may be a tedious job.
• the cost of the bottle and dispensing aid may increase the overall cost due to its multi component nature and/or due to the packing material required.
• an integrated dispensing device for delivering accurate doseand/or measured and/or metered and/or pre-determined quantity of multi-particulate substances from a container such as bottle holding said multi-particulate substance.
• the integrated dispensing device is adapted for attaching to a container defining an opening and an inner portion and housing therein the multi-particulate substance, and comprises a cap attachable to the opening of the container.
• the device further comprises a dosing head received by cap.
• the device further comprises a slider received by the cap.
• the slider works in conjunction with the dosing head to selectively control a flow path between the inner portion of the bottle and the dosing head so as to enable accommodation of the predetermined quantity of the multi-particle substance in the dosing head for release therefrom.
• Figure No. 1 shows a cross-sectional view of an integrated dispensing device in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention
• Figure No. 2 shows an exploded view of an integrated dispensing device in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention
• Figure No. 4 shows a cross-sectional view of integrated dispensing device in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention
• Figure No. 5 shows an exploded view of integrated dispensing device in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention
• Figure No. 6 shows a process of using an integrated dispensing device as shown in Figures 4 and 5 in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention
• Figure No. 7 shows a cross-sectional view of an integrated dispensing device in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention.
• Figure No. 8 shows an exploded view of an integrated dispensing device in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention.
• Figure No. 9 shows a process of using an integrated dispensing device as shown in Figures 7 and 8 in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention.
• the present invention provides an integrated dispensing device for delivering measured and/or metered and/or pre-determined quantity of multi-paniculate substance.
• the present invention provides an integrated dispensing device comprising:
• a cap (41) attachable to the opening of the container ( 91);
• the slider comprises a first arm (22), a second arm (23) and a third arm (24), the first and the second anus being substantially parallel to each other and the third arm connecting the first and the second arms and a length of the first arm is less than a length of the second arm.
• the first arm (22) and second arm (23) is received by a horizontal slot (42) defined in the cap (41) and the second arm (23) rests on an open top end (52) of the dosing head (51).
• the first arm (22) of the slider (21) is configured to interrupt the flow path between the inner portion of the bottle (91) and the dosing head (51 ) upon a first level actuation.
• the second arm (23) defines an opening (25) adapted to align with the open top end (52) of the dosing head (51) upon a second level actuation.
• the integrated dispensing device further comprising a resilient mechanism (31) disposed in a space (53) defined between the dosing head (51) and the slider (21) for enabling return of the slider from the actuated position to the non- actuated position upon release of an actuating force.
• an un-interrupted flow path is defined between an inner portion of the bottle (91) and the dosing head (51 ) and the open top end (52) of the dosing head is closed by the second arm (23).
• the first arm (22) of the slider (21 ) provided in the cap (41) on actuation to a first level interrupts the flow path between the inner portion of the bottle (91) and the dosing head (51) and on actuation to a second level the opening (25) defined in the second arm (23) of the slider aligns with the opening defined in the dosing head (51 ) thereby enabling release of the substance from the dosing head.
• the slider (21 ) is further provided with a spring (31) for enabling the same to return to its normal position (non-actuated position) upon release.
• the device further comprises an over cap (11 ) attachable to the cap (41 ). If desired, a tamper evident mechanism can be incorporated in the over cap (11).
• the slider (21) is pressed to reach a first actuation level.
• the first arm of the slider (21) interrupts the flow between the bottle and the dosing head, thereby separating a predetermined quantity of the substance within the dosing head (51); holding the whole assembly in the inverted state, the slider is further pressed to reach a first actuation level.
• the opening (25) provided in the second arm of the slider (21) aligns with opening of dosing head (51) and allows the contents (granules or powder) to dispense out;
• the present invention provides an integrated dispensing device for delivering accurate dose comprising;
• a cap (41) attachable to the opening of the container (91);
• a disc (71) defining an opening (72) located at about a bottom end of the cap (41);
• the slider (21 ) comprises a cylindrical member (26) defining a passage (27), an actuating arm (28) extending from the cylindrical member (26) and a blocking arm (29) extending from the cylindrical member (26).
• the blocking arm (29) is configured to be received by a horizontal slot (43) defined in the cap (41 ).
• the blocking arm (29) of the slider (21 ) is configured to close the opening (72) defined in the disc (71 ) in a non-actuated state thereby interrupt the flow path between the inner portion of the bottle (91 ) and the dosing head (51).
• the passage (27) defined by the cylindrical member (26) of the slider (21) is configured to align with the opening (72) defined in the disc (71) in an actuated state thereby establishing the flow path between the inner portion of the bottle (91) and the dosing head (51).
• the device may further comprise a resilient mechanism (31) disposed a horizontal slot (43) defined by the cap and co-operates with the blocking ami (29) of the slider (21) for enabling return of the slider from the actuated position to the non-actuated position.
• the integrated dispensing device may further comprise closing mechanism (61) disposed at about an open top end (52) of the dosing head (51).
• the disc (71) defines an aperture and in a normal condition, the dosing head defines a passage which is not aligned with the aperture defined in the disc (71). Therefore, the contents of the bottle are retained in the bottle itself.
• slider upon actuation aligns the aperture in the disc with the passage defined by the dosing head and thereby allowing the contents of the bottle to flow the passage defined in the dosing head. Since the dosing head is further provided with a tip cap (61) that closes the dosing head from a top portion, during the actuation, the contents of the bottle are accumulated in the space defined by the dosing head and does not fall out.
• the device further comprises an over cap (1 1 ) attachable to the cap (41). If desired, a tamper evident mechanism can be incorporated in the over cap (1 1 ).
• the whole assembly is inverted and when the slider (21) is pressed the orifice on the slider (21 ), the orifice on the disc (71 ) and the bottom opening of the dosing head (51) gets aligned and this alignment creates a passage that allows flow of the contents (powder or granules) from bottle (91) to dosing head (51 ) and when pressure released from the slider (21), slider moves back to its original position: this closes the bottom opening of the dosing head (51), thus in process the required dose is dispensed in the dosing head (51): and then upright the bottle and then open the tip cap (61) on dosing head (51) and dispense the content.
• the integrated dispensing device disclosed therein is substantially similar to that illustrated in figures 1 and 2.
• the integrated dispensing device as illustrated in figures 8 and 9 comprises:
• top cover (121) disposed over the cap (41) such that the second arm (23) of the slider (21) is sandwiched between the top cover (111) and cap (41):
• the top cover defining an aperture (112 ) aligned with the open top end (52) of the dosing head (51);
• a lockmg knob operable to hold the slider (21) in a locked condition.
• the locking knob (131) can be placed in any one of a locking position or an un-locking position.
• the locking knob (131) comprises a locking arm (133) and in a locking position, the locking arm (133) ensures that the slider in a locked position.
• the locking knob (101) comprises a U-shaped member defining a first leg (132), a second leg (133) and a third leg (134) with the first and the second legs being substantially parallel to each other and the third leg connecting the first and the second legs.
• the tamper evident mechanism (103) can be incorporated between the top cover ( 121 ) and the lockmg knob (131), While operating the locking knob for the first time from locked position to unlock position (i.e. by pushing the locking knob up), the tamper evident mechanism provided on locking knob can be configured to break thereby providing a visual identification to the user of a tampering.
• the whole assembly is inverted to allow the contents (granules or powder) to flow from bottle (91) to dosing head (51) (figure 9B to 9C),
• the slider (21) is pressed to reach a first actuation level.
• the first arm of the slider (21) interrupts the flow between the bottle and the dosing head, thereby separating a predetermined quantity of the substance within the dosing head (51);
• the slider is further pressed to reach a first, second or final actuation level.
• the opening (25) provided in the second arm of the slider (21) aligns with opening of dosing head (51) and allows the contents (granules or powder) to dispense out figure 9C to 9D):
• the locking knob is pressed downwardly to lock the slider (21) (figure 9F to 9A). Now the above indicated steps can be repeated for next dispensing.
• a tamper evident mechanism can be incorporated in the over cap (1 1). in a preferred aspect of the invention, the cap (41) can be in the form of a snap cap so that it fits to the opening of the container. While the integrated dispensing device is adapted for attaching to any type of container and can deliver predetermined quantity of any type of a multi-particulate substance, one of the preferred uses of the same can be in dispensing pharmaceutical substances.
• the dispensing device is easy and quick to use and does not require a user to disassemble or interchange parts. Also, the dispensing device enables for delivering accurate dose of multi-particulate pharmaceutical dosage forms which is simple in use and reduces dosing errors. Since the device is very easy to use and the dispensing is of the accurate amount, one can anticipate increased patient compliance. Last, but not the least, the dispensing device has few parts and can be easily manufactured and mass produced. While only certain features of the invention have been illustrated and described herein, many modifications and changes will occur to those skilled in the art. It is therefore, to be understood that the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications and changes as fall within the true spirit of the invention.

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