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Details for Patent: 9,463,288

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Summary for Patent: 9,463,288

Title:	Dry powder inhalation apparatus
Abstract:	A dry powder inhalation apparatus operable by breath of a user which provides for controlled and smooth transfer of medicament during multiple actuations by a user. A mechanism of the apparatus for achieving this controlled and smooth transfer includes a device normally held adjacent a reservoir for receiving medicament in a cup or receptacle and which is generally movable transversely of a longitudinal axis of the apparatus to delivery channels of the apparatus. This bodily shifting of the device is achieved by a yoke acting on an abutment thereof. Spillage of medicament in the apparatus is avoided.
Inventor(s):	Brian Barney, David O'Leary, Rachel Striebig
Assignee:	Norton Healthcare Ltd
Application Number:	US14/163,018
Patent Claim Types: see list of patent claims	Delivery; Device;

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Foreign Country	Foreign Patent Number	Foreign Patent Date
United Kingdom	0323085.1	Oct 2, 2003

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