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US 2021/0178089 A1Published application
Dry powder inhaler dose counters
AssigneeAdamis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
InventorsBryan E. Rolfs, Benjamin L. Rush, Jonathan D. Toback, Peter D. Hodson, Stephen W. Stein, Michael K. Domroese
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Abstract
Dry powder inhaler dose counters capable of making a display move swiftly between digits, in contrast to the progressive movement that occurs in simple gearing mechanisms.
Claims17
A method of treating a respiratory disorder comprising administering to a patient in need thereof an active agent with a dry powder inhalation device comprising:
- a housing defining a chamber;
- a patient port in communication with said chamber;
- an elongate carrier carrying medicament;
- an advancement mechanism for advancing a length of the elongate carrier into the chamber;
- a displacement sensor that advances in association with continuous advancement of the elongate carrier;
- and a transfer component that converts the advancement of the displacement sensor into intermittent motion of a units dose display.
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