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US 2026/0108340 A1Published application
Liquid Applicator for Delivering Vaccines
AssigneeBoehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc.
InventorsAurelie de Malibran-Santibanez, Alonso Prado-Masias, Frederic David
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Abstract
The invention relates to a liquid applicator, for administering liquids, including vaccines, to animals. In particular, the applicator is useful for delivering liquids to mouths of animals.
Claims13
1-17. (canceled)
An applicator capable of delivering a liquid blended vaccine composition to a canine or feline animal by oral administration;
- wherein the applicator is adapted to the canine or feline mouth, comprising an elongated reservoir defining a longitudinal axis (A′), an elongated and hollow stem comprising an angled portion, and adapted to be inserted into the canine or feline animal's mouth, the elongated and hollow stem comprising proximal and distal ends, the proximal end operably connected to and in fluid communication with the elongated reservoir and the distal end adaptable to allow liquid to exit and enter the applicator;
- further wherein said angled portion of the elongated and hollow stem is angled with respect to the longitudinal axis (A′) and wherein the portion of the elongated and hollow stem defines a second axis (B′), wherein the longitudinal axis (A′) and the second axis (B′) define an angle theta (θ) with respect to the longitudinal axis (A′), wherein theta is from about 0 to about 35 degrees;
- further wherein the applicator comprises a fused dual or double stem;
- further wherein the applicator is capable of dispensing the liquid blended vaccine composition to the canine or feline animal.
1 more element
The applicator of claim 1, wherein the applicator is made of LDPE, MDPE or HDPE.
A kit comprising the applicator of claim 1 and a vial of lyophilized immunogen.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.