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AssigneeInnovative Devices, LLC
InventorsRobert A. Casper, Frank A. Leith, David L. Gardner, John M. Snow, Zachary W. Lyon, David S. Farrar
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An inhalation-activated inhalator having a primary inhalation passage and a secondary inhalation passage disposed in communication with the primary inhalation passage and a source of medicament. The primary inhalation passage has airflow inhibiting mechanism connected to a blocking plate positioned to selectively block fluid flow in the secondary inhalation passage. As the user's inhalation reaches a defined rate, the flow inhibiting mechanism restricts flow through the primary inhalation passage and moves the blocking plate to enable airflow through the secondary passage. Thus, as the user achieves a desired inhalation rate, the medicament is provided through the secondary inhalation passage, thereby optimizing the delivery of medicament to the lungs.
A lancing mechanism for piercing a blister pack having a top and a bottom and containing medicament, the lancing mechanism comprising a lancet having a primary piercing element configured for puncturing through the top and bottom of the blister pack, and at least one secondary piercing element configured for piercing the top of the blister pack.
A lancing mechanism for piercing a blister pack having a top and a bottom and containing medicament, the lancing mechanism comprising a lancet having a central primary piercing element configured for puncturing through the top and bottom of the blister pack, and a plurality of secondary piercing elements disposed about the primary piercing element, the secondary piercing elements being smaller than the primary piercing element and configured for piercing only the top of the blister pack.
A medicament inhalator comprising:
A lancing mechanism for piercing a blister pack having a top and a bottom and containing medicament, the lancing mechanism comprising a lancet having a generally solid primary piercing element configured for puncturing through the top and bottom of the blister pack, and at least one generally solid secondary piercing element configured for piercing the top of the blister pack.
A lancing mechanism for piercing a blister pack having a top and a bottom and containing medicament, the lancing mechanism comprising a lancet having a central primary piercing element configured for puncturing through the top and bottom of the blister pack, and a plurality of secondary elements disposed about the primary piercing element, the secondary piercing elements being smaller than the primary piercing element and configured for piercing only the top of the blister pack.
A medicament inhalator comprising:
Method for piercing a blister pack having a top and a bottom and containing medicament, the method comprising selecting a lancet having a primary piercing element and at least one secondary piercing element configured for piercing the top of the blister pack, and advancing the lancet into the blister pack so that the primary piecing element pierces the top and bottom of the blister pack and the at least one secondary piercing element pierces only to one of the top and bottom of the blister pack.
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