Aerosolization apparatus with capsule puncture alignment guide
CA 2520265 C · Owner: Bgp Products Operations Gmbh · Inventors: Glusker, Mark J.; Paboojian, Steve; Dunkley, Michael John
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An aerosolization apparatus (100) comprises a housing (105) defining a chamber (110) having one or more air inlets (115) . The chamber is sized to receive a capsule (125) which contains an aerosolizable pharmaceutical formulation. The aerosolization apparatus further comprises a puncturing mechanism (130) within the housing. The puncturing mechanism comprises an alignment guide (132) and a puncture member (135), wherein the alignment guide comprises a surface (133) adapted to contact the capsule while the puncture member is advanced into the capsule to create an opening in the capsule. At least a portion of the surface is sloped relative to the longitudinal axis of the capsule. …
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- Filed April 9, 2004 and granted February 17, 2015. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended April 9, 2024.
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