Dispensing apparatus

Details Dispensing apparatus Dispensing apparatus

2004-02-10

2010-06-01

Yu, Justine R (Department: 3771)

Surgery

Liquid medicament atomizer or sprayer

Pre-pressurized container holding medicament

Reexamination Certificate

active

07726304

ABSTRACT:
Dispensing apparatus comprising a housing having a first part (2) and a second part (3) together defining an interior of the housing for receiving a dispensing container, the first and second part being movable from an open position to permit insertion of said dispensing container into the interior of the housing to a closed position in which removal of said dispensing container from the interior of the housing is prevented, the dispensing apparatus further comprising a mouthpiece (4) which is removably connectable to the housing, wherein when connected to the housing the mouthpiece defines an outlet for a product dispensed, in use, from said dispensing container, and wherein when the mouthpiece is disconnected from the housing the first and second parts substantially enclose the interior to prevent access to and removal of said dispensing container received in the interior.

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