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2011-08-30

2011-08-30

Douglas, Steven O (Department: 3771)

Surgery

Respiratory method or device

Means for mixing treating agent with respiratory gas

C128S203150

Reexamination Certificate

active

08006695

ABSTRACT:
An inhaler device for inhalation of a medicament from a pierceable capsule comprises a housing for receiving a medicament capsule; closure means for closing the housing, said closure means being moveable relative to the housing; piercing means suitable for piercing a medicament capsule; wherein movement of the closure means relative to the housing causes movement of the piercing means. The invention also provides a holder for a medicament capsule which holder comprises a chamber suitable for receiving a medicament capsule; and means for generating turbulence in a fluid flow through the chamber such that, in use, the turbulent fluid flow causes vibration of a capsule received by the chamber so as to assist in releasing medicament contained within the capsule.

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