Measuring and testing – Testing of apparatus
Reexamination Certificate
2004-04-14
2010-02-09
Williams, Hezron (Department: 2856)
Measuring and testing
Testing of apparatus
Reexamination Certificate
active
07658122
ABSTRACT:
An assembly that provides operational information about operation of a spray device, such as a nasal spray pump or metered dose inhaler. A linkage adapted to extend between a mounting assembly, connected to a stationary part of the spray device, and an adapter assembly, connected to a movable part of the spray device, is in operational relationship with a transducer to enable the transducer to indicate a mechanical relationship between the movable and stationary parts of the spray device corresponding to the operation of the spray device. A data collection and processing system may be connected to the transducer for determining information that may be used to program an automated actuation system.
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Farina Dino J.
Swavely Donald C.
Devito Alex
Hamilton Brook Smith & Reynolds P.C.
Proveris Scientific Corporation
Williams Hezron
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